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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Running-in recommendationsE00600404070
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 displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with M/T
Shift point
Speed limit2WDVehicles with Easy select 4WDVehicles with Super select 4WD II2H, 4H4L2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear20 km/h (12 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)5 km/h (3 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)5 km/h (3 mph)2nd
gear40 km/h (25 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)15 km/h (9 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)15 km/h (9 mph)3rd
gear65 km/h (40 mph)65 km/h (40 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)65 km/h (40 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)4th
gear95 km/h (59 mph)95 km/h (59 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)95 km/h (59 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)5th
gear110 km/h (68 mph)110 km/h (68 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)
115 km/h (71 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)6th
gear55 km/h (34 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)
Running-in recommendations
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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 vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on- ly the rear wheels raised off the ground, the
ASTC may operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF. When towing the ve- hicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position or the operation mode in ACC.
Refer to “Towing” on page 8-24.Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA) E00639500033
The trailer stability assist system helps safely running while towing a trailer by controllingthe braking force of each wheel and enginepower in order to stabilize the motion when
detecting the continuous sway of the vehicle
caused by a trailer.
When the trailer stability assist system oper- ates the brakes, the brake lamp turns on.
About the towing of the trailer, refer to page 6-83.CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on TSA system.
Due to the slippery road surface, heavy side
wind, inappropriate weight and positioning
of luggage, and/or driving at high speed, TSA system may fail to secure the stability.
Always drive appropriately in accordance with the condition of traffic, road surface
condition, weather, and the weight and posi- tioning of luggage.
l The trailer stability assist system does not
operate in case as follows:
• When sudden braking and braking while
driving downhill cause an abrupt motion
of the vehicle which makes the vehicle
and the trailer form a dogleg shape.CAUTION• When a sideslip occurs by sudden steer-
ing.NOTEl When TSA system operates, the vehicle
body may vibrate and the operating sounds
from the engine compartment may be heard.
These motions indicate normal operation of
the system, not abnormal operation.
l TSA system operates when the vehicle speed
is about 55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
l When TSA system operates, the ASC opera-
tion indication lamp blinks on and off.
l When ASC does not work, TSA system does
not operate.Cruise control*
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Cruise control is an automatic speed controlsystem that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-vated at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more.
CAUTIONl When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
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However, the vehicle may hit the truck be-cause the body of the truck strays onto the
course in reality.
l When approaching to solid objects
The reference lines for distance and vehicle
width are intended to indicate the distance toa flat object such as a level, flat road surface.
This may make the distance to a projecting
object shown on the screen differ from the actual distance to the projecting object. Do
not use them as a guide for distances to solid
objects.
Example: On the screen the point B appears the nearest, then the point C and A in order of
distance. The points A and B actually are the same distances from the vehicle, and thepoint C is farther off than the points A and B.Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautionsCAUTIONl When loading luggage, be careful to the fol-
lowing.
• Stow cargo and luggage in the cargo area
whenever possible.
• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly not to
be unbalanced in weight.
• Do not place cargo or luggage on the in-
strument panel.
Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage on the front passenger’s seat or the rear seat.
Having the driver’s vision blocked, and
your cargo being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have to brake can cause a
serious accident or injury.Trailer towing
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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.
Cargo loads
6-83OKTE17E1Starting and driving6Check surroundings for safety. Check surroundings for safety.
Check that your towing bar coupling ball
does not obscure your vehicle’s licence plate when the trailer or caravan is disconnected. Ifit obscures the licence plate, please remove
the towing bar coupling ball. And if the tow-
ing bar coupling ball is lockable by using a
key or any kind of tools, please remove the coupling ball and use a towing bar coupling
ball which can be removed or repositioned
without the use of a key or any kind of tools instead.
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.NOTEl If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful
attention to the following points.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 11-11.)
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.
Single cabClub cabDouble
cab130 mm30 mm30 mm255 mm55 mm55 mm360 mm60 mm60 mm4810 mm925 mm925 mm519.5 mm19.5 mm19.5 mm647.5 mm47.5 mm47.5 mm788 mm88 mm88 mm*1: Vehicles without heavy duty suspension
*2 : Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*3 : Vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
*4 : 2WD vehicles equipped with 245/70R16
tyres, 4WD vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
Trailer towing
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Single cabClub cabDoublecab8184 mm148 mm *1
184 mm *2148 mm *1
184 mm *2
9494 mm
494 - 544
mm,
546 mm *3494 - 534
mm,
505 - 536
mm *410895 mm1,010 mm1,010 mm111,367 mm1,482 mm1,482 mm12502.5 mm502.5 mm502.5 mm13541 mm541 mm541 mm*1
: Vehicles without heavy duty suspension
*2 : Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*3 : Vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
*4 : 2WD vehicles equipped with 245/70R16
tyres, 4WD vehicles equipped with 17 inch
tyres
Item 9: at kerb weight
NOTEl The value under item 9 is applicable to unla-
den vehicles. This value can also be varied depending on the tyre size, optional equip-
ment and suspension conditions.Operating hints
l Have your vehicle serviced prior to tow-
ing a heavy trailer, taking particular care
of the state of engine tune, the condition of brakes, steering and tyres.
Adjust tyre pressures to those specifica- tions at trailer towing.
(Refer to “tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.)
Check the tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted) on the trailer.
l Leave plenty of room between the front
of your vehicle and the preceding vehi- cle.
If the trailer begins to sway or becomes difficult to handle, gently slow down or
apply the independent trailer brakes (if fitted) NOT the vehicle brakes. Stop the
vehicle and trailer in a safe location.
One cause of swaying is poor trailer bal-
ance and until this has been overcome the swaying will recur. Relocated the load in your trailer and re-assess the
problem.
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 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 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.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis
will be under additional strain when
towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel con- sumption.
Additional precautions for vehi-
cles equipped with A/T
It is recommended to use a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red
zone.
Trailer towing
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TyresE01001300239WARNINGlDriving with tyres that are worn, dam-
aged or improperly inflated can lead to a
loss of control or blow out of the tyres which can result in a collision with serious
or fatal injury.Tyre inflation pressures
E01001404049Tyre sizeUP TO 3 PASSENGERSMAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWINGFrontRearFrontRear
205R16C 110/108R 8PR
2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}
245/70R16 111S RF
2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}
245/65R17 111S RF
2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}
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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