
Service brake5-92 Features and controls
5
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,resulting in poor brake response and prema-ture wear of the brake pads.When driving down a long or steep hill, useengine braking 
by downshifting.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakesfor more braking force with less brake pedaleffort.Your brakes are designed to operate at fullcapacity, even if the power assist is not beingused.If the power assist is not being used, the effortneeded to press the brake pedal is greater.If you should lose the power assist for somereason, the brakes will still work.If the power brake unit or either of the twobrake hydraulic systems stops working prop-erly, the rest of the brake system will stillwork, but the vehicle will not slow down asquickly.You will know this has happened if you findyou need to press the brake down farther, orharder when slowing down or stopping, or ifthe brake warning light and the warning dis-play in the multi-information display comeon.
To w i n g  
CAUTIONDo not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with thefront or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrate
d. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use TypeC or Type D equipment.Even in “4WD ECO” (Electronically con-trolled 4WD) or “AWC ECO” (S-AWC)drive mode, the vehicle cannot be towedwith the front or the rear wheels on theground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle 
WA R N I N GDo not crank the engine while jacking upthe vehicle.The tire on the ground may turn and thevehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake Brake pedal 
WA R N I N GDo not leave any objects near the brakepedal or let a floor mat slide under it;doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times. Make surethe floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTIONIt is important not to drive the vehicle withyour foot resting on the brake pedal whenbraking is not required.
 This practice can
result in very high brake temperatures, pre-mature lining wear, a
nd possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes 
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Brake auto hold (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-93
5
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes ametallic squeal when
 the brake pads have
worn down enough to need service.If you hear this sound, have the brake padsreplaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
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When the vehicle is st
opped at traffic lights
etc., the vehicle can be
 held stationary with
the brake auto hold system even if yourelease your foot from the brake pedal.When the accelerator pedal is depressed, thebrakes are released.
If the brake auto hold switch is pressed whileall of the following c
onditions are met, the
system will change to the standby state andthe indicator light (A) on the switch comeson.The operation mode in ON.The driver’s seat belt is fastened.The driver’s door is closed.
WA R N I N GNever coast downhill 
with the engine OFF.
Keep the engine running whenever yourvehicle is in motion. If you turn off theengine while driving, the power brakebooster will stop wo
rking and your brakes
will not work as well.If the power assist is lost or if either brakehydraulic system stop
s working properly,
take your vehicle to 
an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm 
WA R N I N GDriving with worn brake pads will make itharder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Brake auto hold
 (if so equipped)
Do not overly rely on the brake auto holdsystem. On steep slope, depress the brakepedal firmly because the system may nothold the vehicle stationary.Never leave the vehicle while it is beingstopped by the brake auto hold system.When leaving the vehi
cle, apply the park-
ing brake and move th
e selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position.Do not use brake auto hold system whendriving on slippery roads. The system maynot hold the vehicle stationary and couldresult in an accident. NOTE
While operating the brake auto hold system,you may hear an operation noise to increasebraking force when the system detected themovement of the vehicl
e. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
How to use brake auto hold
 
To turn on brake auto hold
 
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Brake fluid
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
9
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Check the fluid leve
l in the reservoir.
The fluid level must 
be between the “MAX”
and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of thebrake pads, but this 
does not indicate any
abnormality.If the fluid level falls sealed tight in a shortlength of time, it indi
cates leaks from the
brake system.If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility 
of your choice.
Use the recommended brake fluid conform-ing to DOT 3 or DOT 
4. The reservoir cap
must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and waterout.
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The condition of the batte
ry is very important
for quick starting and to keep the vehicle’selectrical system work
ing properly. Check the
battery regularly.If battery performance is suspect, have thebattery and charging 
system tested by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility 
of your choice.
The electrolyte level 
must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the battery. Fillit with distilled water as needed. The inside ofthe battery is divided into several compart-ments. Take the cap off of each compartmentand fill to the mark.
Brake fluid To check the fluid level 
Fluid type 
WA R N I N GTake care in handling brake fluid as it isharmful to the eyes, may irritates yourskin and will damage
 painted surfaces.
Wipe up spills immediately.If brake fluid gets on your hands or inyour eyes, flush immediately with cleanwater. Follow up with a doctor as neces-sary.CAUTIONDo not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into 
the brake fluid. This
will damage the seals.Be careful when handli
ng brake fluid. It can
damage painted surfaces.Use only the listed brak
e fluid. Different
brands of brake fluid 
have different addi-
tives, and these can cause a chemical reac-tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid.Keep the reservoir ta
nk cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
Battery 
NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electroniccontrol system data for the automatic trans-axle, etc., will be erased.As a result, shifting may be rough.Shifting will become 
smoother after several
changes in speed.
Checking battery electrolyte level 
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General maintenance9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
high heat sources such 
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol-luting the air.Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenancethat needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usuallyneed regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop-erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice aproblem with them.If you have any questions, see your autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors 
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving.Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, replace the brake padswith the same type pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:Severe surface cracking, scuffing or wornspots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spotsin the rubber hose cover, the hose shouldbe replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.Improper installati
on may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or 
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:Ball joint boots of the suspension andsteering linkageBellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gasfrom entering inside your
 vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system 
and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-sitioned parts if you no
tice any of the follow-
ing:A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-temThe smell of exhaust fumes inside thevehicle
WA R N I N GIf you see a fuel leak 
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized 
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance 
Disc brake pads Brake hoses 
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system 
WA R N I N GCarbon monoxide gas 
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
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Alphabetical index12-2
12
Fluid
....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-75
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-79
Sports mode
...................................
5-80
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-7
Cruise control
...................................
5-103
Cup holder
.......................................
5-242
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-225
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-8
, 7-12
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-210
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-24
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-236
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Dome light (rear)
..............................
5-237
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-34
Power door locks
............................
5-36
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
................................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner
........................................
7-5
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-218
Electric parking brake
..........................
5-54
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-99
Electric rear window
 defogger switch
..5-225
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-28
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-82
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-23
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-8
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-204
MIVEC
.................................
5-26
, 5-67
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-6
Engine hood
........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-18
Exhaust system
...................................
9-24
F
Floor console box
..............................
5-240
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-11
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-13
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)fluid
...................................
9-11
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-12
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-12
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-12
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-118Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-13
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Indicators
.....................................
5-202
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Switch
.........................................
5-218
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
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