Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-02
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-05
Parking................................................................................................ 6-06
Steering wheel height adjustment....................................................... 6-07
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-09
Ignition switch.....................................................................................6-11 Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-13
Starting................................................................................................ 6-13 NOx trap catalyst (dieselpowered vehicles)*......................................6-16
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*........................................................... 6-16 Manual transmission........................................................................... 6-17Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 5A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)...6-19
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II).............................................................. 6-25
Rear differential lock*........................................................................ 6-30 4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 6-34
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-37
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-38
Braking................................................................................................ 6-39
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-41
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-41
Power steering system.........................................................................6-44
Active stability & traction control (ASTC).........................................6-44
Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-48 Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*........................................ 6-53Reversing sensor system*................................................................... 6-57
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-61Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-64Trailer towing......................................................................................6-65Starting and driving
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Running-in recommendationsE00600403901
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with M/TShift pointSpeed limit2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear20 km/h (12 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)2 nd
gear45 km/h (28 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)3rd
gear70 km/h (43 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)4th
gear100 km/h (62 mph)50 km/h (30 mph)5th
gear130 km/h (81 mph)70 km/h (43 mph)
Running-in recommendations
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NOTElTo prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Before using an automatic car wash, remove
the roof carrier.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the sunroof (if so equip-
ped) when installing a roof carrier.Trailer towing
E00610000550
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
when having a trailer towing device mounted that meets all relevant regulations in your
area, consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a
trailer may differ from country to country. You are advised to obey the regulations in
each area.
CAUTIONl Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
When you are going to tow a trailer, move
the transfer shift lever to “4H” position.
Selecting the “2H” drive may increase the differential oil temperature, resulting in pos-sible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious faults.
Maximum towable weight with
brake and maximum trailer- nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towable weight
with brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications. (Referto “Vehicle weight” on page 11-07 .)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight
by 10 % of the gross combination weight for
every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine output is lowered owing to de-
crease in atmospheric pressure.
Towing bar mounting specifi-
cations
See the following table for fixing points (A) for the towing bar.
Trailer towing
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3-door models5-door models1512.5 mm797 mm2564 mm564 mm38 mm8 mm4124 mm179 mm5131 mm131 mm644 mm44 mm755 mm55 mm8—149 mm9139 mm138 mm10473 mm491 mm11499.7 mm499.7 mm 3-door models5-door models12538 mm538 mm13—547 mm14576.3 mm576.3 mm
Item 8, 13: 5-door models only
Item 10: at kerb weight
NOTEl The values under item 10 are applicable to
unladen vehicles. These values can also be
varied depending on the tyre size, optional equipment and suspension conditions.
Operating hints
l Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with
M/T only) and do not increase the en-
gine speed more than necessary when starting.
l Be sure that the driving speed does not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph)* for trailer
operation. *: For vehicles with only front seats orvehicles with only front seats and sec-
ond seats (5-door models), 80 km/h
(50 mph) should be applied instead of 100 km/h (62 mph).
It is also recommended that you obey the
local regulations in case driving speed
with a trailer is limited to less than
100 km/h (62 mph).
l To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at first and then more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before descend-
ing a slope.
Additional precautions for vehi-
cles equipped with A/T
The 2nd
gear (in sports mode) is recommen-
ded on slopes or at low speed. Use the
1 st
gear (in sports mode) in mountainous
areas in order to make better use of engine braking and to assist the brake system. How-
ever, be sure that the speed does not exceed the maximum speed limit for the selected
gear.
Trailer towing
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Tyre inflation pressures
E01001402609
Except for vehicles for Russia, Ukraine and KazakhstanTyre sizeUp to 5 passengersUp to max. loadAt trailer towingFrontRearFrontRearFrontRear265/65R17 112H2.2 bar (220 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.8 bar (280 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)3.0 bar (300 kPa)265/65R17 112S2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)3.0 bar (300 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)3.0 bar (300 kPa)265/60R18 110H2.2 bar (220 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.8 bar (280 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)
3.2 bar (320 kPa) *3.0 bar (300 kPa)
3.5 bar (350 kPa) **
: 5-door modelsVehicles for Russia, Ukraine and KazakhstanTyre sizeUp to 5 passengersUp to max. loadAt trailer towingFrontRearFrontRearFrontRear265/65R17 112H2.0 bar (200 kPa) *
2.2 bar (220 kPa)2.2 bar (220 kPa) *
2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.8 bar (280 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)3.0 bar (300 kPa)265/60R18 110H2.0 bar (200 kPa) *
2.2 bar (220 kPa)2.2 bar (220 kPa) *
2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.8 bar (280 kPa)2.6 bar (260 kPa)3.0 bar (300 kPa)* : Vehicles for 3000 models
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Tyres
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Vehicle weightE011004075653-door modelsItemM/TA/T
Kerb weight
Without option-al parts1,995 kg2,085 kgWith full op-
tional parts2,095 kg2,185 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight2,705 kg, 2,765 kg *12,665 kg, 2,765 kg *1Maximum axle weightFront1,250 kgRear1,600 kg
Maximum towable weight
With brake2,800 kg, 3,000 kg*2Without brake750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight120 kgMaximum permissible mass of the coupling de-
vice *334 kg—
Maximum roof load
With roof rails100 kgWithout roof
rails100 kg, 80 kg *2Seating capacity2 persons5 persons*1
: In case of trailer towing
*2 : Vehicles with 265/60R18 size tyre
*3 : Vehicles with only the front seats
Vehicle weight
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NOTElTrailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.5-door models
Item3000 models
3200 models
3800 models
Vehicles except for Russia, Ka-
zakhstan, Belarus and UkraineVehicles for Russia, Ka-
zakhstan, Bela- rus and Uk- raineM/TA/T
Kerb weight
Without option-al parts2,110 kg2,185 kg *1
,
2,245 kg *22,265 kg,
2,170 kg *1
,
2,230 kg *2
2,265 kg2,160 kgWith full op-
tional parts2,205 kg2,295 kg *1
,
2,355 kg *22,375 kg,
2,280 kg *1
,
2,340 kg *2
2,380 kg2,265 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight2,810 kg, 2,835 kg *33,030 kg, 3,130 kg *33,030 kg,
3,120 kg *32,910 kg,
3,010 kg *3Maximum axle
weightFront1,250 kg1,330 kg1,300 kgRear1,650 kg, 1,765 kg *31,780 kg, 1,925 kg *3*1
: Vehicles with only the front seats
*2 : Vehicles with only front seats and second seats
*3 : In case of trailer towing
*4 : Vehicles with 265/65R17 size tyre
*5 : Vehicles with 265/60R18 size tyre
Vehicle weight
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Item3000 models
3200 models
3800 models
Vehicles except for Russia, Ka-zakhstan, Belarus and UkraineVehicles for Russia, Ka-
zakhstan, Bela- rus and Uk- raineM/TA/TMaximum towa-ble weightWith brake1,800 kg3,300 kg *4
, 3,500 kg *53,300 kgWithout brake750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight75 kg140 kg135 kgMaximum permissible mass of the
coupling device *1
,*2—34 kg—Maximum roof
loadWith roof rails100 kgWithout roof
rails100 kg *4
, 80 kg *5Seating capacity7 persons, 2 persons *1
, 5 persons *2*1
: Vehicles with only the front seats
*2 : Vehicles with only front seats and second seats
*3 : In case of trailer towing
*4 : Vehicles with 265/65R17 size tyre
*5 : Vehicles with 265/60R18 size tyreNOTEl Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Vehicle weight
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