Six wheel nuts
CAUTIONlNever use your foot or a pipe extension
for extra force in the wheel nut wrench.
If you do so, you will tighten the nut too
much.
13. Lower and remove the jack, then store the
jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench, flat
tyre, and chocks. Have your damaged tyre re-
paired as soon as possible.
14. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The cor-
rect pressures are shown on the door label.
See the illustration.
CAUTIONl The tyre pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l After changing the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retight-
en the wheel nuts to make sure that they
have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driv-
ing after changing the tyre, we recom-
mend you to have the tyres checked for
balance.
l Do not mix one type of tyre with another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
dling.Towing E00801503640
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle. Please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a commer-
cial tow truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part.
For emergencies
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Operation under adverse drivingconditions E00801702762
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand,
mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or
mud, it can often be moved with a rocking motion.
Move the selector lever alternately between the
Sport Mode and “R” (REVERSE) position (with
manual transmission, between 1 st
and Reverse),
while applying slight pressure to the accelerator ped-
al.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in
overheating and transmission failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle for a few minutes to let the transmis-
sion cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking at-
tempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl 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.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start the ve-
hicle with parking brake partially, but not complete-
ly, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lev-
er.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to
release the parking brake.
NOTE
l Depress the accelerator pedal gradually when
starting the vehicle.
On a flooded road l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the
brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffec-
tive brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake pedal to see if the brakes operate prop-
erly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal
several times while driving in order to dry
the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.
To cope with this, observe the following items: (a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When driving on a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceler-
ation, abrupt brake application and sharp cor-
nering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel on
snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage
and skidding. When traction between the
tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may
skid and the vehicle cannot readily be
brought to a stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by
pressing the brake system pedal hard, and
keeping it pressed. If you do not have ABS,
pump the brake pedal with short rapid jabs,
each time fully applying and fully releasing
for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a standstill slowly after confirming safety
around the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not press the accelerator pedal rapid-
ly. If the wheels break free of the ice, the
vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
l Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
For emergencies
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Tyre inflation pressuresE01001402423Tyre sizeUP TO 3 PASSENGERSMAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWINGFrontRearFrontRear195R15C 106/104R 8PR,
215/70R15C 109/107R *2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}205R16C 110/108R 8PR2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}205/80R16 104S RF2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}245/70R16 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}245/65R17 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}* : On vehicles with 195 size tyres, this size of snow tyres can also be used instead.
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Maintenance
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When rotating tyres, check for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incor-
rect tyre pressure, improper wheel alignment, out
of balance wheel, or severe braking. We recom-
mend you to have it checked to determine the
cause of irregular tread wear.Spare tyre used*Spare tyre not usedFrontFrontFrontTyres that have arrows showing rotation direction
*- If the spare tyre wheel differs from the stand-
ard tyre wheel, do not perform tyre rotation us-
ing a spare wheel.
CAUTIONl If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating
the correct direction of rotation, swap the
front and rear wheels on the left hand
side of the vehicle and the front and rear
wheels on the right hand side of the vehi-
cle separately. Keep each tyre on its origi-
nal side of the vehicle. When fitting the
tyres, make sure the arrows point in the
direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any
tyre whose arrow points in the wrong di-
rection will not perform to its full poten-
tial.Front
CAUTIONl Avoid the combined use of different types
of tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.Snow tyres E01002000725
The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no longer suit-
able for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used.CAUTIONl Observe permissable maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE
l The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Tyre chains E01002101534
It is recommended that snow chains are carried in
snow regions and fitted when required to the rear
wheels.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is dis-
tributed preferentially to the rear wheels, ensure
that the tyre chains are fitted on the rear.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use
with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the in-
correct size or type of chain could result in damage
to the vehicle body.
Maintenance
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Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-77
Service precaution 8-02
Side airbag system 2-35
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-12
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-20
Power steering system 4-43
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-08
Steering wheel lock 4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-40
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30
Storage spaces 5-75
Sun visors 5-69
Sunglasses holder 5-77
Sunroof 1-13 Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13
Super select 4WD 4-26
Supplemental restraint system 2-27 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-30
Servicing 2-39
Warning lamp 2-39
T
Tachometer 3-03
Tail lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Tank capacity 02
Ticket holder 5-69
Tools 6-09 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-50
Transfer oil 9-20
Transmission Automatic transmission Sports Mode 4A/T, 5A/
T 4-17
Fluid 8-07,9-20
Manual transmission 4-14
Specifications 9-15
Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-07
Turn-signals lever 3-33
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-17
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-17
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U
USB input terminal 5-67How to connect an iPod 5-67
USB input terminal How to connect a USB memory device 5-67
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Utility box 5-77
V
Vanity mirror 5-70
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-09
Vehicle weight 9-10
Ventilators 5-02
W
Warning lamps 3-08
Washer Fluid 8-08,9-20
Switch 3-36,3-39
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-10
Wheel condition 8-13
Wheel Specification 9-17
Wiper Switch 3-36
Wiper blade rubber replacement 8-17
Wiper blades 8-17
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