Fuel selection...................................................................................... 2-02Filling the fuel tank............................................................................. 2-03Installation of accessories................................................................... 2-04
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems................... 2-05
Genuine parts...................................................................................... 2-05 Safety and disposal information for used engine oil........................... 2-05
Disposal information for used batteries.............................................. 2-06
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 2-06General information
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Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly
turning the cap anticlockwise.
1- Remove
2- Close
4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap
cord on the hook located on the inside of
the fuel tank filler door.
CAUTIONl Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have
built up in the fuel tank. If you hear a hissing sound from the cap, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, injuring you or others.
5. Insert the gun in the tank port as far as it
goes.
CAUTIONl Do not tilt the gun.
6.
When the gun stops automatically, do
not fill with fuel any more.
7. Close the fuel cap. To close, turn the fuel cap slowly clock-
wise until you hear clicking sounds, then
gently push the fuel tank filler door
closed.
Installation of accessories
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We recommend you to consult aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l The installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in your country, and in accordance with the
guidelines and warnings contained with-
in the documents accompanying this ve- hicle.
l Installing electric components incorrect-
ly could lead to a fire. Please refer to Modification/alteration to the electrical
or fuel systems section within this own- er’s manual.
l Using a cellular phone or radio set inside
the vehicle without an external antenna
may cause electrical system interference,
which could lead to unsafe vehicle oper- ation.
l Tyres and wheels which do not meet
specifications must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for information regarding wheel and tyre
sizes.
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and re- placement parts of different manufactures
available in the market, it is not possible, not only for MITSUBISHI MOTORS , but also
for a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point, to check whether the attach- ment or installation of such parts affects theoverall safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Installation of accessories
2-04 OGAE14E1General information2
Even when such parts are officially author-
ized, for example by a “general operators permit” (an appraisal for the part) or throughthe execution of the part in an officially ap-
proved manner of construction, or when a single operation permit following the attach-
ment or installation of such parts, it cannot be deduced from that alone, that the drivingsafety of your vehicle has not been affected.
Consider also that there basically exists no li-
ability on the part of the appraiser or the offi-
cial. Maximum safety can only be ensured
with parts recommended, sold and fitted or
installed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point ( MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine replacement parts and
MITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories). The
same also pertains to modifications of
MITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to the
production specifications. For safety reasons, do not attempt any modifications other than those that follow the recommendations of a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION
has always manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In order to maintain this safety and
quality, it is important that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any modifications carried
out which involve the electrical or fuel sys- tems, should be carried out in accordancewith MITSUBISHI guidelines.CAUTIONl If the wires interfere with the vehicle body
or improper installation methods are used(protective fuses not included, etc.), elec-
tronic devices may be adversely affected, re-
sulting in a fire or other accident.Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to great
lengths to bring you a superbly crafted auto-
mobile offering the highest quality and de- pendability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts,
designed and manufactured to maintain your MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top
performance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Gen-
uine Parts are identified by this mark and are
available at all MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Points.Safety and disposal
information for used engine
oil E00200600155WARNINGlProlonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer.
l Avoid contact with the skin as far as pos-
sible and wash thoroughly after any con- tact.
l Keep used engine oils out of reach of chil-
dren.
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems
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OGAE14E1General information2
1- Position lamp indication lamp® p. 5-43
2- High-beam indication lamp ® p. 5-43
3- Charge warning lamp ® p. 5-45
4- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ® p. 5-43
5- Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 5-43
6- Rear fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 5-43
7- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp ® p. 6-478- Brake warning lamp ® p. 5-44
9- Cruise control indication lamp* ® p. 6-53
10- Seat belt warning lamp ® p. 4-11
11- Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp ® p. 4-36
12- Check engine warning lamp ® p. 5-44
13- Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF in- dicator* ® p. 6-51
14- Active Stability Control (ASC) indica- tor* ® p. 6-5115- Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF indica-
tion lamp* ® p. 6-22
16- Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) indication lamp* ® p. 6-18
17- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel- powered vehicles) ® p. 5-43
18- Information screen display list ® p. 5-28
Information screen display list
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When there is information to be announced, such as lamp reminders, a sound is emitted and the screen switches to the displays shown below.
Refer to the appropriate page and take the necessary measures.When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warning display goes out automatically.Refer to “Warning display list (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is OFF)” on page 5-29.
Refer to “Warning display list (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON)” on page 5-32.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays” on page 5-40.
NOTEl A warning may be displayed on the information screen and the buzzer may sound in the following rare cases.
This is caused by the system picking up interference such as noise or strong electromagnetic waves, and is not a functional problem.
• An extremely strong electromagnetic wave is received from a source such as an illegal radio set, a spark from a wire, or a radar station.
• Abnormal voltage or a static electricity discharge is generated by the operation of installed electrical equipment (including after-market parts).
If the warning display appears many times, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
5-28 OGAE14E1Instruments and controls5
[Except for vehicles equipped with keylessoperation system]
LOCK
The engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and re- moved in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system
and other electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’selectrical devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine
has started, release the key and it will auto-
matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match the code registered in the immobilizer
computer.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-03.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the
function automatically cuts out the power for
the audio system and other electric devices that can be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC” position, the power is supplied again to those devices.
NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:NOTE•
The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position (A/T or CVT).
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position
and keep it depressed until it is turned tothe “LOCK” position and remove it.
Ignition switch
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NOTEgine will not stop automatically even if thevehicle is stopped.
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap- proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically
and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec- onds.
• After presing the engine switch to start
the engine from the operation mode is in ON, approximately 30 seconds or morehave not elapsed
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap-
proximately 3 °C
• Air conditioning is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently cooled
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-09.NOTE• When the air conditioning is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning).
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low
• Check engine warning lamp is illuminated
or the “
” display/indicator is blinking
l If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioning is operating, both the engine and the air conditioning
compressor will stop. Therefore, the wind- screen and door windows may mist up be-
cause only the blower will operate.
If the windscreen and door windows mist up,
set the mode selection dial to “
” to restart
the engine.
→ “Mode selection dial” on page 7-03
l If the windscreen and door windows mist up
every time the engine stops, it is recommen-
ded to deactivate the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
→ “To deactivate” on page 6-21
l If the air conditioning is operating, set the
temperature control dial higher to lengthen
the time that the engine is stopped automati- cally.
Automatically restarting the
engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift
lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position. The
“
” display/indicator in the meter turns off
and the engine restarts automatically.
Type 2Type 1
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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NOTElIf the engine does not restart automatically
or if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warn- ing lamp, charge warning lamp, and check
engine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to start theengine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stopping
the engine” on page 3-17 or “Starting” on
page 6-13.CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will restart
automatically even if the engine was stopped
by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system. Pay attention, otherwise an unexpected accidentmight occur when the engine restarts.
• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air
conditioning is changed significantly.CAUTION• When the air conditioning is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning).
• When the air conditioning is ON, the pas-
senger compartment temperature rises and
the air conditioning compressor operates to lower the temperature.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-09
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.NOTEl If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system while the engine is
stopped automatically, the engine will not restart automatically even if the clutch pedal
is depressed.
l When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease. This does not indicate a malfunction.NOTEl When the engine is stopped automatically,
the air conditioning may temporarily change
the air volume.
This does not indicate a malfunction.To deactivate
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is auto-
matically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. You can deac-
tivate the system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
When the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is deactivated, the “
” display/indicator will
turn on.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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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
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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.
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