4-wheel drive operation 
Features and controls 5-89
5
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” (Electronically  
controlled 4WD) or 
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position at low speed, a 
slight difference in  
steering may be experi- 
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of the four tires being at a different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten out the steer- ing wheel or change to another mode. Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”, “4WD LOCK” (Electronically con- trolled 4WD) or “SNOW” (S-AWC) in accor- dance with the road conditions, and thengradually depress the ac 
celerator pedal for a 
smooth start.
WA R N I N G Do not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi- 
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim-its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction.  
Reckless driving may 
lead to accidents. Always drive carefully, taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating 
this vehicle on or 
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you 
 and your passengers 
could be seriously  
injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in the owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.NOTE
 Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you le 
ave the pavement, be 
sure all scheduled ma 
intenance and service 
has been done, and that 
 you have inspected 
your vehicle. Pay spec 
ial attention to the 
condition of the ti 
res, and check the tire pres- 
sures.  Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligent operation of a vehicl 
e. All techniques of 
vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the opera 
tor and other partici- 
pating parties. Any de 
viation from the rec- 
ommended operating instru 
ctions above is at 
their own risk.
 Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicl 
e differs very little 
from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface,  
make sure that you 
keep a sufficient dist 
ance between your vehi- 
cle and the one ahead of you.  The driving posture should be more upright; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operati 
on. Be sure to wear 
the seat belt.  After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera- tion” section and “Vehic 
le care and Mainte- 
nance” sections.CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically 
 controlled 4WD) or 
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position to drive on dry paved road will increa 
se fuel consumption, 
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners 
NOTE
On snowy or icy roads 
NOTE
 The use of snow tires is recommended.  Maintain a safe distan
ce between 
vehicles, 
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak- ing (downshifting).CAUTION Avoid sudden braking,
 sudden acceleration 
and sharp turning. Sk 
idding occurs and con- 
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
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Engine oil and oil filter 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
9
Mitsubishi Motors re 
commends using only 
engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym-bol on the front of the container. If you cannot find oils  
with the ILSAC certi- 
fication symbol, use an 
 API classification SN 
oil with the following label. 
This mark appears on the top of the oil con- tainer and tells you two important thingsabout the oil. Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving. 
Mitsubishi Motors Genui 
ne 0W-20 Synthetic 
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi  
Motors Genuine 0W-20 
Synthetic Engine Oil s 
hould be used at the 
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Mitsubishi Mo 
tors Genuine oil fil-
The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the 
vehicle is subj 
ected to severe conditions (for 
example, repeated operation on rough roads,in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over short distances). Consequently 
, the oil will require 
earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN- TENANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indi 
cates the quality of 
the oil. 
2- The center part i 
ndicates the SAE grade 
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis- cosity API service symbol
To replace the oil filter 
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