2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS Eco

Bottle holders 5-218 Features and controls
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There are bottle holders located on both sides of front and rear doors.
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1. Pull out the spring-loaded cover and insert it in the mounting grooves (A) on bothsides.
2. Remove the cover from the mounting grooves, and the cover will be rolled backinto the retracted position.
There are 2 installation holes (B) for the cargo area cover.
Bottle holders
WA R N I N G Do not spray water or spill beverages inside the vehicle. If the switches, wires, or electrical components become wet, they could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe up as much liquid as possible and immedi- ately consult an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.CAUTION Drinking beverages while driving your vehi- cle is distracting and can cause an accident. Vibration and shaking while driving may cause beverages to spill. Be very careful, asspilling hot beverages could cause burns.
NOTE
 Do not store a cup or drink can in the bottle holder.  Make sure all lids are tightly closed when storing beverages that are in plastic bottles, etc.  Some beverages may not be stored, depend- ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot- tles, etc.
Cargo area cover (if so equipped) To u s e
NOTE
 Do not place anything on the cargo area cover.
To change position
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Driving safetyDriving precaution ..........
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Fuel economy ............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
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Floor mat ...................................
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Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-4 Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weat
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Braking .....................................
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Parking ......................................
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Loading information
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Cargo loads .....................
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Trailer towing .................
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
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Your vehicle has been designed for both nor- mal and occasional off-road use. However,avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud as your vehicle is designed primarily for use onpavement, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Keep in mind that 2-wh
eel drive vehicles are
less capable than 4-wheel drive vehicles for driving on muddy, slippery, wet or snow-cov- ered roads. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-road situa- tions. Because of the higher ground clear-ance, these vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on pave-ment. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the same speed on pavement as con- ventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars anymore than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road condi- tions. Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid operating the vehicle in amanner that might require sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor-rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-nificantly more likely to die than a personwearing a seat belt. Before starting the vehi- cle, always make certain that you and all your passengers are properly wearing their seatbelts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors.Your personal driving habits can have a sig- nificant effect on your fuel consumption.Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate slowly and smoothly. When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off.  Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures.  When driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle on highways or dry improved roads, set thedrive mode to “AUTO”.  For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) whentraffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit.  Keep your air cleaner filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according to the recom-mendations in this manual.  Always keep your vehicle well main- tained. A poorly maintained enginewastes fuel and costs money.  Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impairedeven with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Floor mat
Driving safety 6-3
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pharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
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The original equipmen
t floor mat provided
with your vehicle was specifically designedfor your vehicle. Always properly position the floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation ofthe pedals. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help preventthe floor mat from moving forward and possi- bly interfering with the operation of the ped- als. To prevent the floor mat from movingforward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard.
2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment isimpaired.
Floor mat To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended accelera-tion and/or increased stopping distances resulting in a crash and injury. Always make sure the floor mat does not interferewith the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the reta
ining clip on the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat.
 Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean- ing the inside of your vehicle or for anyother reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein- stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that the floor mat is notinterfering with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.WA R N I N G
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking. If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop because more power isused for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.
 Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubricationpoints.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine overheating, addMitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter-vals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to surrounding vehicles and to thecondition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving onsteep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a facemask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Loading information Driving safety 6-7
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 Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight anddividing by two.  Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-tributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two. Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight; (b) Accessory weight;(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight.  Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehi- cle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and cool- ant. Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transaxle,power steering, power brakes, power win- dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available asfactory-installed equipment (whether installed or not).  Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.
 Production options weight: the combined weight of those installed regular produc- tion options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items whichthey replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, includ- ing heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roofrack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.  Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the number of specified occupants (3 in the case of your vehicle) Occupant distribution: Occupant distribu- tion within the passenger compartment (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in front,1 in rear seat)
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the driver’s door.
This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permitted to ride in your vehicle aswell as “the combined weight of occupants and cargo” (A), which is called the vehicle capacity weight. The weight of any non-fac-tory installed options, as well as the tongue weight of a trailer being towed and roof load is included in the definition of “cargo” whendetermining the vehicle capacity weight. Thisplacard also tells you the size and recom- mended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For moreinformation, refer to “Tires” on page 9-12.
* :150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one per- son as defined by U.S.A. and Canadianregulations.
Tire and loading information placard
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Trailer towing
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, performance, braking,durability and driving economy (fuel con- sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer with this vehicle, besure to use proper equipment and cautious steering and braking for safe driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight, maximum trailer weight (A), maximum tongue weight (B) and Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR). The vehicle capacity weight is printed on the tire and loading information placard as “com- bined weight of occupants and cargo”.The weight includes the weight of all occu- pants and the total weight it can carry. For more information, refer to “Tire and load-ing information placard” on page 6-7.
CAUTION Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof carrier th
at properly fits your
vehicle. For installation, refer to the instruction man- ual provided with the roof carrier. Place the luggage on the carrier so that its weight is distributed evenly with the heaviestitems on the bottom. Do not load items that are wider than the roof carrier. Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre- ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed.  Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for raising the sunroof and/or liftgate when installing a roof carrier. (For vehicle with sunroof only)
Trailer towing
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully. Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
Weight limits Vehicle capacity weight
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Trailer towing 6-12 Driving safety
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Recommendations for towing up to this limit are as follows.
The tongue weight of any trailer is important because it affects the vehicle capacity weight. The vehicle capacity weight includes anycargo you may carry, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you will tow a trailer, you must include the tongue weight ofthe trailer in your calculation of the vehicle capacity weight. For more information regarding vehicle capacity weight, refer to“Tire and loading information placard” onpage 6-7. Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight for your vehicle. After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.Keep the trailer tongue load at 10 % of the loaded trailer weight for dead weight hitches. Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper dis-
tribution of the load in the trailer. This can be checked by separately weighing the loaded trailer and then the tongue. The GAWRs are printed on the certification label which is riveted on the door sill on the driver’s side.Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 11-2. Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati-ble with the trailer. Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughoutthe frame.
Maximum trailer weight Vehicle condi-
tion
Maximum trailer weight
1 or 2 persons
seated
With brake 2,000 lb
(907 kg)
Without brake 1,250 lb
(567 kg)
3–5 persons
seated
With brake 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Without brake 1,250 lb
(567 kg)
Tongue weight Vehicle condi-
tion
Maximum tongue weight
1 or 2 persons
seated
With brake 200 lb (91 kg) Without brake 125 lb
(57 kg)
3–5 persons
seated
With brake 150 lb (68 kg) Without brake 125 lb
(57 kg)
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Trailer hitches
WA R N I N G If you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your
vehicle. Refer to
“Exhaust system” on page 9-22.
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