Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
6
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to gomuch farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up sl
owly and, if possible,
have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs, roadsigns, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Towing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and transaxle,
which may cause over-
heating. Following ar
e some suggestions to
reduce overheating: When towing at high al
titudes, engine coolant
and automatic transaxle oil will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately aftertowing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show
signs similar to over-
heating. To avoid this
, let the engine run
while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transaxle in the “P”turning the engine off.
If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheati
ng” on page 8-4.
If the warning display or warning display illuminates, re
fer to “Warning dis-
play” on page 5-70, 5-78.
Reduce speed and downshift before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t downshift, over using the brakes can cause reduced brake efficiency. You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. You may want to shift the selector lever to the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy loads or hilly conditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Besure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. Avoid parki
ng on a hill with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following:
Passing Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the
trailer to come in contact
with the vehicle. Your
vehicle could be dam-
aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow- ing a trailer.
Overheating Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills Select lower gear posi-
tion
Stop-and-go city traf- fic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
Driving on hills Parking
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Trailer towing 6-16 Driving safety
6
1. Apply the brakes a
nd keep them applied.
2. Have someone plac
e chocks or blocks
under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the chocks or blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until thechocks or blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. Set the selector lever to the
If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
8
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with the hazard
lights flashing, until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use. The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than usual. Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the othervehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”5. Turn the ignition switch (the engine switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. 6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-13.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump- starting the vehicle. Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,both systems can be damaged.NOTE
Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the warningwill be displayed in th
e instrument cluster as
follows. The information screen in the multi infor- mation display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temp
erature warning dis-
play will appear. Also “ ” will blink. (Color liquid crystal display type) lamp will illuminate.
(Mono-color liquid
crystal display type)
If these warnings are displayed:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turn
ing, stop the engine
immediately and cont
act an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine on until the high coolant
temperature warn-
ing goes off. After the high coolant tem- perature warning has gone off, you can start driving again. If the high coolanttemperature warning stays on, turn off the engine.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly
flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thor
oughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
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Fuel Pump Shut-off System 8-16 For emergencies
8
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use s
now tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Al
ways check the regu-
lations in your local area before using them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-21and “Tire chains” on page 9-21. Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes. Allow extra distance
between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking. If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance. After parking on snowy or icy roads, it may be difficult to move your vehicle due to the brake being frozen. Depress the accelerator pedal little by little to movethe vehicle when safe to do so.
Drive as slow as pos
sible when driving on
bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes.
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In the event of a collision causing frontal air-bag deployment, the fuel pump shut-off sys-tem will activate to st
op fuel supply to the
engine.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION Do not depress the acce
lerator pedal rapidly.
The vehicle could start moving when itbreaks free from the
ice, possibly resulting in
an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage th
e tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age.
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
WA R N I N G Before attempting to restart the engine after a collision, alw
ays inspect the ground
under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If a fuelleak is found or a fuel
odor is detected, do
not restart the engine. Mitsubishi Motors recommends that your vehicle be inspected by
an author
ized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer
after any collision.
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General maintenance 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items ch
ecked if you notice a
problem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, re
place the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor: Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through. Improper installation
may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks: Ball joint boots of the suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing: A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passenger compartments. Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage. Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The timing belt should
be replaced with a
new one at the mileage listed in the “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
............................
5-267
4-wheel drive operation
.......................
5-88
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
Active stability control (ASC)
............
5-100
Adaptive Cruise C
ontrol System (ACC)
.......
5-106 Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-9
Air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner
.....................................
7-5
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-13
Air purifier
.........................................
7-14
Airbag
...............................................
4-34
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-88
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-43
AM/FM radio
.....................................
7-14
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-97
Arm rest
.............................................
4-10
Assist grip
........................................
5-283
Audio
AM/FM radio
.................................
7-14
CD player
......................................
7-14
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-47
Automatic high beam system
..............
5-224
Automatic transaxle
............................
5-67
Fluid
.....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector le
ver operation
..................
5-68
Selector lever positions
...................
5-71
Sports mode
...................................
5-72
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-38
Ball joint, steering linka
ge seals, drive shaft
boots
...............................................
9-24
Battery
..............................................
9-13
Charging system warning light
.......
5-217
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-13
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-14
During cold weather
.......................
9-13
Specification
..................................
11-6
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
................
5-131
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
....................
5-240
Bottle holders
....................................
5-280
Brake
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Brake assist
........................................
5-96
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-97
Braking
...........................................
6-5
Hose
..............................................
9-24
Pad wear alarm
...............................
5-93
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Pedal
.............................................
5-92
Pedal free play
................................
9-21
Power brakes
..................................
5-92
Service brake
..................................
5-92
Warning lights and buzzer
.............
5-216
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
......................................
9-32
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
............................
5-266
, 5-277
Cargo area cover
...............................
5-281
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
...............................
5-275
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Catalytic converter
................................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
............................................
5-91
CD player
...........................................
7-14
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-217
Child restraint systems
........................
4-27
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-37
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
M
MIVEC engine
..........................
5-26
, 5-67
Modification of your vehicle
..................
3-5
Multi Around Monitor
.......................
5-154
Multi information display - Type 1
.....
5-164
Multi information display - Type 2
.....
5-183
O
Octane number
.....................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-15 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-60
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Parking brake lever stroke
...................
9-22
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Parking sensors
................................
5-147
Polishing
............................................
9-43
Power brakes
......................................
5-92
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-39
Power outlet
.....................................
5-267
Power windows
...................................
5-49
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
........................................
9-9
Radio
.................................................
7-14
General information
about your radio 7-50
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-33
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.....................
5-136
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-151
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-57
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-60
Replacement of light bulbs
..................
9-31
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-19
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-85
Seat belt
.............................................
4-18
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-24
Child restraint systems
....................
4-27
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-23Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-34
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-25
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-27
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-25
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-25
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
........................................
4-10
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-11
Heated seat
......................................
4-8
Making a cargo area
........................
4-13
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-16
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-8
Third row seats
...............................
4-10
Service brake
......................................
5-92
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
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