
Selector lever position indica-tion lamps
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the indication lamps in the in- strument panel illuminate to show the posi-tion of the selector lever (i.e. “PARK”,
“DRIVE”, “REVERSE”, etc.).
Selector lever positions (Main
gate)
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“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to pre- vent the vehicle from moving. The engine
can be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
CAUTIONl Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on aM/T , and should only be used when the vehi-
cle is stationary for an extended length of time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
WARNINGl Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-rious accident could occur since you could
accidentally move the lever into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position or
you will lose engine braking.
l On a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion.“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally change its gear depending on road and driving conditions.
CAUTIONl To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.Sports mode
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in mo-
tion, sports mode is selected by gently push-ing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A). To return to “D” range operation, gently push the selec-tor lever back into the main gate (B).
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In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rap-idly simply by moving the selector leverbackward and forward. In contrast to a man-
ual transmission, the sports mode allows gear shifts with the accelerator pedal depressed.SHIFT UPSHIFT DOWN
+ (SHIFT UP)
Push the lever forward once to shift up
one gear.
- (SHIFT DOWN)
Pull the lever backward once to shift
down one gear.
CAUTIONl In sports mode, the driver must execute up-
ward shifts in accordance with prevailingroad conditions, taking care to keep the en-
gine speed below the red zone.CAUTIONl By rapidly moving the selector lever back-
ward (SHIFT DOWN) twice, it is possible to
skip one gear, i.e., 3 rd
to 1 st
, 4 th
to 2 nd
or 5 th
to 3 rd
. Since sudden engine braking and/or
rapid acceleration can cause a loss of trac-
tion, however, downshifts must be made carefully in accordance with the vehicle’s
speed.NOTEl In sports mode, only the 5 forward gears can
be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever to the “R” (RE-
VERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as re- quired.
l To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up- shift when the selector lever is moved to the“+ (SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transmission may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the lever is moved to
the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
l In sports mode, downward shifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1st
gear is automati-
cally selected.NOTEl When driving away on a slippery road, push
the selector lever forward into the“+ (SHIFT UP)” position. This causes the
transmission to shift into the 2nd
gear which
is better for smooth driving away on a slip-
pery road. Push the selector lever to the
“- (SHIFT DOWN)” side to shift back to the
1 st
gear.
l For vehicles equipped with the gearshift in-
dicator, the gearshift indicator shows recom-
mended gearshift points for fuel-efficient
driving. It shows a “
” when an upshift is
recommended.
When the transfer shift lever is in the 4LLc
position, the gearshift indicator does not show recommended gearshift points.
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Sports mode indicator
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In sports mode, the currently selected posi-
tion is indicated by the indicator (A) shown
on the instrument panel.NOTEl When sports mode is selected, the “D” indi-
cator goes off.When a malfunction occurs in
the A/T
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When the “N” indication lamp
blinks
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When the “N” indication lamp (A) blinks
with the “D” (DRIVE) position or “Sports mode” being selected, the A/T may be mal-
functioning.
CAUTIONl If the “N” indication lamp blinks while driv-
ing in the “D” (DRIVE) position or “Sports
Mode”, the A/T safety device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.
We recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected as soon as possible.When the A/T fluid tempera-
ture warning lamp comes on
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When the A/T fluid temperature warning
lamp comes on, a buzzer may sound when the automatic transmission fluid temperature
becomes abnormally high. Normally the
warning lamp comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and then will go out after a few seconds.
CAUTIONl If the lamp comes on, reduce the engine
speed and stop the vehicle in a safe area.Then set the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and idle the engine until the warn-
ing lamp goes off. When the warning lamp goes off, resume normal driving. If the
warning lamp does not go off, we recom- mend you to have your vehicle inspected.
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Operation of the A/T
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CAUTIONlBefore selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depressthe brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions. Never coast downhill backward with the se- lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or sportsmode position or coast forward with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position. The engine may stop and the unexpected in- crease in brake pedal effort and steering
wheel weight could lead to an accident.CAUTIONl Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped- al while holding down the brake pedal withthe selector lever in the “P” (PARK), “N”
(NEUTRAL) or “D” (DRIVE) position, the
increase in engine revolutions may be limi-
ted.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The automatic transmission will automatical- ly downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at trafficsignals, the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without using
the brake pedal). Always apply the parking brake and/or service brakes.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
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Engine compartment fuse loca-tion table
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Engine compartment fuse location (Type A)
No.SymbolElectrical systemCapaci- ty1Alternator140 A *12Fuse (+B)60 A*13Ignition
switch40 A *1*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlampsNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty4Electric win-dow control30 A *15Engine con-
trol20 A *16Fuel pump20 A7Rear heater25 A8Accessory
socket25 A9Fuel line heat- er25 A10Condenserfan motor25 A11Rear air con- ditioning20 A
12
Horn (Theft-
alarm system)
15 A
Wiper de-icer13Horn10 A14Automatic
transmission20 A*1 : Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlampsNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty15Hazard warn-ing flasher10 A16Stop lamps15 A17Radio10 A18Room lamp15 A19Air condition- ing10 A20Front foglamps15 A21———22Windscreen wiper20 A23Tail lamp(right)7.5 A24Tail lamp (left)7.5 A25Headlamp lowbeam (right)10 A *220 A*326Headlamp low
beam (left)10 A *2*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps
Fuses
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No.ItemQuantityLubricants
1Engine oil
3000 modelsOil pan4.3 litres
Refer to page 10-04.
Oil filter0.3 litre
3200 models
Oil pan7.5 litresOil filter1.0 litreOil cooler1.3 litres
3800 models
Oil pan4.3 litresOil filter0.3 litreOil cooler0.3 litre
2Automatic transmission flu-
id3000 models, 3800 models9.7 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF SPIII3200 models *110.9 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF-PA*1
: 3200 models do not have a dipstick.CAUTIONl For the automatic transmission fluid, use only the MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF.
Use of a different fluid could damage the transmission.No.ItemQuantityLubricants3Brake fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT44Clutch fluidAs required
5Washer fluid
Front5.1 litres
—Rear *11.4 litres*1
: Rear washer fluid container is located on the backdoor. (Refer to “Rear window washer fluid” on page 10-08.)
Refill capacities
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A
Accessory (Installation).....................................2-04
Accessory socket............................................... 7-77
Active stability & traction control (ASTC)....... 6-44
Additional equipment...................................... 10-19
Air conditioning Front automatic air conditioning................... 7-03
Important operation tips for the air conditioning................................................. 7-11
Rear air conditioning.....................................7-09
Air purifier (with deodorizing function)........... 7-11
Airbag................................................................ 4-36 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicle with a front pas-
senger’s airbag............................................. 4-39
Antenna............................................................. 7-50
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......................... 6-41 Warning lamp................................................6-43
Approach lamps.................................................3-08
Armrest..................................................... 4-08,4-10
Ashtray.............................................................. 7-76
Audio LW/MW/FM radio/CD player...................... 7-12
To listen to a disc in the Video En- tertainment System...................................... 7-39
Troubleshooting............................................ 7-47
Auto-cutout function......................................... 7-82
Automatic headlamp levelling.......................... 5-42
Automatic high-beam system............................ 5-36 Automatic high-beam system warning lamp 5-39
Automatic transmission
Fluid............................................................ 11-14
Selector lever operation................................ 6-19
Selector lever position...................................6-21
Sports mode.................................................. 6-21
B
Backdoor........................................................... 3-08
Battery............................................................. 10-11 Charge warning display................................ 5-12
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)..... 8-02
Specification............................................... 11-11
Bleeding the fuel system................................... 8-06
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface................................... 7-50
Bonnet............................................................. 10-03
Brake Anti-lock brake............................................. 6-41
Brake assist system....................................... 6-41
Braking.......................................................... 6-39
Fluid.................................................. 10-09,11-14
Parking brake................................................ 6-05
Power brakes................................................. 6-40
Warning lamp................................................5-10
Bulb capacity........................................ 10-25,10-26
C
Card holder................................................7-75,7-84
Cargo loads........................................................6-64
Catalytic converter.......................................... 10-02 Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................................... 6-38
Central door locks............................................. 3-07
Centre console box............................................ 7-83
Centre information display................................ 5-12
Changing a fuse............................................... 10-23 Charge warning display.....................................5-12Check engine warning lamp.............................. 5-11Child restraint.................................................... 4-26 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicle with a front pas-
senger’s airbag............................................. 4-39
Child-protection rear doors............................... 3-08
Cigarette lighter................................................. 7-76
Cleaning Aluminium wheels........................................ 9-05Chrome parts................................................. 9-05
Exterior of your vehicle................................ 9-03
Genuine leather............................................. 9-03
Interior of your vehicle................................. 9-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc............................... 9-02
Polishing....................................................... 9-04
Sunroof.......................................................... 9-06
Washing........................................................ 9-03
Waxing.......................................................... 9-04
Clutch
Fluid.................................................. 10-10,11-14
Coat hooks......................................................... 7-88
Combination headlamps and dipper switch...... 5-34
Convenient hook............................................... 7-87
Coolant (engine)....................................10-06,11-14
Cruise control.................................................... 6-48
Cup holder......................................................... 7-85
Curtain airbag system........................................ 4-44
D
Daytime dipper button.......................................5-07
Daytime running lamps..................................... 5-35
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Demister (rear window).................................... 5-50
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........................... 6-16
Diesel preheat indication lamp.......................... 5-09
Digital clock Time Setting.................................................. 7-44
Dimensions...................................................... 11-04
Dipper (High/Low beam change)......................5-36
Door ajar warning lamp.....................................5-12
Door courtesy lamps............................... 7-82,10-26 Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-33
Doors
Central door locks......................................... 3-07
Child-protection............................................ 3-08
Lock and unlock............................................ 3-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs................................ 6-02
E
Economical driving........................................... 6-02
Electric window control.................................... 3-16 Switch........................................................... 3-16
Timer function.............................................. 3-17
Electrical system............................................. 11-11
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)................................................ 3-03
Emergency starting............................................8-02
Engine Coolant..............................................10-06,11-14MIVEC.......................................................... 6-15
Number....................................................... 11-03
Oil..................................................... 10-04,11-14
Overheating................................................... 8-04
Specifications.............................................. 11-10
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information............................. 2-05
Water temperature gauge.............................. 5-06
Exterior and interior lamp operation............... 10-19
F
FluidAutomatic transmission fluid...................... 11-14
Brake fluid........................................ 10-09,11-14
Clutch fluid....................................... 10-10,11-14
Engine coolant.................................. 10-06,11-14
Power steering fluid.......................... 10-10,11-14
Washer fluid..................................... 10-08,11-14
Fog lamp switch................................................ 5-43
Foot lamps and ceiling lamp............................. 7-81
For cold and snowy weather............................10-19
Front automatic air conditioning....................... 7-03
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Indication lamp............................................. 5-09
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Switch........................................................... 5-43
Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp. 4-40
Front seats......................................................... 4-05
Front turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Fuel consumption............................................ 11-12
Fuel Filling the fuel tank....................................... 2-03Fuel filter indication lamp............................. 5-10
Fuel gauge..................................................... 5-05 Fuel selection................................................ 2-02
Low fuel warning lamp................................. 5-06
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems............................. 2-05
Tank capacity................................................ 2-03
Fuses................................................................ 10-20
Fusible links.................................................... 10-19
G
Gauges.......................................................5-02,5-08
General maintenance....................................... 10-19
General vehicle data........................................ 11-04
Genuine parts.....................................................2-05
Glove box.......................................................... 7-83
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-33
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 5-42
Hazard warning indication lamps......................5-09
HDMI port......................................................... 7-74
Head restraints................................................... 4-12
Headlamp levelling........................................... 5-40
Headlamp washer switch...................................5-48
Headlamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Headlamp flasher.......................................... 5-39 Replacement................................................ 10-26
Switch........................................................... 5-34
Heated mirror.................................................... 6-11
Heated seats....................................................... 4-09
High-beam indication lamp............................... 5-09
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