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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment7-6 Starting and driving
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Never leave the engine running while youtake a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave theengine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.Always carry the key and lock all doors andthe tailgate when leaving the vehicle unat-tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea.
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1. Release the lever while holding the steer-ing wheel up.2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-ing the lever fully upward.
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after makingany seat adjustments so you have a clear viewto the rear of the vehicle.
Parking with the engine run-ning
WA R N I N G zLeaving the engine running risks injury ordeath from accidentally moving the selec-tor lever or the accu
mulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compart-ment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G zDo not park your vehicle in areas wherecombustible materials
such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
CAUTION zWhen you leave the vehicle, be sure tostopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.The engine may be start suddenly by aremaining amount decline of the drive bat-tery.
Steerin g wheel he ight and reach adjustment
A- LockedB- ReleaseWA R N I N G zDo not attempt to adjust the steeringwheel while you are driving the vehicle.
Inside rear-view mirror
WA R N I N G zDo not attempt to adjust the rear-viewmirror while driving. This can be danger-ous.Always adjust the mi
rror before driving.
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Outside rear-view mirrors
Starting and driving 7-7
7
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize theview through the rear window.It is possible to move the mirror up and downto adjust its position.It is possible to move the mirror up/down andleft/right to adjust its position.
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror canbe used to adjust the mirror to reduce theglare from the headlamps of vehicles behindyou during night driving.
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The outside rear-view mirrors can be oper-ated when the operation mode is put in ON orACC.
To adjust the vertical mirror position To a d j u s t t h e m i r r o r p o s i t i o n
To r e d u c e t h e g l a r e 1- Normal2- Anti-glare
Outside rear-view mirrors To a d j u s t t h e m i r r o r p o s i t i o n
WA R N I N G zDo not attempt to adjust the rear-viewmirrors while driving. This can be danger-ous.Always adjust the mirrors before driving. zYo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h c o n v e x t y p emirrors.Please take into consideration, but objectsyou see in the mirror will look smaller andfarther away compared to a normal flatmirror.Do not use this mirror to estimate distanceof following vehicles
when changing lanes.
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Outside rear-view mirrors7-8 Starting and driving
7
1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as themirror whose adjustment is desired.2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up ordown to adjust the mirror position.3. Return the lever (A) back to the middleposition (•).
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The outside mirror can be folded in towardsthe side window to prevent damage whenparking in narrow areas.Push the mirror towards the back of the vehi-cle with your hand to retract it in. Whenextending the mirror, pull it out towards thefront of the vehicle until it clicks to lock inplace.
With the operation mode in ON or ACC, pushthe mirror retractor switch to retract the mir-rors. Push it again to extend the mirrors totheir original positions.After placing the operation mode in OFF, it ispossible to retract and extend the mirrorsusing the mirror retractor switch for about 30seconds.
L- Left outside mirror adjustmentR- Right outside mirror adjustment1-Up2-Down3-Right4-Left
Except for vehicles equipped with the mir-ror retractor switchVe h i c l e s e q u i p p e d with the mirror retrac-tor switch
Retracting and extending the outside mirrors
CAUTION zDo not drive the vehicle with the mirrorfolded in.The lack of rearward visibility normally pro-vided by the mirror could lead to an accident.
Except for vehicles equipped with themirror retractor switch
For vehicles equipped with the mirrorretractor switchRetracting and extending the mir-rors using the mirror retractor switch
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Outside rear-view mirrors
Starting and driving 7-9
7
The mirrors automatically retract or extendwhen the doors are locked or unlocked usingthe remote control switches or the keylessoperation function of the keyless operationsystem.Refer to “Keyless operation system: To oper-ate using the key-less operation function,Keyless entry system” on pages 4-9.
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To d e m i s t o r d e f r o s t t h e o u t s i d e r e a r - v i e wmirrors, press the rear window demisterswitch.The indicator lamp (A) will illuminate whilethe demister is on.The heater will be turned off automatically inabout 15 to 20 minutes depending on the out-side temperature.
CAUTION zIt is possible to retract and extend the mirrorsby hand. After retracting a mirror using themirror retractor switch, however, you shouldextend it by using the switch again, not byhand. If you extended the mirror by handafter retracting it using the switch, it wouldnot properly lock in position. As a result, itcould move because of the wind or vibrationwhile you are driving, taking away your rear-ward visibility.NOTE
zBe careful not to get your hands trappedwhile a mirror is moving. zIf you move a mirror by hand or it movesafter hitting a person or object, you may notbe able to return it to its original positionusing the mirror retractor switch. If this hap-pens, push the mirror retractor switch toplace the mirror in its retracted position andthen push the switch again to return the mir-ror to its original position. zWhen freezing has occu
rred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain fromrepeated pushing of the retractor switch asthis action can result in burn-out of the mir-ror motor circuits.
Retracting and extending the mir-rors without using the mirror retractor switch
NOTE
zFunctions can be modifi
ed as stated below.
Please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), screenoperations can be used to make the adjust-ment. Refer to the separate owner’s manualfor details.•Automatically extend when the operationmode is put in ON, and automaticallyretract when the driver’s door is openedafter the operation mode in put in OFF.•Automatically extend when the vehiclespeed reaches 30 km/h.•Deactivate the automatic extension func-tion.
Heated mirror
*
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Power switch7-10 Starting and driving
7
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In order to prevent theft, the Plug-in HybridEV System will not start unless a preregis-tered keyless operation key is used. (Immobi-lizer function)If you are carrying the keyless operation key,you can start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
The indicator lamp on the power switch turnsoff.The operation mode cannot be put in OFFunless the electrical parking switch ispressed.Electrical devices such as the audio andaccessory socket can be operated. Can beused when the Ready indicator is off.The indicator lamp on the power switch illu-minates orange.All vehicle’s electrical devices can be oper-ated.The indicator lamp on the power switch illu-minates blue. The indicator lamp turns offwhen the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper-ating.
NOTE
zThe heater mirrors can be turned on automat-ically.For further information, we recommend youto consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point. On vehiclesequipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-cation System (MMCS), screen operationscan be used to make the adjustment. Refer tothe separate owner’s manual for details.
Power switch
CAUTION zThe indicator lamp (A) will flash orangewhen there is a problem or malfunction inthe keyless operation system. Never drive ifthe indicator lamp on the power switch isflashing orange. Immedi
ately contact a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint. zIf the power switch operation is not smoothand feels like it is stic
king, do not operate the
switch. Immediately contact a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point.NOTE
zWhen operating the power
switch, press the
switch all the way in. If the switch is notfully pressed, the Plug-
in Hybrid EV System
may not start or the operation mode may notchange. If the power
switch is pressed cor-
rectly, there is no n
eed to hold the power
switch down. zWhen the battery in the keyless operationsystem key has worn
out, and taking the key-
less operation key out of the vehicle, a warn-ing lamp will blink fo
r 5 seconds or warning
display will appear.
Operation mode of the power switch and its function OFFACCON
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Power switch
Starting and driving 7-11
7
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If you press the power switch withoutdepressing the brake pedal, you can changethe operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC,ON, OFF.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with theoperation mode in ACC, the function auto-
matically cuts out the power for the audiosystem and other electric devices that can beoperated with that position.When the power switch operate again, thepower is supplied again.
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NOTE
zYo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e
d with an electronic
immobilizer.To s t a r t t h e P l u g - i n H y b r i d E V S y s t e m , t h eID code which the transponder inside the keysends must match the one registered in theimmobilizer computer. Refer to “Electronicimmobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” onpage 4-3.
Changing the operation mode
CAUTION zWhen the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is notoperating, put the operation mode in OFF.Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACCfor a long time when the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem is not operating may cause the auxil-iary battery to be discharged, making itimpossible to start the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem. zWhen the auxiliary battery is disconnected,the current operation mode is memorized.After reconnecting the auxiliary battery, thememorized mode is selected automatically.Before disconnecting the auxiliary batteryfor repair or replacement, make sure to putthe operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you are not sure which opera-tion mode the vehicle is in when the auxil-iary battery is run down. zThe operation mode ca
nnot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operationkey is not detected to be in the vehicle. Referto “Keyless operation system: operatingrange for starting the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem and changing
the operation mode”
on page 4-8.
ACC power auto-cutout func-tion
NOTE
zIt is possible to modify functions as follows:•The time until the power cuts out can bechanged to about 60 minutes.•The ACC power auto-cutout function canbe deactivated.For details, we recommend you to consult aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Ser-vice Point.On vehicles equipp
ed with Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),screen operations can be used to make theadjustment.Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Operation mode OFF reminder system
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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System7-12 Starting and driving
7
When the operation mode is in any modeother than OFF, if you close all the doors andthe tailgate then try to lock the doors and tail-gate by pressing the driver’s or front passen-ger’s dppr lock/unlock switch, or the tailgateLOCK switch, a warning display will appear,and the outer buzzer will sounds and you can-not lock the doors and tailgate.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the Plug-inHybrid EV System stopped and the operationmode in any mode other than OFF, the opera-tion mode ON reminder inner buzzer soundsintermittently to remind you to put the opera-tion mode in OFF.
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1. Check that the EV charging cable is notconnected to your vehicle.2. Fasten the seat belt.3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.4. When you press the power switch whiledepressing the brake pedal with your rightfoot, the READY indicator in the meterblinks and the activation of Plug-inHyblid EV System starts.
5. When the READY indicator changesfrom blinking to staying on, the startup ofPlugin-Hyblid EV System is activated andthe vehicle is now ready to drive.
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1. Stop your vehicle completely.
Operation mode ON reminder system
Starti ng and sto pping th e Plug-in Hybrid EV System Star ting the Plug- in Hybrid EV System
CAUTION zWhen the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-ing lamp comes on while the READY indi-cator is on, avoid high-speed driving andhave your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBI-SHI MOTORS Authorised Service Point assoon as possible. (Refer
to “Plug-in Hybrid
EV System warning lamp” on page 6-39.) zNever attempt to start the engine by pushingor pulling the vehicle.
CAUTION zDo not press the power
switch while holding
the select lever at the operated position.NOTE
zContinue to depress th
e brake pedal until the
READY indicator in the meter stays on. zYo u c a n d r i v e y o u r v e h i c l e e v e n i f t h e e n g i n eis stopped. zPlug-in Hybrid EV System can be started inany operation mode. zIf the READY indicator does not come on,check the select position indicator. If theindicator is not indicating "P", press the elec-trical parking switch
to display "P" position.
zIf the READY indicator does not come on,turn the power switch to OFF once and, aftera while, press the power switch to start Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
St o pp i ng t h e P l u g - i n H y b r i d EV System
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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
Starting and driving 7-13
7
2. Apply the parking brake firmly whiledepressing the brake pedal.3. After pressing the electrical parkingswitch, press the power switch to stopPlug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to“Electrical Parking switch” on page 7-16,)
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Insert the keyless operation key into the keyslot. Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemand changing the operation mode should benow possible. Remove the keyless operation key from thekey slot after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem or changing the operation mode.
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WA R N I N G zNever stop Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemduring running except in emergency. Theeffectiveness of the brake becomes verypoor and the steering wheel becomes veryheavy, which can easily lead to an acci-dent.NOTE
zDo not operate the pow
er switch during run-
ning except in emergency. If you have to stopPlug-in Hybrid EV System in emergencyduring running, continue
to press the power
switch for three seconds or longer or pressthe power switch three times or morequickly. Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops,the operation mode turns to ACC, and theselector lever position shifts to the “P” posi-tion at very slow speed. zIf you press the power switch when theselector lever position is other than “P” posi-tion while your vehicle is stopped, the selec-tor lever position automatically shifts to “P”position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops,and the power mode turns to “OFF”.
zIf the parking lock mechanism is faulty, awarning is displayed on the informationscreen in the multi-information display.When this warning is displayed, Plug-inHybrid EV System ca
nnot be stopped unless
you apply the parking brake and then pressthe power switch. Park on a flat place withthe parking brake securely applied. Haveyour vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point.
If the keyless operation key is not operating properly
NOTE
NOTE
zDo not insert into the
key slot a
nything other
than the keyless operation key. This couldcause damage or a malfunction. zRemove the object or additional key from thekeyless operation key before inserting thekey into the key slot. The vehicle may not beable to receive the registered ID code fromthe registered key. Therefore, the Plug-inHybrid EV System may not start and theoperation mode may not change.
Keyless operation key reminder
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