CAUTION•Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cm
or
more between the vehicle body and the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass,
hold the nozzle at a distance of more than
50 cm and at right angles to the glass sur- face.
l After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal several times in order to dry out the
brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re- duced braking performance. Also, there is a
possibility that they could freeze up or be- come inoperative due to rust, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
l When using an automatic car wash, pay at-
tention to the following items, referring to the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The wiper arm assembly is taped.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear de-
flector or roof rails, consult a car wash operator before using the car wash.
• If your vehicle has a rain sensor, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads
in some areas in winter can have a harmful effect on the vehicle body. You should there-
fore wash the vehicle as often as possible in accordance with our care-instructions. It is
recommended to have a preservative applied
and the underfloor protection checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all wa- terdrops from the rubber parts around the
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
NOTEl To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone spray.Waxing
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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-
herence of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash- ing the vehicle, or at least once every three
months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax after the surfaces have
cooled.
CAUTIONl Waxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used. Such waxes remove rust and stains effectively from the paintwork but
they are harmful to the lustre on the painted
surface and the plated surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfaces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do not use petrol or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other contamination to the vehi-
cle surface.
l Do not apply wax on the areas having black
mat coating as it can cause uneven discolou-
ration, patches, blurs, etc. If stained with wax, immediately wipe off with a piece of
soft cloth and warm water.
l On vehicles with a sunroof, be careful when
waxing the area around the sunroof opening, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip
(black rubber). If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof
seal with the sunroof.Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its lus- tre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers
must not be polished, polishing these parts will stain them or damage their finish.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat
should be touched up as soon as possible
with MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tyres
carefully for damage to the paint coat caused
by flying stones, etc. The paint code number
for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate. (Refer to “Vehicle in-
formation code plate” on page 11-02.)
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTIONl Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic part surface.CAUTIONl Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts with
water.Chrome parts
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating.
This should be done more frequently in win- ter.
Aluminium wheels
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the wheels.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the wheels.
3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTIONl Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become discoloured or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as possible.Window glass
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The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to wipe the paint-
work; wax from the painted surfaces could
adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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Rear window washer fluid
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1. Remove the rear window washer fluid
reservoir filler port lid (A) on the back-
door.
2. Pull out the rear window washer fluid
reservoir filler port (B) and check the
washer fluid level.
If the level is low, replenish the contain-
er with washer fluid.
During cold weather
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To ensure proper operation of the washers at
low temperatures, use a fluid containing ananti-freezing agent.Brake fluid
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To check the fluid level
The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.
When the brake fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp
lights up.
The brake fluid level must be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.LHDRHD
If the level is below the “MIN” mark, check
according to the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position.
2. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal until
significant resistance is felt (normally af-
ter about 40 times).
Brake fluid
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3.Check the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir.
The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the
reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or
DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture in
the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake
system, reducing the brake performance.
CAUTIONl Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin and also damage painted surfaces.CAUTIONl Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex- cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.Power steering fluid
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To check the fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir whilethe engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering
fluid level is always between the “MAX” and
“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir
and top up the fluid, if necessary.
Fluid type
Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
PSF (Power Steering Fluid)”.
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting of the engine and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.
Regular inspection and care are especially
important in cold weather.
Power steering fluid
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Passenger compartment fuse lo-cation table
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NOTEl Spare fuses are contained in the fuse block
lid. Always use a fuse of the same capacity
for replacement.Passenger compartment fuse locationNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty1Ignition coil10 A2Gauge7.5 A3Reversinglamp7.5 A4Daytime run-ning lamps7.5 A5Relay7.5 A6Heated door mirror7.5 A7——30 A8Engine con- trol7.5 A9Cigarettelighter15 A10———11Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A12Engine con- trol7.5 A13———14Rear windowwiper15 ANo.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty15Central door locks15 A16Rear fog lamp10 A17———18———19Heater30 A20Rear windowdemister30 A21Sunroof20 A22Anti-lock
brake system10 A23Heated seat20 A24Approach lamps10 A25Transfer con- trol10 A26ENG/
POWER10 A27Starter motor10 A28———29—Spare fuse10 A30—Spare fuse20 A
Fuses
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A
Accessory (Installation).....................................2-04
Accessory socket............................................... 7-77
Active stability & traction control (ASTC)....... 6-40
Additional equipment...................................... 10-18
Air conditioning Front automatic air conditioning................... 7-03
Important operation tips for the air conditioning................................................. 7-11
Rear air conditioning.....................................7-09
Air purifier (with deodorizing function)........... 7-11
Airbag................................................................ 4-36 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicle with a front pas-
senger’s airbag.....................................4-25,4-39
Antenna............................................................. 7-50
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......................... 6-37 Warning lamp................................................6-38
Approach lamps.................................................3-08
Armrest..................................................... 4-08,4-10
Ashtray.............................................................. 7-75
Audio LW/MW/FM radio/CD player...................... 7-12
To listen to a disc in the Video En- tertainment System...................................... 7-39
Troubleshooting............................................ 7-47
Auto-cutout function......................................... 7-81
Automatic headlamp levelling.......................... 5-41
Automatic high-beam system............................ 5-36 Automatic high-beam system warning lamp 5-39
Automatic transmission
Fluid............................................................ 11-14
Selector lever operation................................ 6-15
Selector lever position...................................6-17
Sports mode.................................................. 6-17
B
Backdoor........................................................... 3-09
Battery............................................................. 10-09 Charge warning display................................ 5-12
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)..... 8-02
Specifications.............................................. 11-11
Bleeding the fuel system................................... 8-06
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface................................... 7-50
Bonnet............................................................. 10-03
Brake Anti-lock brake............................................. 6-37
Brake assist system....................................... 6-36
Braking.......................................................... 6-35
Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-14
Parking brake................................................ 6-04
Power brakes................................................. 6-35
Warning lamp................................................5-10
Bulb capacity........................................ 10-23,10-25
C
Card holder................................................7-75,7-83
Cargo loads........................................................6-59
Catalytic converter.......................................... 10-02 Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................................... 6-33
Central door locks............................................. 3-07
Centre console box............................................ 7-83
Centre information display................................ 5-12
Changing a fuse............................................... 10-22 Charge warning display.....................................5-12Check engine warning lamp.............................. 5-11Child restraint.................................................... 4-26 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicle with a front pas-
senger’s airbag.....................................4-25,4-39
Child-protection rear doors............................... 3-08
Cigarette lighter................................................. 7-76
Cleaning Aluminium wheels........................................ 9-05Chrome parts................................................. 9-05
Exterior of your vehicle................................ 9-03
Genuine leather............................................. 9-03
Interior of your vehicle................................. 9-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc............................... 9-02
Polishing....................................................... 9-04
Sunroof.......................................................... 9-06
Washing........................................................ 9-03
Waxing.......................................................... 9-04
Coat hooks......................................................... 7-88
Combination headlamps and dipper switch...... 5-34
Convenient hook............................................... 7-87
Coolant (engine)....................................10-06,11-14
Cruise control.................................................... 6-44
Cup holder......................................................... 7-85
Curtain airbag system........................................ 4-44
D
Daytime dipper button.......................................5-07
Daytime running lamps..................................... 5-35
Demister (rear window).................................... 5-50
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........................... 6-14
Alphabetical index
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