Operation of the A/T
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CAUTIONlBefore selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depressthe brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or sports mode position or coast forward with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected in- crease in brake pedal effort and steeringwheel weight could lead to an accidentCAUTIONl Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped- al while holding down the brake pedal withthe selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation
with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The A/T will automatically downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear to achieve stronger engine braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service
brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals, the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary while in
gear on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*
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CAUTIONIt may be that there is something unusualhappening in the CVT, causing a safety de-
vice to activate. We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.Operation of the CVT
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CAUTIONl Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully de-
press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the CVT is engaged, especially when the en- gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.CAUTIONl Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or sports mode position or coast forward with the se- lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position.The engine may stop and the unexpected in-
crease in brake pedal effort and steering wheel weight could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped-
al while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation
with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The CVT will automatically downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at trafficsignals the vehicle can be left in selector lev-er position and held stationary with the serv-
ice brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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CAUTIONlDo not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex- cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face. This could lead to accidents.
l If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display or the engine power
drops suddenly while the vehicle is being driven, park your vehicle immediately in asafe place.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-04 for details and take the required meas-
ures.
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 damage to nearby people or objects.NOTEl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could re-
sult in the vehicle becoming stuck.NOTEl If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever al-
ternately between the 1 st
and “R” (Reverse)
positions ( M/T), the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) positions ( A/T or CVT), while
pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.
l Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep slopes. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Driving through water
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless absolutely necessary. If driving through wa-ter is unavoidable, use the following proce-
dure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain before attempting to drive through it. Driveslowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
CAUTIONl Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift lever position ( M/T) or the selector lever position
(A/T or CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec- ommend you to take the necessary measuresto prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
l After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning prop- erly. If the brakes are wet and not function-
ing properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal. In- spect each part of the vehicle carefully.Inspection and maintenance
following rough roadoperation E00606700338
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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Ventilators........................................................................................... 7-02
Heater/Air conditioning...................................................................... 7-03
Important operation tips for the air conditioning................................ 7-11 Air purifier.......................................................................................... 7-12
LW/MW/FM radio/CD player*.......................................................... 7-12
Handling of Discs................................................................................7-15 Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)..........................................................7-16
Important Points on Safety for the Customer......................................7-20
Operation Keys................................................................................... 7-21 Listen to Radio.................................................................................... 7-25Listen to DAB*................................................................................... 7-26
Listen to Traffic Messages.................................................................. 7-27
Listen to CDs...................................................................................... 7-28
Listen to MP3s.................................................................................... 7-29
Listen to an iPod................................................................................. 7-30 Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device.............................................. 7-32Listen to Bluetooth Audio*................................................................. 7-34
Use AUX*........................................................................................... 7-36
Display Indicator................................................................................. 7-37 Audio Quality and Volume Balance Adjustment............................... 7-38
System Settings................................................................................... 7-39
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 7-44 Antenna............................................................................................... 7-46Link System*...................................................................................... 7-46
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface*....................................................................7-47
USB input terminal*........................................................................... 7-66
Sun visors............................................................................................ 7-69
Ashtray*.............................................................................................. 7-70
Cigarette lighter*.................................................................................7-70Accessory socket................................................................................. 7-71
Interior lamps...................................................................................... 7-72
Storage spaces..................................................................................... 7-75 Cup holder........................................................................................... 7-78
Bottle holder........................................................................................7-79 Rear shelf panel*.................................................................................7-79
Assist grips.......................................................................................... 7-80
Coat hook*.......................................................................................... 7-80
Luggage hooks.................................................................................... 7-81For pleasant driving
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VentilatorsE00700100878
*: Optional equipment**
1- Centre ventilators
2- Side ventilators
NOTEl Do not place beverages on top of the instru-
ment panel.
If they splash into the air conditioning venti-
lators, they could damage the system.Air flow and direction adjust-
ments
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Centre ventilators
Move the knob (A) to adjust the air flow di- rection.
To close the ventilator, fully move the knob
(A) to the inner side.
1- Close
2- Open
Side ventilators
Move the knob (A) to adjust the air flow di- rection.
To close the ventilator, fully move the knob
(A) to the outer side.LeftRight
1- Close
2- Open
NOTEl On vehicles with air conditioning, the cool
air from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will clear after a few moments.
l Be careful not to spill drinks, etc., into the
ventilators.
Doing so might cause the air conditioning not to function normally.
Ventilators
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Mode selection dial
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To change the amount of air flowing from the
ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
Heater/
Manual air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning
Face position
Air flows only to the upper part of the pas-
senger compartment.
Foot/face position
Air flows to the upper part of the passenger
compartment, and flows to the leg area.
Foot position
Air flows mainly to the leg area.
Foot/demister position
Air flows to the leg area, the windscreen and
the door windows.
Demister position
Air flows mainly to the windscreen and the
door windows.
CAUTIONl When using the mode selection dial between
the “” and “” positions, prevent fog-
ging by pressing the air selection switch to
select outside air. (Refer to “Air selection
switch” on page 7-05.)NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, the windscreen and
door windows may mist up while the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is operating. If
the windscreen and door windows mist up,
set the mode selection dial to “
” to de-
mist the windscreen and door windows.
l With the mode selection dial between the
“
” and “” positions, the air flows
mainly to the upper part of the passenger compartment. With the mode selection dial
between the “
” and “” positions, the
air flows mainly to the leg area.
l With the mode selection dial in the “
” po-
sition, a small amount of air flows to the windscreen and the door windows.
NOTEl With the mode selection dial between the
“” and “” positions, the air flows
mainly to the leg area. With the mode selec-
tion dial between the “
” and “” posi-
tions, the air flows mainly to the windscreen and door windows.
Heater/Air conditioning
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The heater/air conditioning can only be usedwhile the engine is running.
Heater/Air conditioning
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Control panel
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Heater/Manual air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning
A- Temperature control dialB- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch E- Mode selection dialF- Rear window demister switch ® p. 5-61
NOTEl On vehicles with the heater, button (D) is
not available for use. The indicator below
the button doesn’t come on even if it is pushed.NOTEl On vehicles with automatic air conditioning,
there is an interior air temperature sensor
(G) in the illustrated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since
doing so will prevent it from functioning
properly.Blower speed selection dial
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Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlock- wise.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the air
flow and anticlockwise to decrease the air flow.Heater/
Manual air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning
Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise
or anticlockwise.
Heater/
Manual air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning
Heater/Air conditioning
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NOTElWhile the engine coolant temperature is low,
the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the
dial.
l On vehicles with the automatic air condi-
tioning, when the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AU-
TO operation, the air selection and the air
conditioning will be automatically changed as follows.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is
set to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air
conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is
set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air
conditioning will operate.
The settings described above are the factory
settings. The air selection and air condition-
ing switches can be customized (function set-
ting changed), and the automatic switching of outside air and the air conditioning according
to operating conditions can be changed as de- sired.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Customizing the air conditioning
switch (Automatic air conditioning)” on page 7-07.
Refer to “Customizing the air selection” on
page 7-06.Air selection switch
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To change the air selection, simply press theair selection switch. There is a sound each
time the switch is pressed.
l Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF
Outside air is introduced into the passen-
ger compartment.
l Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is
ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger
compartment.
Heater/
Manual air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning
CAUTIONl Normally, use the outside position to keep
the windscreen and side windows clear and quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- screen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty or otherwise contami- nated use the recirculation position. Switch
to the outside position periodically to in- crease ventilation so that the windows do notbecome fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTEl On vehicles with the heater and the manual
air conditioning, when the system operateswith the selection switch in the outside posi- tion, the system automatically determines
whether to continue using outside air or to
perform recirculation. If the outside air tem-
perature is high, the system selects recircula- tion and causes the indication lamp (A) in
the switch to illuminate (for vehicles with the manual air conditioning, the system se-
lects recirculation to achieve rapid cooling). Press the selection switch to return to out-
side air introduction.
Heater/Air conditioning
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