
3.On vehicles with manual transmission,
turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” po-
sition, move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automatic transmis- sion, move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, turn the ignition key to
the “LOCK” position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from
the vehicle, and have all your passengers
leave the vehicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling
when it is raised on the jack, place
chocks or blocks (A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite from the tyre (B)
you are changing.WARNINGl Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.NOTEl The chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if needed.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in position.
6. Get the spare wheel, jack, jack handle
and wheel nut wrench ready.
NOTEl Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body
near the flat tyre. This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Five wheel nutsSix wheel nuts
How to change a tyre
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CAUTIONlOn 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l If you tow a vehicle with automatic trans-
mission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given be- low are never exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
Towing with front wheels off
the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission).
Release the parking brake.
CAUTIONl Never tow an automatic transmission vehicle
with the front wheels up (and the rear wheels
on the ground) (Type B) when the automatic transmission fluid level is low. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission). Turn the ignition key to
the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope
or tie-down strap. Never place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer- gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-ed by a cable or chain secured to the towinghook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle, pay careful attention to the following
points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear
towing hook (B) are located as shown inthe illustration. Secure the tow rope to
the towing hook.
Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels)Towing
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Front (2WD vehicles with 16 inchwheels and 4WD vehicles)Rear*
NOTEl Using any part other than the designated
towing hooks could result in damage to the
vehicle body.NOTEl Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can
damage the vehicle body.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ig-
nition key to the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel.
CAUTIONl When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering pump do not op- erate. This means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort are required.
Therefore, vehicle operation is more difficult than usual.
l Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion. The steering wheel will lock, causing loss of control.3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).
4. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer shift lever to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
6. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.WARNINGl To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection lever to the recirculation position.CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operation could
cause damage to the towing hooks or the tow
rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In this situation, have your ve-hicle transported by a tow truck.
Towing
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Service precautionsE01000100706
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in- tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own- er’s manual can be performed by the owner.We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on inspection maintenance pro- cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of the vari- ous procedures.WARNINGl When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.WARNINGl For vehicle with air conditioning, the fan
may turn on automatically even if the en-
gine is not running; turn the ignition key
to “LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure safety while you work in the en-
gine compartment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumesare flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the 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 endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.Catalytic converter
E01000200925
For ordinary use, there are no particular pre-cautions.
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 andprevent possible catalyst damage.CAUTIONl Damage to the catalytic converter can result
if your vehicle is not kept in proper operat-ing condition. In the event of an engine mal-
function particularly involving engine mis-
fire or other apparent loss of performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a
severe overheated condition may result in possible damage to the converter and vehi-cle.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.
The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly,
and may be damaged if overheated. The fol- lowing points should be noted in order to pre-vent the ignition of unburned fuel within the
catalytic converter.
Service precautions
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Item
M/TA/T2WD4WD
2WD
4WDVehicleswith 15
inch tyresVehicles with 16
inch tyresEasy select 4WD
Super select 4WD
Easy select4WD
Super select 4WDHigh pow-er engineStandard
power en- gine
4A/T5A/T
Final gear ratio3.9093.9173.917,
4.100 *4.1003.917,
4.100 *4.1003.917*
: Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine
Electrical system
E01100803835Voltage12 VBatteryType (JIS)95D31L80D26LCapacity (5HR)64 Ah55 AhAlternator capacityVehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan,
Ukraine, Morocco and Turkey90 A120 AExcept for vehicles for Russia, Ka-
zakhstan, Ukraine, Morocco and
Turkey95 A130 A
Electrical system
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Heater................................................................ 7-04
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Hinges and latches lubrication........................ 10-20
Hooks
Coat hook.................................................... 7-116
Convenient hook......................................... 7-116
Horn switch....................................................... 5-44
I
If the vehicle breaks down................................ 8-02
Ignition switch................................................... 6-12
Indication and warning lamps........................... 5-06
Indication lamps................................................ 5-07
Inside rear-view mirror......................................6-09
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation........................................ 6-41
Installation of accessories..................................2-03
Instruments........................................................ 5-02
Interior lamps.................................................. 7-110
J
Jack handle........................................................ 8-13Storage.......................................................... 8-07
Jacking up the vehicle....................................... 8-13
Jack Storage.......................................................... 8-07
Jump starting (Emergency starting).................. 8-02
K
Keyless entry system......................................... 3-04
Keys...................................................................3-02
L
Labeling...........................................................11-02
Lamp monitor buzzer........................................ 5-34
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout function......................................... 5-34
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas)............................................. 10-19
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-35
Limited-slip differential (LSD)......................... 6-43
Link System.......................................................7-84
Low fuel warning lamp..................................... 5-05
Lubricants........................................................ 11-22
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player................................................. 7-15
M
Manual transmission......................................... 6-16Oil............................................................... 11-22
Manual window control.................................... 3-08
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror................................. 6-09
Outside rear-view mirrors............................. 6-10
Vanity mirror.............................................. 7-107
Modification/alterations to the electri- cal or fuel systems............................................2-04
O
Odometer........................................................... 5-03
Oil Differential oil............................................. 11-22
Engine oil.......................................... 10-04,11-22
Manual transmission fluid...........................11-22
Transfer oil.................................................. 11-22
Operation under adverse driving conditions..... 8-25
Other specifications......................................... 11-19
Outside rear-view mirrors................................. 6-10
Overheating....................................................... 8-04
P
Parking.............................................................. 6-08Parking brake................................................ 6-07Parking brake lever stroke.......................... 10-17
Personal lamps.................................................7-111
Replacement................................................ 10-36
Position lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Replacement................................................ 10-29
Power steering
Fluid.................................................. 10-10,11-22
System........................................................... 6-48
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers.......................................... 5-43
Pregnant women restraint.................................. 4-13
Puncture (Tyre changing).................................. 8-18
Alphabetical index
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OKTE15E3Alphabetical index