NOTElThe heater mirrors can be turned on auto-
matically.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.Ignition switch*
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LOCK
The engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and re- moved in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system
and other electric devices can be operated.
ON
All the vehicle’s electrical devices can be op-
erated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release the key and it will auto-
matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with an electron-
ic 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.To remove the key
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For vehicles equipped with a M/T, when re-
moving the key, push the key in at the
“ACC” position and keep it depressed until it
is turned to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
For vehicles equipped with A/T, when re-
moving the key, first set the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed
until it is turned to the “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.
Ignition switch*
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Starting and stopping theengine E00620601484
Tips for starting
Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation sys-
tem
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.CAUTIONl Do not run the engine at high speeds or drive
the vehicle at high speeds until the engine
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.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First al-
low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.
For vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
l The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.
l The starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the en-
gine switch is released at once. Pressing
the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the startermotor. The starter motor will be turning
for up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the en-
gine 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 speeds or drive
the vehicle at high speeds until the engine
has had a chance to warm up.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First al- low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.Starting the engine
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Except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation sys- tem
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. On vehicles equipped with M/T, depress
the clutch pedal all the way and place
Starting and stopping the engine
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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.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTEl If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.NOTEl When the engine has not been started within
approximately 5 seconds after the diesel pre- heat indication lamp went out, return the ig-nition switch to the “LOCK” position. Then,
turn the switch to the “ON” position to pre-
heat the engine again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key right to the “START” position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal, and release it when the engine
starts.
NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
l Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, when ambient temperature is low even after the engine has been warmed up, and
when the gearshift lever is put in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T ) or the selector lever
is put in the “P” (PARK) position or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position ( A/T), the idling
speed may increase.
It does not indicate a malfunction.For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-
eration system
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 When the engine is not started, it may be-
come hard to depress the brake pedal and thevehicle may not be able to detect the pedal
operation.
Therefore the engine may not be started. In such a case, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. On vehicles equipped with M/T, depress
the clutch pedal all the way and place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Starting and stopping the engine
6-19OKTE18E1Starting and driving6Vehicles
with 6M/TVehicles
with A/T
On vehicles equipped with A/T, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position.
5. 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 approximately 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indication
lamp went out, put the operation mode in OFF. Then, attempt the engine start proce-dure to preheat the engine again.NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
l Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, when ambient temperature is low even after the engine has been warmed up, and
when the gearshift lever is put in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T ) or the selector lever
is put in the “P” (PARK) position or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position ( A/T), the idling
speed may increase.
It does not indicate a malfunction.Stopping the engine
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Except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation sys- tem
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-
pressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles equipped with M/T, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” positionto stop the engine, and then move the
gearshift lever to the 1 st
(on a uphill) or
“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
For vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) po- sition, and stop the engine.
For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-
eration systemWARNINGl Do not operate the engine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If the en-
gine is stopped while driving, the brake servomechanism 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.NOTEl If you have to bring the engine to an emer-
gency stop while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 seconds or more, or
press it quickly 3 times or more. The engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
l Do not stop the engine with the selector lev-
er in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position (A/T). If the engine is stopped with
the selector lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.
1. Stop the vehicle.
Starting and stopping the engine
6-20OKTE18E1Starting and driving6Vehicles
with 6M/TVehicles
with A/T
If the DPF warning lamp flash-es during vehicle operation
Flashing of the DPF warning lamp indicates an abnormality in the DPF system. Have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
CAUTIONl Continuing to drive with the DPF warning
lamp flashing could result in engine trouble and DPF damage.Turbocharger operation*
E00611200083CAUTIONlDo not run the engine at high speeds (for ex-
ample, by revving it or by accelerating rap-
idly) immediately after starting it.
l Do not stop the engine immediately after
high-speed or uphill driving. First allow the
engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.Turbocharger
The turbocharger increases engine power by
pushing large amounts of air into the engine’s
cylinders. The finned parts inside the turbo- charger turn at extremely high speeds and aresubjected to extremely high temperatures.
They are lubricated and cooled by engine oil.
If the engine oil is not replaced at the speci- fied intervals, the bearings may seize or emit
abnormal noise.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system* E00627401104
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system auto- matically stops and restarts the engine with- out operating the ignition switch or engineswitch when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to reduce ex- haust gases, increase fuel efficiency.CAUTIONl If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time
or if you will leave the vehicle unattended,
stop the engine.NOTEl The accumulated time the engine has been
stopped by the AS&G system is displayed in
the multi information display. Refer to “Au-
to Stop & Go monitor” on page 5-05.Automatically stopping the en-
gine
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The AS&G system is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the “AS&G OFF” switch.
Turbocharger operation*
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NOTElIf the engine does not restart automatically
or if the engine stalls, the charge warning lamp and check engine warning lamp will il-
luminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-press the clutch pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position or press the engine switch to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stopping
the engine” on page 6-18.CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will restart
automatically even if the engine was stopped
by the AS&G system. Pay attention, other- wise an unexpected accident might occur
when the engine restarts.
• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting down a slope.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat- edly or depressed harder than usual.
• Engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the air conditioner is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air
conditioner is changed significantly.CAUTION• When the air conditioner is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol is set to the max. hot or the max. cool
(for vehicles with automatic climate air conditioning)
• When the air conditioner is ON, the pas-
senger compartment temperature rises and the air conditioning compressor operatesto lower the temperature.
• Demister switch is pressed.
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
7-16.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.
• Operate the steering wheel.
• Driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• Driver’s door is opened.NOTEl In the following cases, the engine will not
restart automatically.
• While the engine is stopped automatical-
ly, the “AS&G OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the “AS&G” system.
• Bonnet is opened.
l When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease.
This does not indicate a malfunction.NOTEl While the engine is stopped automatically,
the air volume change of the air conditioner
may temporarily be experienced. This does not indicate a malfunction.To deactivate
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The AS&G system is automatically activated
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode put in
ON. You can deactivate the system by press- ing the “AS&G OFF” switch.
When the AS&G system is deactivated, the
indicator will be turned on.
To reactivate the AS&G system, press the “AS&G OFF” switch; the indicator will turn
off.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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NOTElThis indicator will also turn on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode put in ON.If the indication lamp blinks
while driving
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If the indication lamp blinks, the AS&G
system is malfunctioning and will not oper-
ate.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Manual transmission*
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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. To start off, depress the clutch
pedal all the way down and shift into 1 st
or
“R” (Reverse) position.
Then operate the gearshift lever slowly. Af- terwards gradually release the clutch pedal
while depressing the accelerator pedal.CAUTIONl Do not put the gearshift lever into the re-
verse position while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so could damage the trans-
mission.
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
l Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.
l Do not use the gearshift lever as a hand rest,
because this can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.
l Quick or slight clutch engagement made
while the engine is running at high speed
will cause damage to the clutch and trans-
mission because the traction force is very great.NOTEl During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transmission lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.
l If it is hard to shift into 1 st
, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
l In case of hot weather condition or long time
cruising with high speed, a speed limitation
function may work to restrict the oil temper-
ature rising of the manual transmission. Af- ter the oil temperature drops to the appropri-
ate level, the speed limitation function is cancelled.
l The gearshift indicator shows recommended
gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It
shows a
when an upshift is recommen-
ded.
Manual transmission*
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NOTElTo avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and
briefly hold it there. Always check the posi- tion shown by the selector lever position dis-
play after moving the selector lever.
l If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the selector lever from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.When the selector lever cannot
be shifted from the “P” (PARK)position
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to another po-
sition while the brake pedal is pressed and
held down with the ignition switch at the “ON” position or the operation mode in ON,the battery may be flat or the shift-lock
mechanism may be malfunctioning. Immedi-
ately have your vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the se- lector lever as follows.
For LHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver with a cloth over its tip into notch (A) or the cover. Pry gently as shown to
remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot.
5. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver in the shiftlock release hole (B).Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while pressing the straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down
For RHD vehicles
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot.
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T
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