
Avoid racing the engine or spinning thewheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating, transmission and drivetrain failure. Allow the engine toidle for a few minutes to let the transmissioncool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items: (a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. (c)Always maintain the specified
tyre inflation pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen
road
l When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
CAUTION• Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could cause skidding and spinouts. Also, doing so could cause damage to the drivetrain.l Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced
the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes (ABS). As your
vehicle is equipped with ABS, brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keep-
ing it pressed.
l Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pullaway from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly
cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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CAUTION•Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cm
or
more between the vehicle body and the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass,
hold the nozzle at a distance of more than
50 cm and at right angles to the glass sur- face.
l After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal several times in order to dry out the
brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re- duced braking performance. Also, there is a
possibility that they could freeze up or be- come inoperative due to rust, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
l When using an automatic car wash, pay at-
tention to the following items, referring to the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The wiper arm assembly is taped.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear de-
flector or roof rails, consult a car wash operator before using the car wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads
in some areas in winter can have a harmful effect on the vehicle body. You should there-
fore wash the vehicle as often as possible in accordance with our care-instructions. It is
recommended to have a preservative applied
and the underfloor protection checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all wa- terdrops from the rubber parts around the
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
NOTEl To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone spray.Waxing
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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-
herence of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash- ing the vehicle, or at least once every three
months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax after the surfaces have
cooled.
CAUTIONl Waxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used. Such waxes remove rust and stains effectively from the paintwork but
they are harmful to the lustre on the painted
surface and the plated surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfaces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do not use petrol or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other contamination to the vehi-
cle surface.
l Do not apply wax on the areas having black
mat coating as it can cause uneven discolou-
ration, patches, blurs, etc. If stained with wax, immediately wipe off with a piece of
soft cloth and warm water.
l On vehicles with a sunroof, be careful when
waxing the area around the sunroof opening, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip
(black rubber). If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof
seal with the sunroof.Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its lus- tre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers
must not be polished, polishing these parts will stain them or damage their finish.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat
should be touched up as soon as possible
with MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tyres
carefully for damage to the paint coat caused
by flying stones, etc. The paint code number
for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate. (Refer to “Vehicle in-
formation code plate” on page 11-02.)
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTIONl Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic part surface.CAUTIONl Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts with
water.Chrome parts
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating.
This should be done more frequently in win- ter.
Aluminium wheels*
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the wheel.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTIONl Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become discoloured or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as possible.Window glass
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The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to wipe the paint-
work; wax from the painted surfaces could
adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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During cold weather
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To ensure proper operation of the washers at
low temperatures, use a fluid containing ananti-freezing agent.Brake fluid
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To check the fluid level
The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.
When the brake fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp
lights up.
The brake fluid level must be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.LHDRHD
If the level is below the “MIN” mark, check
according to the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position.
2. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal until
significant resistance is felt (normally af-
ter about 40 times).
3. Check the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir.
The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the
reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or
DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake
fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake
system, reducing the brake performance.
CAUTIONl Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin
and also damage painted surfaces.
Brake fluid
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No.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty1Ignition coil10 A2Gauge7.5 A3Reversinglamp7.5 A4Daytime run-ning lamps7.5 A5Relay7.5 A6Heated door mirror7.5 A7——30 A8Engine con- trol7.5 A9Cigarettelighter15 A10———11Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A12Engine con- trol7.5 A13———14Rear windowwiper15 ANo.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty15Central door locks15 A16Rear fog lamp10 A17———18———19Heater30 A20Rear windowdemister30 A21Sunroof20 A22Anti-lock
brake system10 A23Heated seat20 A24Approach lamps10 A25Transfer con- trol10 A26ENG/
POWER10 A27Starter motor10 A28———29—Spare fuse10 A30—Spare fuse20 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCapaci- ty31—Spare fuse30 A32—Spare fuse25 A
lSome fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare
7.5 A and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it tempo-
rarily by borrowing the one that matches
from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as
possible.
Fuses
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No.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty20 A *327
Headlamp
high-beam (right)
10 A28
Headlamp
high-beam (left)
10 A29Audio40 A *130Heater50 A*1*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.Engine compartment fuse location (Type B)No.SymbolElectrical systemCapaci- ty31Anti-lock
brake system60 A *32Brake system40 A*33Glow relay80 A**
: Fusible link
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Identification of fuse
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Ca-
pacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow (fuse type)/Light blue (fu- sible link type)25 ATransparent30 AGreen (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)40 AGreen50 ARed60 AYellow80 ABlack140 AReddish brownFuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off
the electrical circuit concerned and place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
2. Pull the fuse block lid (A) to remove it.
Fuses
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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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