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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Service precautionsE01000102696
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in- tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own- er’s manual can be performed by the owner.We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction or other problem is discovered,
we recommend you to have it checked and repaired. This section contains information on inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself. Follow the instructions
and cautions for each of the various proce-
dures.WARNINGl When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the engine is switched off and has had achance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.WARNINGl After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behindin the engine compartment.
If they are left behind, a fire or damage to
the vehicle may occur.
l The air conditioning condenser fan (if so
equipped) can turn on automatically evenif the engine is not running. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position to be
safe while you work in the engine com- partment.
A- Radiator fan
B- Air conditioning condenser fan (if so
equipped)
C- Caution label (Vehicle with air condi-
tioning condenser fan)
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumesare flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor- mation.Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no particular pre-cautions except that of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used
with the catalytic converter are extremely ef- ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex- haust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation andprevent possible catalyst damage.
Service precautions
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Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-23
Indication lamp............................................. 5-09
Replacement................................................ 10-29
Switch........................................................... 5-43
Rear personal lamp
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Replacement................................................ 10-30
Rear personal lamps.......................................... 7-79
Rear shelf (3-door models)................................7-86
Rear side/quarter window..................................3-18
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-23
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Rear window demister switch........................... 5-50
Rear-view camera..............................................6-56
Rear-view mirror Inside............................................................. 6-07
Outside.......................................................... 6-08
Refill capacities............................................... 11-14
Removal of water from the fuel filter................8-06
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................. 10-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-23
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Reversing sensor system................................... 6-52
Roof carrier precaution......................................6-60
Room & map lamps...........................................7-79 Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Replacement................................................ 10-30
Running-in recommendations........................... 6-04
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Safe driving techniques..................................... 6-03
Seat belt............................................................. 4-21Adjustable seat belt anchor........................... 4-23Child restraint................................................4-26Force limiter system...................................... 4-26
Inspection...................................................... 4-36
Pregnant women restraint............................. 4-25
Pretensioner...................................................4-25
Rear/second, third seat belt storage...............4-24
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp.................. 4-23
Seats
Adjustment.................................................... 4-05
Armrest................................................. 4-08,4-10
Front seats..................................................... 4-05
Head restraints.............................................. 4-12
Heated seats.................................................. 4-09
Lumbar support............................................. 4-08
Making a flat seat.......................................... 4-20
Making a luggage area.................................. 4-13
Rear seats...................................................... 4-09
Seat arrangement........................................... 4-03
Second seats.................................................. 4-09
Third seat...................................................... 4-11
Security alarm system....................................... 3-11
Service precaution........................................... 10-02
Service reminder....................................... 5-02,5-03
Side airbag system.............................................4-43
Side box............................................................. 7-84
Snow tyres....................................................... 10-14
Spark plug....................................................... 11-11
Specifications.................................................. 11-02
Starting.............................................................. 6-12
Steering Power steering fluid.......................... 10-09,11-14
Power steering system...................................6-39
Steering wheel height adjustment................. 6-06Steering wheel lock....................................... 6-12
Stop lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-23
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Storage spaces................................................... 7-82
Sun visors.......................................................... 7-74
Sunglasses holder.............................................. 7-84
Sunroof.............................................................. 3-19 Lock switch................................................... 3-19Safety mechanism......................................... 3-20
Sunshade....................................................... 3-21
Super select 4WD II.......................................... 6-21
Supplemental restraint system...........................4-36 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicle with a front pas-
senger’s airbag.....................................4-25,4-39
How the Supplemental Restraint System works...............................................4-37
Servicing....................................................... 4-47
Warning lamp................................................4-47
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Tachometer........................................................ 5-02
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-23
Replacement................................................ 10-28
Tank capacity.................................................... 2-03
Third seat........................................................... 4-11
Time Setting...................................................... 7-44
Tools.................................................................. 8-07 Storage.......................................................... 8-07
Towing.............................................................. 8-16
Trailer towing.................................................... 6-60
Alphabetical index
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