
Starting
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Tips for starting l Do not operate the
starter
motor continuous-
ly for anything longer than 10 seconds; do-
ing so could run down the battery. If the en-
gine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK” position, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up if the coolant
temperature gauge needle starts to move (the
engine speed decreases). Extended warming-
up operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption. WARNING
l Never
run
the engine
in
a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal. CAUTION
l
Never attempt to start the
engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. Especially the
automatic transmission, since the struc-
ture is different from a manual transmis-
sion, it is not possible to start the engine
by using this technique. Never attempt
this or it could damage the automatic
transmission.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
l Do not stop the engine immediately after
high-speed or uphill driving. First allow
the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.
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1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. On
vehicles with manual transmission, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion and depress the clutch pedal all the way. On vehicles with automatic transmission,
make
sure
the selector
lever
in the “P”
(PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual
transmission Vehicles with automatic
transmission NOTE
l On
vehicles with automatic transmission,
the
engine will not start if the selector lever is in
any position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
For safety, start the engine with the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position because in
this position the rear wheels are locked in
place.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. The diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE l If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
If the warning 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
recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected.
Operation of the automatic transmis-
sion E00604200515CAUTION
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. CAUTION
l
To prevent sudden acceleration, never
race
the engine when shifting from the
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
“D” (DRIVE) position or coast forward
with the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine stops and the brake pedal ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.
Passing acceleration E00604500127
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion (when passing
another vehicle),
push the accel-
erator to the floor. The automatic transmission will
automatically downshift.
Waiting E00604600128
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left
in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
the selector lever should be placed in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position. CAUTION
l
Never hold the vehicle stationary
on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Prior to moving off after having stopped
the vehicle, make sure that the selector lev-
er is in “D” (DRIVE) position.
Parking E00604700246
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage
the parking
brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
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 Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
driving shift position {“D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode} or coast forward with the
“R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine stops and the brake pedal ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the automatic transmis-
sion.
Passing acceleration E00604500329
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, push the
accelerator to
the floor. The automat-
ic transmission will automatically downshift.
NOTE
l In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Waiting E00604600304
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left
in gear and held stationary
with the service brake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place the selector lever
in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.. CAUTION
l
Never hold the vehicle
stationary
on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Prior
to moving off after having stopped the ve-
hicle, make sure that the selector lever is
in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
Parking E00604700262
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage
the parking
brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key. NOTE
l On
a slope, be sure
to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800683
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle
does
not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2 nd
gear of the
“Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road, move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE).
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-19. Starting and driving
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WARNING
l When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be
sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
NOTE l Avoid
sudden braking, acceleration, and
turn-
ing; such operations could result in the vehi-
cle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or mud-
dy roads, it can often be moved a rocking mo-
tion. Move the selector lever rhythmically be-
tween the “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (RE-
VERSE) position (with M/T, between 1 st
and
Reverse), while applying slight pressure to
the accelerator pedal.
l It is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely,
applied by slightly pulling the parking brake
lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not for-
get to release the parking brake.
l If it is necessary to drive in extremely muddy
conditions, the use of tyre chains is recom-
mended. Because the extent of muddy condi-
tions is difficult to judge and the vehicle
could become bogged down very deeply, op-
eration should be at a low speed. If possible,
get out of the vehicle and check the condi-
tions ahead before proceeding. l
Driving over roads in
coastal
areas or roads
on which anti-skid preparations have been
spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible af-
ter such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position (easy se-
lect 4WD), “4LLc” position (super select 4WD) to
maximize the engine torque. WARNING
l Go
straight
up. Do
not
try to traverse
across a steep slope.
l If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the
steering wheel alternatively left and right
to regain adequate traction again.
NOTE l Choose
as smooth a slope
as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.
l Before attempting to drive up the slope, walk
up it to confirm that the vehicle can handle
the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position (easy se-
lect 4WD), “4LLc” position (super select 4WD),
use the engine brake (downshifting) and descend
slowly. WARNING
l Avoid snaking down a sharp
grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.
NOTE l When descending a sharp grade, if the brakes
are
applied suddenly because of
an obstacle
encountered, control of the vehicle could be
lost. Before descending the slope, walk down
it and confirm the path.
l Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while descend-
ing the grade.
l MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury
caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation described herein de-
pend on the skill and experience of the opera-
tor and other participating parties and any de-
viation from the recommended operation in-
structions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L” posi-
tion (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi-
tion (super select 4WD) at low speed, a slight dif-
ference in steering may be experienced similar to
as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight cor-
ner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres be-
ing at a different distance from the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. If this occurs, either straighten the steering
wheel, or change to rear-wheel drive. Starting and driving
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Speaker enrollment
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It takes about 2 to
3 minutes to complete the speak-
er enrollment process.
To ensure the best results, run through the process
while in the driver’s seat, in an environment that is
as quiet as possible (when there is no rain or strong
winds and the vehicle windows are closed). Please
turn off your phone while in speaker enrollment to
prevent interruption of the process.
Use the following procedure for speaker enrollment. 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gear-shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T), or the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T), and pull the parking
brake lever.
NOTE l Speaker enrollment is not possible unless the
vehicle is parked. Make sure you park the ve-
hicle in a safe area before attempting speaker
enrollment.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training”.
4. The voice guide will say “This operation must be performed in a quiet environment
while the vehicle is stopped. See the owner’s
manual for the list of required training phra-
ses. Press and release the SPEECH button
when you are ready to begin. Press the HANG-
UP button to cancel at any time”.
Press the SPEECH button to start the speaker
enrollment process. NOTE
l If
you do not start
the speaker enrollment proc-
ess within 3 minutes of pressing the
SPEECH button, the speaker enrollment func-
tion will time out.
The voice guide will say “Speaker Enroll-
ment has timed out”. The system will then
beep and the voice recognition mode will be
deactivated.
5. The voice guide will prompt for phrase 1. Re- peat the corresponding phrase listed in table
“Enrollment commands” on page 5-66.
The system will register your voice and then
move on to the registration of the next com-
mand. Continue the process until all phrases
have been registered.
NOTE l To repeat the most recent voice training com-
mand, press and release the SPEECH button.
l If you press the HANG-UP button anytime
during the process, the system will beep and
stop the speaker enrollment process.
6. When all enrollment commands have been read out, the voice guide will say “Speaker
enrollment is complete”. The system will
then end the speaker enrollment process and
return to the main menu.
NOTE l Completing the speaker enrollment process
will turn on the voice model automatically.
l The commands “Help” and “Cancel” will not
work in this mode. Enabling and disabling the voice model and re-
training
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You can turn a voice
model registered with the
speaker enrollment function on and off whenever
you want.
You can also retrain the system.
Use the following procedure to perform these ac-
tions. 1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Voice training”.
3. If you have completed a speaker enrollmentprocess once already, the voice guide will
say either “Enrollment is enabled. Would
you like to disable or retrain?” or “Enroll-
ment is disabled. Would you like to enable
or retrain?”
4. When enrollment is “enabled”, the voice mod- el is on; when enrollment is “disabled”, the
voice model is off. Say the command that
fits your needs.
Say “Retrain” to start the speaker enrollment
process and recreate a new voice model. (Re-
fer to “Speaker enrollment” on page 5-55.)
Connecting the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face and Bluetooth ®
device
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Before you can make or receive hands-free calls or
play music using the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface func-
tion, you must pair the
Bluetooth®
device and Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l Pairing
is required only when
the device is
used for the first time. Once the device has
been paired with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face, you only need to bring the device into
the vehicle next time and the device will au-
tomatically connect to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 in-
terface (if supported by the device).
Up to 7 Bluetooth ®
devices can be paired with the
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
If multiple paired Bluetooth ®
devices are available
in the vehicle, the cellular phone or music player
most recently connected is automatically connected
to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
You can also change a Bluetooth ®
device to be con-
nected.
To pair
To pair a Bluetooth ®
device with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface, follow the steps below. 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gear-shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T), or the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T), and pull the parking
brake lever.
NOTE l You cannot pair Bluetooth ®
devices with the
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface unless the vehicle is
parked. Before pairing a Bluetooth ®
device
with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface, confirm
that the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup”. 4. Say “Pairing options.”
5. The
voice guide will
say
“Select one of the
following: pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say
“Pair.”
NOTE l If 7 devices have already been paired, the
voice guide will say “Maximum devices
paired” and then the system will end the pair-
ing process. To register a new device, delete
one device and then repeat the pairing process.
(Refer to “Deleting a device” on page 5-57.)
6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-dig- it pairing code.” Say a 4-digit number.
When the confirmation function is on, the sys-
tem will confirm whether the number said is
acceptable. Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code selec-
tion.
NOTE l Some Bluetooth ®
devices require a specific
pairing code.
Please refer to the device manual for pairing
code requirements. l
The
pairing code entered here is only used
for the Bluetooth ®
connection certification.
It is any 4-digit number the user would like
to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be
keyed into the Bluetooth ®
device later in the
pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the
Bluetooth ®
device, this code may have to be
entered each time you connect the Blue-
tooth ®
device to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face. For the default connection settings, re-
fer to the instructions for the device.
7. The voice guide will say “Start pairing proce- dure on the device. See the device manual
for instructions.” Enter in the Bluetooth ®
de-
vice the 4-digit number you have registered
in Step 6.
NOTE l According to the corresponding device to
Bluetooth ®
, it might take a few minutes to
pair the Bluetooth ®
device with the Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface.
l If the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface cannot recog-
nize the Bluetooth ®
device, the voice guide
will say “Pairing has timed out” and the pair-
ing process will be cancelled.
Confirm that the device you are pairing sup-
ports Bluetooth ®
, and try pairing it again.
l If you enter the wrong number, the voice
guide will say “Pairing failed” and the pair-
ing process will be cancelled. Confirm the
number is right, and try pairing it again. For pleasant driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down
on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-34.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering pump is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it. Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be
started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine. WARNING
l To start the engine
using
jumper cables
connected from another vehicle, perform
the correct procedures according to the in-
struction manual. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can
reach, but
be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connec-
tion you don’t want. The vehicle will not
start, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems. CAUTION
l
Check the other vehicle.
It
must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.
2. You could be injured if the vehicles move.
Set the
parking brake
firmly on each vehicle.
Put an automatic transmission in “P”
(PARK) or a manual transmission in “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch. WARNING
l Turn off the ignition on
both vehicles be-
forehand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
NOTE l Turn
off all lamps, heater
and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10. WARNING
l If electrolyte fluid is
not
visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
4. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the
positive (+)
terminal of
the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).
For emergencies
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Jacking up the vehicle
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1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles
with manual transmission, turn
the ignition key to the “LOCK” position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing. WARNING
l Be sure to apply chocks
or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.
NOTE l The
chocks shown in the
illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get the spare wheel, jack and jack handle ready.
7. Place the jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illustration. Use the jack-
ing point closest to the tyre you wish to
change. 2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels C- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles with 15
inch wheels)
2WD vehicles with 16 inch wheels and 4WD ve-
hicles D- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles 16 inch
wheels and 4WD vehicles) For emergencies
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