NOTElThe rear air conditioning will not operate
unless the front air conditioning compressor
is operating.
Always switch the front air conditioning
compressor on before using the rear air con- ditioning. If the front air conditioning com-
pressor is not operating, the system will just operate as a blower.Important operation tips for
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lPark the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the ve-
hicle inside extremely hot, and it will re-
quire more time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of
air conditioning operation to expel the
hot air.
l Close the windows when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air
through open windows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature should
only be 5 to 6 °C below the outside air temperature.
l When operating the system, make sure
the air intake, which is located in front
of the windscreen, is free of obstructions such as leaves and snow. Leaves collec- ted in the air-intake plenum may reduce
air flow and plug the plenum water
drains.
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen-dations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant
leak. We recommend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a and the lubricant ND-OIL8.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage which will result in the need to replace your vehicle’s entire air con-
ditioning system. The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere should be prevented.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi-
cle will not harm the ozone layer.
It is recommended that the refrigerant be re-
covered and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at
least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent the compressor
from seizing and to maintain the air condi- tioning in the best operating condition.
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An air filter is incorporated into the air condi-tioning system to remove pollen, dust, tobac-
co smells and exhaust smells.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and
dirt is reduced as it becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance interval, refer to the “SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTEl Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to reduction of
service life of the filter. When the air flow rate suddenly drops or when the windscreenor windows start to fog up easily, the air fil-
ter requires replacement. We recommend
you to have it checked.
Important operation tips for the air conditioning
7-11OVWE16E1For pleasant driving7
3.Confirm that the cooling fan is turning.
If the fan is not turning, stop the engine
immediately and have it checked.
A- Radiator fan B- Air conditioning condenser fan (if so equipped)
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.
4. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped to the normal temperature, stop the engine.
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank (C).
WARNINGl If there is none, make sure that the engine
has cooled down before removing the ra-
diator cap (D), because hot steam or boil- ing water otherwise will gush from the filler port and may scald you.
6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-
serve tank if necessary. (Refer to the
“Maintenance” section.)
CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.
Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage
the engine. Wait for the engine to cool
down, then add coolant a little at a time.
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant
leakage and the drive belt for looseness
or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cool-
ing system or drive belt, we recommend
you to have it checked and repaired.
Engine overheating
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CAUTIONlBe sure to carefully clean away any water
drained out because any fuel mixed with the
water could ignite and cause a fire.Tool, jack and jack handle
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Storage
The storage location of the tool, jack and jack
handle should be remembered in case of an
emergency.
3-door models
A- Jack handle
B- Tool (wheel nut wrench)
C- Jack
5-door models
D- Jack
E- Jack handle
F- Tool (wheel nut wrench)
Tool
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1- Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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The jack is used only for the purpose of
changing a tyre when a tyre is punctured.
NOTEl The jack is maintenance-free.
l The jack is in conformity with EC law as ap-
proximated by the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
l The EC declaration of conformity is attached
to the section “Declaration of Conformity”
in the end of this owner’s manual.
• The business name, full address of the
manufacturer and of his authorized repre-
sentative and the designation of the jack are described in the EC declaration of
conformity.Removing and storing the tool,
jack and jack handle
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3-door models
Tool, jack and jack handle are in the storage
compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the right side.
Tool, jack and jack handle
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Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-02
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-04 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-08
Brake fluid.........................................................................................10-09
Clutch fluid*..................................................................................... 10-10 Power steering fluid.......................................................................... 10-10
Battery............................................................................................... 10-11 Tyres..................................................................................................10-12Parking brake break-in...................................................................... 10-17
Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-17
General maintenance......................................................................... 10-19
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-19 Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-19
Fuses..................................................................................................10-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-24Maintenance
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Service precautionsE01000100937
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 procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each
of the various 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 The air conditioning condenser fan (if so
equipped) can turn on automatically even
if the engine is not running. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe while you work in the engine com-
partment.
A- Radiator fan
B- Air conditioning condenser fan (if so
equipped)
C- Caution label (Vehicle with air condi-
tioning condenser fan)
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumesare flammable.WARNINGl 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 endangeryour personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor- mation.Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no particular pre-cautions except that of using unleaded petrol.
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.
Service precautions
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WARNINGlAs 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.NOTEl In case of the petrol-powered vehicles, use
UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the typerecommended in “Fuel selection” on page
2-02.Bonnet
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To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-
lock the bonnet.
LHDRHD
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-
ty 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
windscreen.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
Bonnet
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CAUTIONlNote that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
l After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
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.Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
A- Minimum levelB- Maximum level
C- Oil replacement indication mark
3000 models3200 models3800 models
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 vehicle on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
Engine oil
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4.Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev- el, which should always be within the
range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.
Use only the recommended oils with an ACEA or API classification as specified inthis manual.NOTEl For 3200 models, check or refill the oil ac-
cording to the following manner.
• When the oil level is checked in step 6
above, check it on a low side of the dip-
stick because it is different in appearance
of oil level in the two sides of the dip-
stick.
• On vehicles without diesel particulate fil-
ter (DPF), the oil level should be within the range (A) to (B) on the dipstick.NOTE• On vehicles with DPF, the oil level should
be within the range (A) to (C) (oil re-
placement indication mark) on the dip- stick.
If the oil level is beyond the oil replace-
ment indication mark (C), replace the oil as soon as possible.
Then, the oil should be refilled to the
maximum level (B).
• On vehicles with DPF, the engine oil will
increase due to a little fuel getting mixed in the engine oil when the DPF regener-
ates to burn away the PM (particulate
matter). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
l The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re- quiring earlier oil replacement. Please referto the maintenance schedule.
l For handling of used engine oils, refer to
page 2-05.Selection of engine oil
Petrol-powered vehicles
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos- pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-20*, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if
they meet ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or
A5/B5 and API SM (or higher) specifi-
cations.
*: Only the vehicles complying with the Euro 5 regulation
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • API classification: “For service SM”
or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3 , A3/B4 or
A5/B5”
Engine oil
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