
Seat and restraint systems2-3
2
Seats and restraint systems
N00401600153
Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect
you and your passengers in an accident.
Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn
properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or
death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a
severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen-
gers. The seats, head restraints, and door locks also are safety
equipment, which must be used correctly.
Always check the following before you drive:
 That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their
seat belt.
 That infants and small children are properly secured in
appropriate child restraint systems in the rear seat.
 That all doors are fully closed and locked.
 That seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly
adjusted.
Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor
vehicle accidents. You can help reduce the risk of injury or
death, however, by following the instructions in this manual.
Front seats
N00401800399
Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main-
taining a position that still enables you to fully apply the ped-
als, easily control the steering wheel and safely operate the
vehicle.
Power seat adjustment
Manual seat adjustment
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . 3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 14
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 38
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 41
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 43
Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 44
Inside liftgate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 47
Theft-alarm system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 48
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 52
Sunshade (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 56
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 59
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 60
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 64
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 66
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 69
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . 3- 74
Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped) . . . . . . 3- 84
4-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 87
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation . . 3- 90
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 93
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 94
Brake assist system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 96
Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 97
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 101
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 102 Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 107
Tire pressure monitoring system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 115
Rear-view camera (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 121
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 126
Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 129
Indicator light, warning light, and 
information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Warning lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 180
Combination headlights and dimmer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 183
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 191
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 192
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 193
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 193
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 194
Electric rear window defogger switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 203
Horn switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 204
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 205
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 205
USB input terminal (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 236
12 V power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 238
Interior lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 240
Storage spaces  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 246
Cup holders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 251
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 252
Cargo area cover (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 253
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 255
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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
N00511500228
To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the
lever upward or downward while moving the steering wheel to
the desired level.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning display will appear on the
information screen in the multi-information display. 
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
Warning light
Warning display type 1
Warning display  type 2
A- Wheel lock
B- Release
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3Inside rearview mirror
N00511600304
Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
!
After adjusting, make sure the lever is secured in the
locked (A) position.Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This can be dangerous.When releasing the lever (moving it to the position
(B)), be sure to hold the steering wheel firmly. Oth-
erwise, the steering wheel may slip down too sud-
denly.
WARNING
! Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
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correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac-
ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
If the warning light/display illuminates while 
driving
N00532800471
1. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illu-minates, avoiding hard braking, sharp steering maneuvers
and high speeds. You should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. Adjust
the spare tire at the same time. Refer to “Tires” on page 7-
23.NOTE In addition, the warning display is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
 When inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, do not
apply excessive force to the valve stem to avoid breakage.
 After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always
reinstall the valve cap on the valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could get into the
valve, resulting in damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensor.
 Do not use metal valve caps, which may cause a metal
reaction, resulting in corrosion and damage of the tire
inflation pressure sensors.
 Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will
go off after a few minutes of driving.
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3Turn signal lever
N00522600450
When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the
lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neu\
-
tral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when
making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral posi-
tion when the turn is complete. There may be times when the
lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually hap-
pens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can
easily return the lever by hand.
Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it,
the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument
cluster will flash three times.
NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection in
the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes.
• Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-
flash function.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
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Alphabetical index
6Rearview mirrorInside rearview mirror 3-60
Outside rearview mirrors 3-64
Replacement of light bulbs 7-47
Replacing tires and wheels 7-28
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat belt 2-18 Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-27
Child restraint systems 2-31
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-27
Maintenance and inspection 2-42
Seat belt extender 2-28
Seat belt force limitter 2-31
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-29
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-29
Seats 2-2 Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seat 2-9
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-93
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light Bulb capacity 7-48
Snow tires 7-32 Spark plugs 7-35
Starting the engine 3-69
Steering
Power steering fluid 9-9
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 3-59
Stop lights Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-62
Storage spaces 3-246
Sun visors 3-236
Sunshade 3-56
Supplemental Restraint System 2-43 How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-47
Maintenance service 2-68
T
Tail lightBulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-62
Tank capacity 9-9
Theft-alarm system 3-48
Tire 7-23 Inflation pressure 7-27
Maintenance 7-29
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-28
Rotation 7-30
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-32
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