3.If the engine still will not start, the en-
gine could be flooded with too much petrol. While depressing the brake pedal
(CVT ) or the clutch pedal ( M/T), push
the accelerator pedal all the way down
and hold it there, then press the engine
switch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push
the engine switch to stop cranking the
engine, and release the accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine
switch to crank the engine again while
depressing the brake pedal ( CVT) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If the en-
gine still will not start, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.Starting the engine (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles)
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1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTEl After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en- gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
(M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position.
6. Press the engine switch. The diesel preheat indication lamp willfirst illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed. The engine will start.
NOTEl If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l Putting the operation mode in ON will also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indication lamp went
out, put the operation mode in OFF. Then, attempt the engine start procedure to preheatthe engine again.
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.Stopping the engine
E00312601118WARNINGl Do not operate the engine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If the en- gine is stopped while driving, the brakeservomechanism will cease to function
and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will notfunction and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.
Keyless operation system*
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)
––
lThere is a fault in the electri-
cal system.l Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place. We recom-mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Warning display list (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON)
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)l The washer fluid is running
low.l Replenish the container with
washer fluid.
Refer to “Washer fluid” on
page 10-08
Refer to “Refill capacities” on page 11-15.l There is a fault in the EPS.l Have the vehicle inspected by
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.
Refer to “Electric power
steering system (EPS)” on
page 6-36.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-03
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-06
Parking................................................................................................ 6-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment....................................... 6-08
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-10
Ignition switch.....................................................................................6-12 Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-13
Starting................................................................................................ 6-14 Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*........................................................... 6-17Turbocharger operation*..................................................................... 6-18Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 6-19
Manual transmission*......................................................................... 6-23 Automatic transmission INVECS-II 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*....................... 6-26
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*...................... 6-32
Electronically controlled 4WD system*............................................. 6-39 4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 6-41
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-43
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-44
Braking................................................................................................ 6-44
Hill start assist*................................................................................... 6-46
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-47
Emergency stop signal system*.......................................................... 6-48
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-48Electric power steering system (EPS)................................................. 6-50
Active stability control (ASC)*.......................................................... 6-51Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-54
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*................................... 6-59
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...................................................... 6-68
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*........................................ 6-71 Reversing sensor system*................................................................... 6-77
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-81 Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-84Trailer towing......................................................................................6-85Starting and driving
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Parking with the engine run-ning
Never leave the engine running while you
take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-
ted place.
WARNINGl Leaving the engine running carries the
riskof injury or death from accidentally
moving the gearshift lever ( M/T) or the
selector lever ( A/T or CVT) or the accu-
mulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
WARNINGl Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
Do not keep the steering wheel
fully turned for a long time
More effort could be required to turn the
steering wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on page 6-50.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and
the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unatten-
ded.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
Steering wheel height and
reach adjustment E00600700512
1.Release the lever while holding the
steering wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-
ing the lever fully upward.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after mak-
ing any seat adjustments so you have a clear
view to the rear of the vehicle.
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
6-08OGAE18E1Starting and driving6 Type 1
Type 2
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’selectrical devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release the key and it will auto-
matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match the code registered in the immobilizer
computer.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-03.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the
function automatically cuts out the power for
the audio system and other electric devices that can be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC” position, the power is supplied again to those devices.
NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position (A/T or CVT).
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position
and keep it depressed until it is turned tothe “LOCK” position and remove it.
CAUTIONl Do not remove the ignition key from the ig-
nition switch while driving. The steeringwheel will be locked, causing loss of con-
trol.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,
the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to
operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” position
while the engine is running. Doing so could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock
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[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-tion system]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system,
refer to “Keyless operation system: Steering
wheel lock” on page 3-16.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Steering wheel lock
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Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while
moving the steering wheel slightly right and left.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave the key in the vehicle when parked.Starting
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Tips for starting
l Do not operate the starter motor continu-
ously longer than 10 seconds; doing so
could run down the battery. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds,
and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.
WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high revolutions or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en- gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter mo-
tor.Starting the engine (petrol-
powered vehicles)
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[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system,
refer to “Keyless operation system: Starting”
on page 3-18.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.Starting
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2.Release the clutch pedal. The “” dis-
play/indicator will turn on and the en- gine will stop automatically.Type 1Type 2
NOTEl When the engine is automatically stopped,
changes will occur in the driving operations.
Pay closel attention to the following.
• The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. If the
vehicle is moving, press down the brake pedal harder than usual.
• The electric power steering system (EPS)
becomes inoperative and it will become
harder to turn the steering wheel.CAUTIONl Observe the following precautions when the
engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise,
an unexpected accident might occur when the engine restarts automatically.
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal to
race the engine while the vehicle is stop-
ped (regardless of whether the engine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident might
occur when the engine restarts automati- cally.
• When the engine is automatically stopped,
do not attempt to exit the vehicle.
Because the engine restarts automatically when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or the driver’s door is opened, an unex- pected accident might occur when the ve-
hicle starts moving.
• Do not move the gearshift lever to a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position,
the “
” display/indicator blinks and the
buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the “N”
(Neutral) position, the display/indicator
stops blinking and the buzzer stops sound- ing. The engine will not restart if the gear-
shift lever is in a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position.
NOTEl In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en- gine will not stop automatically even if thevehicle is stopped.
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• Driver’s door is open.
• Bonnet is open.
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat- edly or depressed harder than usual.
• After the engine starts, approximately 30
seconds or more have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically
and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-onds.
• Engine coolant temperature is low.
• Ambient temperature is low.
• Air conditioning is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-09.
• When the air conditioning is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic
air conditioning).
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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NOTElDriving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-
hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure all scheduled maintenance and service has
been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi- tion of the tyres, and check the tyre pres-
sures.
l MITSUBISHI
MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni- ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other par-
ticipating parties. Any deviation from the recommended operating instructions above
is at their own risk.
l Note that the stopping distance required of a
4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from
that of a 2-wheel drive vehicle. When driv-
ing on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that you keep a
sufficient distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you.
l The driving posture should be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy
steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.
l After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera-
tion” section and “Maintenance” section.CAUTIONl Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD
LOCK” to drive on dry paved road will in-
crease fuel consumption, with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD
LOCK” position at low speed, a slight differ- ence in steering may be experienced similar
to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of
the 4 tyres being at a different distance from
the corner. The phenomenon is typical of 4- wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either
straighten out the steering wheel, or change to “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” mode.
On snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”
or “4WD LOCK” in accordance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
NOTEl The use of snow tyres is recommended.
l Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak- ing (downshifting).CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK”
and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on
the accelerator pedal as constant as possible,
and drive at low speed.
CAUTIONl Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex- cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face. This could lead to accidents.
l If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display or the engine power
drops suddenly while the vehicle is being driven, park your vehicle immediately in asafe place.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-04 for details and take the required meas-
ures.
4-wheel drive operation
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