
Instruments and controls
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Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.4-22
RALLIART
Gearshift lever P.5-71
Vents P.7-2
Glove compart- ment P.5-190USB input terminal P.5-183
Parking brake lever P.5-49
ACD control mode switch P.5-83
Trunk lid release lever P.5-40
Cup holder (for front seats) P.5-192 Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.4-5
Fuel tank filler door release lever P.3-4
Floor console box P.5-192 Tissue holder P.5-192
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch P.5-77
12 V power outlet P.5-187

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Cannot turn the key. (When using a key to start the engine)
When using a key to start the engine Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.5-55, 5-56
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles with continuously variable tr
ansmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST:
Check the position of the selector lever (CVT)
or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST).
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.Vehicles with manual transaxle:Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine)
When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”. Push the ignition switch again, turn the steeri
ng wheel in both directions and then turn
the ignition switch. Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position. Vehicles with manual transaxle:Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” positi
on. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.
P.5-12
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate. (for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.5-23

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Cannot shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) from the “P” (PARK) position. (for vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST)
Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearsh
ift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while pressing
the brake pedal.Check that the ignition key or igniti
on switch is in the “ON” position.
P.5-63, 5-71
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position. 2. Turn on the blower.
P.7-6, 7-12,
7-17, 7-22, 7-27
The engine does not start. The lights do not come on. The lights are dim. The horn does not honk.The horn sound is weak.
Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.
P.8-2, 9-14
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The brakes are not functioning prop- erly after driving through water.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly whil
e lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5
The CVT makes no engine speed to vehicle speed ratio change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with CVT)
There may be a problem in the CVT. If the or warning lights on the multi-infor
mation display will not turn off, or if
they are coming on frequently, please have
the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer.
P.5-71
Twin Clutch SST does not shift. Vehicle cannot move. Acceleration is slow.The vehicle does not creep. A large shock is felt when shifting. Shifting occurs at higher engine speed. Response is slow. (for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)
The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid
is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch
SST has been activated due to a possible malfun
ction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is
a possible malfunction in the engine electronic control module.
P.5-74, 5-82,
5-146
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place
where the surface is flat and level.
2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
P.8-6

Seat belts 4-12 Seat and restraint systems
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reminded to fasten your seat belt in this way when you remove your seat belt while driv- ing. The warning light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.
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The front passenger seat belt warning light islocated in the instrument panel.
When the key is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on and goes offa few seconds later. The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat but does not fasten theseat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub- sequently fastened.
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To move the anchor
down, press the lock
knob (A) and slide the anchor down to the desired position.
To move the anchor up, slide the anchor up to the desired position.
WA R N I N G In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, alwayswear your own seat belt. Do not allow any- one to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is also seated and wearing a seat belt.Children should additionally be restrained in a secure child restraint system.NOTE
At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Front passenger seat belt warn- ing light
WA R N I N G Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes the light difficult to see.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
WA R N I N G Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so that the shoulder belt is positioned acrossthe center of your shoulder without touch- ing your neck. The shoulder belt should not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-ure to follow this instruction can adversely affect seat belt performance and increase the risk of serious injury or death in theevent of an accident. Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when the vehicle is not in motion. Make sure the anchor is securely locked in position after adjusting it.Anchor down
Anchor up

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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendation
s ...............................................................5-3
Keys .....................................................
.............................................5-3
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) .........................5-4 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)................................
.....................................................5-12
Door locks........................
...............................................................5-36
Power door locks .............
...............................................................5-38
“Child safety locks” for
rear door...................................................5-40
Trunk lid ....................................
.....................................................5-40
Inside emergency trunk lid
release .................................................5-42
Theft-alarm system ..........
...............................................................5-42
Power windows................
...............................................................5-45
Sunroof (if so equipped
) .........................................
........................5-47
Parking brake ...................
...............................................................5-49
Steering wheel tilt lock lever ..........................................................5-51Inside day/night rearview
mirror ....................................................5-51
Outside rearview mirr
ors ................................................................5-53
Ignition switch .................
...............................................................5-54
Steering wheel lock..........
...............................................................5-56
Starting and stopping the e
ngine ....................................................5-56
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) ........................................5-60Manual transaxle (if so equipped) ..................................................5-60Continuously variable transmissi
on (CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-62
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped)
...................................................................
..................................5-71
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped)..............5-83 Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped).................5-85
All-wheel driving opera
tion ........................................................... 5-87
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles ......................... 5-89 Limited-slip differential (i
f so equipped) ....................................... 5-90
Service brake ..................
.................................................
............... 5-90
Brake assist system
................................................
......................... 5-91
Hill start assist (vehicles with
Twin Clutch SST) ........................... 5-91
Anti-lock braking syst
em ......................................
......................... 5-92
Active Stability Control (ASC
) (if so equipped) ............................ 5-95
Power steering system
...........................................
......................... 5-98
Cruise control (if so eq
uipped) ....................................................... 5-99
Tire pressure monitoring
system .................................................. 5-104
Rear-view camera (if so
equipped)..............
................................. 5-108
Instrument cluster ..........
.............................................................. 5-110
Multi-information display ............................................................ 5-112 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
.................................................................
................................. 5-133
Indicators ..................................
.................................................... 5-145
Warning lights.................
.................................................
............. 5-146
Information screen disp
lay ....................................
....................... 5-147
Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................ 5-149 Headlight leveling switch (if
so equipped)................................... 5-154
Turn signal lever ...
.................................................
....................... 5-154
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..................................................... 5-155
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) ......................................... 5-156
Wiper and washer swit
ch ......................................
....................... 5-156
Electric rear window def
ogger switch .......................................... 5-160
Horn switch ..............................
.................................................... 5-161
Link System (if so equi
pped) ....................................................... 5-161

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-7
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cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSSstandard(s). Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
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Press the remote control transmitter buttonsto lock or unlock the doors and to open the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention bysetting off the panic alarm.
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all thedoors.The turn signal lights will also blink once.
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Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock thedriver’s door only.Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the doors. The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds.The turn signal lights will also blink twice. Except for vehicles with the rear seat arm rest, the front side-marker and parking lightswill also turn on for about 30 seconds. Refer to “Welcome light” on page 5-153.
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Press the trunk button (3) twice within about5 seconds and the trunk lid will be opened.The trunk lid must be closed manually after it has been opened.
CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.
Keyless entry system
(if so
equipped)
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3-
Trunk ( ) button
4- PANIC button 5- Indicator lightTo lock the doors
NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) twice quickly, the horn will sound once.
To unlock the doors
NOTE
The door unlock function can be set so that all doors unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” onpage 5-9.
To open the trunk lid

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit
ter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-17
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Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.
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Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it. First, set the selector lever (CVT) or the gear- shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position, and then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position whilepressing it.
If the ignition switch is not turned to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position when the engine is not running, the ID code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even if the ignition switch is turned to the “START”position. If this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and start the engine again.
To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”
A- Steering wheel locked B- Steering wheel lock released
NOTE
NOTE
To turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position to the “ACC” posi- tion, push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the ignition switch. The ignition switch cannot be turned unless the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle.Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine” on page 5-14.
To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
For vehicles with manual transaxle For vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST(sportronic shift transmission)
NOTE
For vehicle with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, the ignition switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin ClutchSST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster will stop functioningand greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the power steering system will not function and it will require greatereffort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” position for a long time when the engine is not running. Doing so could lead to a dead battery. Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position when the engine is run-ning. It will damage the starter motor.