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4-2 Driving safety
4Driving precaution
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Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower
track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-
road situations. Because of the higher ground clearance, these
vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them
handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on
pavement. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the
same speed on pavement as conventional 2-wheel drive pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions.
Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid oper-
ating the vehicle in a manner that might require sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly can result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Before starting
the vehicle, always make certain that you and all your passen-
gers are properly wearing their seat belts (with children in the
rear seat, in appropriate restraints).
Fuel economy
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel use.
Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel econ-
omy are listed below.
 Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
 When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.
 Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
 When you drive on highways or dry improved roads, set
the drive mode-selector “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” posi-
tion (if so equipped).
 For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.
 Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.
 Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.
 Never overload your vehicle.
WARNING
!Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt
maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
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5-46 Comfort controls
5Air purifier
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to
remove pollen and dust.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it
becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of the filter. When you feel that
the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield
or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice for assistance.
Audio system
 (if so equipped)
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For information on operations of the audio system for vehicles
equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communications sys-
tem(MMCS), refer to the separate owner’s manual.Type 1- AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible)
Type 2- AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD changer (RBDS and MP3 compatible)Type 1
Type 2
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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- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 20
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . .7- 32
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Wiper blades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 34 General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Fusible links  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Vehicle care precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 69
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 70
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
NOTEIf this does not close the engine hood properly, drop it
again from a slightly higher position.
 Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depend-
ing on how strongly or where you push down, you could
create a dent in the vehicle body.
 If you drive with the engine hood left open, warning dis-
play is displayed on the information screen in the multi-
information display.
View of the engine compartment
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Type 1 Type 2
1- Engine oil level dipstick
2- Engine oil filler cap
3- Air cleaner filter
4- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
5- Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine coolant reserve tank
7- Radiator cap
8- Battery
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7
Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.
 If the engine coolant temperature does not rise after the
engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
1. Remove the upper cover and duct. For details, refer to “Removing and installing the upper cover and duct” on
page 7-14.
2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out the connector (B).
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3. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and takeout the air cleaner filter. 4. Replacing the air cleaner filter and put the cover back on
in its original position.
NOTE Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recommended when
replacing the air cleaner filter.
 Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.
 After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the
hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
Type 1Type 2
CAUTION
!Take care not to scratch the engine air flow sensor
when removing the air cleaner cover.
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7
5. Put the duct and upper cover back on in its original posi-tion. For details, refer to “Removing and installing the
upper cover and duct” on page 7-14.Removing and installing the upper cover and 
ductTo replace the air cleaner filter, remove the upper cover and
duct.
To remove1. Remove the clips (A), and then remove the upper cover(B).
WARNING
! Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or
put the operation mode in OFF.
Make sure that your clothes cannot be caught by the
fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
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Specifications9-9
9
Capacity
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*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel 
(approximate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 16.6 gal (63 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2All-wheel drive vehicles15.8 gal (60 L)
Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, and API classification SN or 
higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API 
classification GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
7.5 qt (7.1 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF - J4Transfer oil.50 qt (0.47 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API 
classification GL-5 SAE 80Differential
Rear axle
.42 qt (0.4 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API 
classification GL-5 SAE 80
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped)
As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .69 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}7.9 qt (7.5 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Pre-
mium or equivalent*Washer fluid
4.8 qt (4.5 L)—Refrigerant (air conditioning) Refer to the “Air 
conditioning label”  on page 9-2. HFC-134a
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