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• If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when
the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
NOTEWhen the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate
are closed if the driver’s door is closed while its lock knob
is in the lock position, the light goes off immediately.
When the key was used to start the engine, if the key is
removed while the doors and liftgate are closed, the light
is illuminated and after approximately 30 seconds it goes
off.
When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine, if the
operation mode is put in OFF while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the light illuminates and after approximately
30 seconds it goes off.
The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
3- ( )
The light goes off regardless of whether a door or the lift-
gate is open or closed.
Cargo room light
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The light illuminates when the liftgate is opened, and goes out
when the liftgate is closed.
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For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the operation
mode is put in OFF while the engine is running and the
doors and the liftgate are closed.NOTEThe time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be
adjusted. If it is adjusted, the time until the dome light go
off is also adjusted automatically at the same time.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
The sunshade illumination also turns on when a door or the lift-
gate is opened, and goes off 30 seconds after the door or the
liftgate is closed, even when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode is in OFF.
However, the sunshade illumination immediately goes off in
the following cases.
When the power door lock function is used to lock the
vehicle.
When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when the
F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.NOTEWhen the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate
are closed if the driver’s door is closed while its lock knob
is in the lock position, the light goes off immediately.
The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sun-
shade illumination dimming control switch is off.The time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be
adjusted. If it is adjusted, the time until the dome light go
off is also adjusted automatically at the same time. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
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4-2 Driving safety
4Driving precaution
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Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower
track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-
road situations. Because of the higher ground clearance, these
vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them
handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on
pavement. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the
same speed on pavement as conventional 2-wheel drive pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions.
Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid oper-
ating the vehicle in a manner that might require sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly can result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Before starting
the vehicle, always make certain that you and all your passen-
gers are properly wearing their seat belts (with children in the
rear seat, in appropriate restraints).
Fuel economy
N00628800152
Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel use.
Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel econ-
omy are listed below.
Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.
Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
When you drive on highways or dry improved roads, set
the drive mode-selector “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” posi-
tion (if so equipped).
For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.
Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.
Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.
Never overload your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt
maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
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4-4 Driving safety
4
DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-14, 5-23, 5-33, 5-43.TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel.Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
WA R N I N G
!Always properly position floor mat and assure it
does not interfere with operation of the pedals.Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard
to secure the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.Always install the mat with the correct side facing
down.Never install a second mat over an existing floor
mat.
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Manual air conditioning-Type 1
(if so equipped)
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Control panel
N00730500258
Blower speed selection dial
N00736500175
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON,
select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection
dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Electric rear window defogger switch→ P. 3 - 2 0 2
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5-16 Comfort controls
5Manual air conditioning-Type 2
(if so equipped)
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Control panel
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Blower speed selection dial
N00736500188
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON,
select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection
dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Electric rear window defogger switch→ P. 3 - 2 0 2
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Comfort controls
5-19
5
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air control:
When the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will not be automatically controlled.
Changing the settings
Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air selection will automatically change to the outside
air position, even if the system is set to “Disable auto-
matic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
A sound will be made every time you push the switch.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!Using the air conditioning slightly increases the
engine idle speed. Therefore, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the tran-
saxle into drive.
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5-26 Comfort controls
5
Blower speed selection dial
N00736900153
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON,
select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection
dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
Temperature control dial
N00737000207
Use this dial to adjust the temperature in the passenger com-
partment. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make
the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
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