Filling the fuel tank 3-4 General information
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Front-wheel drive vehicles: 15.5 gal (59.0 L) All-wheel drive vehicles: 14.5 gal (55.0 L) 1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine. 2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of your vehicle. The fuel tank filler door can be openedfrom inside the vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located at the left side of the driver’s seat.
3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise.
Filling the fuel tank
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn theengine off and keep away from flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoorareas. Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on your bodycould create a spark that ignites fuel vapor. Perform the whole refueling process (opening the fuel tank filler door, remov- ing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do notlet any other person come near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you and that person was carrying staticelectricity, fuel vapor could be ignited. Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until refueling is finished. If you moved away and did something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part-way through the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity. Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains toxic substances.
Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.
Fuel tank capacity Refueling
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A- Remove B- Close
WA R N I N G Since the fuel system may be under pres- sure, remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vac-uum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stopsbefore removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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4. While filling with fuel, store the cap in the cap holder located on the inside of the fuel tank filler door. 5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct handling of the fuel filler noz- zle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert the noz-zle in the tank port as far as it will go.
6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not attempt to add more fuel. 7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise until you hear clickingsounds, then gently push the fuel tank filler door closed.
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This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mit- subishi Motors designs and manufactureshigh quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts mayaffect the performance, safety and/or durabil- ity of your vehicle, and may violate applica- ble state and/or federal regulations. DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA- TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
CAUTION Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded gasoline. Serious engine and cata-lytic converter damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.
CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel coulddiscolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paint- work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.WA R N I N G Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed. If the fuel cap is loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.CAUTION If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
NOTE
If the fuel tank filler
cap is not tight while
driving, the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performsa self check. Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear clicking sounds.The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the indicator does not go off, con- tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
“Child safety locks” for rear door 5-40 Features and controls
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passen- gers, especially children, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle. A lock lever for the child safety lock is pro- vided on each rear door. When the lever is in the lock position (1), therear door cannot be opened using the inside door handle. To open the rear door when the child safetylock lever is in the lock position, pull the out- side door handle. When the lever is in the release position (2),the child safety lock is released and the rear
door can be opened using the inside door han- dle.
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Insert the key and turn it clockwise. The trunk lid will pop up
slightly. Lift it to
open the trunk.
“Child safety locks” for rear door 1- To lock 2- To release
WA R N I N G Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally opened by a passen-ger, especially by a child who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there is a greater risk of someone being thrownfrom the vehicle in an accident.
Trunk lid
WA R N I N G It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas canenter the cabin. CO is an invisible, odor- less gas that can cause unconsciousness and even death. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunkfrom outside or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the trunk by using the inside emergency trunkrelease lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on page 5-42.)
CAUTION Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.
To open Operation from outside the vehicle Using the key (Vehicles with key cylin- der)
Warning lights 5-146 Features and controls
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comeson and goes out a few seconds later. A warn- ing is also displayed in the multi-information display.The warning light also illuminates after start-ing the engine under the following condi- tions: When the parking brake is still applied. When the brake fluid level is low. When the brake force distribution func- tion is not operating correctly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning light isoff.
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diag- nostic (OBD) system which monitors the emissions, engine contro
l system or continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT) control system / Twin Clutch SST control system. If a problem is detected in one of these systems,this indicator illuminates or flashes. When theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, this indicator normally comes on and goes off after the engine has started. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after refuel- ing, stop the engine and check that the cap isproperly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds.) If this indicator does not go off after severalseconds or lights up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
Warning lights Brake warning light
CAUTION If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated at the same time, the braking force distribu-tion function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even when the parking brake is released.• When the brake warning light stays onwhile driving.• If the above occurs, avoid sudden brakingand high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible.
The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake performance is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harder than usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal to illuminate thestop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driving. This may cause the rear wheels to lock and cause an accident.CAUTION
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
Heater without air conditioni
ng function (if so equipped)
7-4 Comfort controls
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Air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
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The heater can only be used while the engineis running.
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning theblower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed; turning the dial counterclock-wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
NOTE
With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the leg area. With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the windshield and the doorwindows.
Defroster position
Heater without air condi- tioning function
(if so equipped)
Control panel
1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Mode selection dial5- Electric rear window defogger switch
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NOTE
Button (A) is not available for use. The indi- cator below the button doesn’t come on even if it is pushed.
Blower speed selection dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock-wise to make the air cooler.
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To change the amount of air flowing from thevents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be made every time you push the switch. Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Recirculation air {Indicator light (A) ON}
The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected position. If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation position.Switch to the outside air position every now and then to keep th
e windows from fogging
up.
Temperature control dial
NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with thedial.
Mode selection dial
Air selection switch
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.
Heater without air conditioni
ng function (if so equipped)
7-6 Comfort controls
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi- tion and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside air position.Turn the temperature control dial clockwiseor counterclockwise to the desired tempera- ture. Select the best speed to fit your needs.
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Set the mode selection dial to the positionsshown in the illustration and set the air selec- tion switch (A) to the outside air position. The air flow will be di
rected to the leg area
and the upper part of the passenger compart-ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon theposition of the temperat
ure control dial) flows
to the upper part of the passenger compart- ment.
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” or “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the wind- shield and door window. Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow).
Operating the system
Heating
NOTE
For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.
Combination of unheated air and heated air
Defrosting or defogging the wind-shield and door windows
CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
Manual air conditioning with
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-7
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Select your desired blower speed by turn- ing the blower speed selection dial.3. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi- tion.
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase theblower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflowwill stop.
NOTE
To defog quickly, direct
the air flow from the
side vents toward the door windows.
Manual air conditioning with MAX A/C mode
(if so
equipped)Control panel
1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial4- Air conditioning switch 5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
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Blower speed selection dial