NOTElThe tailgate cannot be opened when the aux-
iliary battery is flat or disconnected.If you want to open the tailgate, it can be
opened by using the inside tailgate release.
Refer to “Inside tailgate release” on page
4-27.
To close
Pull the tailgate grip (B) downward as illus-
trated. Gently shut the tailgate from the out- side so that it is completely closed. Always
ensure the tailgate is securely closed.
CAUTIONl When closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.NOTEl Gas struts (C) are installed to support the
tailgate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing
the tailgate.
• Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.Electric tailgate*
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Before operating the electric tailgate, unlockthe tailgate by using the keyless entry system,keyless operation system, or the central door
locks.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page
4-03 , “Keyless operation system” on page
4-06, or “Central door locks” on page 4-16.Operating the electric tailgate
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WARNINGl The luggage area was not designed for
people to ride in it. Do not let your chil-
dren ride in or play in the luggage area.
Riding or playing in the luggage area
could result in a serious accident.
l Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is securely closed.
If you drive with the tailgate open, there is a danger of exhaust gas entering the ve-
hicle and causing carbon monoxide poi- soning.
l For safety’s sake, the electric tailgate
should be operated by adults and not chil-dren.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
Make sure the electric tailgate is com-
pletely open before loading and unloading luggage.
Electric tailgate*
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WARNINGlTurn off the electric tailgate power switch
when not operating the electric tailgate.
If the switch is left on, someone’s hand or head could get caught if the electric tail- gate switch or close switch is accidentally
operated, or children play with the con-
trols.
l If the electric tailgate power switch is
turned off while the tailgate is operating,
it will stop moving and switch to manual
operation.
At this time, the electric tailgate could open or close suddenly, depending on its
position.CAUTIONl Do not apply excessive force on the electric
tailgate when opening or closing it. Doing so
could cause a breakdown.
l Do not start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
while the tailgate is operating. The sudden
operation prevention mechanism could oper-
ate, making the electric tailgate stop inter-
mittently while it moves.NOTEl The electric tailgate cannot be opened when
the auxiliary battery is flat or disconnected.
If you want to open the electric tailgate, it can be opened by using the inside tailgate re-
lease.
Refer to “Inside tailgate release” on page
4-27.
l If the keyless entry system or close switch is
operated when the electric tailgate powerswitch is off, the warning buzzer sounds four
times to notify the driver that the electric
tailgate cannot be operated.
l The electric tailgate does not operate nor-
mally under the following conditions:
• When parked on an incline
• In strong winds
• When the electric tailgate is covered with
snow
l Repeated continuous operation between
opening and closing the electric tailgate will activate the built-in protection circuit and
switch the tailgate to manual operation.
l If the electric tailgate handle is operated
while the tailgate is operating or immediate- ly after it is closed, the tailgate will move in
the direction opposite to the one in which it
was operating.
l If the battery or fuse is replaced while the
electric tailgate is open, it cannot be closed
automatically.
In this case close the electric tailgate man- ually.Operating conditions
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The electric tailgate can be opened automati-
cally when all of the following conditions are met.
l The operation mode is in OFF.
l The electric tailgate is completely
closed.
l The electric tailgate is unlocked.
l The operation mode is in ON with the
electrical parking switch is pressed.
l The electric tailgate is completely
closed.
l The electric tailgate is unlocked.
The electric tailgate can be closed automati-
cally when all of the following conditions are
met.
l The operation mode is in OFF.
l The electric tailgate is completely open.
l People, luggage, etc., are not touching
the sensors.
l The operation mode is in ON with the
electrical parking switch is pressed.
Electric tailgate*
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NOTElRepeated continuous operation of the handle
could activate the protection circuit and tem-
porarily prevent the tailgate easy closer from
operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before
operating the tailgate easy closer again.Inside tailgate release
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The inside tailgate release is designed to pro-
vide a way to open the tailgate in the case of a discharged auxiliary battery.
The tailgate release (see illustration) is moun- ted on the tailgate.
You and your family should familiarise your- selves with the location and operation of the
tailgate release.
To open
1. Open the lid (A) inside of the tailgate.
2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it.
CAUTIONl Always keep the release lever lid on the tail-
gate closed when driving so that your lug- gage cannot accidentally bump against thelever and open the tailgate.Security alarm system*
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The security alarm system is for alerting thesurrounding area of suspicious behaviour to
prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by op- erating an alarm if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when the vehicle has not
been unlocked using the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function.
Also, for vehicles equipped with the interior
alarm sensor, the alarm will be activated if
any of the following occurs:
l attempt to an unlawful moving of the ve-
hicle (the vehicle inclination detection
function)
l detection of a motion in the vehicle (the
interior intrusion detection function)
l disconnection of the battery terminal
The security alarm system is set to “active”.
When making changes to the settings, please follow the procedure listed in the section ti-
tled “Changing the security alarm settings” on page 4-30.
Inside tailgate release
4-27OGGE18E1Locking and unlocking4 Vehicles without
electric tailgateVehicles with
electrictailgate
lOpening any one of the doors or the tail-
gate, when the system is in the system
preparation mode.
l Holding the keyless operation key and
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate open switch to unlock the doors and the
tailgate.NOTEl If the bonnet is opened during the system
preparation mode, the system preparationmode is suspended.
The system returns to the system preparation mode when the bonnet is closed.
l If the auxiliary battery terminals are discon-
nected while the system is in the system preparation mode, the memory will be erased.
l It is possible to register up to four remote
control switches for keyless operation sys-tem.
As long as they are registered, any of the re-
mote control switches, other than the one used to activate the system, can be used to
cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote control switches, please contact aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.NOTEl The activation distance for keyless entry sys-
tem is approximately 4 m.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock the ve- hicle by pressing the switch at the correct
distance or the security alarm system cannot be set or cancelled using the switch, the bat-
tery may need to be replaced.
Replace the battery at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l If the UNLOCK switch on the remote con-
trol switch, or the driver’s or front passen- ger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed and no door or the tailgate is opened within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate will auto-
matically relock. In this case as well, the
system preparation mode will go into effect.
l The time between pressing the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch, or thedriver’s or front passenger’s door lock/
unlock switch and automatic locking can be adjusted. Please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio or the MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), screen operations can be used to make theadjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s
manual for details.Alarm activation
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When the system is in the system armed
mode, the alarm will be activated as follows
if the vehicle is unlocked or if any of the doors, tailgate or bonnet is opened using a
method other than the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function. 1. The inside alarm will be activated for
approximately 10 seconds. (except for vehicles equipped with the interior alarm
sensor)
NOTEl If the bonnet is opened during the system
armed mode, the vehicle outside alarm oper-
ates immediately, without the vehicle inside
alarm operating.
l The time for the vehicle inside alarm can be
adjusted. Please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
2. The alarm will be activated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
The turn-signal lamps will blink, and the horn (the siren for vehicles equipped
Security alarm system*
4-33OGGE18E1Locking and unlocking4
with the interior alarm sensor) will
sound intermittently.
3. The alarm will resume if unlawful ac-
tions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
Cancelling the alarm
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It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm
using the following methods:
l Pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK switch
on the remote control switch.
(After pressing the LOCK switch, the vehicle will lock if all the doors and the
tailgate are closed, after which the sys- tem preparation mode will once again go
into effect.)
l Putting the operation mode in ON.
l Holding the keyless operation key and
locking or unlocking the doors and the tailgate using the keyless operation func-
tion.NOTEl Even if a door or the tailgate is closed while
the inside alarm is activating, this will notcancel the alarm activation. (except for vehi-
cles equipped with the interior alarm sensor)
l When the operation mode is put in ON, the
buzzer sounds four times. This operation in-
dicates that the alarm was activated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the auxiliary battery is disconnected,
the alarm activation memory will not be erased.Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operatedwith the operation mode in ON.
Electric window control switch
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Each door window opens or closes while the
corresponding switch is operated.
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
WARNINGl Before operating the electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of the electric window control) in the vehicle alone.
Electric window control
4-34OGGE18E1Locking and unlocking4 Driver’s switch RHDDriver’s switch LHD
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suf-
ficiently to hold the vehicle.
Make sure the brake warning lamp (red) is il-
luminated.Electric parking brake
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The Electric parking brake is the system that
applies the parking brake by the electric mo- tor.
NOTEl You may hear an operation noise from the
vehicle body when operating the Electric
parking brake. This does not indicate a mal-
function and the Electric parking brake is operating normally.
l When the auxiliary battery is weak or dead,
the Electric parking brake cannot be applied
or released. Refer to “Emergency starting” on page 9-02.
l You may feel the brake pedal moving when
operating the Electric parking brake.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Parking brake
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WARNINGlLeaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the se-
lector lever or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compart- ment.
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.
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.
CAUTIONl When you leave the vehicle, be sure that you
have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
The engine may start suddenly by a remain-
ing amount decline of the drive battery.Steering wheel height and
reach adjustment E00600701652
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
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Type 2
Type 3
Power switchE00631801617
In order to prevent theft, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System will not start unless a preregis-tered keyless operation key is used. (Immo-
bilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, you can start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.CAUTIONl The indication lamp (A) will flash orange
when there is a problem or malfunction inthe keyless operation system. Never drive if
the indication lamp on the power switch is flashing orange. Immediately contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.CAUTIONl If the power switch operation is not smooth
and feels like it is sticking, do not operate
the switch. Immediately contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.NOTEl When operating the power switch, press the
switch all the way in. If the switch is not
fully pressed, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
may not start or the operation mode may not change. If the power switch is pressed cor-
rectly, there is no need to hold the power switch down.
l When the battery in the keyless operation
key has worn out, or the keyless operationkey is out of the vehicle, a warning display
will appear.Operation mode of the power
switch and its function
OFF
The indication lamp on the power switch
turns off.
The operation mode cannot be put in OFF unless the electrical parking switch is press-
ed.
ACC
Electrical devices such as the audio and ac-
cessory socket can be operated. Can be used
when the Ready indicator is off.
The indication lamp on the power switch illu- minates orange.
ON
All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat- ed.
The indication lamp on the power switch illu-
minates blue. The indication lamp goes off
when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper-
ating.
Power switch
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