Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-177
5
tion (1). It will return to the neutral position when you let go. Use the full position (2)when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral position when the turn is complete. There may be times when the leverdoes not return to th
e neutral position. This
usually happens when
the steering wheel is
turned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it, the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is anemergency warning system and should not be
NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fast
er than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal- functioning connecti
on in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check
for a blown fuse or a
burned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice. It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using sc
reen operations. For
further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.
It is possible to change the tone of a sound- ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1] Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 5-139.[Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - type 2] See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
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ECO mode switch 5-178 Features and controls
5
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep working afte
r the ignition switch is
removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support systemwhich automatically controls the engine, airconditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys- tem” on page 5-75. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-78. Refer to “Automatic climate control air con- ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again
and the ECO mode will
cancel.
While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To
turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can select normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam. If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ”
position, and turning
the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion. Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-184 Features and controls
5
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.
After about 15 to 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off automatically.To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20 minutes have passed, pr
ess the switch again.
The indicator light will go out and the defog-ger will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 15 to 20 minutes, press the switch again. This willadd 15 to 20 more minutes.
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” markon the steering wheel.
If the wipers become bl
ocked by ice or other
deposits on the glass, the motor may stillburn out even if the wiper switch is OFF. Ifdeposits form on the windshield, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and clean the glass so that the wipers canoperate smoothly. Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not
operate the washer
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail. During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washer may not work or may be damaged. Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. For further info
rmation, please con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
NOTE
CAUTION The rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger switch off immediatelyafter the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.
Do not place stickers
, tape, or other items
that are attached with
adhesive over the grid
wires on the rear window. When cleaning the insi
de rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe
lightly over the grid
wires.NOTE
The rear window defogger can be turned on automatically. For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.On vehicles e
quipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details. As your vehicle is equi
pped with heated mir-
rors, mist can also be removed from the out- side rearview mirrors
when the rear window
defogger switch is pre
ssed. (Refer to “Door
mirror heater” on page 5-56.)
Horn switch
CAUTION
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Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-199
5
“
a call you need to sim-
ulate the pressing of a phone button as a response to an automated system, press theSPEECH button and speak “1 2 3 4 pound send” and the 1234# will be sent via your cel- lular phone.
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If an incoming phone call is received whilethe ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON or ACC, the audio sy
stem will be auto-
matically turned on and switched to theincoming call, even when the audio system was originally off. The voice guide announcement for theincoming call will be output from the front passenger’s seat speaker. If the CD player or radio was playing whenthe incoming call was received, the audio sys- tem will mute the sound from the CD player or radio and output only the incoming call. To receive the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel control switch. When the call is over, the audio system willreturn to its previous state.
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At any time during a ca
ll, you can mute the
vehicle microphone. Pressing the SPEECH button and then saying“Mute” during a call will turn ON the mute function and mute the microphone. Saying “Mute off” in the same way will turnoff the mute function and cancel the mute on the microphone.
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
can switch
between hands-free mode
(hands-free calls)
and private mode (calls
using cellular phone).
If you press the SPEECH button and say “Transfer call” during a hands-free call, you can stop the hands-free mode and talk in pri-vate mode. To return to hands-free mode, press the SPEECH button again and say “Transfercall.”
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
has 2 types of
unique phonebooks that are different from the phonebook stored in the cellular phone. They
are the vehicle phonebook and the mobile phonebook.These phonebooks are used to register tele- phone numbers and make
calls to desired
numbers via voice recognition function.
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This phonebook is used when making callswith the voice re
cognition function.
Up to 32 names can be registered in the vehi- cle phonebook per language. Also, each entry has 4 locations associatedwith: home, work, mobile
and other. You can
register one telephone number for each loca- tion. You can register a desire
d name as a name for
any phonebook entry register
ed in the vehicle
phonebook. Names and telephone numbers can bechanged later on. The vehicle phonebook ca
n be used with all
paired cellular phones.
Receiving calls
Mute function
Switching between hands-free mode and private mode
Phonebook function
NOTE
Disconnecting the batt
ery cable will not
delete information regi
stered in the phone-
book.
Vehicle phonebook
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
6
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Utility vehicles have
higher ground clearance
and a narrower track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-road situa-tions. Because of the higher ground clear- ance, these vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them handle differentlythan ordinary vehicles when driving on pave- ment. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the same speed on pavement as con-ventional 2-wheel driv
e passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform sati
sfactorily in off-road condi-
tions. Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid operati
ng the vehicle in a
manner that might require sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As w
ith other vehicles of
this type, failure to ope
rate this vehicle cor-
rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-nificantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be
fore starting the vehi-
cle, always make cert
ain that you and all your
passengers are properly wearing their seatbelts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is depe
ndent on many factors.
Your personal driving habits can have a sig- nificant effect on your fuel consumption. Several recommendations
for achieving the
greatest fuel economy are listed below. Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off. Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops. Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. When driving on highways or dry improved roads, set the drive mode-selec-tor “4WD ECO”, “4WD AUTO” or “AWC ECO”, “NORMAL” position (if so equipped). For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather conditionssafely permit.
Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according
to the recommenda-
tions in this manual. Always keep your ve
hicle well main-
tained. A poorly maintained enginewastes fuel and costs money. Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your aler
tness, perception and
reaction time. Consul
t with your doctor or
pharmacist before dr
iving while under the
influence of any of these medications.
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than othe
r types of vehicles.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions ar
e less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment isimpaired.
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Vehicle preparation before driving 6-4 Driving safety
6
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following: Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated and wearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors and the liftgate are locked. Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keep
ing good visibility,
and good control of the steering wheel,brakes, accelerator,
and controls. Check
the instrument panel
indicators and multi-
information display for any possible prob-lem. Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as far back as possible. Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-13 Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavilyworn out. As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, only, be performed by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn
signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, ifyou give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers: Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, blind spots, and use your turn-signal light. While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires Lights
Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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Parking 6-6 Driving safety
6
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels. Be sure that the parki
ng brake is firmly set
when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. When parking on a hill, it
is important to set
the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against thetransaxle. When this ha
ppens, it is difficult to
move the selector lever out of the “P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti- lated place.
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. Always remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Move effort could be required to turn the steering wheel.Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on page 5-89.
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight iscalled the vehicle ca
pacity weight and
includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo
(including the roof load), non-factory-installed options, and the tongue weight of the trailer, if any, being towed. The tire and loading information placard located on thedriver’s door sill of
your vehicle will show
how much weight it may properly carry. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
Parking Parking on a hill Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine ru
nning risks injury or
death from accidentally moving the selec-tor lever or the accumulation of toxicexhaust fumes in the passenger compart- ment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials
such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time Loading information
WA R N I N G Never overload your ve
hicle. Overloading
can damage your vehicle, adversely affectvehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in an accident.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
6
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move thetrailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up sl
owly and, if possible,
have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs, roadsigns, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudde
n maneuvers. Signal
well in advance. Towing a trailer puts a
dditional burden on the
engine and transaxle,
which may cause over-
heating. Following ar
e some suggestions to
reduce overheating: When towing at high al
titudes, engine coolant
and automatic transaxle oil will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show
signs similar to over-
heating. To avoid this
, let the engine run
while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transaxle in the “P”(PARK) position for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the in
formation screen in
the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
If the warning display or warning display illuminates, re
fer to “Warning dis-
play” on page 5-62, 5-70.
Reduce speed and downshift before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t downshift, over using the brakes can cause reduced brake efficiency. You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. You may want to shift the selector lever to the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy loads or hillyconditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)position. Avoid parki
ng on a hill with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following: 1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied. 2. Have someone plac
e chocks or blocks
under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the
trailer to come in contact
with the vehicle. Your
vehicle could be dam-
aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow- ing a trailer.
Overheating
Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills Select lower gear posi-
tion
Stop-and-go city traf- fic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
Driving on hills Parking
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