Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the fol-
lowing:Seat belts and seatsBefore starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and flap-fold tailgate are locked.
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.
In the same way, the front passenger seat should also be
moved as far back as possible.
Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
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.
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Alphabetical index
6S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-117
Seat belt 2-39
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-45
Child restraint systems 2-50
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-44
Maintenance and inspection 2-61
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seat belt force limitter 2-50
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-48
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-48
Seat belts
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-15
Front seats 2-5
Head restraints 2-26
Heated seat 2-11
Making a cargo area 2-29
Making a flat seat 2-35
Seat arrangement 2-3
Seats and restraint systems 2-5
Second row seats 2-13
Third row seat 2-16
Service brake 3-128
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Snow tires 7-32
Spark plugs 7-35Steering
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-81
Wheel lock 3-32
,3-90
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Storage spaces 3-276
Sun visors 3-269
Sunroof 3-76
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-119
S-AWC control mode switch 3-118
S-AWC operation display 3-120
S-AWC warning display 3-121
Supplemental Restraint System 2-61
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-65
Maintenance service 2-84
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Tailgate 3-60
Inside tailgate release 3-64
Tank capacity 9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-65
Timing belt 7-38
Tire 7-24
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