
Fuel selection
E00200102587Recom-
mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane
num-
ber (EN228) 90 RON or higher (3000
models)
95 RON or higher (3800
models)
Diesel-powered vehicles
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 4
and Euro 5 regulation Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 3
regulation Cetane number45 or higher CAUTION
l
For petrol-powered vehicles,
the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles to comply with
the Euro 4 and Euro 5 regulation are de-
signed to use only diesel fuel that meets
the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would
adversely affect the engine’s performance
and durability. CAUTION
l
For diesel-powered vehicles,
if proper
“winter” fuel is not used in winter, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp may blink
and the engine speed may not rise above
the idling speed because of fuel freezing.
In this case, keep the engine idling for
about ten minutes, then turn off the igni-
tion switch and immediately turn it on
again to confirm that the diesel preheat in-
dication lamp is off. (Refer to “Diesel pre-
heat indication lamp” on page 3-08)
NOTE l It is advisable to sufficiently warm up the en-
gine
after starting
it when the outside temper-
ature is below zero °C.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls. Because of this fact there are
two kinds of fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 91 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc. In such a case, you
don’t need to adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 91 RON, the
engine performance level is reduced. l
In petrol-powered
vehicles,
repeatedly driv-
ing short distances at low speeds can cause
deposits to form in the fuel system and en-
gine, resulting in poor starting and poor accel-
eration.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a detergent additive to the gasoline when
you refuel the vehicle. The additive will re-
move the deposits, thereby returning the en-
gine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a
genuine MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM
CLEANER. Using an unsuitable additive
could make the engine malfunction.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l In diesel-powered vehicles, poor-quality die-
sel fuel can cause deposits form in the injec-
tor, resulting in black smoke and rough idling.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a cleaning additive to the diesel fuel
when you refuel the vehicle. The additive
will break up and remove the deposits, there-
by returning the engine to a normal condition.
Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI DIE-
SEL FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an
unsuitable additive could make the engine
malfunction. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. General information
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Keyless entry system*
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Press the remote
control switch, and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be locked or unlocked
as desired. It is also possible to operate the outside
rear-view mirrors. 1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
3-
Indication lamp
To lock
Press
the LOCK switch (1), and all doors (includ-
ing the backdoor) will be locked. When they are
locked with the room lamp switch at the middle po-
sition (DOOR), the room lamp and the turn-signal
lamps blink once.
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be unlocked. When they
are unlocked with the room lamp switch at the mid-
dle position (DOOR), the room lamp will be turned
on for approximately 15 seconds and the turn-sig-
nal lamps will blink twice. NOTE
l The
indication lamp
(3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door (including the backdoor) is opened with-
in approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
• The time for automatic relocking can bechanged.
• The confirmation function (blinking of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and
backdoor with the blink of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the outside rear-view mir-
rors
To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and back-
door using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within 30 seconds
of unlocking the doors and back-
door using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
NOTE
l The keyless entry system does not operate in
the following conditions:
• The key is left in the key cylinder.
• The door (including the backdoor) is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors (including the backdoor) are
not locked/unlocked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.
For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. If you replace the bat-
tery yourself, refer to “Procedure for re-
placing the remote control switch bat-
tery” on page 1-05.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch. Locking and unlocking
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Backdoor stopper
Open the
backdoor
fully and then move the locking
tube (A) to the LOCK position (B); this will ensure
that the backdoor remains in the fully opened posi-
tion. To subsequently release the stopper, move the
locking tube back to the UNLOCK position (C). CAUTION
l
When closing the
backdoor, be careful
not to trap your hands.
l Before closing the backdoor, make sure
that the locking tube (A) is in the UN-
LOCK position (C). Closing the back-
door with the locking tube (A) in the
LOCK position (B) may damage the back-
door stopper, rendering the backdoor un-
able to be closed. Security alarm system*
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The security alarm
system is designed to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle. It will alert people
nearby if a door, the backdoor, or the bonnet is
opened when the vehicle has not been unlocked us-
ing the keyless entry system.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active” when
the vehicle leaves the factory.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the system settings” on page 1-11. CAUTION
l
Do not
modify
or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction.
NOTE l The
alarm system
will not be activated if the
doors (including the backdoor) have been
locked using a key or the central door lock
switch (instead of the keyless entry system). l
If the
turn-signal
lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system, the security alarm sys-
tem may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l In the following situations, the security
alarm system could be more likely to be acci-
dentally activated.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window, door, or the sunroofopen
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf- fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra- tion by hail, thunder, etc.
l The sensitivity of the vehicle inclination de-
tection function and the interior intrusion de-
tection function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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The security alarm has four modes:
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer
sounds
intermittently, and the security
alarm indicator (A) blinks) The system preparation time extends from the
point at
which
all of the doors (including the back-
door) are locked by the keyless entry switch to the
point at which the system activation mode goes in-
to effect.
During this time, it is possible to temporarily open
a door without using the keyless entry system and
without causing the alarm to sound (for example,
when you forget something inside the vehicle or re-
alize that a window is open).
System armed mode
(The buzzer stops, and the security alarm indicator
continues to blink slowly)
Once the system preparation mode has ended, the
system armed mode starts. If an unlawful opening
of any of the doors (including the backdoor) or the
bonnet is detected during the system armed mode,
the alarm will be activated to warn people around
the vehicle of an abnormal condition. Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is attemp-
ted or
a
vehicle intrusion is detected, the alarm will
be activated.
Alarm activation
The turn-signal lamps blink and the siren sounds
for approximately 30 seconds. Refer to “Alarm ac-
tivation” on page 1-14.
NOTE
l The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
System cancellation
It is possible to cancel the system activation during
the system preparation mode or the system armed
mode.
In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm once it
has been activated.
Refer to “Cancelling the system” on page 1-13,
“Cancelling the alarm” on page 1-14.
NOTE l When lending the vehicle to another person
or allowing the vehicle to be driven by some-
one who is unfamiliar with the security
alarm system, be sure to give the person a
proper explanation of the security alarm sys-
tem or set the security alarm system to the “in-
active” mode.
If a person who is unfamiliar with the securi-
ty alarm system accidentally unlocked the ve-
hicle, causing the alarm to sound, the alarm
would be a nuisance to people nearby. Changing the security alarm settings
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It is possible
to set the security alarm to the “ac-
tive” mode or “inactive” mode.
Follow the procedure below. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Place the lamp switch in the “OFF” position,and leave the driver’s door open. 3. Pull
the windscreen wiper and washer switch
towards you and hold it there. Locking and unlocking
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confirmation, and the security alarm indica-
tor (B) on the instrument panel blinks.
NOTE
l The system preparation mode is not activated
when
all of
the doors (including the back-
door) have been locked using a method other
than the keyless entry system (namely a key
or the central door lock switch).
l If the bonnet is open, the security alarm indi-
cator illuminates, and the system does not en-
ter the system armed mode. When the bonnet
is closed, the system enters the system prepa-
ration mode, and after approximately 20 sec-
onds the system enters the system armed
mode.
4. The buzzer stops after approximately 20 sec- onds, and when the blinking of the security
alarm indicator starts to slow down, the sys-
tem armed mode goes into effect. The securi-
ty alarm indicator continues to blink during
the system armed mode. NOTE
l The security
alarm
system can be activated
when people are riding inside the vehicle or
when the windows are open. To prevent acci-
dental activation of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo-
ple are riding in the vehicle.
l With the system in the system armed mode,
if any method other than the keyless entry sys-
tem is used (namely a key or the central door
lock switch) to unlock the vehicle and open
any of the doors (including the backdoor),
the room lamp does not illuminate.
To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection
function and the interior intrusion detection func-
tion E00312100204
The vehicle inclination detection function and the
interior intrusion
detection
function can be deacti-
vated when parking in automated car parks, when
leaving pets in the vehicle or when leaving the ve-
hicle with the windows slightly open. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switchto the “MIST” position for approximately 3
seconds. The buzzer will sound once and the
function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the
wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position
for approximately 3 seconds. The buzzer will sound twice and the function will
be activated.
NOTE
l The
function will
be activated again using
one of the following methods. • Unlock the doors (including the back-door) using the keyless entry system.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Cancelling the system E00301800399
The following methods can be used to cancel the
system when it
is in the system preparation mode
or the system armed mode.
l Pressing the UNLOCK switch on the keyless
entry switch.
l Turning the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
l Opening any of the doors (including the back-
door) when the system is in the system prep-
aration mode, or inserting the key into the ig-
nition switch. Locking and unlocking
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Indication lamps
E00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These indication lamps
blink on and off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
l If the blinking is too fast, the
cause may be a blown lamp bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash
on and off continuously. High-beam indication lamp
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This indication lamp
illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
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This indication lamp
illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates
while the rear fog
lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates
with the lamp
switch at “ ” or “ ” position
Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp
illuminates when
the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position. As the glow plug becomes hot,
the lamp goes out and the engine can be
started. CAUTION
l
If the
diesel
preheat indication
lamp comes on after the engine
is started, the engine speed may
not rise above the idling speed
because of fuel freezing. In this
case, keep the engine idling for
about ten minutes, then turn
off the ignition switch and im-
mediately turn it on again to
confirm that the diesel preheat
indication lamp is off.
NOTE l If
the engine
is cold, the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time. l
When the
engine
has not been star-
ted within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indication lamp
went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Then, turn the switch to the “ON”
position to preheat the engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp does
not come on even if the ignition
switch is placed in the “ON” posi-
tion. Fuel filter indication lamp (die-
sel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp
illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position and goes off after the engine
has started. If it lights up while the en-
gine is running, it indicates that water
has accumulated inside the fuel filter; if
this happens, remove the water from the
fuel filter. Refer to “Removal of water
from the fuel filter (diesel-powered vehi-
cles only)” on page 6-06.
When the lamp goes out, you can re-
sume driving. If it either does not go out
or comes on from time to time, we rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle inspec-
ted. Instruments and controls
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When a malfunction occurs in the A/T
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When the “N” indication lamp (A) blinks with the
“D” (DRIVE) position
or “Sports mode” being se-
lected, the A/T may be malfunctioning. CAUTION
l
If the “N”
indication lamp blinks while
driving in the “D” (DRIVE) position or
“Sports Mode”, the A/T safety device
may be operating due to a malfunction.
We recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected as soon as possible. When the A/T fluid temperature warning lamp
comes on
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When the A/T
fluid temperature warning lamp
comes automatic transmission fluid temperature be-
comes abnormally high. Normally the warning
lamp comes on when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position, and then will go out after a
few seconds. CAUTION
l
If the lamp
comes on, reduce the engine
speed and stop the vehicle in a safe area.
Then set the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and idle the engine until the warn-
ing lamp goes off. When the warning
lamp goes off, resume normal driving. If
the warning lamp does not go off, we rec-
ommend you to have your vehicle inspec-
ted. Operation of the A/T
E00604200560 CAUTION
l
Before selecting
a
gear with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the gear is engaged, especially when the
engine speed is high, at fast idle or with
the air conditioning operating, the brakes
should only be released when you are
ready to drive away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never
race the engine when shifting from the
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode position or coast forward
with the selector lever in the “R” (RE-
VERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected
increase in brake pedal effort and steer-
ing wheel weight could lead to an accident. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Do not drive your vehicle in the “4HLc”
or “4LLc” position on dry paved roads
and highways. Doing so may result in ex-
cessive tyre wear, increased fuel consump-
tion, and possible noise generation. It
may also increase the differential oil tem-
perature, which may damage the drive sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be sub-
jected to excessive loading, resulting in oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous problems. On dry paved roads and
highways, drive the vehicle in “2H” or
“4H” only. Transfer shift lever operation
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The transfer shift
lever is operated by pushing it
down and sliding it to the desired position. To shift from To Procedure
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T
2H 4H
The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle is
either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the transfer
shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the transfer shift lever. The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle
is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector lever
to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating the
transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to the “D”
(DRIVE) position, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the transfer shift lever.
4H
2H or 4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLc Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and
operate the transfer shift lever.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while the 2WD/4WD op-
eration indication lamp continues to blink. Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, and operate the transfer shift lever.
4LLc 4HLcNOTE
l Shifting
of the
lever among “2H” ↔ “4H”
↔ “4HLc” should only be done at speeds be-
low 100 km/h (62 mph). Starting and driving
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