
Interior lights
Features and controls 5-173
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The brightness of the sunshade illumination can be adjusted to 3 different levels when the ignition switch or the operation mode is inON or ACC.Each time you press the switch, the bright- ness switches in sequence from high
mid-
dle
low
off
high.
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The sunshade illumination turns on when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. When the sunshade illu
mination is turned on,
it will go off approximately 30 seconds after the following operation is performed.
When the key was used to start the engine, the key is removed while all doors and the liftgate remain closed. For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key, the operation mode is put in OFF while the engine is running and the doors and the liftgate are closed.
The sunshade illumination also turns on when a door or the liftgate is opened, and goes off 30 seconds after the door or the liftgate is closed, even when the engine switch is in the“OFF” position or the operation mode is in OFF. However, the sunshade illumination immedi-ately goes off in the following cases. When the power door lock function is used to lock the vehicle. When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.- key is used to lock the vehicle.
Sunshade illumination dim- ming control switch
(if so equipped)
NOTE
The brightness can be adjusted even when the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position or the operation mode is in OFF, providedthat the sunshade illumination is turned on.
Sunshade illumination
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sunshade illumination dimming controlswitch is off. Refer to “Sunshade illumination dimming control switch” on page 5-173.
NOTE
The time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be adjusted. If it is adjusted, thetime until the dome light go off is also adjusted automatically at the same time. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
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Storage spaces 5-174 Features and controls
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If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
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If any of the interior lights are left switched on with the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position or the operation mode is in OFF, it goes of
f automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.
The lights will illuminate again after they automatically go off if the ignition switch or the engine switch is operated, or if the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-keyis operated.
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To open, pull the lever (A).
NOTE
When the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate are closed if
the driver’s door is
closed while its lock knob is in the lock posi- tion, the light goes off immediately. The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sunshade illumination dimming controlswitch is off. The time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be adjusted
. If it is adjusted, the
time until the dome light go off is also adjusted automatically at the same time. Seeyour authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Interior light auto-cutout func- tion (dome light and other lights)
NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated. The time until the lights automatically go offcan be adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so lighters and otherflammable items may catch fire and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle lenses and other spec- tacle parts that are made of plastic. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.
1- Floor console box 2- Glove compartmentGlove compartment
WA R N I N G An open glove compartment door can cause a serious injury or death to the front passenger in an accident, even if the pas-senger is wearing his/her seat belt. Always keep the glove compartment door closed when driving.
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Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-175
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There is a pen holder inside the glove com- partment.
There is a card holder inside the glove com- partment.
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To open the console box, lift the release lever(A) and raise the lid.
NOTE
When the lights are illuminated with the light switch in the “ ”, “ ”, or “AUTO” position (vehicles with automatic light con- trol), the glove conpartment light illumi- nates.
Pen holder
NOTE
There is a limit to the size of pens that can be stored in the holder. Forcing large pens into the holder could cause damage.
Card holder
Floor console box Ty p e 1
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Assist grips 5-178 Features and controls
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1. Insert the concave portion (A) on the underside of the cargo area cover into the inside protruding portion (B) of the lift-gate. 2. Hang the strap (C) of the cargo area cover on the hook (D).
Follow this procedure in reverse to remove.
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The assist grips (located above the doors on the headliner) are not designed to support body weight. They are intended for use only while seated in the vehicle.
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There is a coat hook on
the rear seat assist
grip of the driver’s side.
To install
CAUTION Lightly push the cargo area cover to make sure that the concave portion (A) is setfirmly in the protrudi
ng portion (B) of the
liftgate. If the cargo area cover is not securely locked in place, it could unhookwhile driving and cause injuries.
To remove
Assist grips
CAUTION Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could detach causing you to fall.
Coat hook
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Vehicle preparation before driving 6-4 Driving safety
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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 and wearing their seat belts properly (with children in the rear seat, in appropriaterestraints), and that all the doors and lift- gate are locked. Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still keeping good visibil- ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls.Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display for any possible problem. In the same way, the front passenger seat should also be moved as far back as possi- ble. Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower switch on high. Youshould be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (wind-shield, door windows)” on page 7-8, 7-13, 7-18, 7-24. 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. Checkthe wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavilyworn out. As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, therefore, be performedonly by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turnsignal indicators and high-beam indicators on the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you needto find out why immediately and have it fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury. However, ifyou give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers: Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
6
Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn-signal light. While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such assudden braking. If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws andmake sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery powerlevel may drop because more power is used for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.
Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubricationpoints. Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normaland shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super LongLife Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, orafter the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a facemask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking When brakes are wet
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Parking 6-6 Driving safety
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On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective.While driving in such
conditions, pay close
attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the condition of
the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from the curb on an uphill. If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1st position when parkingon an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. When parking on a hill, it is important to setthe parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against thetransaxle. When this happens, it is difficult to move the selector lever out of the “P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engi
ne running while you
take a short sleep or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ven- tilated place.
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes 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 5-69.
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill
For vehicles equipped with man- ual transaxle For vehicles equipped with contin- uously variable transmission (CVT) Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine running 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 passengercompartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time
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Manual air conditioning-Type 1 (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-5
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To change the amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be madeevery time you push the switch. Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is controlled automatically.When the air conditioning turns off, the air selection automatically goes back to the out- side air position.The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected position.
If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation position.Switch to the outside air position every now and then to keep th
e windows from fogging
up.
NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial. For instructions on how to use the “MAX A/C” position (A), refer to “For quick cool-ing” on page7-7.
Mode selection dial
Air selection switch
NOTE
When the air conditioning operates with the air selection switch in
the outside air posi-
tion, the system automatically determines whether to continue using outside air or to perform recirculation.If the outside temperature is high, the system selects recirculation to achieve rapid cooling and causes the air selection indicator in theswitch to illuminate. When the air condition- ing turns off or the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” position, the airselection automatically goes back to the out- side air position.CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.
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