Vehicle preparatio
n before driving
Driving safety 6-3
6
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following: Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors arelocked.
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keeping good visibility,and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display for any possible prob- lem. Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as fa
r back as possible.
Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selectin
g the defroster mode,
and set the blower switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-6, 7-10,7-17. Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressure.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the
wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increase
d stopping distances
resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi genu
ine floor mat.
Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the fl
oor mat while clean-
ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always
check the condition
of the floor mat afte
r it has been rein-
stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that
the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
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Loading information 6-6 Driving safety
6
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down steepslopes where your bumper can scrape the road. More effort could be required to turn the steering wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system(EPS)” on page 5-51.
Always carry the key and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea.
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It is very importa
nt to know how much
weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight andincludes the weight of
all occupants, cargo,
non-factory-installed options, if any, being towed. The tire and load
ing information plac-
ard located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may
properly carry. It is important to fami
liarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire th
at is determined by
distributing to each ax
le its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is
determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the curbweight, accessory
weight, and normal
occupant weight and dividing by two. Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight;(b) Accessory weight; (c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight. Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehi- cle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and cool-
ant. Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those standard items whichmay be replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering
, power brakes, power
windows, power seats,
radio, and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as factory- installe
d equipment (whether
installed or not). Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
*
times the vehicle’s designated seatingcapacity.
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine ru
nning risks injury or
death from accidentally moving the gear-shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selec-tor lever (CVT) or from the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass orleaves can come in
contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time
When leaving the vehicle Loading information
WA R N I N G Never overload your ve
hicle. Overloading
can damage your vehicl
e, adversely affect
vehicle performance, including handlingand braking, cause tire failure, and result in an accident.
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
9
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This fuse list shows the names of the electri- cal systems and their fuse capacities. There are spare fuses in the fuse block in theengine compartment. Al
ways replace a blown
fuse with one of the same capacity as the original.
Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.
Fuse load capacities
Type A
Type B
Passenger compartment fuse loca- tion table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A 2 Cigarette lighter 15 A3 Ignition coil 10 A 4 Starter motor 7.5 A 5— — — 6— — — 7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A 8
Outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
9 Engine control unit 7.5 A 10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog light 10 A12 Door lock 15 A 13
Interior light (Dome light)
14 Rear window wiper 15 A 15 Gauges 7.5 A16 Relay 7.5 A 17 Heated seats 20 A 18 Option 10 A 19
Heated outside rear- view mirrors
7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A 21 Back-up light 7.5 A22 Defogger 30 A 23 Heater 30 A 24 — — — 26
Electronic con- trolled unit
15 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-33
9
Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be clea
ned with an appro-
priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either
upholstery cleaner or a
3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm water. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove a
ny stains with carpet
cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wi
pe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen- tle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all the soap. 3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s
finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters
can damage the finish on your
vehicle. Generally, the longer
any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car
washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the join
ts and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brushover the surface in
one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow. The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush. Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used. Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any oi
l stains immediately.
The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possible. When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
Foreign material Wa s h i n g
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
P
Parking
................................................
6-5
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-19
Parking brake
............................
5-32
, 9-19
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Polishing
............................................
9-34
Power brakes
......................................
5-47
Power outlet
.....................................
5-110
Power windows
..................................
5-29
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio withCD player
....................................
7-19
General information about your radio 7-44
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear seat
..............................................
4-5
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-30
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-62
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-34
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-36
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-26
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-16
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-7
Adjustable seat be
lt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint systems
.....................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-10 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-21
Seat belt extender
............................
4-12
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-13
Seat belt instructions
........................
4-8
Seat belt pre-tensioners
....................
4-12
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-5
Front seats
.......................................
4-2
Head restraints
.................................
4-5
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-46
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Snow tires
..........................................
9-18
Spark plugs
........................................
9-20
Starting the engine
..............................
5-38
Steering
Electric power steeri
ng system (EPS) 5-51
Steering wheel he
ight adjustment
.....
5-33
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Storage spaces
..................................
5-116
Sun visors
........................................
5-109
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-21
How the Supplementa
l Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-24
Maintenance service
.......................
4-35
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-5
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-58
Tires
..................................................
9-12
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-15
Maintenance
...................................
9-16
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