
Changing the operation mode
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If  you  press  the  engine  switch  without  de-
pressing the brake pedal ( A/T or CVT ) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), you can change the oper-
ation  mode  in  the  order  of  OFF,  ACC,  ON, OFF.CAUTIONl When  the  engine  is  not  running,  put  the  op-
eration  mode  in  OFF.  Leaving  the  operation mode  in  ON  or  ACC  for  a  long  time  when
the engine is not running may cause the bat- tery  to  be  discharged,  making  it  impossible
to start the engine, lock and unlock the steer- ing wheel.CAUTIONl When  the  battery  is  disconnected,  the  cur-
rent  operation  mode  is  memorized.  After  re-
connecting the battery, the memorized mode is selected automatically. Before disconnect-ing  the  battery  for  repair  or  replacement,
make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be  careful  if  you  are  not  sure  which  opera-
tion  mode  the  vehicle  is  in  when  the  battery
is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF  to  ACC  or  ON  if  the  keyless  operation
key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer
to  “Keyless  operation  system:  Operating range  for  starting  the  engine  and  changing
the operation mode” on page 3-10.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After  approximately  30  minutes  has  elapsed
with  the  operation  mode  in  ACC,  the  func- tion  automatically  cuts  out  the  power  for  the
audio  system  and  other  electric  devices  that
can be operated with that mode.
When  the  engine  switch  is  pressed  while  the operation  mode  is  in  ACC,  the  power  is  sup-
plied again to those devices.
NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:NOTE•
The  time  until  the  power  cuts  out  can  be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The  ACC  power  auto-cutout  function  can
be deactivated.
For  details,  consult  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Warning activation
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In  order  to  prevent  vehicle  theft  or  the  acci-
dental operation of the keyless operation sys-
tem,  the  buzzer  and  the  display  on  the  infor- mation  screen  in  the  multi-information  dis-
play are used to alert the driver.
If  a  warning  is  activated,  always  check  the vehicle  and  the  keyless  operation  key.  The warning is also displayed if there is a fault in
the keyless operation system.
If  any  of  the  following  warnings  are  activa-
ted,  please  contact  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
There  is  a  fault  in  the  keyless
operation system.The battery in the keyless opera- tion system key has worn out.
Keyless operation system*
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Turbocharger
The  turbocharger  increases  engine  power  by
pushing large amounts of air into the engine’s
cylinders.  The  finned  parts  inside  the  turbo-
charger turn at extremely high speeds and are subjected  to  extremely  high  temperatures. They are lubricated and cooled by engine oil.
If  the  engine  oil  is  not  replaced  at  the  speci-
fied  intervals,  the  bearings  may  seize  or  emit abnormal noise.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
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The  Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  system  auto- matically  stops  and  restarts  the  engine  with- out  operating  the  ignition  switch  or  the  en-gine switch when the vehicle is stopped, such
as  at  a  traffic  light  or  in  a  traffic  jam,  to  re- duce exhaust gases and increase fuel efficien- cy.CAUTIONl If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time
or  if  you  will  leave  the  vehicle  unattended,
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion  and  press  the  engine  switch  to  stop  the
engine.NOTEl If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system does
not operate or it operates less frequently, the battery  capacity  may  have  decreased.  Have
your  vehicle  inspected  by  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Automatically stopping the en-
gine
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The  AS&G  system  is  automatically  activated
when  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON.
You  can  deactivate  the  system  by  pressing the “AS&G OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22. 1. Stop the vehicle.
While  depressing  the  brake  pedal,  fullydepress  the  clutch  pedal  and  place  the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with 5M/T Vehicles with 6M/T 
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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We  recommend  you  to  consult  aMITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Service
Point.Manual transmission*
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The  shift  pattern  is  shown  on  the  gearshiftlever  knob.  To  start  off,  depress  the  clutch
pedal  all  the  way  down  and  shift  into  1 st
 or
“R”  (Reverse)  position.  Then  gradually  re- lease  the  clutch  pedal  while  depressing  the
accelerator pedal.
Vehicles with 5M/TVehicles with 6M/T
CAUTIONl Do  not  put  the  gearshift  lever  into  the  re-
verse  position  while  the  vehicle  is  moving forward.  Doing  so  could  damage  the  trans-mission.
l Do  not  rest  your  foot  on  the  clutch  pedal
while  driving  as  this  will  cause  premature clutch wear or damage.CAUTIONl Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.
l Do  not  use  the  gearshift  lever  as  a  handrest,
because  this  can  result  in  premature  wear  ofthe transmission shift forks.NOTEl During  cold  weather,  shifting  may  be  diffi-
cult  until  the  transmission  lubricant  has
warmed  up.  This  is  normal  and  not  harmful
to the transmission.
l If  it  is  hard  to  shift  into  1 st
,  depress  the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
l The  gearshift  indicator  (if  so  equipped)
shows  recommended  gearshift  points  for
fuel-efficient  driving.  It  shows  a  “
”  when
an  upshift  is  recommended,  and  it  shows  a
“
” when a downshift is recommended.
Moving the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position
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Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To shift into the “R” (Reverse) position from
5 th
  gear,  move  the  gearshift  lever  to  the  “N”
(Neutral)  position,  and  then  move  it  to  the “R” (Reverse) position.
Vehicles equipped with 6M/T
Pull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gear-
shift  lever  to  the  “R”  (Reverse)  position  with the pull-ring still pulled.
Manual transmission*
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To  temporarily  decrease  the
speed
Depress  the  brake  pedal  to  decrease  the speed.  To  return  to  the  previously  set  speed,
push up the RES + switch (C).
Refer  to  “To  resume  the  set  speed”  on  page
6-59.
To deactivate
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The  set  speed  driving  can  be  deactivated  as follows:
l Press  the  CRUISE  CONTROL  ON/OFF
switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned off.)
l Press the CANCEL switch (D).
l Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automat-
ically in any of the following ways.
l When  you  depress  the  clutch  pedal  (on
vehicles with M/T).
l When  your  speed  slows  to  about
15  km/h  (9  mph)  or  more  below  the  set
speed because of a hill, etc.
l When  your  speed  slows  to  about
40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
l When  the  Active  Stability  Control
(ASC) starts operating. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”
on page 6-51.
WARNINGl On  vehicles  equipped  with 
A/T,  CVT,  al-
though  the  set  speed  driving  will  be  deac-
tivated  when  shifting  to  the  “N”  (NEU-
TRAL)  position,  never  move  the  selector lever  to  the  “N”  (NEUTRAL)  position
while driving.
You  would  have  no  engine  braking  and
could cause a serious accident.
Also,  the  set  speed  driving  may  be  deactiva-
ted as follows:
l When  the  engine  speed  rises  and  ap-
proaches  the  tachometer's  red  zone  (the red-coloured  part  of  the  tachometer  di- al).
CAUTIONl When  the  set  speed  driving  is  deactivated
automatically  in  any  situation  other  than those  listed  above,  there  may  be  a  systemmalfunction.
Press  the  CRUISE  CONTROL  ON/OFF switch to turn off the cruise control and have your  vehicle  inspected  by  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Cruise control*
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1830.5 mm2461 mm368.5 mm475 mm5310 mm613.5 mm766.5 mm850 mm952 mm
10
464 mm to 476 mm
464 mm to 479 mm* (at kerb weight con- dition)375 mm to 401 mm
378 mm to 396 mm* (at laden condition)11447 mm12487 mm13495 mm14525.5 mm
*:  Vehicles  for  Russia,  Kazakhstan  and  Uk-
raine
NOTEl The  values  under  item  12  can  be  varied  de-
pending on the loading condition of cargo orluggage.
Operating hints
l To prevent the clutch from slipping (Ve-
hicle  with  a  M/T  only),  do  not  rev  the
engine  more  than  is  required  when  start- ing off.
l Be  sure  that  the  driving  speed  does  not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-
eration.  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  shift  point  before  de- scending a slope.
Additional precautions for vehi- cles  equipped  with  an  A/T or
CVT
It is recommended the “D” position on slopes
or at low speed.
Use  the  sports  mode  in  mountainous  areas  in order  to  make  better  use  of  engine  braking
and  to  assist  the  brake  system.  However,  be
sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi- mum  speed  limit  for  the  selected  shift  posi- tion.
Overheating
This  will  normally  occur  as  a  result  of  some
mechanical  failure.  If  your  vehicle  should
overheat,  stop  and  check  for  a  loose  or  bro- ken  water  pump/alternator  drive  belt,  a blocked  radiator  air  intake  or  a  low  coolant
level.  If  these  items  are  satisfactory  the  over-
heating  could  be  caused  by  a  number  of  me-
chanical  causes  that  would  have  to  be
checked at a competent service centre.
Trailer towing
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Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-03
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-05 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-07
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-08
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid*.................................................................. 10-09
Battery............................................................................................... 10-09 Tyres..................................................................................................10-13Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-17
General maintenance......................................................................... 10-19
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-19
Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-20
Fuses..................................................................................................10-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-26Maintenance 
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