WARNINGlDo not allow any rear seat occupant to
hold onto the seatback of either front seat,
in order to reduce risk of injury from the
deploying side airbags. Special care
should be taken with children.
l Do not place any objects near or in front
of the seatback of either front seat. They could interfere with proper side airbag in-
flation, and also could cause injury if thrown free by side airbag deployment.
l Do not place stickers, labels or additional
trim on the seatback of either front seat.
They could interfere with proper side air- bag inflation.
l Do not install seat covers on seats with
side airbags. Do not re-cover seats that have side airbags. This could interfere
with proper side airbag inflation.
l Do not attach a microphone (A) or any
other device or object around the part where the curtain airbags (B) activate
such as on the windscreen, side door glass, front and rear pillars and roof side or as- sist grips. When the curtain airbags in-
flate, the microphone or other device or
object will be hurled with great force or the curtain airbags may not activate cor-
rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.WARNINGl Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
l Never install a rearward facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat. A for-
ward facing child restraint should be used
in the rear seat whenever possible. If a forward facing child restraint must be used in the front passenger seat, adjust
the seat to the most rearward position,
and ensure that the child stays in the child
restraint and away from the door.WARNINGl Do not allow a child to lean against or
close to the front door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not be leaned
against or be close to the area where the
side airbags and curtain airbags are loca- ted. It is dangerous if the side airbags andcurtain airbags inflate.
Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious or fatal injury to the
child.
l We recommend work around and on the
side airbags and curtain airbags system to
be done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
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WARNINGlOn vehicles with the side airbags, do not
modify your front seats, centre pillar and centre console.
It can adversely affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury.
If you found any tear, scratch, crack or
damage to the seat fabric near the side
airbag, the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, you should havethe SRS inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.NOTEl When you transfer ownership of the vehicle
to some other person, we urge you to alert
the new owner that it is equipped with the SRS and refer the new owner to the applica- ble section in this owner’s manual.
l If your vehicle has to be scrapped, do this in
line with local legislation and contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point to safely dismantle the airbag sys-
tem.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
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Driving, alcohol and drugsE00600200070
Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the
most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously im- paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-
low the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will
not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and re- action time. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driving while under the in-fluence of any of these medications.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom- mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-
lowing:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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WARNINGlDo not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack.
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench, then take the wheel off.
CAUTIONl Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur- face.
6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-
face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa- tion holes (H) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare tyre.
WARNINGl Be sure to position the tyres the correct
way when putting them on the vehicle.
The valves should be on the outer side of
the vehicle. If the valve (I) cannot be seen, the tyre has been mounted the wrong wayaround.
If tyres are mounted the wrong way
around it could have a negative effect on the vehicle and cause an accident.
7. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand
to initially tighten them.
[Vehicle with the tapered nuts]
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered part (A) of the nuts lightly
touches the wheel hole seats (B) enough
to keep the tyre from wobbling.
[Vehicle with the flange nuts] • Aluminium wheelInitially tighten the wheel nuts until
the wheel nut flange area (C) touch-
es the wheel enough to keep the tyre
from wobbling.
• Steel wheel
How to change a tyre
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Vehicle care precautionsE00900100548
In order to maintain the value of your vehi- cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte- nance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance
with environmental pollution control regula- tions.
Carefully select the materials used for wash- ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives.
If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a specialist for selection of these materials.CAUTIONl Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod- uct supplier.
l To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle:
• Petrol
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• AcetoneCleaning the interior of your
vehicle E00900200220
After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.CAUTIONl Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring, staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric
and flocked parts
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1. Gently wipe off with a sponge, gauze or
other soft cloth soaked with a 3% aque-
ous solution of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
NOTEl Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
cle, handle the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or
a 3% aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with car- pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re- moved by lightly dabbing with a cleancolourfast cloth and stain remover.
Vehicle care precautions
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Economical driving........................................... 6-02
Electric power steering system (EPS)............... 6-49
Electric window control.................................... 3-39
Electrical system............................................. 11-11
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)................................................ 3-03
Electronically controlled 4WD system............. 6-37
Emergency starting............................................8-02
Emergency stop signal system.......................... 6-46
Engine specifications.......................................11-10
Engine switch.................................................... 3-13
Engine Coolant..............................................10-06,11-15
Number....................................................... 11-03
Oil............................................................... 10-04
Oil and filter................................................ 11-15
Overheating................................................... 8-04
Specifications.............................................. 11-10
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information............................. 2-05
Exterior and interior lamp operation............... 10-18
F
Fluid capacities and lubricants........................ 11-15
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid...................... 11-15
Brake fluid........................................ 10-08,11-15
Clutch fluid................................................. 10-08
CVT fluid.................................................... 11-15
Engine coolant.................................. 10-06,11-15
Power steering fluid.................................... 11-15
Twin Clutch SST fluid................................ 11-15
Washer fluid..................................... 10-07,11-15
For cold and snowy weather............................10-18
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-31
Switch........................................................... 5-55
Front room lamp
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-27
Front seat........................................................... 4-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-30
Fuel consumption............................................ 11-13
Fuel Filling the fuel tank....................................... 2-03Fuel selection................................................ 2-02Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems............................. 2-05
Tank capacity................................................ 2-03
Fuses................................................................ 10-19
Fusible links.................................................... 10-19
G
General maintenance....................................... 10-18
General vehicle data........................................ 11-05
Genuine parts.....................................................2-05
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-27
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 5-54
Hazard warning indication lamps......................5-43
Head restraints................................................... 4-07
Headlamp levelling switch................................ 5-52
Headlamp washer switch...................................5-61
Headlamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Headlamp flasher.......................................... 5-50 Replacement..................................... 10-27,10-28Switch........................................................... 5-47
Heated mirror.................................................... 6-11
Heated seats....................................................... 4-06
Heater................................................................ 7-03
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-27
Replacement................................................ 10-36
Hill start assist................................................... 6-44
Hinges and latches lubrication........................ 10-18
Horn switch....................................................... 5-62
I
If the vehicle breaks down................................ 8-02
Ignition switch................................................... 6-11
Indication lamps................................................ 5-43
Information screen display................................ 5-45
Inside rear-view mirror......................................6-08
Inside tailgate release........................................ 3-31
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation........................................ 6-41
Instruments........................................................ 5-02
Interior lamps.................................................... 7-72 Map lamps..................................................... 7-73
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Safe driving techniques..................................... 6-03
Seat belt............................................................. 4-09 Adjustable seat belt anchor........................... 4-11
Child restraint................................................4-15
Force limiter.................................................. 4-15
Inspection...................................................... 4-24
Pregnant women restraint............................. 4-14
Pretensioner...................................................4-14
Seat
Adjustment.................................................... 4-03
Front seat....................................................... 4-03
Head restraints.............................................. 4-07
Heated seats.................................................. 4-06
Making a luggage compartment....................4-08
Rear seat........................................................ 4-06
Security alarm system....................................... 3-32
Service precaution........................................... 10-02
Side turn-signal lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Side turn-signal lamps
Replacement................................................ 10-31
Snow tyres....................................................... 10-15
Spare wheel....................................................... 8-14
Spark plug....................................................... 11-11
Specifications.................................................. 11-02
Starting.............................................................. 6-13
Starting and stopping the engine....................... 3-17
Steering Power steering fluid.................................... 11-15
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment. 6-08
Steering wheel lock.............................. 3-16,6-13
Stop and tail lamps
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Stop lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Storage spaces................................................... 7-75
Sun visors.......................................................... 7-69
Sunshade............................................................3-41
Sunshade illumination....................................... 7-74
Supplemental restraint system...........................4-24 Servicing....................................................... 4-36
T
Tachometer........................................................ 5-02
Tail lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-27
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Tailgate.............................................................. 3-30
Tank capacity.................................................... 2-03
Time Setting...................................................... 7-41
Tissue holder..................................................... 7-78
Tools.................................................................. 8-06 Storage.......................................................... 8-06
Towing.............................................................. 8-20
Trailer towing.................................................... 6-66
Transfer oil...................................................... 11-15
Transmission Automatic transmission........................ 6-25,6-31Manual transmission..................................... 6-22
Turbocharger operation..................................... 6-18
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................5-43
Turn/Lane-change signals................................. 5-54
Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) Fluid............................................................ 11-15
Tyres................................................................ 10-12
How to change a tyre.................................... 8-13Inflation pressures....................................... 10-13
Rotation....................................................... 10-14
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 11-12
Snow tyres................................................... 10-15
Tread wear indicators.................................. 10-13
Tyre chains.................................................. 10-15
Tyre repair kit............................................... 8-07
U
USB input terminal............................................7-66
USB input terminal device How to connect a USB memory device........ 7-66
How to connect an iPod................................ 7-67
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information..................................2-05
V
Vanity mirror lampBulb capacity.............................................. 10-27
Vehicle care precautions................................... 9-02
Vehicle dimensions......................................... 11-05
Vehicle identification number plate................ 11-03
Vehicle information code plate....................... 11-03
Vehicle labeling...............................................11-02
Vehicle performance....................................... 11-06
Vehicle weight.................................................11-07
Ventilators......................................................... 7-02
Alphabetical index
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