Ignition switch 5-56 Features and controls
5
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The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted.Current will flow throug
h the heater element
inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on. The heater will be turned off automatically inabout 15 to 20 minutes depending on the out- side temperature.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).] For information on ope
rations for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Engine switch” on page 5-16. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmit-
ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]
The engine is off a
nd the steering wheel is
locked. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position. The engine is off. The
key can be inserted and
removed only when the sw
itch is in this posi-
tion. Allows operation of el
ectrical accessories
with the engine off.
To fold the mirror Door mirror heater
(if so equipped)
Ignition switch
LOCK (Type 2) OFF (Type 1) ACC Type 1 Type 2
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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) 5-58 Features and controls
5
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).] For information on ope
rations for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page5-22 [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmit-
ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steering lock system)
Remove the key at
the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key).] For information on operation for vehiclesequipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster
will stop functioning
and greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the
power steering system
will not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the battery to run down. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is ru
nning. It will damage
the starter motor.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)
To l o c k
To u n l o c k
CAUTION Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmlyturn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting the engine
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-65
5
This position is for dr
iving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being drivenwith the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position manual shifting can be selected by pulling one of the shift paddlestowards you.“L” LOW
WA R N I N G this position can be used for maximum engine braking. Be very careful not to shift into “L” (LOW) suddenly.Sudden engine braking may cause the tires to skid. Select this position according to the roadconditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode
NOTE
For vehicles equipped
with the sportronic
steering wheel paddle sh
ifter, sports mode
can be selected by shifting gears even whenthe selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position. Also, you can return to the “D” operation inany of following ways. When returning to “D” operation, the selec- tor lever position displa
y will change to “D”
(DRIVE) position. • Pull the +(SHIFT UP)
side sportronic steer-
ing wheel paddle shif
ter forward (toward
the driver) for over 2 seconds. • Stop the vehicle When the paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position, gear is not shifted
because the selectable
shift range is limited. When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position and sports mode is selected, thevehicle will stay in
sports mode and not
return to “L” (LOW) driving even if the vehicle is stopped.
+ (SHIFT UP) The transaxle shifts up by one gear with each operation. - (SHIFT DOWN) The transaxle shifts
down by one gear with
each operation.
CAUTION In sports mode, the driver must execute upward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, taking care to keep theengine speed below the red zone. Repeated continuous ope
ration of the selec-
tor lever or the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter will co
ntinuously switch shift
position.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-66 Features and controls
5
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In sports mode, the curre
ntly selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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On vehicles with a s
portronic steering wheel
paddle shifter, gears
may not change when
the lateral paddle shifters are operated at thesame time. NOTE
Gears can only be selected in a forward direction from 1st gear to 6th gear. To reverse or park the vehi
cle, move the selector
lever to the “R” or “P” position. To maintain good running performance, the transaxle may refuse to perform an upshiftwhen the selector lever is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of theengine, the transaxle may refuse to perform a downshift when the lever is moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place. Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When thevehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected. The upward shift may be
made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions rises and approaches
the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer
dial).CAUTION
When pulling away from a standstill on a slippery road, push the
selector lever forward
to the +(SHIFT UP) pos
ition to select 2nd
gear. Push the selector lever to the - (SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to 1st gear.
Sports mode display
NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” andshifting in sports
mode may no longer be
possible. This indicates that controls to drive in the “D” position are operati
ng normally in order
to lower the temperature of the automatic transaxle fluid; it doe
s not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto-matic transaxle fluid drops, shifting in the sports mode will be possible again.
Operation of the automatic transaxle
CAUTION Before selecting a gear
with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle
stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
gear is engaged, espe
cially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the br
ake pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times.Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-73
5
+ (SHIFT UP) Transmission shifts up once by each opera-tion. - (SHIFT DOWN) Transmission shifts down once by each oper- ation.
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In sports mode, the currently selected shiftrange is displayed on
the information screen
in the multi-information display.
NOTE
For vehicles equipped
with the sportronic
steering wheel paddle sh
ifter, sports mode
can be operated even wh
en the selector lever
is in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) posi- tion. Also, you can return to the “D” opera- tion in any of following ways. Whenreturning to “D” operati
on, the selector lever
position display will ch
ange to “D” (DRIVE)
position. • Pull the +(SHIFT UP) side sportronic steer- ing wheel paddle shifter forward (towardthe driver) for over 2 seconds. • Stop the vehicle When the paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in th
e “L” (LOW) position,
gear is not shifted
because the selectable
shift range is limited.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
CAUTION Upward shifts do not take place automati- cally in sports mode. The driver must make upward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, making
sure the engine rpm
remains below the red zone on the tachome- ter. Repeated continuous op
eration of the selec-
tor lever or the spor
tronic steering wheel
paddle shifter will cont
inuously switch shift
position. On vehicles with a s
portronic steering wheel
paddle shifter, shift ranges may not change when the lateral paddle shifters are operated at the same time.NOTE
Shift ranges can only be
selected in a for-
ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse orpark the vehicle, move
the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position.
To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform anupshift when the select
or lever or sportronic
steering wheel pa
ddle shifter is moved to the
“+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of theengine, the transmission
may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the shift lever or sportronic steering wh
eel paddle shifter is
moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
When this happens, a
buzzer sounds to
indicate that a downshift is
not going to take place.
Sports mode display
NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) 5-78 Features and controls
5
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S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics control system that helps enhance drivingperformance, cornering performance, and vehicle stability over a wide range of driving conditions through integr
ated management of
the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC. The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys- tem that improves acceleration performance and stability performance by controlling front-rear distribution of
driving torque with
operating the electronic control coupling arranged in the rear differential assembly. The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ- ential limiting function
and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-right driving/braking force by managing the AFD*(Active Front Differential), the brake, the EPS. *: AFD (Active Front Differential)The Differential assembly that limits the front left-right differential
speed by operating elec-
tronic control clutch arranged in the transferassembly.
The left-right differen
tial limiting function is
a function that enhances driving performance and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin- ning of a wheel when driving on slipperyroad or when the road surfaces of left and right wheels are different. The yaw control function is a function that enhances vehicle corn
ering performance and
vehicle stability with
management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling the drive power difference of the left andright wheels and the braking force when the vehicle does not turn in
response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel isturned quickly or when driving on slippery road.
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Select the control mode from the followingfour types to suit the driving conditions.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S- AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-tem, like any other sy
stem, has limits and
cannot help you to main
tain traction and con-
trol of the vehicle in
all circumstances. Reck-
less driving can lead to
accidents. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the traffic,road and environmental conditions.
Electronically Controlled 4WD
NOTE
If the parking brake lever is pulled up while the vehicle is moving, the front-rear distribu- tion of driving torque control will turn OFF which will allow the rear wheels to lock eas-ier.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)
CAUTION Control of the braking force does not enhance the stopping performance of thevehicle, therefore, pa
y careful attention to
the safety of your surroundings when driv- ing.
Left-right differential limiting function
Yaw control function
S-AWC control mode
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-81
5
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While the drive mode is in the “NORMAL” position, if the ECO mode switch is switchedON, the drive mode
will be changed to
“AWC ECO” mode. If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, thedrive mode will be returned to “NORMAL” mode. Refer to the “ECO
mode switch” on page
5-178.
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Your vehicle has been
designed primarily for
use on pavement. But its unique 4 -wheel
drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic
sites, and similar
locations.Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but al
so permits better trac-
tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow- covered roads and when moving out of mud.But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or towing in rough conditions. It is particularly im
portant to note that 4-
wheel drive may not gi
ve sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving onsteep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud and when driving through water because sufficie
nt traction may not be
available in certain circumstances.Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
NOTE
If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “AWCECO”, the drive mode will not be changed even if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
4-wheel drive operation
WA R N I N G Do not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim- its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. Al
ways drive carefully,
taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating
this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you
and your passengers
could be seriously injured or killed.• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.
NOTE
Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you le
ave the pavement, be
sure all scheduled ma
intenance and service
has been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay spec
ial attention to the
condition of the ti
res, and check the tire pres-
sures. Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligent operation of a vehicl
e. All techniques of
vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the opera
tor and other partici-
pating parties. Any de
viation from the rec-
ommended operating instru
ctions above is at
their own risk. Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that you keep a sufficient dist
ance between your vehi-
cle and the one ahead of you. The driving posture s
hould be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt. After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle
and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road opera-
tion” section and “Vehicle care and Mainte-nance” sections.
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5
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” posi
tion at low speed, a
slight difference in
steering may be experi-
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is calle
d tight corner braking
and results from each of the four tires being at a different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-
wheel drive vehicles.
If this occurs, either straighten out the steer- ing wheel or change to another mode. Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”, “4WD LOCK” or “SNOW” inaccordance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” and then gradually depress theaccelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the
pressure on the accelera
tor pedal as constant
as possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” position to drive on drypaved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners On snowy or icy roads
NOTE
The use of snow tires is recommended.
Maintain a safe distan
ce between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-ing (downshifting).CAUTION Avoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-trol of the vehicl
e could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
CAUTION Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor- mal road surfaces, th
e engine and other
drive-system components are put under excessive strain when driving on such a sur- face. This could lead to accidents. If any of the follow
ing conditions occur
while the vehicle is
being driven, immedi-
ately park your vehicle
in a safe place and
follow these procedures:NOTE
• If the engine coolan
t temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the multi-information di
splay or the engine
power drops suddenly. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.• If the “ ” warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the “ ” warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-information display. Refer to “Warning disp
lay” on page 5-62,
5-70.WA R N I N G 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 maycause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward/backward, caus
ing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.NOTE
Avoid sudden braking,
sudden ac
celeration
and sharp turning; such operations couldresult in the vehi
cle becoming stuck.
CAUTION
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