lDo not drive with an extremely low fuel
level; running out of fuel could cause
damage to the catalytic converter.
l Do not switch OFF the ignition switch
while driving.
l Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing the vehicle. If the battery isweak or discharged, use another battery
to start the engine.
l Do not idle the engine for prolonged pe-
riods during very rough idle or malfunc-
tioning operating conditions.
l Do not race the engine when turning off
the ignition switch. This will cause the catalytic converter to be damaged due tocontact with unburnt fuel.
l Stop driving the vehicle if you think the
performance is noticeably low, or if theengine has a malfunction such as with
the ignition, etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving imme- diately, reduce the speed and drive for
only a short time. We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.l In unusual situations involving major en-
gine problems, a burnt smell may indi- cate severe and abnormal catalyst over-
heating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stop- ped in a safe place, the engine switchedoff and the vehicle allowed to cool.
Once the engine is cool, a service, in-
cluding a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained imme-
diately.Bonnet
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To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock
the bonnet.
Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.
NOTEl Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or
front windscreen.
Bonnet
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Support the bonnet by inserting the supportbar in its slot.CAUTIONl Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
l Always insert the support bar into the hole
provided specifically for this purpose. Sup- porting the bonnet at any other location
could result in the support bar slipping out
and lead to an accident.
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its hold-
er.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about
20 cm above the closed position, then let it drop.NOTEl If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet.CAUTIONl Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
l Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
A- Minimum level B- Maximum level
C- Oil replacement indication mark
Type 1Type 2
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.
Engine oil
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient tempera- ture.Ambient
tempera-
ture (mini- mum) °C
-15-20-25-30-35-50
Anti-freezeconcentra- tion %
303540455060CAUTIONl Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im- proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-freeze
performance, keep the anti-freeze concentra-tion within the range of 30 to 60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.CAUTIONl Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and
has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it can causecorrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and cause severe damage to the engine and/or ra-diator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the
coolant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add- ed to the system if necessary.
Automatic transmission
fluid* E01000602125
The proper amount of automatic transmission fluid is essential to the life and operation of
the automatic transmission. Either insuffi- cient fluid or excessive fluid could causetransmission trouble. The transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with a dipstick.Use the following procedure to check the flu-
id level.
Procedure for checking the flu- id level
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up the
transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully depressed, move the trans- mission selector lever through all the po-sitions from P” (PARK) to “D”
(DRIVE), stopping momentarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
Automatic transmission fluid*
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WARNINGlIf you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; werecommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp op-
eration
Operate the combination lamp switch to
check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.
Check the fuses first. If there is no blown
fuses, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and
replacement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 10-20 and “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-25.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recom- mend you to have your vehicle checked and
repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if
necessary by first cleaning and then applying
multipurpose grease.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
screen should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win-ter so that you can clear away snow if you get
stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for
the windscreen and rear window are also use- ful.
Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
a large current attempts to flow through cer- tain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recom- mend you to have your vehicle inspected.Fuses
E01003000849Fuse block location
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemdue to shortcircuiting or overloading, each in-dividual circuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger com- partment and in the engine compartment.
For cold and snowy weather
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Passenger compartment
The fuse block in the passenger compartmentis located in front of the driver’s seat at the
position shown in the illustration.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown in the illustration.
1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the name of the electri- cal systems protected by the fuses are indica-ted on the inside of the fuse lid located at the
driver’s leg area and on the inside of the fuse block cover for fuses located in the engine
compartment.
Passenger compartment fuse lo-
cation table
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NOTEl Spare fuses are contained in the fuse lid. Al-
ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)
Fuses
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Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)
No.SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty1Tail lamp (left)7.5 A2Cigarette lighter15 A3Ignition coil10 A4Starter motor7.5 A5Sunroof20 ANo.SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty6Accessory socket15 A7Tail lamp (right)7.5 A8Outside rear-view mir- rors7.5 A9Engine control unit7.5 A10Control unit7.5 A11Rear fog lamp10 A12Central door lock15 A13Room lamp10 A14Rear window wiper15 A15Gauge7.5 A16Relay7.5 A17Heated seat20 A18Option10 A19Heated door mirror7.5 A20Windscreen wiper20 A21Reversing lamps7.5 A22Demister30 ANo.SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty23Heater30 A24Power seat40 A25Radio10 A26Electronic controlled unit15 A27—Spare fuse7.5 A28—Spare fuse20 A29—Spare fuse30 A
lSome fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 10
A and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it tempo-
rarily by borrowing the one that matches
from:
10 A: Radio
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as
possible.
Fuses
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Engine compartment fuse loca-tion table
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Engine compartment fuse locationFront
No .SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty1———2Electric window sys-
tem40 ANo .SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty3Ignition switch40 A4Air conditioning com-
pressor10 A5Condenser fan motor20 A6Headlamp high-beam
(left)10 A7Headlamp high-beam
(right)10 A8Headlamp low beam
(left)10 A9Headlamp low beam
(right)10 A10Engine control20 A11Alternator7.5 A12Stop lamps15 A13Horn10 A14Automatic transmis-
sion20 A15Hazard warning flash-
er10 A16Fuel pump15 ANo .SymbolElectrical system
Ca-
paci- ty17Front fog lamps15 A18Audio amp20 A
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Identification of fuse
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CapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 AGreen (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)40 AGreen (fusible link type)Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off
the electrical circuit concerned and place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
Fuses
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2. Pull the fuse lid (A) to remove it.
3. Remove the fuse puller (B) from the fuse lid (A).
4.Referring to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem.
C- Fuse is OK
D- Blown fuse
NOTEl If any system does not function but the fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, theremay be a fault in the system elsewhere. We recommend you to have your vehiclechecked.5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity
by using the fuse puller into the same
place at the fuse block.CAUTIONl If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a
short time, we recommend you to have the electrical system checked to find the causeand rectify it.
l Never use a fuse with a capacity larger than
that specified or any substitute, such as wire,
foil, etc.; doing so will cause the circuit wir-
ing to heat up and could cause a fire.
Fuses
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