NOTElThe alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken again, even if the alarm has stop-
ped.
System cancellation
It is possible to cancel the system activation
during the system preparation mode or the system armed mode.
In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm
once it has been activated.
Refer to “Cancelling the system” on page 3-37, “Cancelling the alarm” on page 3-39.
NOTEl When lending the vehicle to another person
or allowing the vehicle to be driven bysomeone who is unfamiliar with the securityalarm system, be sure to give the person a
proper explanation of the security alarm sys- tem.
If a person who is unfamiliar with the securi-
ty alarm system accidentally unlocked the vehicle, causing the alarm to sound, the
alarm would be a nuisance to people nearby.Changing the security alarm
settings
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It is possible to set the security alarm to the “active” mode or “inactive” mode.
Follow the procedure below. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the
key from the ignition switch. For vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place the lamp switch in the “OFF” posi- tion, and leave the driver’s door open.3. Pull the windscreen wiper and washer
switch towards you and hold it there. (Since the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode
is in OFF, washer fluid will not be
sprayed.)
4. After approximately 10 seconds, the
buzzer will make a sound. Keep the windscreen wiper and washer switch
pulled towards you. (If the windscreen
wiper and washer switch was released,
the setting change mode would be can-
celled. To start over, perform the proce- dure again from step 3.)
5. When the buzzer stops, with the wind-
screen wiper and washer switch still
pulled towards you, press the UNLOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch to select the security alarm settings
mode.
Security alarm system*
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NOTElThe front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on again, turn the knob in the “ON” directionafter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.Rear fog lamp switch
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The rear fog lamp can be operated when the
headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped)turn on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.
[Vehicle without front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to
turn on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog
lamp off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” di- rection. The knob will automatically return toits original position when you release it.
[Vehicle with front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to
turn on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in the “ON” direction to turn on
the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” direc-
tion. Turn the knob once more in the “OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The
knob will automatically return to its original
position when you release it.NOTEl The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off
when the headlamps or front fog lamps (if so
equipped) are turned off.
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob once in the “ON” direction after turn-ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle without front
fog lamps)NOTEl To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle with frontfog lamps)Wiper and washer switch
E00507101218CAUTIONlIf the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster or rear window
demister before using the washer.Windscreen wipers
E00516900648NOTEl To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear
window wiper will automatically perform several continuous operations if the gearshiftlever or the selector lever is put in the “R”
position while the windscreen wipers are op- erating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-61.
Wiper and washer switch
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The wipers will operate once if the lever ismoved to the “AUTO” position and the knob
(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ig- nition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.Windscreen washer*
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The windscreen washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.When the wipers are not in operation or in in-
termittent operation, by pulling the lever to- wards you, the wipers will operate several times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan
and Ukraine, then about 6 seconds later, wip- ers operate once more.
On vehicles equipped with a headlamp wash-
er, while the headlamps are on, the headlamp washer will operate once together with thewindscreen washer.
Also, except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh- stan and Ukraine, by releasing the lever soon
after pulling it towards you, the washer fluids will be sprayed several times while the wip-
ers are operating several times. (Comfort
washer) Then about 6 seconds later, wipers
operate once more.
Comfort washer will stop operating with any operation of the lever.CAUTIONl If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat the
glass with the defroster or demister before using the washer.NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Causing the wiper never to operate when
washer fluid is sprayed.
• Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh-
stan and Ukraine, deactivating the com-
fort washer.
• Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh-
stan and Ukraine, deactivating the func-
tion that operates the wipers once more about 6 seconds later.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, activating the comfort washer.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, the wipers can be set to operate again after about 6 seconds.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Wiper and washer switch
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Rear window wiper and wash-er
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The rear window wiper and washer switch
can be operated with the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON or ACC.
INT-The wiper operates continuously
for several seconds then oper-
ates intermittently at intervals of
about every 8 secondsOFF-Off -The washer fluid will be sprayed
onto the rear window when the
knob is turned fully in either di-
rection.
The wipers operate automatical-
ly several times while the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed.NOTEl The rear window wiper will automatically
perform several continuous operations if thegearshift lever or the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while the windscreen wip-
ers or the rear window wiper is operating. (automatic operation mode).
After the automatic operation, the rear win-
dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the “INT” position, the rear window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.
It is possible to set the rear window wiper to perform the automatic operation only if thegearshift lever or the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while the rear window wip-
er is operating with the knob in the “INT” position.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
l If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the
knob to the “INT” position twice quickly to operate the rear window wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop the rear window wiper continuous operation.
l The interval for intermittent operation can be
adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.Headlamp washer switch*
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The headlamp washer can be operated with
the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC and the lamp switch at the “
”
position.
Push the button once and the washer fluid will be sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTEl If the ignition switch or the operation mode
is in ON or ACC and the headlamps are on,the headlamp washer operates together with the windscreen washer the first time thewindscreen washer lever is pulled.
Wiper and washer switch
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Precautions to observe whenusing wipers and washers
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l If the moving wipers become blocked
partway through a sweep by ice or other deposits on the glass, the wipers maytemporarily stop operating to prevent the
motor from overheating. In this case,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
or put the operation mode in OFF, and
then remove the ice or other deposits.The wipers will start operating again af- ter the wiper motor cools down, so
check that the wipers operate before us-
ing them.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not fro-zen onto the glass. The motor may burn
out if the wipers are used with the blades
frozen onto the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if re-
quired.
During cold weather, add a recommen- ded washer solution that will not freeze
in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so
could result in loss of washer function and frost damage to the system compo- nents.Rear window demister
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The rear window demister switch can be op-erated when the engine is running.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. It will be turned off automatically
in about 20 minutes. To turn off the demister
within about 20 minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.NOTEl When the rear window demister switch is
pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are
defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-
ror” on page 6-12.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist.
Remove snow before use of the demister
switch.
l When cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along
the heater wires, being careful not to damage the wires.
l Do not allow objects to touch the inside of
the rear window glass, damaged or broken wires may result.
Rear window demister switch
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Check body areas facing the road or the tyres
carefully for damage to the paint caused by gravels, etc. The paint code number for your
vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa- tion code plate in the engine compartment.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.
l 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 vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the vehicle.
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 a cloth that is used for cleaning a
painted surface to clean a window. Wax from
the painted surface could get on the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTEl To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as not to cause damage.Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 10-17.)
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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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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