
Fuel selection 3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designe
d to use unleaded gas-
oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe specifically
designed to accept only
a small diameter unlea
ded gasoline dispens-
ing nozzle. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and minimize intake-valve
deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working prop- erly. Your vehicle is de
signed to operate on
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON. Unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it is recommended yourvehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. To obtain maximum performance, premium gasoline is recommended. Gasoline sold at some
service stations con-
tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although
the oxygenates may not be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in someareas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can be used in your vehicle. A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco- hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as
that recommended for
unleaded gasoline. Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con- taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using thistype of alcohol could adversely affect the vehicle’s performance
and damage critical
parts of the vehicl
e’s fuel system.
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-lated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline
contains oxygenates
and is specially ble
nded to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When-ever you refuel your
vehicle, stop the
engine and keep fl
ames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- door areas.CAUTION Using leaded gasoline
in your vehicle will
damage the engine, ca
talytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso- line is illegal, and
will void your warranty
coverage of the engine
, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement 2.4 liter engine model 3.0 liter engine model Oxygenated gasoline
Ethanol (Gasohol) Methanol Reformulated gasoline
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Filling the fuel tank
General information 3-3
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup- ports the use of reform
ulated gasoline. Prop-
erly blended reformul
ated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability of the engine and the fuel system. MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blende
d into some gasolines
to increase the octa
ne number. Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation recommends using gaso- lines without MMT. Use of gasolines blended with MMT mayadversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
Your vehicle may have
been designed to sat-
isfy California’s low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such gasoline couldadversely affect the ve
hicle’s catalytic con-
verter and cause the e
ngine malfunction indi-
cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
to come on. Illumina-
tion of this indicator
while using high-sulfur
gasoline does not necessa
rily mean the vehi-
cle’s emission-control
system is malfunction-
ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may suggest using a different, lower- sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter-mine if the problem is fuel-related.
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MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) Sulfur in gasoline
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline
can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling during idling,abnormal engine noise
, and poor accelera-
tion. If you experience any of these prob- lems, try using a differ
ent brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunc
tion indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine
light”) flashes, have
the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.
Repeatedly driving s
hort distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuelsystem and engine, resu
lting in hard starting
and poor acceleration.
If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel thevehicle. The additive
will remove the depos-
its, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure
to use a Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleani
ng additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make an engine malfunction. For details,
please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
WA R N I N G When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garagesand filling stations. Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle,
always turn the
engine off and keep
away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.NOTE
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information 3-5
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4. Fueling correctly depends mainly on cor- rect handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Donot tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in the fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.
5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not add more fuel. 6. To re-install, turn the fuel tank filler pipe cap slowly clockwise until you hear click- ing sounds, then gently push the fuel tankfiller door closed.
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This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors
genuine parts. Mit-
subishi Motors desi
gns and manufactures
high quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance,
safety and/or durabil-
ity of your vehicle, a
nd may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
NOTE
While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap on the hook (A) located on the inside surface ofthe fuel tank filler door.CAUTION Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded gasoline. Seri
ous engine and cata-
lytic converter damage will result if leaded gasoline is filled into these vehicles, andconsequently, this must
never be attempted.
CAUTIONTo avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-off” the fuel tank.
Spilled fuel could
discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paint-work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.WA R N I N G Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed. If the fuel cap were loose, fuel could leak, re
sulting in a fire.
CAUTIONIf you need to replace th
e fuel tank filler cap,
use only the cap specified for your modelvehicle.
NOTE
If the fuel tank filler
cap is not tight while
driving, the engine malfunction indicator(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”) may come on when the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.Always tighten the fuel
tank filler cap until
you hear at least 3 clicks. The indicator will go of
f after several driving
cycles. If the indicato
r does not go off, con-
tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fac
ility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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Second row seats
Seat and restraint systems 4-9
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When sitting in the mid
dle seating position of
the second row seat, adju
st the head restraints
to an appropriate height where they lock inposition. Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-11. Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or backwa
rd to the desired posi-
tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in place.
Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback by hand to the desired posit
ion, and release the
lever. The seatback will lock in place.
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kerosene, gasoli
ne, alcohol, or other organic
solvents; doing so can cause damage notonly to the surface of the seat, but also to the heater. If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater. Turn the heateroff immediately if it a
ppears to be malfunc-
tioning during use.
Second row seats To adjust the seat forward or backward (vehicles with sec-ond row seat slide function)
CAUTION
NOTE
You can adjust the seat forward or backward on either side separately.WA R N I N G To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to move
it forward or back-
ward without using
the adjusting lever.
CAUTIONWhen sliding (vehicles with second row seat slide function) or reclin
ing the seat rearward,
pay careful attention to the third row seatpassengers.
To adjust the seatbacks
NOTE
You can adjust the seatback forward or back- ward on either side separately.WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of
an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-13
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Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC)
Rules (For vehicles
sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules andIndustry Canada licenc
e-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two con-ditions. This device may not
cause harmful inter-
ference. This device must ac
cept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove staticelectricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.
NOTE
Be sure to press the buttons correctly wh
en performing the procedures. If you perform
the procedures incorrectly, the registere
d ID code information could
be deleted or the settings
could be changed uninten
tionally. If the registered ID code info
rmation is deleted, register the rem
ote control transmitters again.
Refer to “Customer remote control tr
ansmitter programming (Except for vehicl
es sold in Canada)” on page 5-9.
General information
CAUTIONChanges or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.
Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter bat-tery
WA R N I N G Do not swallow a coin type battery.• This product contains coin type battery. If a coin type battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death.There have been case
s where a swallowed
battery has caused severe internal burns in just 2 hours.• Keep new and used batteries away fromchildren.• If the remote control transmitter casedoes not close securely, stop using theproduct and keep it away from children.• If you think batter
ies might have been
swallowed or placed in
side any part of a
person’s body, seek immediate medical attention.
To prevent that can result in an explosion or the leakage of fl
ammable liquid or gas.
• Do not replace an
incorrectly battery.
Replace only with th
e same or equivalent
type.• Do not dispose of a battery into fire orincinerator, or mech
anically crushing or
cutting of a battery.• Do not use, store in or bring into a bat-tery where it may be exposed to extremely high temperature or extremelylow air pressure.CAUTION When the remote control transmitter case is opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc.out. Also, do not touch the internal compo- nents. Dispose of used battery according to regula- tions for the disposal of battery.WA R N I N G
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-26 Features and controls
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The operation mode ca
n be in any mode
to start the engine. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor.The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 se
conds while the
engine switch is pressed.If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the engineor starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism. If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions. A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driv- ing when the bar graph of engine coolanttemperature display star
ts to move or the
low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Engine coolant temperaturedisplay” on page 5-163.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This system automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel-erator pedal when starting the engine. To prevent battery drai
n, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position. 5. Press the engine switch. 6. Confirm that all warning lights and warn- ing displays are functioning properly.
Starting and stopping the engine
Tips for starting
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm up.
Starting the engine
NOTE
After the engine has not
started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the engine may become grea
ter. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual.NOTE
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position. For safety reasons,
the engine should be
started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving wheels lock.
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-27
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After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engineswitch 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 th
e 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, but do notpush the accelerator
pedal. If the engine
fails to start, repeat
these procedures. If
the engine still will
not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
Startability of the engine with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lowerWhen the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector leverin the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans-axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) positionand let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally.Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
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NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warmsup.
When the engine is hard to start
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
To protect the engine
, the high-speed mode
may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
Stopping the engine
WA R N I N GDo not operate the en
gine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If theengine is stopped while driving, the brake servomechanism will ce
ase to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,the power steering system will not func- tion and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This couldresult in a serious accident.
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-35
5
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object. 2. Remove the emergency key from the key.Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-29.
NOTE
Be sure to press the buttons correctly wh
en performing the procedures. If you perform
the procedures incorrectly, the settings
could be changed uninten-
tionally.
General information
Your F.A.S.T.-key operates on a radio fre- quency subject to
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold
in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Cana
da). This device com-
plies with Part 15 of
FCC Rules and Industry
Canada licence-exemp
t RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions.
•This device may
not cause harmful
interference. •This device must ac
cept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.CAUTION Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.
Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter bat- tery
WA R N I N G Do not swallow a coin type battery.• This product contains coin type battery. If a coin type battery is swallowed, it cancause severe internal burns and can lead to death. There have been case
s where a swallowed
battery has caused severe internal burns in just 2 hours.• Keep new and used batteries away fromchildren.• If the remote control transmitter casedoes not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.• If you think batter
ies might have been
swallowed or placed in
side any part of a
person’s body, seek immediate medicalattention.
To prevent that can result in an explosion or the leakage of fl
ammable liquid or gas.
• Do not replace an incorrectly battery. Replace only with th
e same or equivalent
type.
• Do not dispose of a battery into fire orincinerator, or mech
anically crushing or
cutting of a battery.• Do not use, store in or bring into a bat-tery where it may be exposed toextremely high temperature or extremely low air pressure.CAUTION When the remote control transmitter case is opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal compo- nents. Dispose of used battery according to regula- tions for the disposal of battery.WA R N I N G
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