Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
6
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to gomuch farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. 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 the trailer 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 sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Towing a trailer puts additional 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 aftertowing 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 beforeturning the engine off.
If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheati
ng” on page 8-4.
If the warning display or warning display illuminates, re
fer to “Warning dis-
play” on page 5-66, 5-74.
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 hilly conditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Besure 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:
Passing 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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Operation Keys
Comfort controls 7-27
7
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13-
5 key Play/Pause Bluetooth Audio
*2, and use
as preset key 5 for radio.
14-
6 key Return during audio track search, and stop Bluetooth Audio
*2.
For radio, use as preset key 6.
15-
key/ key
For audio, select a
udio track/file; for
radio, perform auto
matic station selec-
tion. Select channels in the satellite radio*
1.
16- MENU key
Switch to Menu mode.
17- /SEL key
Adjust audio quality and select items. For radio, manually select stations. Select channels in the satellite radio*
1.
*1: Requires a satellite
tuner connection.
*2: Requires a separate
ly-purchased Blue-
tooth-capable audio
device in equip-
ment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 1- Vol + key, - key
Adjust audio functions and the mobile phone function volume.
2-
CH key, key Select CD and other
audio source tracks
and radio stations. Hold down to skip up and down through tracks.Hold down to switch the satellite radio band during satellit
e radio reception.
3- MODE key
Hold down to turn the audio function ON/OFF. Additionally, each time this ispressed, this switches the audio source. The order of switching is as shown below.If devices are not connected, then these are to be skipped, and the next source selected.
*1: An iPod cable (availa
ble separately) is
required.
*2: Requires a separately
-purchased Blue-
tooth-capable audio device (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
*3: Requires a satellit
e tuner connection.CD or MP3
iPod*
1 or USB device
Bluetooth Audio*
2
AM FM1, 2
SIR1, 2, 3, 4*
3
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
8
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with the hazard
lights flashing, until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use. The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than usual. Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the othervehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P” (PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral).5. Turn the ignition switch (the engine switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. 6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-13.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump- starting the vehicle. Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,both systems can be damaged.NOTE
Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.
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How to change a tire
For emergencies 8-7
8
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.(Refer to “Jack and t
ools” on page 8-5.)
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The compact spare tire is stowed below the luggage compartment fl
oor. It is designed to
save space in the luggage compartment. Itslighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
WA R N I N G Be sure to apply choc
ks or blocks to the
correct tire when jacking up the vehicle. Ifthe vehicle moves while jacked up, the jack could slip out of
position, leading to
an accident.NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with your vehicl
e. It is recommended
that you purchase chocks or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed. If chocks or blocks
are not available, use
stones or any other obj
ects that are large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
Spare tire information Compact spare tire
WA R N I N G Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tiresover 6 years generally
be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.CAUTION While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation pressure shoul
d be checked at least
once a month to assure that it remains at the recommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading informati
on placard attached to
the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire and load-ing information placard” on page 11-3.
Driving with an imprope
rly inflated tire can
cause an accident. If
you have no choice but
to drive with an under-inflated tire, keepyour speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as s
oon as possible. Refer to
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-18. The compact spare tire should be used only temporarily. While the compact spare tire is being used, the tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem will not function pr
operly. Have the tire
replaced or repaired at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible. Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv- ing with the compact spare tire. Avoid sudden starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire. Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that
could possibly dam-
age the underside of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance betweenthe ground and your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is designed only for your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle. Do not put the compact spare tire on a differ- ent wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers
or trim rings on the
compact spare wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or other parts on your vehicle.CAUTION
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How to change a tire
For emergencies 8-11
8
8. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground, by rotating the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise. 9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until each
nut has been tight-
ened to the torque listed here.65 to 80 ft-lb (88 to 108 N•m)
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it. 11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The rec-
ommended tire pressure for your vehicleis listed on the tire
and loading informa-
tion placard attached to the driver’s door sill as shown in the illustration. Refer to“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-18.
NOTE
If all 4 aluminum wheels are changed to steel wheels, use tapered nuts.
CAUTION Never use your foot or a pipe extension to apply added force to the wheel nut wrenchwhen tightening the wheel nuts. If you do so, you can over-tighten the wheel nuts and damage the wheel, wheel nuts and hub bolts.
CAUTION Driving with an imprope
rly inflated tire can
cause an accident. If
you have no choice but
to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to thecorrect pressure as s
oon as possible. Refer to
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-18. After changing the tire
and driving the vehi-
cle about 620 miles (1,000 km), retighten the wheel nuts to make sure
that they have not
come loose. If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice. Do not mix one type of tire with another or use a different size from the one listed. This would cause ea
rly wear and poor handling.
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Tires 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course
. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differ-
ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contro
lled conditions on
specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor
traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the ti
re’s resistance to the
generation of heat and it
s ability to dissipate
heat when tested un
der controlled conditions
on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Proper tire inflation pre
ssure is essential for
the safe and satisfac
tory operation of your
vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will causeproblems in three major areas: Safety Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can cause tire failure. Too muchpressure can cause a tire to lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and potholes could then ca
use tire damage that
may result in tire failure.
Economy The wrong tire pressure can cause unevenwear patterns in the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce the tread life, and the tire will have to bereplaced sooner. Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll, and this uses up more fuel. Ride comfort and vehicle stability The superior riding ex
perience built into
your vehicle partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too mu
ch pressure gives an
uncomfortable and ja
rring ride. Too little
pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond. Unequal tire pressures can make steeringyour vehicle uneven
and unpredictable.
The tire pressure for your vehicle under nor- mal driving conditions is
listed on the placard
attached to the driver’s door sill.(Refer to “Tire and loading information plac- ard” on page 11-3.) The recommended inflation pressures undernormal driving conditions should be used for the tires listed below.
Treadwear, Traction and Temper- ature Grades Treadwear Tr a c t i o n
TemperatureTire inflation pressures
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Normal tire
P215/70R16 P225/55R18
240 KPA, 35 PSI
240 KPA, 35 PSI
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General maintenance 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items ch
ecked if you notice a
problem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, re
place the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor: Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through. Improper installation
may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks: Ball joint boots of the suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing: A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passenger compartments. Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage. Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The timing belt should
be replaced with a
new one at the mileage listed in the “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
............................
5-219
4-wheel drive operation
.......................
5-85
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-94
Adaptive Cruise C
ontrol System (ACC)
.......
5-100 Air bag
..............................................
4-33
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-9
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control air conditioner
.
7-5 Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-14
Air purifier
.........................................
7-15
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-85
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-42
AM/FM radio
.....................................
7-15
Antenna
Roof antenna
..................................
7-51
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-91
Arm rest
...............................................
4-9
Assist grip
........................................
5-235
Audio
AM/FM radio
.................................
7-15
CD player
......................................
7-15
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-49
Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner 7-5
Automatic transaxle
............................
5-64
Fluid
.....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector le
ver operation
..................
5-64
Selector lever positions
...................
5-68
Sports mode
...................................
5-68
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Ball joint, steering linka
ge seals, drive shaft
boots
...............................................
9-24
Battery
..............................................
9-13
Charging system warning light
.......
5-174
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-13
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-14
During cold weather
.......................
9-13
Specification
..................................
11-6
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
....................
5-192
Bottle holders
....................................
5-233
Brake
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Brake assist
........................................
5-90
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-91
Braking
............................................
6-5
Hose
..............................................
9-24
Pad wear alarm
...............................
5-89
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Pedal
.............................................
5-89
Pedal free play
................................
9-21
Power brakes
..................................
5-89
Service brake
..................................
5-89
Warning lights and buzzer
.............
5-173
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
......................................
9-30
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
............................
5-219
, 5-229
Cargo area cover
...............................
5-233
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
...............................
5-227
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Catalytic converter
................................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
............................................
5-88
CD player
...........................................
7-15
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-174
Child restraint systems
........................
4-26
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