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 and reach adjustment....................................... 6-07
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-09
Ignition switch*...................................................................................6-13 Engine switch*.................................................................................... 6-14
Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-16
Starting and stopping the engine......................................................... 6-17
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)............................................................. 6-21 Turbocharger operation*..................................................................... 6-22Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 6-23
Manual transmission*......................................................................... 6-27 Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T........................................6-28Easy select 4WD*............................................................................... 6-35
Super select 4WD II*.......................................................................... 6-40
Rear differential lock*........................................................................ 6-45 4-wheel drive operation*.................................................................... 6-49
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-52
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-52
Braking................................................................................................ 6-53
Hill start assist..................................................................................... 6-55
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-56
Emergency stop signal system*.......................................................... 6-56
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-57Power steering system.........................................................................6-59
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)*....................................6-59
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)............................................................. 6-63 Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-63
Speed Limiter...................................................................................... 6-69
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...................................................... 6-76
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-79
Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-83Trailer towing......................................................................................6-83Starting and driving
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Hill start assistE00628001396
The hill start assist makes it easy to start off on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-
hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the
braking force for approximately 2 seconds when you move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.CAUTIONl Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle. Under certain circumstances, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded, if the road is very steep or slip- pery or if the vehicle tows a trailer, etc.
l The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes for more than 2 seconds.
l When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position as an alternative to depressing the brake ped-
al.
Doing so could result in an accident.
l Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start as- sist is operating. The hill start assist couldstop operating, which could result in an acci-
dent.To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1 st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.
NOTEl When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”
position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle startsmoving.
NOTEl The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated
while the engine is starting or immediate-
ly after the engine is started.)NOTE• On vehicles equipped with
M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The gearshift lever is in any position other
than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope back-
wards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate when
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
• On vehicles equipped with
A/T, the selec-
tor lever is in any position other than “P” or “N”.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with
the brake pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.
l The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake pedal is released.
l The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.
l When the hill start assist is activated, you
may feel the operating sound.
This is a normal result of the hill start assist operation, and does not indicate a problem.Warning indicator
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the indication lamp will turn on.
- ASTC indicator
Hill start assist
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CAUTIONlIf the warning is turn on, the hill start assist
will not operate. Start off carefully.
l Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the warning indicator went out, in which case
the hill start assist is again working normal- ly. If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to stop
the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle
should be inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assistingdrivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in emergency stop situations) and provides
greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
CAUTIONl The brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-
ficient distance between your vehicle and a
vehicle in front of you without relying too much on the brake assist system.NOTEl Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
l When the brake assist system is in use while
driving, you may feel the brake pedal at-
tempt to resist, the pedal moves in small mo- tions in conjunction with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steering wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
l When the active stability & traction control
(ASTC) indication lamp is illuminated, the
brake assist system may not function.Emergency stop signal
system* E00626001129
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning indication lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.CAUTIONl If the ABS warning lamp or ASTC indica-
tion lamp illuminates, the emergency stopsignal system may not operate. Refer to“ABS warning lamp” on page 6-57.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp” on page
6-62.NOTEl [Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
• The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
Brake assist system
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4-wheel drive operation.....................................6-49A
Accessory (Installation).....................................2-04
Accessory socket............................................. 7-102
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC).... 6-59 ASC OFF switch........................................... 6-60
ASTC indication lamp.................................. 6-62
ASTC OFF indication lamp.......................... 6-62
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control air conditioner.... 7-09
Manual air conditioning................................ 7-04
Refrigerant (Air conditioning).................... 11-18
Air conditioning
Important operation tips for the airconditioning................................................. 7-17
Air purifier.........................................................7-17
Airbag................................................................ 4-24 Curtain airbag system................................... 4-32
Driver’s and front passenger’s air- bag system................................................... 4-28
Driver’s knee airbag system..........................4-29
Front passenger’s airbag indicator................ 4-27
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.... 4-27
How the Supplemental Restraint System works...............................................4-25
Side airbag system........................................ 4-31
SRS servicing................................................ 4-35
SRS warning lamp........................................ 4-35
AM/FM radio.................................................... 7-18
Antenna............................................................. 7-75 Pillar antenna................................................ 7-75
Roof antenna................................................. 7-75
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......................... 6-57
Warning lamp................................................6-57
Armrest (Double cab)........................................ 4-04
Ashtray............................................................ 7-101
Assist grip........................................................7-109
Audio AM/FM radio................................................ 7-18
Audio Files........................................... 7-20,7-43
Audio Quality and Volume Bal- ance Adjustment.................................. 7-36,7-67
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface............................... 7-76
CD player.............................................. 7-18,7-39
Display Indicator.................................. 7-35,7-66
Handling of Discs................................. 7-19,7-42
Important Points on Safety for the Customer............................................. 7-24,7-47
Link System.................................................. 7-76
Listen to an iPod................................... 7-31,7-57
Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device..................................................7-33,7-58
Listen to Bluetooth Audio............................. 7-64
Listen to CDs........................................ 7-29,7-55
Listen to DAB............................................... 7-53
Listen to MP3s.............................................. 7-55
Listen to MP3s/WMAs/AACs...................... 7-30
Listen to Radio......................................7-28,7-52
Listen to Traffic Messages............................ 7-54
LW/MW/FM radio........................................ 7-39
Operation Keys..................................... 7-25,7-48
Steering control switch and microphone.......7-77 Steering wheel audio remote con- trol switches.........................................7-28,7-51
System Settings............................................. 7-36 Time Setting......................................... 7-37,7-70
To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via voice operation............................ 7-61
Troubleshooting.................................... 7-38,7-72USB input terminal....................................... 7-96
Use AUX....................................................... 7-35
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system......................6-23
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF switch..........6-26
Auto Stop & Go indication lamp.................. 6-23
Auto Stop & Go OFF indication lamp.......... 6-26
Automatic transmission
AUX.............................................................. 7-35
Fluid............................................................ 11-18
Paddle shift....................................................6-31
Selector lever operation................................ 6-28
Selector lever position...................................6-31
Selector lever position display...................... 6-31
Sports mode.................................................. 6-31
Sports mode indicator................................... 6-33
Warning lamp................................................6-34
B
Battery............................................................. 10-10Charge warning lamp.................................... 5-16
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)..... 8-08
Specification............................................... 11-16
Bleeding the fuel system................................... 8-11
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface................................... 7-76
Bonnet............................................................. 10-04
Bottle holder.................................................... 7-108
Brake ABS warning lamp........................................ 6-57
Anti-lock brake............................................. 6-57
Brake assist system....................................... 6-56
Brake system................................................. 6-54
Brake warning lamp...................................... 5-15
Braking.......................................................... 6-53
Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-18
Parking brake................................................ 6-05
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