Check body areas facing the road or the tyres
carefully for damage to the paint caused by gravels, etc. The paint code number for your
vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa- tion code plate in the engine compartment.Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTIONl Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts with
water.Chrome parts
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating.
This should be done more frequently in win- ter.
Aluminium wheels*
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTIONl Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become discoloured or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as possible.Window glass
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The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for cleaning a
painted surface to clean a window. Wax from
the painted surface could get on the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTEl To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as not to cause damage.Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 10-16.)
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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OGAE14E1Vehicle care9
CAUTIONlNote that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
l After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
CAUTIONl Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
l Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.NOTEl If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet.
l For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnet left open, warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-informa-tion display.Type 1Type 2Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
Petrol-powered vehicles
1600 modelsMAX.MIN.1800, 2000 modelsMAX.MIN.
Engine oil
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lUse engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • API classification: “For service SM”
or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3 , A3/B4 or
A5/B5”NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.
Diesel-powered vehicles
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • ACEA classification: “For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification: “For service DL-1”
If those classifications are not available,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system andnormally the loss of coolant should be very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve tank, open the lid and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler neck.
Engine coolant
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4
4-wheel drive operation.....................................6-39A
Accessory (Installation).....................................2-04
Accessory socket............................................... 7-71
Active stability control (ASC)...........................6-50
Additional equipment...................................... 10-19
Air conditioning................................................ 7-03 Important operation tips for the airconditioning................................................. 7-11
Air purifier.........................................................7-12
Airbag................................................................ 4-24
Antenna............................................................. 7-46
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......................... 6-46 Display.......................................................... 6-47
Warning lamp................................................6-47
Ashtray.............................................................. 7-70
Assist grips........................................................ 7-80
Audio CD player...................................................... 7-12
LW/MW/FM radio........................................ 7-12
Steering wheel audio remote con- trol switches................................................. 7-25
Troubleshooting............................................ 7-44
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system......................6-18
Automatic transmission Fluid............................................................ 11-15
Selector lever operation........................ 6-25,6-31
Selector lever position.......................... 6-27,6-33
Sports mode.......................................... 6-28,6-34
B
Battery............................................................. 10-08
Charge warning lamp.................................... 5-45
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)..... 8-02
Disposal information for used batteries........ 2-06
Specification............................................... 11-11
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface................................... 7-47
Bonnet............................................................. 10-03
Bottle holder...................................................... 7-79
Brake assist system............................................6-45
Brake Anti-lock brake............................................. 6-46
Braking.......................................................... 6-43
Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-15
Parking brake................................................ 6-06
Bulb capacity................................................... 10-26
C
Capacities........................................................ 11-15
Card holder................................................7-69,7-77
Cargo loads........................................................6-64
Catalytic converter.......................................... 10-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................................... 6-42
CD player.......................................................... 7-12
Central door locks............................................. 3-26
Charge warning lamp........................................ 5-45
Chassis number............................................... 11-02
Check engine warning lamp.............................. 5-44
Child restraint.................................................... 4-15
Caution for installing the child re- straint on vehicles with a front
passenger airbag.................................. 4-15,4-27
Child-protection rear doors............................... 3-30
Cigarette lighter................................................. 7-70
Cleaning
Exterior of your vehicle................................ 9-03
Interior of your vehicle................................. 9-02
Clutch
Fluid............................................................ 10-08
Coat hook.......................................................... 7-80
Combination headlamps and dipper switch...... 5-47
Coolant (engine)....................................10-06,11-15
Cruise control.................................................... 6-52
Cup holder......................................................... 7-78
D
Daytime running lampsReplacement................................................ 10-32
Demister (rear window).................................... 5-61
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........................... 6-16Digital clock Time Setting.................................................. 7-41
Dimensions...................................................... 11-05
Dipper (High/Low beam change)......................5-50
Doors Central door locks......................................... 3-26Child-protection............................................ 3-30 Dead Lock System........................................ 3-27
Lock and unlock............................................ 3-25
Driving, alcohol and drugs................................ 6-03
Alphabetical index
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