lCheck the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys- tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec-
ted to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-ous faults.
Towing
CAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or turn a jacked-up wheel whenthe vehicle is jacked up. The tyre in con-
tact with the ground may turn and the ve- hicle may come off the jack, possibly lead-
ing to an accident. Besides, do not touch
the high-voltage area.Battery save switch
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The remaining quantity of the drive battery
can be kept if you drive in the EV driving mode at a residential area or use electric
power at the destination.
Moreover, the electric power consumption of
the drive battery can also be held down by
pressing the battery save switch while high- speed driving.
If the battery save switch is pressed while the
READY indicator is on, the engine will start
to keep the remaining quantity of the drive battery, the vehicle operates in the series hy-
brid mode or the parallel hybrid mode.
It can be cancelled, if it is pressed once again.
If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-
lowing image is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Battery save switch
7-21OGGE14E5Starting and driving7
WARNINGlStop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.
l Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
l Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
l The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start the Plug-in Hybrid EV sys-
tem while your vehicle is on the jack.
l Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off the jack.
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench, then take the wheel off.
CAUTIONl Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur- face.
6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-
face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa- tion holes (H) in the wheel, and then
mount the tyre.
WARNINGl Mount the wheel with the valve stem (I)
facing outboard. If you cannot see the
valve stem (I), you have installed the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the wheel in-
stalled backwards can cause vehicle dam- age and result in an accident.
7. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand
to initially tighten them.
[Type 1: On vehicles with steel wheels]
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not
loose.
[Type 2: On vehicles with aluminium wheels]
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by
hand until the flange parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the wheel and the wheel is not loose.Type 1Type 2
CAUTIONl Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.
How to change a tyre
9-15OGGE14E5For emergencies9
WARNINGlIf it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the plug-in hybrid EV
system starting, be especially careful that
your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the cooling fans, drive belts, orother moving parts.
l The cooling fans can turn on automatical-
ly even if the plug-in hybrid EV system is
stopping. Put the operation mode of the
power switch in OFF to be safe while you work in the engine compartment.
l Make sure that the engine and Plug-in
Hybrid EV system has cooled down be- fore removing the radiator cap and EV
cooling system reserve tank cap, because hot steam or boiling water will otherwise
gush from the filler port and may scald you.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or auxiliary battery.
The fumes are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the auxiliary battery. It contains
poisonous and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endangeryour personal safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.WARNINGl The components inside the engine room
might be very hot to the touch.
To avoid being burnt, make sure all com- ponents have sufficiently cooled before beginning an inspection. These compo-
nents are affixed with the label indicating precautions for handling. Follow the in-structions on the label.
1- Brake fluid reservoir (RHD)
2- Engine oil level gauge
3- Engine oil cap
4- Brake fluid reservoir (LHD)
5- Washer fluid reservoir
6- EV cooling system reservoir
7- Engine coolant reservoir
Catalytic converter
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The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the catalytic converter are extremely ef- ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex- haust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly
tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.WARNINGl As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti- ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.NOTEl Use fuel of the type recommended in
“Fuel
selection” on page 2-12.
Catalytic converter
11-03OGGE14E5Maintenance11
NOTElIf this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.
l For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnet left open, a warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi informa-tion display.Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom- mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-portant to check the oil level at regular inter-
vals or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev-
el, which should always be within the
range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en- gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.NOTEl The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
l For information on how to dispose of used
engine oil, refer to page 2-15.
Engine oil
11-05OGGE14E5Maintenance11 FULL LOW
Wheel condition
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1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous
because of the greater chance of skidding or
hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres
must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-
face of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby in-
dicating that the tyre no longer meets the
minimum requirement for use. When these wear indicators appear, the tyres must be re-
placed with new ones.
When replacement of any of the tyres is nec-
essary, replace all of them.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of differentsize, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec- ted to excessive loading, possibly leading tooil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.Replacing tyres and wheels
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CAUTIONl Avoid using different size tyres from the one
listed and the combined use of different
types of tyres, as this can affect driving safe- ty.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
12-08.
l Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor- rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-
cialist before using wheels that you have.CAUTIONl As your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres-
sure monitoring system, only MITSUBISHI
Motors genuine wheels should be used. Use
of another type of wheel risks air leaks and
sensor damage, as it will not be possible to install the tyre pressure sensor properly.
Refer to “Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)” on page 7-64.Tyre rotation
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Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual driv- er’s driving habits. To equalize the wear andhelp extend tyre life, it is recommended to ro-
tate the tyres immediately after discovery of
abnormal wear, or whenever the wear differ- ence between the front and rear tyres is rec-
ognizable.
Tyres
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Child restraint................................................5-15
Force limiter.................................................. 5-15
Inspection...................................................... 5-25
Pregnant women restraint............................. 5-14
Pretensioner...................................................5-14
Seat belt reminder..............................................5-11
Seat belts........................................................... 5-09
Seat
Adjustment.................................................... 5-02
Front seats..................................................... 5-03
Head restraints.............................................. 5-05
Heated seats.................................................. 5-04
Making a flat seat.......................................... 5-08
Making a luggage area.................................. 5-07
Rear seat........................................................ 5-05
Security alarm system....................................... 4-27
Select Position indicator.................................... 7-14
Selector Lever (Joystick Type)......................... 7-12
Service precaution........................................... 11-02
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Snow traction device (Tyre chains).................11-13
Snow tyres....................................................... 11-12
Spark plug....................................................... 12-08
Specifications.................................................. 12-02
Speed Limiter.................................................... 7-38
Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hy- brid EV System................................................ 7-11
Steering Steering wheel height adjustment................. 7-05
Stop lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Replacement................................................ 11-28
Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.......... 7-11Storage spaces................................................... 8-73
Sun visors.......................................................... 8-69
Sunroof.............................................................. 4-35
Supplemental restraint system...........................5-26 Servicing....................................................... 5-36
System check screen..........................................6-14
T
Tail lampsBulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Replacement................................................ 11-28
Tailgate.............................................................. 4-18
Tank capacity.................................................... 2-13
Time Setting...................................................... 8-42
Tools.................................................................. 9-06 Storage.......................................................... 9-06
Towing.............................................................. 9-18
Trailer towing.................................................... 7-76
Transfer oil...................................................... 12-10
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................6-41
Turn/Lane-change signals................................. 6-50
Tyre repair kit.................................................... 9-07
Tyres................................................................ 11-10
How to change a tyre.................................... 9-13Inflation pressures....................................... 11-10
Rotation....................................................... 11-11
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 12-08
Snow traction device (Tyre chains)............ 11-13
Snow tyres................................................... 11-12
Tread wear indicators.................................. 11-11
Tyre repair kit............................................... 9-07
U
USB input terminal............................................8-66
How to connect a USB memory device........ 8-66
How to connect an iPod................................ 8-67
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information..................................2-15
V
Vanity mirror lampBulb capacity.............................................. 11-24
Vehicle care precautions................................. 10-02
Vehicle dimensions......................................... 12-04
Vehicle identification number......................... 12-02
Vehicle identification number plate................ 12-03 Vehicle information code plate....................... 12-02
Vehicle labeling...............................................12-02
Vehicle performance....................................... 12-05
Vehicle weight.................................................12-05 Ventilators......................................................... 8-02
W
Warning lamps.................................................. 6-42
Washer Fluid.................................................. 11-08,12-10
Switch........................................... 6-53,6-57,6-58
Washing...........................................................10-03
Waxing............................................................ 10-04
Weight............................................................. 12-05
Wheel Covers........................................................... 9-17
Alphabetical index
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