WARNINGlTo prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection lever
to the recirculation position.CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle with automatic trans-
mission is to be towed by another vehicle
with all the wheels on the ground, make
sure that the towing speed and distance
given below are never exceeded, causing
damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle (vehicles with
rear towing hook only)
The rear towing hook is located as shown in the il-
lustration. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing
hook.
NOTE
l Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook could result in damage to the vehi-
cle body.CAUTIONl On vehicles with super select 4WD, when
you are going to tow another vehicle,
move the transfer shift lever to “4H” posi-
tion.
Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-
ferential oil temperature, resulting in pos-
sible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.NOTE
l Your vehicle should only be used to tow an-
other vehicle if the weight of the other vehi-
cle is less than the weight of your vehicle.
For emergencies
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Service precautions....................................................................... 8-02
Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 8-03
Engine oil ...................................................................................... 8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-06
Automatic transmission fluid*......................................................8-07
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-08
Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8-08
Clutch fluid* ................................................................................. 8-09
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres ............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather ......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links .................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses ............................................................................................. 8-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance
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CAUTIONlDo not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 30 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the cool-
ant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary.
Automatic transmission fluid* E01000601030
The proper amount of automatic transmission fluid
is essential to the life and operation of the automat-
ic transmission. Either insufficient fluid or exces-
sive fluid could cause transmission trouble. The
transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to check the
fluid level.
Procedure for checking the fluid level 1.Check the fluid level after the vehicle has
been driven enough to warm up the transmis-
sion fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and
apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake pedal
fully depressed, move the transmission selec-
tor lever through all the positions from “P”
(PARK) to “D” (DRIVE), stopping momen-
tarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.7. Remove dipstick and read the automatic trans-
mission fluid level.
The fluid level should always be between the
two marks on the dipstick.WARNINGl Do not spill the fluid onto a hot exhaust
manifold during topping up or inspec-
tion, or a fire may occur.
Fluid type
Use only “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
ATF SP III” transmission fluid to ensure optimum
transmission performance.
Maintenance
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No.ItemQuantityLubricants1Engine coolant8.2 litres
[includes 0.65 litre in the reserve tank]MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINESUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent2Automatic transmission fluid9.7 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINEATF SP III3Brake fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT44Clutch fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT45Power steering fluidAs requiredMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE PSF
(Power Steering Fluid)
6Engine oil
Oil pan2WD with 15 inch tyres6.5 litres
Refer to page 8-04.
2WD with 16 inch tyres, 4WD5.5 litresOil filter0.8 litreOil cooler0.1 litre7Washer fluid4.8 litres,
4.5 litres *1—8Manual transmis-
sion oil2WD2.3 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE MTF API classification GL-3 SAE 75W-854WD3.4 litres
9Transfer oil2.5 litres
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINEMTF API classification GL-3 SAE
75W-85 or MITSUBISHI MOTORS
GENUINE Multi Gear Oil API classi- fication GL-4 SAE 75W-85*1: Vehicles with “front (Type 1)” (Refer to “Outside” on page 8-24)
*2 : 4WD vehicles only
*3 : Double cab with capacity up air conditioning
Specifications
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4
4-wheel drive operation 4-34
AAccessory (Installation) 04
Accessory socket 5-73
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)
4-42
Additional equipment 8-19
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-08
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 5-12
Manual air conditioning 5-03 Air purifier 5-12
Airbag 2-26
Antenna 5-51
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-39
Warning lamp 4-40 Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Ashtray 5-71
Audio
Audio system anti-theft feature 5-49
Error codes 5-43
Handling of compact discs 5-49
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-41 Automatic air conditioning 5-08
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 4A/T, 5A/
T 4-17
Fluid 8-07,9-21
Selector lever operation 4-17
Selector lever position indicator 4-18
Selector lever positions 4-18
Sports mode 4-19
Sports mode indicator 4-19 BBattery 8-10
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)
6-02
Specification 9-16 Bleeding the fuel system 6-05
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5-52
Bonnet 8-03
Bottle holder 5-80
Brake
Anti-lock brake 4-39
Brake assist system 4-39
Braking 4-38
Fluid 8-08,9-21
Parking brake 4-06
Parking brake lever stroke 8-16
Pedal free play 8-16
Warning lamp 3-08
C Cargo loads 4-49
Catalytic converter
8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles 4-36
Central door locks 1-07
Centre console downlight 5-76
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34 Centre information display 3-10
Changing a fuse 8-22
Changing gears 4-15
Check engine warning lamp 3-08
Child restraint 2-13
Child-protection rear doors 1-08
Cigarette lighter 5-72
Cleaning
Exterior of your vehicle 7-03 Genuine leather 7-02
Interior of your vehicle
7-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-02
Sunroof 7-05
Waxing 7-04 Clock 3-19,5-74
Clutch
Fluid 8-09,9-21
Pedal free play 8-15 Coat hook 5-81
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-30
Convenient hook 5-80
Coolant (engine) 8-06,9-21
Cruise control 4-45
Switch 4-45 Cup holder 5-79
Curtain airbag system 2-34
D Demister (rear window) 3-39
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
4-13
Differential oil 9-21
Digital clock 3-19,5-74
Dimensions 9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-31
Door courtesy lamps 5-76
Replacement 8-33 Doors
Central door locks 1-07
Child-protection 1-08
Lock and unlock 1-06 Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-02
E Easy select 4WD 4-22
Economical driving
4-02
Electric window control 1-08 Alphabetical index
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Switch 1-08
Electrical system 9-16
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-03
Emergency starting 6-02
Engine specifications 9-14
Engine
Coolant 8-06,9-21
Number 9-02
Oil 8-04,9-21
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-14
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Water temperature gauge 3-05 Error codes 5-43
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-18
FFirst-aid kit and warning triangle band for secur-
ing 5-81
Floor console box 5-77
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid
8-07,9-21
Brake fluid 8-08,9-21
Clutch fluid 8-09,9-21
Engine coolant 8-06,9-21
Power steering fluid 8-09,9-21
Washer fluid 8-08,9-21 For cold and snowy weather 8-19
Front console box 5-77
Front fog lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement 8-28
Switch 3-34 Front room lamp
Bulb capacity 8-25 Replacement 8-32
Front seat 2-03
Front turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-27 Fuel consumption 9-19
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 02
Fuel filter indication lamp 3-07
Fuel gauge 3-04
Fuel selection 02
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04
Tank capacity 02 Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-19
G Gauges 3-02
General maintenance
8-18
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 5-77
Glove box lamp
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
H Handling of compact discs 5-49
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-34
Hazard warning indication lamps
3-07
Head restraints 2-08
Headlamp levelling switch 3-32
Headlamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 3-31 Replacement 8-25
Switch 3-30
Washer switch 3-39
Heated mirror 4-10
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-03
High-mounted stop lamp
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-31 Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Hooks
Coat hook 5-81
Convenient hook 5-81 Horn switch 3-40
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-10
Indication and warning lamps
3-06
Indication lamps 3-07
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-36
Installation of accessories 04
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-74
J Jack handle 6-12
Storage 6-07 Jacking up the vehicle
6-13
Jack
Storage 6-07 Jump starting (Emergency starting) 6-02 Alphabetical index
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K
Keyless entry system 1-04
Keys 1-02
LLabeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer
3-31
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout
function 3-31
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-18
Licence plate lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31 Limited-slip differential (LSD) 4-38
Link System 5-52
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Lubricants 9-21
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
MManual transmission 4-14
Oil 9-21 Manual window control 1-08
Mirror
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Vanity mirror 5-71 Modification/alterations
to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04
OOdometer 3-03 Oil
Differential oil
9-21
Engine oil 8-04,9-21
Manual transmission fluid 9-21
Transfer oil 9-21 Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Other specifications 9-18
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Overheating 6-04
P Parking 4-07
Parking brake 4-06
Parking brake lever stroke
8-16
Personal lamps 5-75
Replacement 8-32 Position lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27 Power steering
Fluid 8-09,9-21
System 4-42 Precautions to observe when using wipers and
washers 3-39
Pregnant women restraint 2-12
Puncture (Tyre changing) 6-17
R Radio
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13 Rear combination lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-30 Rear differential lock 4-30
Rear fog lamp
Bulb capacity 8-24 Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement
8-29
Switch 3-35 Rear room lamp 5-74
Bulb capacity 8-25
Replacement 8-32 Rear seat 2-07
Rear side/quarter window 1-12
Rear turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30 Rear window demister switch 3-39
Rear-view mirror
Inside 4-08
Outside 4-09 Refill capacities 9-21
Removal of water from the fuel filter 6-06
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30 Room lamp 5-74,5-75
Running-in recommendations 4-04
S Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat belt 2-09
Adjustable seat belt anchor
2-11
Child restraint 2-13
Inspection 2-26
Pregnant women restraint 2-12
Pretensioner 2-12
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-11 Seat
Adjustment 2-03
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-08 Alphabetical index
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Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-78
Service precaution
8-02
Side airbag system 2-34
Side turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28 Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-12
Steering
Power steering fluid 8-09,9-21
Power steering system 4-42
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-08
Steering wheel lock 4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-41 Stop lamps
Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30 Storage spaces 5-76
Sun visors 5-70
Sunglasses holder 5-78
Sunroof 1-13
Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13 Super select 4WD 4-26
Supplemental restraint system 2-26
How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-28
Servicing 2-38
Warning lamp 2-37 TTachometer 3-03
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-30 Tank capacity 02
Ticket holder 5-70
Tools 6-09
Storage 6-07 Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-49
Transfer oil 9-21
Transmission
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 4A/T, 5A/
T 4-17
Fluid 8-07,9-21
Manual transmission 4-14
Specifications 9-15 Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-07
Turn-signals lever 3-33
Tyres 8-11
How to change a tyre 6-17
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-17
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U USB input terminal 5-68
How to connect an iPod 5-68 USB input terminal
How to connect a USB memory device
5-68Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 05
Utility box 5-78
V Vanity mirror 5-71
Vehicle care precautions
7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-09
Vehicle weight 9-10
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-08
Washer
Fluid 8-08,9-21
Switch 3-36,3-39 Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge
3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-10
Wheel condition 8-13
Wheel
Specification 9-17 Wiper
Switch 3-36
Wiper blade rubber replacement 8-17
Wiper blades 8-17 Alphabetical index
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