Quick index
1
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
N00200701093
NOTEThese warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Charging system warning lightPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 3
Oil pressure warning lightPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the
engine oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the
system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 1 1 3
or
Brake warning lightIf this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.P. 3 - 1 1 1
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Features and controls
3-111
3 Indicator
N00519900042
Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
N00520000173
The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed. NOTEIf the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
N00520100060
A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
N00520200218
This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
Warning lights
N00520300062
Brake warning light
N00520400210
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off).
When the engine is started, the light should go off.
The light will illuminate under the following conditions:
When the parking brake lever is engaged.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low
level.
When the brake circuit is not operating correctly.
Before driving your vehicle, release the parking brake and
make certain that the brake warning light has gone out.
CAUTION
!Brake performance or your ability to control the
vehicle may be compromised or the vehicle may
become unstable if the brakes are applied suddenly
in the following situations:
• The brake warning light does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied or does not turn off
when the parking brake is released.
• The brake warning light remains illuminated dur-
ing driving.
• If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake
application, contact and your nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 15
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 30
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 31
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 37Fuse links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 73
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-84
ASC indicator 3-87
ASC OFF indicator 3-87
ASC OFF switch 3-85
Skid control function 3-85
Traction control function 3-84
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important operating tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Manual air conditioning 5-5
Air conditioning label 9-2
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-74
Satellite radio antenna 5-75
Whip antenna 5-74
Anti-lock braking system 3-81
Warning light 3-82
ASC 3-84
ASC indicator 3-87
ASC OFF indicator 3-87
ASC OFF switch 3-85
Audio system 5-24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD au-
tochanger-Type 3 5-39
Error codes 5-67
Handling of compact discs 5-71
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Automatic transaxle 3-70
Fluid 7-12
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-71
Selector lever positions 3-75
Sports mode 3-76
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-113
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-8
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-81
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Hose 7-33
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-79
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-80
Service brake 3-79
Warning light 3-111
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Cargo area light 3-174
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-180
Coin holder 3-177Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-125
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-77
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-9
Cruise control 3-89
Indicator 3-90
Cup holder 3-178
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-135
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-127
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-174
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-170
,3-171
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-135
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Coolant temperature gauge 3-109
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-112
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Error codes 5-67
,5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-176
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-9
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Manual transaxle fluid 9-9
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9Washer fluid 7-14
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicator 3-111
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-131
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-108
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-108
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
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Alphabetical index
5
Replacement 7-66
Light dimmer control 3-109
Loading information 4-7
Low-fuel warning light 3-108
Lubricants 9-9
Luggage hooks 3-180
M
Manual transaxle 3-66
Fluid 9-9
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-68
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi center display 3-114
N
Notepad holder 3-177
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Odometer 3-106
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-113
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-53
Pen holder 3-177
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-80
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-168
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
System 3-89
Power windows 3-26
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
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Alphabetical index
6AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 3 5-39
General information about your radio 5-76
Reading lights on an inside rearview mirror
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-173
Rear combination lights 7-59
Rear hatch 3-16
Rear seat 2-11
Rear shelf panel 3-178
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Rear window defogger switch 3-135
Rear-view camera 3-101
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-56
Outside 3-58
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-9
Replacement of light bulbs 7-47
Replacing tires and wheels 7-25
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-4
Heated seats 2-10
Rear seat 2-11
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraints 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-18
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Pre-tensioner 2-22
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt guide 2-20
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Service brake 3-79
Service precautions 7-2
Skid control function 3-85
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-105
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9
Tilt lock lever 3-55
Wheel lock 3-63
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Stop and tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Sun visors 3-166
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