Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-15
8
Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
[For front-wheel driv
e vehicle equipped with
the active stability control (ASC)]If the vehicle is towed with the ignitionswitch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels raised off the ground (Type C), the ASC may oper-ate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or
the operation mode as
follows. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is in “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
CAUTION
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla- tion pressures.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage: Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning. To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch. Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
9
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be
checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sp
aringly for all sliding
parts of the hood latc
h and release lever.
Work the grease into the hood lock mecha- nism until all the mo
vable surfaces are cov-
ered. Also, put a light coat of the same grease onthe safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in front of the wind-shield should be brus
hed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems
will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease. 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 a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side an
d rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts
to flow through cer-
tain electrical systems.In case of a melted fusible link, see your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for inspection
and replacement. For the fusible links, pl
ease refer to “Fuse
load capacities” on page 9-26.
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemfrom short-circuiting
or overloading, each
individual circuit is e
quipped with a fuse. The
fuse blocks are located in the passenger com- partment and in the engine compartment. The fuse blocks in the passenger compart- ment are located behind the fuse lid in frontof the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration. Pull the fuse lid to remove it.
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots
Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered) Fusible links
WA R N I N G Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,property destruction and serious or fatal injuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location Passenger compartment
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-36
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-38
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-39
Clock
.................................................
7-51
Coat hook
........................................
5-235
Consumer information
........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
....
5-71 Fluid
....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-72
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-75
Sports mode
...................................
5-76
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-7
Cruise control
.....................................
5-96
Cup holder
.......................................
5-232
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-34
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-190
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-9
, 7-13
Digital clock
Time setting
...................................
7-47
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-180
Disc brake pads
...................................
9-24
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-226
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Dome light (rear)
...............................
5-226
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-33
Power door locks
............................
5-35
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
...............................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-184
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-93
Electric rear window
defogger switch
..5-190
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-27
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-79
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-22
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-8
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-173
MIVEC
.................................
5-25
, 5-64
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
..................................
11-6
Engine hood
.........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-18
Exhaust system
...................................
9-24
F
Floor console box
.............................
5-229
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-11
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-12
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
...................................
9-11
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-12
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-12
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-12
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-111 Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-12
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Indicators
.....................................
5-172
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Switch
.........................................
5-184
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
M
MIVEC engine
..........................
5-25
, 5-64
Modification of your vehicle
..................
3-5
Multi information display - Type 1
.....
5-128
Multi information display - Type 2
.....
5-146
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-15 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-57
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-34
Polishing
............................................
9-41
Power brakes
......................................
5-89
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-38
Power outlet
.....................................
5-219
Power windows
...................................
5-49
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
........................................
9-9
Radio
.................................................
7-15
General information
about your radio 7-52
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-35
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-35
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-124
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-55
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-57
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-29
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-19
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
......................................
7-51
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-81
Seat belt
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-23
Child restraint systems
....................
4-26
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-22Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-33
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-24
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-26
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-24
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-24
Seat belts
...........................................
4-17
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-9
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-10
Heated seat
......................................
4-8
Making a cargo area
........................
4-12
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-16
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-8
Third row seats
...............................
4-10
Service brake
......................................
5-89
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
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