
Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-16 For emergencies
8
Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)position.
N00837201760
If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool thetransaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use s
now tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-20and “Tire chains” on page 9-21. Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes. Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking. If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C) Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-17
8
After parking on snowy or icy roads, it may be difficult to move your vehicle dueto the brake being frozen. Depress the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle when safe to do so. Drive as slow as pos
sible when driving on
bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes.CAUTION Do not depress the acce
lerator pedal rapidly.
The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the
ice, possibly resulting in
an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage th
e tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age.
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9
Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ...........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ............................................................................9-2 Engine hood ......................................................................................9-3View of the engine compartment ......................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter .....................................................................9-6 Engine coolant ..................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter................................................................................9-9 Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) .....................................9-10 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ............................................ 9-11 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) ..........................................9-12 Washer fluid ....................................................................................9-12Brake fluid ......................................................................................9-12 Battery.............................................................................................9-13 Tires ................................................................................................9-14Brake pedal free play ......................................................................9-21 Parking brake .................................................................................9-21 Wiper blades ...................................................................................9-21Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-22 General maintenance ......................................................................9-23 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-24Fusible links ....................................................................................9-25 Fuses ...............................................................................................9-25 Replacement of light bulbs .............................................................9-29Vehicle care precautions .................................................................9-39 Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle ............
...........
...........
.........
.....9-40
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle ......
...........
...........
...........
.......9-41
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Brake pedal free play
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the brake pedal sev- eral times with your
foot. Then press the
pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for adjustment.
N00940401259
Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever up
slowly and count the number of clicks of the ratchet. Parking br
ake lever stroke:
6 to 7 notches (clicks) (Psrking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 200 N)Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to rem
ove deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild
CAUTION Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between the chains and the body is not sufficient
to allow proper clear-
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
Brake pedal free play
Parking brake Parking brake lever stroke
WA R N I N G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the vehicle moving when unattended.
Wiper blades
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
............................
5-211
4-wheel drive operation
.......................
5-81
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-90
Adaptive Cruise Cont
rol System (ACC) 5-96
Air bag
..............................................
4-33
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-9
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control air conditioner
.
7-5Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-14
Air purifier
.........................................
7-14
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-81
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-43
AM/FM radio
.....................................
7-15
Antenna
Roof antenna
..................................
7-47
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-87
Arm rest
...............................................
4-9
Assist grip
........................................
5-221
Audio
AM/FM radio
.................................
7-15
CD player
......................................
7-15
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-45
Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner 7-5
Automatic transaxle
............................
5-60
Fluid
.....................................
9-10
, 11-7
Selector le
ver operation
..................
5-61
Selector lever positions
...................
5-64
Sports mode
...................................
5-65
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-38
Ball joint, steering linka
ge seals, drive shaft
boots
...............................................
9-23
Battery
..............................................
9-13
Charging system warning light
.......
5-168
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-13
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-13
During cold weather
.......................
9-13
Specification
..................................
11-6
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
....................
5-185
Bottle holders
....................................
5-219
Brake
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Brake assist
........................................
5-86
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-87
Braking
...........................................
6-5
Hose
..............................................
9-23
Pad wear alarm
...............................
5-85
Parking brake
.................................
5-52
Pedal
.............................................
5-84
Pedal free play
................................
9-21
Power brakes
..................................
5-85
Service brake
..................................
5-84
Warning lights and buzzer
.............
5-167
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
......................................
9-30
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
............................
5-211
, 5-216
Cargo area cover
...............................
5-219
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
...............................
5-214
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Catalytic converter
................................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
............................................
5-83
CD player
...........................................
7-15
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-168
Child restraint systems
........................
4-25
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-35
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Multi information display - Type 1
.....
5-121
Multi information display - Type 2
.....
5-140
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-16 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-55
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-52
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Polishing
............................................
9-42
Power brakes
......................................
5-85
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-37
Power outlet
.....................................
5-211
Power windows
..................................
5-48
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
........................................
9-9
Radio
.................................................
7-15
General information
about your radio 7-48
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-118
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-54
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-55
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-29
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-19
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
......................................
7-47
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-78
Seat belt
.............................................
4-17
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-23
Child restraint systems
....................
4-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-22Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-33
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-24
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-25
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-24
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-24
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-9
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-10
Heated seat
......................................
4-7
Making a cargo area
........................
4-12
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-16
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-8
Third row seats
...............................
4-10
Service brake
......................................
5-84
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Snow tires
..........................................
9-20
Spark plugs
........................................
9-22
Starting the engine
.....................
5-23
, 5-58
Steering
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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