Owner Manual for mitsubishi carisma

Table of contents

General information

Locking and unlocking

Seats and seat belts

Instruments and controls

Starting and driving

For pleasant driving

Vehicle care

For emergencies

Maintenance

Specifications

overview–Instruments and Controls

EB21AMFf

1 - Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signalswitch � p. 4–12 Headlamp washer switch* � p. 4–17

2- Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)� p. 3–22Horn switch � p. 4–22

3 - Meter and gauges � p. 4–24 - Windscreen wiper and washer switch � p. 4–15

Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchbackonly) � p. 4–16

5- Ventilators � p. 6–296- Multi centre display � p. 4–24

Digital clock � p. 4–267- Hazard warning flasher switch � p. 4–188- Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

� p. 3–229- Front fog lamp switch* � p. 4–20

10- Headlamp levelling switch � p. 4–1311- Rheostat* (meter illumination control) � p. 4–2112- Rear fog lamp switch � p. 4–2113- Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors

switch* � p. 5–3214- Bonnet release lever � p. 2–815- Auto-speed (cruise) control lever* � p. 5–3616- Ignition switch � p. 5–917- Gearshift or selector lever � p. 5–14, 5–1618- A/T mode change over switch (vehicle with auto-

matic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T) � p. 5–2119- Ashtray � p. 6–4620- Cigarette lighter � p. 6–4521- Rear window demister switch � p. 4–1922- Centre accessory box � p. 6–4723- Heater/Air conditioning* � p. 6–30, 6–3624- Audio* � p. 6–2

EB21AMDf

LHD

B21A482t

overview–Instruments and Controls

1- Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)� p. 3–22

2- Hazard warning flasher switch � p. 4–183- Multi centre display � p. 4–24

Digital clock � p. 4–264- Ventilators � p. 6–295- Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal

switch � p. 4–12Headlamp washer switch* � p. 4–17

6- Meter and gauges � p. 4–27 - Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

� p. 3–22Horn switch � p. 4–22

8- Windscreen wiper and washer switch � p. 4–15Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchbackonly) � p. 4–16

9- Rheostat* (meter illumination control) � p. 4–2110- Headlamp levelling switch � p. 4–1311- Front fog lamp switch* � p. 4–2012- Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors

switch* � p. 5–3213- Rear fog lamp switch � p. 4–2114- Audio* � p. 6–215- Heater/Air conditioning* � p. 6–30, 6–3616- Rear window demister switch � p. 4–1917- Centre accessory box � p. 6–4718- Cigarette lighter � p. 6–4519- Ashtray � p. 6–4620- A/T mode change over switch (vehicles with auto-

matic transmission INVECS II 4A/T) � p. 5–2121- Gearshift or selector lever � p. 5–14, 5–1622- Ignitition switch � p. 5–923- Bonnet release lever � p. 2–824- Auto-speed (cruise) control lever* � p. 5–36

RHD

B21A483t

Interior

EB21BMDf

1 - Jack � p. 8–42 - Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only) � p. NO TAG3- Seat belts � p. 3–11

Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats) � p. 3–14

4- Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof) � p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37

5- Electric window control* � p. 2–126- Central door lock switch � p. 2–77 - Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-

rors lever* � p. 5–328- Sunroof switch* � p. 2–149- Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof) � p. 4–22,

8–26, 8–3710- Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof) � p. 4–22,

8–26, 8–3711- Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

� p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–3712- Inside rear-view mirror � p. 5–3113- Sun visors � p. 6–4414- Vanity mirror � p. 6–4515- Glove box � p. 6–4816- Tools � p. 8–317- Spare wheel � p. NO TAG18- Armrest* (for rear seats) � p. 3–919- Head restraints � p. 3–720- Armrest* (for front seats) � p. 3–921- Centre console box* � p. 6–4922- Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

� p. 3–3123- Heated seat switch* � p. 3–1024- Parking brake lever � p. 5–2525- Cup holder � p. 6–4926- Fuel filler door release lever � p. 5–327- Seat � p. 3–2

LHD

B21B476t

Interior

EB21BMEe

1 - Glove box � p. 6–482- Vanity mirror � p. 6–453- Sun visors � p. 6–444- Inside rear-view mirror � p. 5–315- Sunroof switch* � p. 2–146- Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof) � p. 4–22,

8–26, 8–377- Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof) � p. 4–22,

8–26, 8–378- Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

� p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–379- Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-

rors lever* � p. 5–3210- Central door lock switch � p. 2–811- Electric window control* � p. 2–1212- Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

� p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–3713- Seat belts � p. 3–11

Ajustable seat belt anchor (for front seats) � p. 3–14

14- Spare wheel � p. NO TAG15- Tools � p. 8–316- Seat � p. 3–217- Fuel filler door release lever � p. 5–318- Cup holder � p. 6–4919- Parking brake lever � p. 5–2520- Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

� p. 3–3121- Centre console box* � p. 6–4922- Armrest* (for front seats) � p. 3–923- Head restraints � p. 3–724- Armrest* (for rear seats) � p. 3–925- Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only) � p. NO TAG26- Jack � p. 8–4

RHD

B21B477t

Exterior

EB21DMDd

1 - Engine compartment � p. 10–14Bonnet � p. 2–8

2 - Windscreen wiper � p. 4–153- Sunroof* � p. 2–144- Outside rear-view mirror � p. 5–315- Locking and unlocking � p. 2–4

Keyless entry system* � p. 2–56 - Fuel filler � p. 5–37 - Front fog lamps* � p. 8–26, 8–308- Headlamps and position lamps � p. 8–26, 8–279- Front turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–29

10- Tyre inflation pressure � p. 9–12Changing tyres � p. 8–9Tyre rotation � p. 9–13Tyre chains � p. 9–15

11- Side turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3012- Antenna � p. 6–2913- High mounted stop lamp � p. 8–26, 8–3514- Rear window wiper � p. 4–1615- License plate lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3616- Reversing lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3317- Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only) � p. 8–26,

8–3318- Stop lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3219- Rear turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3220- Tail lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3221- Tailgate � p. 2–10

Hatchback

B21D169t

Exterior

EB21DMEc

1 - Engine compartment � p. 10–14Bonnet � p. 2–8

2 - Windscreen wiper � p. 4–15, 9–183- Sunroof* � p. 2–144- Outside rear-view mirror � p. 5–315- Locking and unlocking � p. 2–4

Keyless entry system* � p. 2–56 - Fuel filler � p. 5–37 - Front fog lamps* � p. 8–26, 8–308- Headlamps and position lamps � p. 8–26, 8–279- Front turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–29

10- Tyre inflation pressure � p. 9–12Changing tyres � p. 8–9Tyre rotation � p. 9–13Tyre chains � p. 9–15

11- Side turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3012- Boot lid � p. 2–1013- High mounted stop lamp � p. 8–26, 8–3514- Antenna � p. 6–2915- License plate lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3616- Reversing lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3317- Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only) � p. 8–26,

8–3318- Tail lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3219- Stop and tail lamps � p. 8–26, 8–3220- Rear turn-signal lamps � p. 8–26, 8–32

Sedan

B21D170t

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Installation of accessoriesEB24A-Ce

Before fitting any accessories, please con-sult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(1) The installation of accessories, optionalparts, etc., should only be carried outwithin the limits prescribed by law inyour country, and in accordance withthe guidelines and warnings containedwithin the documents accompanyingthis vehicle.Only MITSUBISHI approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.

(2) Improper installation of electrical partscould cause fire, please refer to theModification/alterations to the electricalor fuel systems section within thisowner’s handbook.

(3) When using a communication systemsuch as a cellular phone or a radio setinside the vehicle, a separate externalantenna must be fitted. When a cellularphone or a radio set is used by using aninternal antenna alone, it may interferewith the vehicle’s electrical system andadversely affect safe operation of thevehicle.

(4) Tyres and wheels which do not meetspecifications must not be used.Refer to the “Specifications” section forinformation regarding wheel and tyresizes on page 10–11.

(5) Do not fail to read all relative instructionsbefore first putting into service and priorto the attachment or installation of ac-cessories, parts or other modificationsto the vehicle!

Important points!Due to the large number of accessory andreplacement parts of different manufacturersin the market, it is not possible, not only forMITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES Europe B.V.,but also an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer,to check whether the attachment or installa-tion of such parts affects the driving safety ofyour MITSUBISHI-vehicle.

Even when such parts are officially autho-rized, for example by a “general operatorspermit” (an appraisal for the part) or throughthe execution of the part in an officially ap-proved manner of construction, or when asingle operation permit following the attach-ment or installation of such parts, it cannot bededuced from that alone, that the drivingsafety of your vehicle has not been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists noliability on the part of the appraiser or the offi-cial. Only in the case of parts (MITSUBISHIoriginal replacement or exchange parts aswell as MITSUBISHI accessories) that arerecommended and released by an autho-rized MITSUBISHI dealer and that are at-tached or installed by an authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer can you assume, thatoptimal safety has been provided. The samealso pertains to modifications of MIT-SUBISHI vehicles with respect to the pro-duction specifications. For your own safety,in such cases as well, you should only un-dertake modifications according to the rec-ommendations of an authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer.

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Modification / alterations tothe electric or fuel systems

EB11A-D

MITSUBISHI has always manufacturedsafe, high quality vehicles. In order to main-tain this safety and quality, it is important thatany accessory that is to be fitted, or anymodifications carried out which involve theelectric or fuel systems, should be carriedout in accordance with MITSUBISHI guide-lines.

CAUTIONPlease consult an authorized MITSU-BISHI dealer concerning any such fit-ment or modification.If the wires interfere with the vehiclebody or improper installationmethods are used (protective fusesnot included, etc.), electronic devicesmay be adversely affected, resultingin a fire or other accident.

B10A001a

Roof drip mouldingEB10A-T

When installing the roof carrier, remove theroof drip moulding caps.

1. Open the cover (A) and remove thescrews using a Philips screwdriver.

2. Remove the caps by sliding them.

After removal of the roof carrier, replace theroof drip moulding caps.

Roof carrier precautionEB10A-U

CAUTION(1) Make sure that the weight of the

luggage does not exceed theallowable roof load.If the allowable roof load is ex-ceeded, this may cause damageto the vehicle.The roof load is the total allowableload on the roof (the weight of theroof carrier plus the weight of lug-gage placed on the roof carrier).For specific figures, please referto the ”Maximum roof load” onpage 10–6.

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CAUTION(2) When luggage is loaded onto the

vehicle, please make sure to driveslowly and avoid excessive man-euvers such as sudden braking orquick turning.In addition, place the luggage onthe carrier so that its weight is dis-tributed evenly with the heaviestitems on the bottom. Do not loaditems that are wider than the roofcarrier.The additional weight on the roofcould heighten the vehicle’s centreof gravity and affect the vehiclehandling characteristics.As a result, driving errors or emerg-ency maneuvers could lead to aloss of control and result in an acci-dent.

CAUTION(3) Before driving and after travelling a

short distance, always check theload to make sure it is securely fas-tened to the roof carrier.Check periodically during yourtravel that the load remains secure.If the load is not secure, it could fallfrom the vehicle and damage yourvehicle, another vehicle or createroad hazard.

NOTE(1) To prevent wind noise or reduction in

gas mileage, remove the roof carrierwhen not in use.

(2) Before using an automatic car wash,check with the attendant to determine ifthe roof carrier should be removed.

(3) Be sure that adequate clearance ismaintained for raising the sunroof (Forvehicles with sunroof) and tailgate(hatchback) when installing a roofcarrier.

Genuine partsEB05A-Fi

Don’t play around with substitutes.MITSUBISHI has gone to great lengths tobring you a superbly crafted vehicle offeringthe highest quality and dependability. Don’treduce that quality and dependability by us-ing substitute parts.Always use MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts de-signed and manufactured to maintain yourMITSUBISHI vehicle at top performance.The operation of vehicle components can beless efficient in case of using Non-GenuineParts.Failure to use Genuine Parts may invalidateany future warranty claim. MITSUBISHI willnot be liable for any malfunction of your ve-hicle that may have been caused by the useof substitute parts in place of MITSUBISHIGenuine Parts.At the MITSUBISHI dealer you can also getappropriate advice and the assembling ofGenuine Parts will be handled professional-ly.MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts are identified bythis mark and are available at all authorizedMITSUBISHI dealers.

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Used engine oils safetyinstructions

EB12A-B

WARNING(1) Prolonged and repeated contact

may cause serious skin disorders,including dermatitis and cancer.

(2) Avoid contact with the skin as faras possible and wash thoroughlyafter any contact.

(3) Keep used engine oils out of reachof children.

Protect the environmentIt is illegal to pollute drains, water coursesand soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga-rages providing facilities for disposal of usedoil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact yourlocal authority for advice on disposal.

Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa

Driving under the influence of alcohol is oneof the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability can even be seriously im-paired with blood alcohol levels below the le-gal maximum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,call a cab, a friend, or use public transporta-tion.

WARNINGDriving after drinking can lead to anaccident. Your perceptions are lesssharp, your reflexes are slower, andyour judgement is impaired when youhave been drinking.NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.

Safe driving techniquesEB26A-Di

Driving safety and protection against injurycannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-ommend that you pay extra attention to thefollowing:(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure

that you and your passengers have fas-tened your seat belts.

(2) Never leave your vehicle unattendedwith the key in the ignition and childreninside the vehicle. Children may playwith the driving controls and this couldlead to an accident.

(3) Make sure that infants and smallchildren are properly restrained in ac-cordance with the laws and regulations,and for maximum protection in case ofan accident.

(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for ashort sleep. If the engine is left runningwhile you sleep, unexpected vehicleoperation or other accidents may becaused by unconsciously moving theshift lever (selector lever on automatictransmission vehicles) or pressing theaccelerator pedal. If you inadvertentlykeep the accelerator pedal pressed, theengine may overheat or the engine, ex-haust pipe, etc. may be abnormallyoverheated, resulting in an accidentalfire. If poorly ventilated, there is a risk ofpoisoning by exhaust gases.

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(5) Prevent children from playing in the lug-gage compartment. It is illegal to allowthem to play there while the vehicle ismoving.

(6) When loading luggage, be careful not toload above the height of the seats. Thisis dangerous not only because the rear-ward vision will be obstructed, but alsothe luggage may be projected into thepassenger compartment under hardbraking.

Locking and unlocking

Keys 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic immobilizer(Anti-theft starting system) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doors 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyless entry system* 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Child-protection” rear doors 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central door locks 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnet 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot lid (or tailgate) 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual window control* 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric window control* 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

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F11A024a

KeysEF21A - Gb

Two keys are provided and they fit all locks.Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

To help prevent theft, your keys feature aunique, hard-to-duplicate design. Also, yourvehicle’s locks are designed to preventopening by any means other than using yourown key.

Take care not to lose your keys or lock theminside your vehicle.To prevent your key number becomingknown to others, it is stamped on removablekey number tag rather than on the key itself.Keep your key number tag in a safe place,separate from your keys.

NOTE(1) Replacement keys for your vehicle can

be made only by an authorized MITSU-BISHI dealer. Give the dealer your keynumber in the event that the originalkeys are lost.

(2) The engine is designed so that it will notturn over if the ID code registered in theimmobilizer computer and the key’s IDcode do not match. Refer to the sectionentitled “Electronic immobilizer” for de-tails and key usage.

(3) Keys should never be placed in areaswhich contain magnetic or metal objectsas this may interfere with the transpon-der.

Electronic immobilizer(Anti-theft starting system)

EF11C-Vd

The electronic immobilizer is designed to re-duce significantly the possibility of vehicletheft. The purpose of the system is to im-mobilize the vehicule if an invalid start is at-tempted. A valid start attempt can only beachieved (subject to certain conditions),using a key “registered” to the immobilizersystem.


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F11C003g

NOTE(1) In the following cases the vehicle may

not be able to receive the registered IDcode from the key. This means the en-gine will not start even when the regis-tered key is turned to the “START”position.� When the key contacts a key ring

or other metallic or magnetic object(Type A)

� When the key grip contacts metalof another key (Type B)

� When the key contacts anotherimmobilizing key, or some othertransponder (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the objector additional key from the vehicle keyand turn the key back to the “ACC” or“LOCK” position. Then try again tostart the engine. If the engine does not start, consult anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(2) Be careful not to damage the key with acutter etc. since there is a transponderinside the key.

(3) Two keys are provided.If you lose one of them, order a key fromyour authorized MITSUBISHI dealer assoon as possible.To obtain a key, take your vehicle andany remaining keys to your authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.If you need an extra spare key, takeyour vehicle and ALL the keys to yourauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer. Be-cause all the keys have to be re-regis-tered in the immobilizer computer unit.The immobilizer allows up to 8 differentID codes to be registered; you can pos-sess a maximum of 8 keys.

CAUTIONDon’t make any alterations or addi-tions to the immobilizer system; anyalterations or additions could causefailure of the immobilizer.


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F12A016a

DoorsEF12A - Xe

Operation from outside thevehicle1- Insert or remove the key2- Lock3- Unlock

F12A163a

Operation from inside the vehicle1- Lock2- Unlock

Pull the inside door handle toward you toopen the door.When the inside door handle of the front dooris pulled, the door can be opened even if thedoor is locked.

F12A076a

To lock the front door without akeyPress the inside lock button (1), and closethe door (2).

“Forgotten-key-prevention”mechanismIf the lock button of the driver’s door ispressed while the driver’s door is opened,the lock will be automatically released.

To lock the rear doorsPress the inside lock button (1), and closethe door (2).


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CAUTION(1) Make sure the doors are closed:

driving with doors incompletelyclosed is very dangerous.

(2) Never leave children in the ve-hicle unattended.

(3) Be careful not to lock the doorswhile the key is inside the vehicle.

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Keyless entry system*EF11B - He

Press the remote control switch, and alldoors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will belocked or unlocked as desired. Pressing theLOCK switch (1) or UNLOCK switch (2) willturn on the indicator lamp (3).

To lockPress the LOCK switch (1), and all doors andthe boot lid (or tailgate) will be locked. Whenthey are locked, the turn-signal lamps blinktwice.

To unlockPress the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doorsand the boot lid (or tailgate) will be unlocked.When they are unlocked, the turn-signallamps will be turned on for a few seconds.

NOTE(1) The keyless entry system does not op-

erate if the key is left in the “ACC” or“ON” position, or the door or boot lid (ortailgate) is open.

(2) If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressedand no door is opened within approxi-mately 30 seconds: relocking will auto-matically occur.

(3) The remote control switch will operatewithin about 4 m from the vehicle. How-ever, the operating range of the remotecontrol switch may change if the vehicleis located near a TV transmitting tower,power station, or radio broadcasting sta-tion.

(4) If the following conditions are observedafter pressing the remote control switch,the battery inside the switch may needto be replaced.Replace the battery at your authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.� The doors or boot lid (or tailgate)

cannot be locked or unlocked.� The indicator lamp glows dimly, or

does not light.(5) If you lose your remote control switch or

you need another one, please order anew one at your authorized MITSUBI-SHI dealer.


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(6) If you wish to add a remote controlswitch, please contact your authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer. A maximum of 4remote control switches are availablefor your vehicle.

CAUTION(1) Do not leave the remote control

switch where it may be exposedto heat caused by the direct raysof the sun.

(2) The remote control switch is aprecision electronic device.Therefore, pay attention to the fol-lowing.� Avoid knocking the remote

control switch hard againstother objects or dropping it.

� Keep the remote controlswitch dry.

� Do not disassemble the re-mote control switch.

F12C041a

“Child-protection” rear doorsEF12C-Af

1- Lock2- Free

Child protection helps to prevent doors frombeing opened accidentally, especially whensmall children are in the rear seat.A lever is provided on each rear door.If the lever is set to the locked position, therear doors cannot be opened using the in-side handle.To open the rear door while the child protec-tion is in use, pull the outside door handle.If the lever is set to the “Free” position, thechild protection mechanism does not func-tion.

CAUTIONWhen driving with a child in the rearseat, please use the child protectionto prevent accidental door openingwhich may cause an accident.


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Central door locksEF02BAM

Locking or unlocking driver’s door with thekey or operating the central door lock switchmakes all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate)simultaneously locked or unlocked.

NOTEEach of the rear doors can be locked or un-locked independently by using the insidelock button. F12B069a

Driver’s door with key1- Lock2- Unlock

F12B125a

NOTEIf the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder re-mains in the ”Always lock” position (A), theboot lid (or tailgate) cannot be unlocked bythe central door lock operation.


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F12B078a

Central door lock switch1- Unlock2- Lock

A- Vehicle equipped with manual windowcontrol

B- Vehicle equipped with electric windowcontrol

F13A061a

BonnetEF13A-Ej

To openPull the release lever towards you to unlockthe bonnet.

F13A143a

Raise the bonnet while pressing the safetylock.

NOTEOnly open the bonnet when the wipers arein the parked position. Failure to do so maycause paint/body damage.


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F13A063a

Support the bonnet by inserting the supportbar in its slot.

CAUTION(1) Note that the support bar may dis-

engage the bonnet if the openbonnet is lifted by a strong wind.

(2) Always insert the support bar intothe hole provided specifically forthis purpose. Supporting thebonnet at any other locationcould result in the support barslipping out and lead to an acci-dent.

F13A064a

To closeUnlatch the support bar and clip it in itsholder.Slowly lower the bonnet to the position30 cm above the closed position, then let itdrop.

NOTE(1) If this does not close the bonnet, release

it from a slightly higher position.(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard with

a hand as it may damage the bonnet.

CAUTION(1) Be careful that hands or fingers

are not trapped when closing thebonnet.

(2) Before driving, make sure that thebonnet is securely locked. An in-completely locked bonnet cansuddenly open while driving.This can be extremely danger-ous.


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Boot lid (or tailgate)EF15AAS

WARNINGIt is dangerous to drive with the bootlid (or tailgate) open since carbonmonoxide (CO) gas can enter thecabin.You cannot see or smell CO. It cancause unconsciousness and evendeath.

CAUTIONDo not stand behind the exhaust pipewhen loading and unloading luggage.A heat from the exhaust could lead toburns.

F12B042a

Operation from outside the vehicleInsert (or remove) the key when the boot lid(or tailgate) key cylinder is in the vertical orthe horizontal position.Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown inthe illustration.

1- Unlock2- Lock3- Always lock

NOTEIf the key cylinder remains ”Always lock” inposition (3), the boot lid (or tailgate) cannotbe unlocked by the central door lock oper-ation.

F15A168a

To openPush the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder (A)when the key cylinder is in the unlockedposition.

To closePress the boot lid (or tailgate) down until it isclosed, and turn the key to lock position.


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F15A299a

NOTEGas springs (B) are installed in the locationsillustrated in order to support the tailgate.Please observe the following in order to pre-vent damage or faulty operation.� Do not attach any plastic material, tape,

etc., to the gas springs.� Do not tie string, etc., around the gas

springs.� Do not pull on the gas springs when

closing the tailgate or hang items fromthe gas springs.

F15A298a

Operation from inside the vehicleThe boot lid (or tailgate) can be locked or un-locked by using the central door lock switch,regardless of the position of the ignition key.

1- Unlock2- Lock

If the boot lid (or tailgate) is locked or un-locked by using the central door lock switch,it can still be locked or unlocked with the key.

NOTERepeated continous operating between lockand unlock could cause the central doorlocks’ built–in protection circuit to prevent thesystem from operating. If this occurs, waitabout one minute before operating theswitch.

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Manual window control*EF17B-Ac

1- To open2- To close


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LHD, Type 1

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Electric window control*EF17A–Uf

The electric windows can only be operatedwith the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

Each door window opens or closes while thecorresponding switch is pressed.

1- Driver’s door window2- Front passenger’s door window3- Rear left door window4- Rear right door window5- Lock switch

RHD, Type 1

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WARNING(1) Before operating the electric win-

dow control, make sure that noth-ing is capable of being trapped(head, hand, finger, etc.).

(2) Never leave the vehicle withoutremoving the key.

(3) Never leave a child (or other per-sons who might not be capable ofsafe operation of the electric win-dow control) in the vehicle alone.

LHD, Type 2

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NOTEOnce the battery cable is disconnected, orthe fuse is replaced, it may happen that thedoor glasses cannot be operated normallyeven after reconnecting the battery cable. Insuch a case, take the following steps with allthe door windows. Pull the power window switch repeatedly toclose the door window completely if it isopen. After it is completely closed, pull theswitch again for one second, and the doorwindow will resume its normal operation.


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RHD, Type 2

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Driver’s switchesThe driver’s switches can be used to operateall door windows. A window can be openedor closed by operating the correspondingswitch. Press the switch down to open the window,and pull up the switch to close it. If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up,the door window automatically opens/closescompletely. If you want to stop the window movement,operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-tion (pull up when moving downward, andpress down when moving upward).

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Passenger’s switchesThe passenger’s switches can be used tooperate the corresponding passenger’s doorwindows. Press the switch down to open the window,and pull up the switch to close it. If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up,the door window automatically opens/closescompletely. If you want to stop the window movement,operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-tion (pull up when moving downward, andpress down when moving upward).

NOTE(1) The door windows can be opened or

closed even after the ignition switch isturned off for a 30–second period. If thedriver’s door is opened during thisperiod, the door window can be openedor closed for another 30 seconds. However, once the driver’s door isclosed, the windows cannot be oper-ated any more.

(2) The rear door windows only open half-way.


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Lock switchWhen this switch is operated, the passen-ger’s switches cannot be used to open orclose the door windows and the driver’sswitch cannot open or close any door win-dows other than the front door windows. Tounlock, press it once again.

1- Lock2- Unlock

WARNINGA child may tamper with the switch atthe risk of its hands or head beingtrapped in the window. When drivingwith a child in the vehicle, pleasepress the window lock switch to dis-able the passenger’s switches.

Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in a closing win-dow, the window glass will lower automati-cally. Please ensure that nobody puts their heador hand out the window when closing. Thelowered window will become operationalafter a few seconds.

CAUTIONThe safety mechanism is cancelledjust before the window is fully closed.This allows the window to close com-pletely. Therefore be especially care-ful not to trap a finger by the window.

NOTERepeated operation with the engine stoppedwill run down the battery. Operate the win-dow switches while the engine is running.

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Sunroof*EF19ABQ

The sunroof can only be operated with theignition switch in the “ON” position.

To openPress the switch (1) to open the sunroof.The sunroof stops once before the sun-roof is fully opened. Re–press theswitch (1) to open completely.To stop the moving sunroof, press theswitch (2).

To closeThe sunroof automatically closes if theswitch (2) is pressed.To stop the moving sunroof, press therear of the switch (1).


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To tilt upWhen the switch (3) is pressed, the rearsunroof raises approximately 35 mm forventilation.

NOTEBefore tilting the sunroof, completelyopen the sunshade. Otherwise you willnot have good ventilation.

To closePress the switch (4).

Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closingsunroof, it will re-open automatically.Nonetheless, make sure that nobody putstheir head or hand out of the sunroof whenopening or closing.The opened sunroof will become operationalafter a few seconds.

CAUTIONThe safety mechanism is cancelledjust before the sunroof is fully closed.This allows the sunroof to close com-pletely. Therefore be especially care-ful that no fingers are trapped in thesunroof.

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SunshadeSlide the sunshade (5) manually toopen and close it.

NOTEThe sunshade will operate together withthe sunroof only when the sunroof isopened.

CAUTIONDo not attempt to close the sunshadewhen the sunroof is opened.

WARNING(1) Do not put head, hands or anything

else out of the sunroof openingwhile driving the vehicle.

(2) Never leave a child (or other per-son who might not be capable ofsafe operation of the sunroofswitch) in the vehicle alone.

(3) Before operating the sunroof,make sure that nothing is capableof being trapped (head, hand,finger, etc.).

NOTE(1) When leaving the vehicle unattended,

make sure you close the sunroof andremove the ignition key.

(2) Do not try to operate the sunroof if it isfrozen closed (after snow fall or duringextreme cold).

(3) Do not sit or place heavy luggage on thesunroof or roof opening edge.Do not apply any force that may causedamage to the sunroof.

(4) Release the switch as soon as the sun-roof reaches the fully open or fully clo-sed position.

(5) If the sunroof would not operate whenthe sunroof switch is operated, releasethe switch and check whether some-thing is trapped by the sunroof. If no-thing is trapped, have the sunroof chec-ked at an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer.


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(6) Depending on the models of ski carriersor roof carriers, the sunroof may contactwith the carrier when the sunroof is tiltedup. Be careful when tilting up the sun-roof if such a ski carrier or a roof carrieris installed.

(7) Be sure to close the sunroof completelywhen washing the vehicle or when lea-ving the vehicle.

(8) Be careful, not to put any wax on theweatherstrip (black rubber) around thesunroof opening. If stained with wax, theweatherstrip cannot maintain a wea-therproof seal with the sunroof.

(9) After washing the vehicle or after it hasrained, wipe off any water that is on thesunroof before operating it.

(10) Operating the sunroof repeatedly withthe engine stationary will run down thebattery. Operate the sunroof while theengine is running.

Seats and Seatbelts

Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seat adjustmentEG21A-Ud

Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com-fortable and that you can reach the pedals,steering wheel, switches etc. while retaininga clear field of vision.

WARNING(1) If required, always adjust the

seating before the vehicle is inmotion. After adjustments aremade, ensure the seating islocked in position by attemptingto move the seat and seatbackforward and rearward withoutusing the adjusting mechanism.

WARNING(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride

in the luggage area (inside or out-side) of a vehicle. Also, the lug-gage area and rear seats shouldnever be used as a play area bychildren. In a collision, people orchildren riding unrestrained inthese areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed.Do not allow people or children toride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seatsand seat belts, and make surethat everyone travelling in yourvehicle is in a seat and wearing aseat belt, or in the case of a childis strapped in a child restraint.In the interest of their safety,children should not be allowed toadjust the seats.

WARNING(3) To minimize the risk of personal in-

jury in the event of a collision orsudden braking, the seatbacksshould always be in the almost up-right position while the vehicle is inmotion. The protection providedby the seat belts may be reducedsignificantly when the seatbackis reclined. There is greater riskthat the passenger will slideunder the seat belt, resulting inserious injury, when the seatbackis reclined.

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CAUTION(1) Make sure that the seat is ad-

justed by an adult.If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-pected accident might occur.

(2) Do not place a cushion or the likebetween your back and the seat-back while driving. The effective-ness of the head restraints will bereduced in the event of an acci-dent.

(3) When sliding or reclining the seatrearward, pay careful attention tothe rear seat passengers.

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To adjust forward or backwardEG21B - Ia

Lift the seat adjusting lever and adjust theseat forward or backward to the desiredposition. After adjustment, release the ad-justing lever to lock the seat in position.

WARNINGTo ensure the seat is locked securely,attempt to move the seat forward orbackward without using the lever.

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To recline the seatbackEG21C-Jf

Adjust the seatback angle by turning the dial.

1- To move to forward direction2- To recline rearward

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WARNINGTo minimize the risk of personal injuryin the event of a collision or suddenbraking, the seatbacks should alwaysbe in almost upright position whilethe vehicle is in motion. The protec-tion provided by the seat belts may bereduced significantly when the seat-back is reclined. There is greater riskthat the passenger will slide under theseat belt, resulting in serious injury,when the seatback is reclined.

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To adjust seat cushion height(driver’s side only)

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Seat cushion height can be adjusted.

To alter the height of the front of seatcushion1- Raise2- Lower

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To alter the height of the rear of seatcushion3- Raise4- Lower

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Lumbar support adjustment(driver’s side only)

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A lumbar support adjustment is located inthe seatback of the driver’s seat. the supporthas a two position adjustment.

1- Strong2- Weak

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Rear seatEG02CAJ

Folding the seatback forwardThe right and left seatbacks can be foldedforward separately.

Push the seatback forwardPush the seatback until it clicks and checkif the seatback is locked.

NOTEThe passenger and luggage compart-ments can be joined by folding the rearseatback forward. This is useful for carry-ing long objects. (Sedan only)

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Folding the seat (Hatchback)EG02C–Za

1. Remove the rear shelf panel and rearhead restraints.Refer to the description of “Rear shelfpanel” on page NO TAG and “Head re-straints” on page 3–7.

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2. Pull the band (between the seatcushion and seatback) to raise theseat cushion.

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NOTEAfter raising the seat cushion, lay the headrestraints, removed from the rear seat, on thefloor as shown in the illustration.

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3. Push the button to fold the seatback.

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Anti-theft lockEG02D–Aa

The anti-theft lock is located on the top of therear seatback. The cylinder is operated withthe master key (A).When the lock is in the “LOCK” position, theseatback cannot be folded down by usingthe seatback release button.This feature is useful to help prevent theftwhen the vehicle is parked in an exposedarea, because the “trunk through” featuredoes not then apply.The seatback can be folded down when thelock is turned to the “FREE” position.

1- Lock2- Free

At other times, leave the lock at the “FREE”position.

Head restraintsEG26AAP

WARNING(1) The head restraints can only pro-

tect you if they are correctly ad-justed.

(2) A cushion or similar deviceshould not be placed on the seat-back as it may increase the dis-tance between your head and thehead restraint and reduce the ef-fectiveness of the restraint.

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Height adjustmentAdjust the head restraint height so that thecentre of the restraint is as close as possibleto eye level to reduce the chances of injuryin the event of collision. Any person too tallfor the restraint to reach their seated eyelevel, should adjust the restraint as high aspossible.To raise the head restraint, move it upward.To lower the restraint, move it downwardwhile pushing the height adjusting knob (A)in the direction of the arrow. After adjustment,push the head restraint downward and makesure that it is locked.

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Adjusting head restraint forwardor backward (Front seat only)Tilt the head restraint forward to adjust it for-ward. To adjust it backward, tilt the head re-straint backward.

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Removal of head restraintsEG26BBD

To remove the head restraints, lift the headrestraint with the height adjusting knob (A)pushed in.To install the head restraints, first confirm thatthey are facing in the correct direction, andthen insert them into the seatback whilepressing the height adjusting knobs (A) inthe direction indicated by the arrows.

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Confirm that the height adjusting knobs (A)are correctly adjusted as shown in the il-lustration, and also lift the head restraints toensure that they do not come out of the seat-back.

WARNINGIt is dangerous to drive with incorrect-ly adjusted head restraints or withouthead restraints installed; always havethem correctly fitted when using thevehicle.Failure to do so could cause seriousinjury if involved in an accident.

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CAUTIONThe head restraints for the front, rearoutboard and rear centre seats differin shape.When installing head restraints, makesure the front, rear outboard and rearcentre head restraints are fitted intheir respective seats.Failure to do so could cause seriousinjury if involved in an accident.

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Armrest*EG27AAGb

For front seatThe armrest can be adjusted to the desiredposition.To return the original position, tilt the armrestbackward until it clicks and raise it forward.

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For rear seatTilt the armrest for use as shown in the il-lustration.

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Heated seats*EG16A-O

The heated seats can be operated with theignition switch in the “ON” position.

A– For driver’s switchB– For passenger’s switch

1- Heater high (for quick heating)2- Heater off3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

The indication lamp (C) will illuminate whilethe heater is on.

CAUTION(1) Switch off seat heaters when not

in use.(2) Operate in the high position for

quick heating. Once the seat iswarm, set the heater to low tokeep it warm. Slight variations inseat temperature may be feltwhile using the heated seats. Thisis caused by the operation of theheater’s internal thermostat anddoes not indicate a malfunction.

(3) If the following types of personsuse the heated seats, they mightbecome too hot or receive minorburns (red skin, heat blisters,etc.):� Children, elderly or ill people� People with sensitive skin� Excessively tired people� People under the influence of

alcohol or sleep inducing me-dication (cold medicine, etc.)

(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion, orother material with high heat in-sulation properties on the seatwhile using the heater; this mightcause the heater element to over-heat.

CAUTION(5) Turn the heater off immediately if

it appears to be malfunctioningduring use.

NOTE(1) Do not place heavy objects on the seat

or stick pins, needles, or other pointedobjects into it.

(2) When cleaning the seat, do not usebenzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other or-ganic solvents; this might damage thesurface of the seat, but also the heaterelement.

(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled onthe seat, allow it to dry thoroughly beforeattempting to use the heater.

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Seat beltsEG28ABQ

To protect you and your passengers in theevent of an accident, it is the most importantthat the seat belts are worn correctly whenyou drive. The front seat belts have pre–tensioners.These belts are used the same way as con-ventional seat belts. Refer to “Seat belt with pre–tensioner mech-anism and force–limiter mechanism” onpage 3–14.

WARNING(1) Never wear the shoulder portion

of the seat belt under the arm orother position which is incorrect.

(2) One seat belt should be used byonly one person. Doing other-wise can be dangerous.

(3) The seat belt will provide itswearer with maximum protectionif the seatback recliner is placedin fully upright position. When theseatback is reclined, there isgreater risk that the passengerwill slide under the belt, especial-ly in a forward impact accident,and may be injured by the belt orby striking the instrument panelor seatbacks.

WARNING(4) Seat belts should always be worn

by every adult who drives or ridesin this vehicle, and by all childrenwho are large enough to wearseat belts properly.

(5) Remove any twists when usingthe belt.

(6) No modifications or additionsshould be made by the userwhich will either prevent the seatbelt adjusting devices from oper-ating to remove slack, or preventthe seat belt assembly from beingadjusted to remove slack.

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WARNING(7) To reduce risk of serious or fatal

injury in an accident, includingfrom a deploying driver air bag,the driver should adjust thedriver’s seat to the rear mostposition that still allows good vis-ibility and good control of thesteering wheel, the brake and ac-celerator, and vehicle controls.

(8) Never hold a child in your arms oron your lap when riding in this ve-hicle, even if you are wearingyour seat belt. To do so risks se-vere or fatal injury to your child ina collision or sudden stop.

(9) Always adjust the belt to a snugfit.

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3–point type seat belt (withemergency locking mechanism)This type of belt requires no length adjust-ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to themovement of the wearer, but in the event ofa sudden or strong shock, the belt automati-cally locks to restrain the wearer’s body.

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To fastenPull the seat belt out slowly while holding thelatch plate.

NOTEWhen the seat belts cannot be pulled out ina locked condition, pull the belts once force-fully and then return them. After that, pull thebelts out slowly once again.Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a”click” is heard.

CAUTION(1) Never wear the lap portion of the

belt across your abdomen. Dur-ing accidents it can press sharplyagainst your abdomen and in-crease the risk of injury.

(2) The seat belts must not betwisted when worn.

Pull the belt slightly to adjust looseness asdesired.

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To unfastenHold the latch plate and push the button onthe buckle.

NOTEAs the belt retracts automatically, keep thelatch plate held while retracting so that thebelt stows slowly. Failure to do this coulddamage the vehicle.

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Rear–centre three–point seat beltThe rear–centre three–point seat belt mustbe worn correctly as shown in the illustration.

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1. Pull the seat belt and fit tongue (A) intothe black buckle (C).

2. Push tongue (B) firmly into the redbuckle (D).

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When the rear–centre three–point seat beltis not being used, stow the tongues asshown in the illustration.

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Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)

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The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.Move the seat belt anchor up or down withthe lock knob (A) depressed.

CAUTIONWhen adjusting the seat belt anchor,set it at a position that is sufficientlyhigh so that the belt will make full con-tact with your shoulder but will nottouch your neck.

Seat belt with pre-tensioner mech-anism and force-limiter mechan-ism

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The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seateach have a seat belt equipped with a pre–tensioner mechanism.

Pre–tensioner mechanismThe pre–tensioner mechanisms will retracttheir respective seat belts instantaneously,thus maximizing the seat belt’s effective-ness, if there is a frontal impact severeenough to injure the driver and/or front pass-enger and the ignition switch is in the ”ON”position.

WARNINGTo obtain the best results from yourpre–tensioner seat belt, make sureyou do the following:

� Adjust the seat to the proper posi-tion.Refer to the ”Seat adjustment” onpage 3–2.

� Fasten your seat belt properly.Refer to the ”Seat belts” on page3–11.

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CAUTION(1) Any installation of audio equip-

ment or repairs in the vicinity ofthe pre–tensioner seat belts orfloor console must be performedby an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer. It is important to do so be-cause the work could affect thepre–tensioner mechanisms.

(2) If you need to scrap the vehicle,please consult an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer. It is importantto do so because unexpected ac-tivation of the pre–tensioner seatbelts could cause injuries.

NOTE(1) The pre–tensioner seat belts will be acti-

vated if the vehicle suffers a severefrontal impact, even if the seat belts arenot worn.

(2) The pre–tensioner seat belts are de-signed to work only once. After the pre–tensioner seat belts have been acti-vated, they must be replaced by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Warning lampThe same warning lamp is shared by theSRS air bags and the pre–tensioner seatbelts.Refer to the ”SRS warning lamp” on page3–36.

Force–limiter mechanismsIn the event of a collision, each force–limitermechanism will effectively absorb the loadapplied to the seat belt so as to minimize theimpact to the passenger.

Child restraintEG20A-Bb

When transporting children in your vehicle,some type of child restraint system shouldalways be used according to the size of thechild. This is required by law in mostcountries.The regulations concerning driving withchildren in the front seat may differ fromcountry to country. You are advised to com-ply with the relevant regulations.

WARNING(1) When possible, put children in

the rear seat. Accident statisticsindicate that children of all sizesand ages are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat ratherthan in the front seat.

(2) Holding a child in your arms is nosubstitute for a restraint system.Failure to use a proper restraintsystem can result in severe orfatal injury to your child.

(3) Each restraint device or fixing isto be used only by one child.

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Caution for installing the childrestraint on vehicle with frontpassenger air bagThe label shown here is attached on ve-hicles with front passenger air bag.If this label is attached, never install the rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger’sseat.

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WARNING(1) Extreme Hazard !

REAR-FACING CHILD RE-STRAINTS must NOT be used inthe front passenger seat as itplaces an infant too close to thepassenger air bag. The force of aninflating air bag could kill orcause serious injuries to thechild. Rear-facing child restraintsmust only be used in the rearseat.

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WARNING(2) FRONT-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINTS should be used inthe rear seat whenever possible;if used in the front seat, adjust theseat to the fully backward posi-tion. Failure to do so could kill orcause serious injuries to thechild.

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Infants and small childrenEG20B-Ba

When transporting infants and small childrenin your vehicle, follow the instruction givenbelow.

Instruction:

(1) For small infants, an infant carriershould be used. For small childrenwhose height when seated allows theshoulder belt to lie in contact with theface or the throat, a child seat should beused.

(2) The child restraint system should be ap-propriate for your child’s weight andheight and properly fit the vehicle. For ahigher degree of safety: THE CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BEINSTALLED IN THE REAR SEAT.

(3) Before purchasing a child seat or infantcarrier, first try to install it in the rear seatto ensure it fits well. Due to the locationof the seat belt buckles in the seatcushion, it may be difficult to securely in-stall some child restraint systems.If the child restraint system can bepulled forward easily on the seatcushion after the belt has been tigh-tened, choose another child restraintsystem.

WARNING(1) When installing a child restraint

system, refer to the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer ofthe restraint system. Failure to doso can result in severe or fatal in-jury to your child.

(2) After installation, push and pullthe child restraint system backand forth, and side to side, to seethat it is positively secured. If thechild restraint system is not in-stalled securely, it may cause in-jury to the child or other occu-pants in case of accident orsudden stops.

(3) When the child restraint system isnot in use, keep your child or in-fant seat secured with the seatbelt or remove it from the vehiclein order to prevent injury to yourchild.

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Suitability for various seating positionsEG20CMDa

Seating position

Mass GroupFront Passenger

Rear PassengerFront Passenger

Rear Outboard Rear Centre

0–Up to 10 kg (0 – 9 months) X U,L*1 X

0+ – Up to 13 kg (0 – 2 years) X U X

I – 9 to 18 kg (9 months – 4 years) L*2 U,L*2 L*2

II & III – 15 to 36 kg (4 – 12 years) L*3 U,L*3 L*3

Key of letters inserted in the above table:U – Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.UF – Suitable for forward–facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.L – Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI genuine parts).B – Built–in restraint approved for this mass group.X – Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

L (Genuine part information)

Genuine parts No. ECE No.

*1 MZ311097 E1–03301063

*2 MZ312389 E1–03301085

*3 MZ311099 E1–03301061

NOTEThere is no applicable MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0+–Up to 13 kg (0–2 years)”.MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.For detail information, please consult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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Installing a child restraint systemto a 3-point type seat belt(with emergency/automatic lock-ing mechanism)

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The 3-point type seat belts at the seat posi-tions above can be converted from normalemergency locking retractor (ELR) mode toautomatic locking retractor (ALR) mode. Itmust be so converted, when installing a childrestraint system.

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Installation:1. Place the child restraint system in the

rear seating position as shown in theillustration.

2. Route the belt through the child re-straint according to the child restraintsystem manufacturer’s instructions,then insert the latch plate into thebuckle.

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3. To activate the ALR mode, slowly pullthe shoulder part of the belt all the wayout until it stops, then let the belt feedback into the retractor.

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. Ifthe belt is locked, you will not be ableto pull it out. If you can pull the belt out,it is not locked and you will need to re-peat these steps.

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5. After confirming that the belt is locked,grab the shoulder part of the belt nearthe buckle and pull up to remove anyslack from the lap part of the belt. Re-member, if the lap part of the belt is nottight, the child restraint will not be se-cure. It may help to put weight on thechild restraint or to push on the seat-back while pulling up on the belt.

6. Before putting the child in the restraint,push and pull the restraint in all direc-tions to be sure it is secure. Do this be-fore each use.

7. To deactivate the ALR mode in orderto remove a child restraint etc., afterremoving the child from the restraint,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, let the belt fully retract and rewindthe belt.

NOTEIf the seat belt does not lock, rewind it fully,then perform step 2 to 7 again.

WARNING(1) Before putting the child in the re-

straint, be absolutely sure tomake the conversion of the re-tractor from the ELR mode to theALR mode. By doing so, the childrestraint system is always tightlysecured to the seat by the auto-matic lock. If the conversion toALR is not made, the child re-straint system could move for-ward in the event of sudden brak-ing or an accident, seriously in-juring the child or other occu-pants.

(2) If a person wearing the seat beltmoves one’s upper body signifi-cantly such that the belt com-pletely unwinds, the retractormay switch to its ALR mode andlock, thus preventing furthermovement. If this happens, theperson should switch the retrac-tor back to its ELR mode by tak-ing off the seat belt and fully re-winding it. The person shouldthen wear the seat belt again.

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Installing a child restraint systemto a 3–point type seat belt (withemergency locking mechanism)

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For safety, you are advised to install thechild restraint system using a 3–point typeseat belt with emergency/automatic lock-ing mechanism. If you cannot avoid instal-ling it using another type of seat belt, followthe instructions given below.

Installation:1. Fasten the seat belt to secure the child

restraint system. Make sure you heara ”click” when you insert the latch platein the buckle.

2. 3–point type seat belts require nolength adjustment. Remove all slackby using the locking clip.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in alldirections to be sure it is secure.

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G28B059a

CAUTIONFor some type of child restraint, thelocking clip (A) should be used tohelp avoid personal injury during acollision or sudden manoeuvre. It must be fitted and used in accor-dance with the child restraintmanufacturer’s instructions.The locking clip must be removedwhen the child restraint is removed.

Older childrenEG20F-Aa

Children who have outgrown the child re-straint system should be seated in the rearseat and wear a combination lap shoulderbelt.The lap belt should be snug and positionedlow on the abdomen so that it is below thetop of the hip-bone. Otherwise, the belt couldintrude into the child’s abdomen during anaccident and cause injury.

CAUTION(1) Children who are not buckled up

can be thrown out of the vehiclein an accident.

(2) Children who are not buckled upcan strike other people.

(3) A child should never be left unat-tended in your vehicle. When youleave the vehicle, take thechildren with you.

Pregnant women restraintEG28C - C

WARNINGMITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES EuropeB.V. recommends that pregnantwomen use the available seat belts.This will reduce the likelihood of in-jury to both the woman and the un-born child. The lap belt should beworn across the thighs and as snugagainst the hips as possible, but notacross the waist. The woman’s doctorshould be consulted if there are anyquestions.

Seat belt inspectionEG28D-E

(1) Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayedwebbing and for cracked or deformedmetallic parts. Replace the belt assem-bly if defective.

(2) A dirty belt should be cleaned with neu-tral detergent in warm water. After rins-ing in water, let it dry in the shade. Do notattempt to bleach or re-dye the belts be-cause this affects their characteristics.

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WARNING(1) All seat belt assemblies including

retractors and attaching hardwareshould be inspected by an author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer after anycollision. We recommend that seatbelt assemblies in use during acollision be replaced unless thecollision was minor and the beltsshow no damage and continue tooperate properly.

(2) Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part of the seat belt assem-blies; this work should be done byan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.Failure to have an authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer perform the workcould reduce the effectiveness ofthe belts and could result in seri-ous injury in the event of a colli-sion.

(3) Once the pre-tensioner has acti-vated, it cannot be re-used.It must be replaced together withthe retractor.

(4) The entire pre-tensioner seat beltsystem must be inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Supplemental restraintsystem (SRS) - air bag

EG29A-Fa

The information written in this supplementalrestraint system (SRS) section contains im-portant points concerning the driver, frontpassenger, side air bags and pre-tensionerseat belts.The SRS air bags are designed to supple-ment the primary protection of the driver andfront passenger side seat belt systems byproviding those occupants with protectionagainst head and chest injuries in certainmoderate-to-severe frontal collisions.The SRS side air bag is designed to supple-ment the seat belts and provide the driverand front passenger with protection againstchest and abdomen injuries in certain mod-erate-to-severe side impact collisions.

The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seatbelts; for maximum protection in all types ofcrashes and accidents, seat belts shouldALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives orrides in this vehicle. (With infants and smallchildren in child restraints and older childrenbuckled in the rear seat).

WARNINGIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYSPROPERLY WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT,EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG:

(1) Seat belts help keep the driverand front passenger properlypositioned which reduces injuryrisk in all collisions, and reducesthe risk of serious or fatal injurieswhen the air bags inflate.During sudden braking just be-fore a collision, an unrestrainedor improperly restrained driver orfront passenger can move for-ward into direct contact with orwithin close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy dur-ing the collision.The initial stage of air bag infla-tion is the most forceful whichcould cause serious or fatal in-juries if the occupant contacts itat this stage.

(2) Seat belts reduce the risk of injuryin roll-overs, side or rear impactcollisions, and in lower-speedfrontal collisions, becausedriver’s and passenger’s air bagsare not designed to inflate inthose situations.

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WARNING(3) Seat belts reduce the risk of being

thrown from your vehicle in acollision or roll-over.

WARNINGIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BEPROPERLY SEATED.

A driver or front passenger too closeto the steering wheel or instrumentpanel during air bag deployment canbe killed or seriously injured.Air bags inflate very fast, and withgreat force.If the driver and front passenger arenot properly seated and restrained,the air bags may not protect youproperly, and could cause serious orfatal injuries when it inflates.

(1) Before driving, adjust the driver’sseat as far back as possible whilestill maintaining complete controlof the vehicle.

(2) Before driving, adjust the frontpassenger seat as far back aspossible.

(3) Make sure all vehicle occupantsare always properly restrainedusing the available seat belts.

(4) With seat belts properly fastenedthe driver and front passengershould sit well back and uprightwithout leaning against the win-dow or door.

G28G157a

WARNING(5) Do not sit on the edge of the seat,

or lean head or chest close to thesteering wheel or instrumentpanel. Do not put feet or legs on oragainst the instrument panel.

(6) Place all infants and smallchildren in the rear seat andproperly restrained using an ap-propriate child restraint system.The rear seat is the safest for in-fants and children.

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G28G176a

WARNING(7) Infants and small children should

never be unrestrained, stand upagainst the instrument panel orheld in your arms or on your lap.They could be seriously injuredor killed in a collision, includingwhen the air bag inflates. Theyshould be properly seated in therear seat in an appropriate childrestraint system. See the “Childrestraint” section on page 3–15.

G28G436a

WARNING� REAR-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINTS must NOT be used inthe front passenger seat as itplaces an infant too close to thepassenger air bag. The force of aninflating passenger air bag couldkill or cause serious injuries tothe child. Rear-facing child restraints mustonly be used in the rear seat.

G28G439a

WARNING� FRONT-FACING CHILD RE-

STRAINTS should be used in therear seat whenever possible; ifthey must be used in the frontpassenger seat, adjust the seat tothe fully backward position. Fail-ure to do so could kill or causeserious injuries to the child.

(8) Older children should be seatedin the rear seat, properly wearingthe seat belt, with an appropriatebooster seat if needed.

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G28G290a

NOTEThe label shown here is attached on ve-hicles with front passenger air bag. If this label is attached, never install the rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger’sseat.

G28G063a

How the supplemental restraintsystem works

EG29B-Fa

The SRS includes the following compo-nents:

1- Air bag module (Driver)2- Air bag module (Passenger)3- Air bag control unit

(including the front impact sensor)4- Seat belt pre-tensioner

G28L017a

5- Side air bag module*6- Side impact sensor*

The air bags will operate only when the igni-tion switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

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When the impact sensors detect an impactof sufficient frontal or side force, an auto-mated circuit ignites materials in the inflatorto generate gas and inflate the air bags. Theair bags deployment produces a sudden,loud noise, and releases some smoke andpowder, but these conditions are not injuri-ous, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle.People with respiratory problems may feelsome temporary irritation from chemicalsused to produce the deployment; open thewindows after air bag deployment, if safe todo so.The air bags deflate very rapidly after de-ployment, so there is little danger of ob-scured vision.The time required from the sensors detectingan impact to deflation of the air bags after de-ployment is shorter than a blink of an eye.

CAUTIONAir bags are inflated at an extremelyrapid speed. In certain situations,contact with inflating air bags can re-sult in light cuts, bruises, and the like.

G28G012a

Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system

EG29C-A

The driver’s air bag is located under thepadded cover in the middle of the steeringwheel. The front passenger air bag is con-tained in the instrument panel above theglove box.The driver air bag and the front passenger airbag are designed to inflate at the same timeeven if the passenger seat is not occupied.

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G28L085d

Deployment of front air bagsThe front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...

The front air bags are designed to deploywhen the vehicle suffers a moderate to se-vere frontal impact. Typical conditions areshown in the illustration:

1- Head-on collision with a solid wall at aspeed of approximately 25 km/h(15 mph) or higher

2- Moderate to severe frontal impactwithin the shaded area between thearrows

The front air bags will deploy if the severity ofthe impact is above the designed thresholdlevel, comparable to an approximately25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impactingstraight into a solid wall that does not moveor deform. If the severity of the impact isbelow the above threshold level, the front airbags may not deploy. However, this thresh-old speed will be considerably higher if thevehicle strikes an object that absorbs the im-pact by either deforming or moving (forexample, another stationary vehicle, pole ora guard rail).

Because frontal collisions can easily moveyou out of position, it is important to alwaysproperly wear your seat belts. Your seat beltswill help you to keep a safe distance from thesteering wheel and instrument panel duringthe initial stages of air bag deployment. Theinitial stage of air bag inflation is the mostforceful and can possibly cause serious orfatal injuries. Moreover, the seat belts in yourvehicle are your primary means of protectionin a collision. The SRS (Supplemental Re-straint System) air bags are designed to pro-vide additional protection. Therefore, for yoursafety and the safety of all occupants, besure to always properly wear your seat belts.

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G28L086d

The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

With certain types of frontal collisions, the ve-hicle’s body structure is designed to absorbthe shock to help protect the occupants fromharm. (The vehicle body’s front area may de-form significantly as it absorbs the impact.)Under such circumstances, the front air bagsmay not deploy irrespective of the deforma-tion and damage to the vehicle body.Examples of some typical conditions areshown in the illustration:

1- Collision with a utility pole, tree orother narrow object

2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of atruck

3- Oblique frontal impacts

Because the front air bags do not protect theoccupant in all types of frontal collisions, besure to always properly wear your seat belts.

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G28L087d

The front air bags ARE DESIGNED NOT TO DEPLOY when...

The front air bags are designed not to deployin conditions where they cannot typically pro-vide protection to the occupant.Such conditions are shown in the illustration:

1- Rear end collisions2- Side collisions3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

Because the front air bags do not protect theoccupant in al types of frontal collisions, besure to always properly wear your seat belts.

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G28L088d

The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when...

The front air bags may deploy if the bottomof the vehicle suffers a moderate to severeimpact (undercarriage damage).Examples of some typical conditions areshown in the illustration:

1- Collision with an elevated median/is-land or curb

2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/po-thole

3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope andhits the ground

Because the front air bags may deploy incertain types of unexpected impacts asshown in the illustration that can easily moveyou out of position, it is important to alwaysproperly wear your seat belts. Your seat beltswill help you to keep a safe distance from thesteering wheel and instrument panel duringthe initial stages of air bag deployment. Theinitial stage of air bag inflation is the mostforceful and can possibly cause serious orfatal injuries if you contact it at this stage.

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G28G326a

WARNING(1) Do not attach anything to the

steering wheel padded cover,such as trim material, badges,etc. It might strike and injure anoccupant if the air bag inflates.

(2) Do not set anything on or attachanything to the instrument panelabove the glove box. It mightstrike and injure an occupant ifthe air bag inflates.

WARNING(3) Do not attach accessories to or

put them in front of the wind-screen. These objects could re-strict the air bag inflation or strikeand injure an occupant if the airbags inflate.

(4) Do not put packages, pets orother objects between the airbags and the driver or front pass-enger. It could affect air bag per-formance or could cause injurywhen the air bag inflates.

(5) Right after the air bag inflation,several air bag system compo-nents will be hot. Do not touchthem; you could be burned.

(6) The air bag system is designed towork only once. Once the air bagshave deployed, they will not workagain. They must promptly be re-placed and the entire air bag sys-tem inspected by an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.

(7) If the vehicle is involved in afrontal collision but the air bagsare not inflated, have the air bagsystem checked and, if necess-ary, replaced by an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.

G28L015a

Side air bag system(front seat only)*

EG29D-A

The side air bags are contained in the driverand front passenger seatbacks.

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Type 1

G28L177a

The label shown here is attached to the seat-backs with a side air bag.

The side air bag is designed to inflate only onthe side of the vehicle that is impacted.

Type 2

G28L016a G28L055a

Deployment of side air bagsThe side air bags ARE DESIGNED TODEPLOY when...The side air bags are designed to deploywhen the vehicle suffers a moderate to se-vere side impact to the middle of the passen-ger compartment.The typical condition is shown in the illustra-tion.The seat belts in your vehicle are your pri-mary means of protection in a collision. TheSRS (Supplemental Restraint System) sideair bags are designed to provide additionalprotection. Therefore, for your safety and thesafety of all occupants, be sure to alwaysproperly wear your seat belts.

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G28L089d

The side air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

With certain types of side collisions, the ve-hicle’s body structure is designed to absorbthe shock to help protect the occupants fromharm. (The vehicle body’s side area may de-form significantly as it absorbs the impact.)Under such circumstances, the side air bagsmay not deploy irrespective of the deforma-tion and damage to the vehicle body.

Examples of some typical conditions areshown in the illustration:

1- Side impacts in an area away from thepassenger compartment

2- Motorcycle or other similar small ve-hicle collides with the side of the ve-hicle

3- Collision with a utility pole, tree orother narrow object

4- Oblique side impacts5- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

Because the side air bags do not protect theoccupant in all types of side collisions, besure to always properly wear your seat belts.

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G28L090d

The side air bags ARE DESIGNED NOT TO DEPLOY when...

The side air bags are designed not to deployin conditions where they cannot usually pro-vide protection to the occupant.Typical conditions are shown in the illustra-tion:

1- Head-on collisons2- Rear end collisions

Because the side air bags do not protect theoccupant in all types of side collisions, besure to always properly wear your seat belts.

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WARNING(1) The side air bags are designed to

supplement the driver and frontpassenger seat belts in certainside impacts. Seat belts shouldalways be worn properly, and thedriver and front passengershould sit well back and uprightwithout leaning against the win-dow or door.

G28L029a

WARNING(2) The side air bag inflates with

great force. The driver and frontpassenger should not put theirarms out the window and shouldnot lean against the door, in orderto reduce risk of serious or poss-ible fatal injury from a deployingside air bag.

(3) Do not allow any rear seat occu-pant to hold onto the seatback ofeither front seat, in order to re-duce risk of injury from a deploy-ing side air bag. Special careshould be taken with children.

WARNING(4) Do not place any objects near or

in front of the seatback of eitherfront seat. They could interferewith proper side air bag inflationand also could cause injury ifthrown free by side air bag de-ployment.

(5) Do not place stickers, labels oradditional trim on the seatback ofeither front seat. They could inter-fere with proper side air bag infla-tion.

(6) Do not install seat covers onseats with side air bags. Do notre-cover the seats with side airbags. They could interfere withproper side air bag inflation.

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WARNING(7) Never install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passengerseat. A forward-facing child re-straint should be used in the rearseat only, whenever possible. If aforward-facing child restraintmust be used in the front passen-ger seat, adjust the seat to thefully backward position and takecare to ensure that the child staysin the child restraint and awayfrom the door.Do not allow the child to leanagainst or close to the front dooreven if the child is seated in achild restraint system.The child’s head should also notbe leaned against or be close tothe area of the seat where the sideair bag is located. It is dangerousif the side air bag inflates.Failure to follow all of these in-structions could lead to seriousor fatal injury to the child.

WARNING(8) Work around and on the side air

bag system components shouldonly be done by an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer. Improperwork could result in inadvertentdeployment of a side air bag orcould render a side air bag inop-erative; either situation could re-sult in serious injury.

G28G153a

SRS warning lampEG29F-Ac

There is a supplemental restraint system(“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrumentpanel. The system checks itself and thelamp tells you if there is a problem. When theignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”position, the warning lamp should illuminatefor several seconds and then should go out.This means the system is ready.The SRS warning lamp is shared by the fol-lowing:� Driver’s front air bag� Front passenger’s front air bag� Side air bags� Seat belt pre-tensioners

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WARNINGIf any of the following conditionsoccur, the SRS is not working proper-ly and you should immediately have itinspected by an authorized MITSUBI-SHI dealer.

� The SRS warning lamp does notilluminate when you start the ve-hicle.

� The SRS warning lamp does notgo out after several seconds.

� The SRS warning lamp illumi-nates while driving.

SRS servicingEG29G-A

The entire SRS including air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt must be inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer after10 years.

WARNING(1) Any maintenance performed on

or near the components of theSRS must be performed only byan authorized MITSUBISHIdealer. Do not permit anyone elseto do service, inspection, main-tenance or repair on any SRScomponents or wiring; similarly,no part of the SRS should ever behandled or disposed of by any-one except an authorized MITSU-BISHI dealer.Improper work on the SRS com-ponents or wiring could result ininadvertent deployment of the airbags or could render the SRS in-operative; either situation couldresult in serious injury.

WARNING(2) Do not modify your steering

wheel, seat belt retractor or anyother SRS components. Forexample, replacement of thesteering wheel or modificationsto the front bumper or body struc-ture can adversely affect SRSperformance and lead to possibleinjury.

(3) If your vehicle has received anyfront-end damage, you shouldhave the SRS inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer toensure it is in proper workingorder.

(4) On vehicles with the side airbags, do not modify your frontseats, centre pillar and centreconsole.It can adversely affect SRS per-formance and lead to possible in-jury.Also, if you have found any tear oropen seam in the seat fabric at theportion near the side air bag, havethe seat inspected at an author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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WARNING(5) On vehicles with side air bags, if

your vehicle has received anydamage to either side, you shouldhave the SRS inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer toensure it is in proper workingorder.

NOTE(1) When you transfer ownership of the ve-

hicle to some other person, we urge youto alert the new owner that it is equippedwith the SRS and refer that owner to theapplicable section in this owner’s man-ual.

(2) If you junk or scrap the vehicle, we urgeyou to first take the vehicle to an author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer so that theSRS can be rendered safe.

G28G062a

Caution labelEG29H-Aa

Passenger restraint warning/caution labelsare attached as shown in the illustration.

Instruments and controls

Instruments 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer/Tripmeter 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water temperature gauge 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indication and warning lamps 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combination headlamps, dipper and turnsignal switch 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp levelling switch 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windscreen wiper and washer switch 4–15. . . . . . Rear window wiper and washer switch(Hatchback) 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp washer switch* 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard warning flasher switch 4–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window demister switch 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . Front fog lamp switch* 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear fog lamp switch 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rheostat(meter illumination control) 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horn switch 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room lamps 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi centre display 4–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital clock 4–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Type 1

D01A231a

InstrumentsED01AMKb

1- Fuel gauge2- Speedometer3- Tachometer*4- Water temperature gauge5- Tripmeter reset button6- Tripmeter7- Odometer

Type 2

D01A232a

Type 1

D03A082a

SpeedometerED03A-Ca

Type 1The speedometer indicates the vehicle’sspeed in kilometres per hour (km/h).


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Type 2

D03A083a

Type 2The speedometer indicates the vehicle’sspeed in miles per hour (mph) and kilo-metres per hour (km/h).

D03F036a

Odometer/TripmeterED03FANb

When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, theodometer display is given in the lower dis-play window (1). The upper display window(2) shows the tripmeter A and tripmeter Bdistances in that sequence. It then showsthe distance that was displayed before theignition switch was last turned to the “OFF”.

Every time the reset button (3) is pressedlightly (less than one second), the upper dis-play is changed as below.

D03F055a

OdometerThe odometer indicates the total distancethe vehicle has travelled.

TripmeterThere are two tripmeters: A and B. Theseindicate the distance travelled during a par-ticular trip or period.

4– Tripmeter A indicates the distance tra-velled since the current trip begins.

5– Tripmeter B indicates the distance froman intermediate location.

To return the indication to 0, press thereset button for more than 1 second.Only the currently displayed value willbe reset.


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NOTE(1) Display A and B each have a maximum

distance of 999.9 mile (km).(2) When disconnecting the battery ter-

minal for a long time, the memory of trip-meter display A and B are cleared, andthe display returns to “0”.

D04A067a

TachometerED04A-Ac

The tachometer indicates the engine speed(r/min). The tachometer can help you obtainmore economical driving and also warns youof excessive engine speeds.

CAUTIONDuring travel, watch the tachometermaking sure that the engine speed in-dication does not rise to the red zone(excessive engine rpm).

Type 1

D05A020a

Fuel gaugeED15A-Ea

The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in thefuel tank irrespective of the ignition switchposition.

0- Empty1- Full

CAUTIONDo not drive with an extremely lowfuel level; running out of fuel couldcause damage to the catalytic con-verter.


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Type 2

D05A024a

NOTE(1) The fuel lid mark (A) indicates the side

where the fuel lid (fuel filler port) is lo-cated on the vehicle.Refer to “Fuel usage” on page 5–3.

(2) Just after refueling, it takes time for thecorrect fuel level to be indicated afterswitching on the ignition.

Type 1

D06A035a

Water temperature gaugeED06A - Ld

The water temperature gauge indicates theengine coolant temperature when the igni-tion switch is “ON”.

CAUTIONIf the indication needle enters theoverheating zone while the engine isrunning, it indicates that the engine ispossibly overheating. Immediatelypark your vehicle in a safe place andmake the necessary corrections.(Refer to “Engine overheating” onpage 8–15.)While driving, care should always betaken to maintain the normal operat-ing temperature.

Type 2

D06A024a


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D50A532d

A: Petrol-powered vehicleB: Diesel-powered vehicle

Indication and warning lampsED50AMFe

1- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning lamps2- Automatic transmission indication lamp

(vehicles with A/T only, “N” indicator lamp is used also as A/Twarning lamp.) � Page 5–18

3- High-beam indication lamp4- Low fuel warning lamp5- Front fog lamp indication lamp*6- Rear fog lamp indication lamp7- Door ajar warning lamp8- ABS warning lamp*� Page 5–289- Brake warning lamp10-HOLD indication lamp (vehicle with automatic transmission IN-

VECS-II 4A/T only)� Page 5–2011-Supplemental restraint (SRS) warning lamp � Page 3–3612-Oil pressure warning lamp

13-Charge warning lamp14-TCL indication lamp* � Page 5–3415-Check engine indication lamp16-Cruise control indication lamp*� Page 5–3517-Diesel preheat indication lamp

(diesel-powered vehicles only)18-Overheating warning lamp

(diesel-powered vehicles only)

NOTETo find information concerning the indication or warning lampsmarked by the symbol “�Page xx”, refer to the specified pages. Forthe other indication and warning lamps, refer to the subsequentpages.


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Turn-signal indication lamps - greenED52A-Bb

These indication lamps blink on and off when a turn-signal lamp is operating.

NOTEIf the blinking is too fast, the cause may be a faultyturn-signal connection or a blown lamp bulb.

Hazard warning indication lamps - greenED30A-A

When the hazard warning lamp switch is pressed, allturn-signal lamps will flash on and off continuously.

High-beam indication lamp - blueED51A-Aa

This indication lamp illuminates when the high beamis used.

Low fuel indication lamp - amberED63AMEa

The indication lamp comes on when the fuel tank isgetting low. Refuel as soon as possible.

CAUTIONDo not drive with an extremely low fuel level,running out of fuel could cause damage to thecatalytic converter.

NOTE(1) On inclines or curves, due to the movement of

fuel in the tank, the low fuel indication lamp maycome on earlier than usual.

(2) When the engine on diesel–powered vehiclesfails to operate owing to running out of fuel, itmay sometimes be difficult to start after refuel-ing. This is due to air entering the fuel system.Therefore, air must be bled from the system.(Refer to the page 8–21.)

Front fog lamp indication lamp* - greenED74B-A

This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps are on.


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Rear fog lamp indication lamp - amber

ED74A-B

This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is on.

Door-ajar warning lamp - redED56A-Ca

This lamp illuminates when a door or the tailgate iseither open or incompletely closed.

CAUTIONBefore moving your vehicle, check that thewarning lamp is OFF.

Brake warning lamp - redED23AAKb

With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warning lampilluminates under the following conditions:

(1) When the parking brake lever has been en-gaged.

(2) When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls toa low level.

CAUTION(1) In the situations listed below, brake per-

formance may be compromised, if brakesare applied suddenly; consequently,avoid driving at high speeds or applyingthe brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the ve-hicle should be brought to a stop in a safelocation and your nearest authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer should be contacted.� The brake warning lamp does not il-

luminate when the parking brake is ap-plied or does not turn off when theparking brake is released.

� The brake warning lamp remains il-luminated during driving.

(2) The vehicle should be brought to a halt inthe following manner when brake per-formance has deteriorated.� Depress the brake pedal harder than

usual.� Should the brakes fail, use engine

braking to reduce your speed andslowly pull the parking brake lever topark your vehicle.Depress the brake pedal to operate thestop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the ve-hicles behind you.


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Charge warning lamp - redED54A–Ra

This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started.

CAUTIONIf it illuminates while the engine is running,there is a problem in the charging system. Inthis case, immediately park your vehicle in asafe place and contact your nearest author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer.

� Abnormality in the charging system� Broken alternator belt

Check engine indication lamp - amberED85AAKa

This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic systemwhich monitors the emissions, engine and automatictransmission control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, thislamp illuminates or flashes. Although your vehicle willusually be drivable and not need towing, have the sys-tem checked as soon as possible at an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds whenthe ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If it doesnot go off after a few seconds, take the vehicle to anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

CAUTION(1) Prolonged driving with this lamp on may

cause further damage to the emissioncontrol system. It could also affect fueleconomy and drivability.

(2) If the lamp does not illuminate when theignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, have the system checked at an auth-orized MITSUBISHI dealer.


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CAUTION(3) If the lamp illuminates or flashes while the

engine is running, avoid driving at highspeeds and have the system checked atan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.During vehicle operation with the lamp il-luminated or flashing, the vehicle may notaccelerate when you depress the acceler-ator pedal.When the vehicle is stationary with thelamp illuminated or flashing, you must de-press the brake pedal more firmly thanusual since the engine idling speed ishigher than usual and the vehicle with anautomatic transmission has a strongertendency to creep forward.

NOTEThe engine electronic control module accommodat-ing the onboard diagnostic system has various faultdata (especially about the exhaust emission) stored.This data will be erased if a battery cable is discon-nected, which will make rapid diagnosis difficult. Donot disconnect a battery cable when the check engineindication lamp is ON.

Oil pressure warning lamp - redED25A-Ai

This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started. If it il-luminates while the engine is running, the oil pressureis too low.If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-ning, turn the engine off and contact your nearestauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.

CAUTION(1) If this lamp illuminates when the engine

oil level is not low, contact your nearestauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspec-tion.

(2) This warning lamp does not indicate theamount of oil in the crankcase. This mustbe determined by checking the oil level onthe dipstick, while the engine is switchedoff.

(3) If you continue driving with low engine oillevel or with this warning lamp illumi-nated, engine seizure may occur.

NOTEThe oil pressure warning lamp should not be treatedas an indication of the engine’s oil level. The oil levelmust be checked using the dipstick.


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Diesel preheat indication lamp - amber(diesel-powered vehicles) ED58A-Ja

The indication lamp illuminates when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position. As the glow plug be-comes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine canbe started.

Overheating warning lamp - red(diesel-powered vehicles) ED67A-Ba

If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-ning, it is possible that the engine is overheated. Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place andmake the necessary corrections. (Refer to “Engineoverheating on page 8–15.)While driving, care should always be taken to maintainthe normal operating temperature.


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E11A015a

Combination headlamps,dipper and turn signalswitch

EE11AABi

HeadlampsRotate the switch to turn on the lamps.

–All lamps off

–Position, tail, licence–plate, andinstrument panel lamps on

–Headlamps on and other lampsremain on

Lamp monitor systemIf the driver’s door is opened when the key isin the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removedfrom the ignition switch with the lamp switchin the “ ” or “ ” position, a buzzer willsound to remind the driver to turn off thelamps.Turn off the lamp switch, and the buzzer willstop.

[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]When the ignition key is in the “ON” positionand the lamp switch is set to the “ ” posi-tion, the low beam of the headlamps, taillamps, etc., will illuminate.

NOTE(1) Do not leave the headlamps and other

lamps on for too long time while the en-gine is stationary. A run–down batterycould result.

(2) When it rains, or when the vehicle hasbeen washed, the inside of the lenssometimes becomes foggy. This is thesame phenomenon as when windowglass mists up on a humid day, anddoes not indicate a functional problem.When the lamp is switched on, the heatwill remove the fog. However, if watergathers inside the lamp, please go to anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer for acheck.

E11C013a

Dipper (High/Low beam change)EE11B–Dd

When the lamp switch is in the “ ” posi-tion, the beam changes from high to low (orlow to high) each time the lever is pulled to(1). While the high beam is on, the highbeam indication lamp in the instrumentcluster will also illuminate.

Headlamp flasherEE11C-Fc

The high beams flash when the lever ispulled slightly to (2), and will go off when it isreleased.When the high beam is on, the high beam in-dication lamp in the instrument cluster willalso illuminate.

NOTEThe high beams can also flash when thelamp switch is OFF.


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E11D026a

Turn/lane-change signalsEE11D-N

The turn-signal lamps flash when the switchis operated (with the ignition switch “ON”). Atthe same time, the turn signal indicatorflashes.

1- Turn-signalsWhen making a normal turn, use posi-tion (1). The lever will return automati-cally when cornering is completed.There are times when the lever will notreturn after cornering. This occurswhen the steering wheel is turned onlyslightly.In such cases, return the lever byhand.

2- Lane-change signalsWhen changing lanes, use position(2). It will return to the neutral positionwhen released.

NOTEIf the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulbin a turn–signal lamp may have burned out.Have the vehicle inspected by an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.

E01G011a

Headlamp levelling switchEE01GMF

The angle of the headlamp beam variesdepending upon the load carried by the ve-hicle.The headlamp levelling switch can beused to adjust the headlamp illuminationdistance (when the lower beam is illumi-nated) so that the headlamps’ glare doesnot distract the drivers of approaching ve-hicles. Set the switch (referring to the fol-lowing table) to the appropriate positionaccording to the number of people and theload in the vehicle.


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Switch position “0” “1” “2” “3”

Load condition

� : Occupant

: Full luggage loading

Switch position 0 – Driver only/Driver + 1 front passengerSwitch position 1 – All passengersSwitch position 2 – All passengers + full luggage loadingSwitch position 3 – Driver + full luggage loading


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Type 1

E13A127a

Windscreen wiper andwasher switch

EE13AIDc

The windscreen wiper and washer can beoperated with the ignition switch in the “ON”or “ACC” position. Move the switch to oper-ate the windscreen wipers or spray thewasher fluid.

Windscreen wipersType 1

- Misting function.

The wipers will operate once.- Off- Intermittent operation at intervals of

approximately 4 seconds–Slow–Fast

Type 2

E13A128a

Type 2- Misting function. The wipers will op-

erate once.- Off- Intermittent operation–Slow–Fast

E13A037a

On vehicles with the variable intermittenttype (Type 2), the intermittent intervals areadjustable from 3 to 12 seconds by turningthe adjusting knob (A).Turn the knob toward you to increase the in-termittent intervals.

1- Fast2- Slow


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E13A139a

Misting functionMove the lever in the direction indicated bythe arrow, then release, and the wipers willoperate once.This function can be used when you are driv-ing in mist or drizzle.

E13A140a

Windscreen washerThe washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindscreen by pulling the lever towards you.The wipers operate automatically severaltimes while the washer fluid is beingsprayed.

CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather,the washer fluid sprayed against theglass may freeze resulting in poor vis-ibility. Heat the glass with the de-froster or demister before using thewasher.

Type 1

E13B017a

Rear window wiper andwasher switch (Hatchback)

EE13B - Rc

The rear window wiper and washer switchcan be operated with the ignition switch atthe “ON” or “ACC” position.

Rear window wiperTurn the knob, and the rear window wiper willoperate.

Type 1- To operate the wiper- Off


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Type 2

E13B010a

Type 2- To operate the wiper- Intermittent operation at interval of approximately 10 seconds- Off

E13B011a

Rear window washerThe washer fluid will be sprayed onto therear window while the button is beingpressed.

E02A006a

Headlamp washer switch*EE02A–Hb

The headlamp washer can be operated withthe ignition switch “ON” position and thelamp switch at “ ” or “ ” position.

1- Push the button once and the washerfluid will be sprayed on to the head-lamps.

NOTECheck the headlamp washers periodically toconfirm that the washer fluid is beingsprayed properly on to the headlamp lenses.


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Precautions to observe when usingwipers and washers

EE13C-L

(1) If the moving wipers become blocked byice or other deposits on the glass, themotor may burn out even if the wiperswitch is turned to OFF. If obstructionoccurs, park your vehicle in a safeplace, turn off the ignition and clean thedeposits from the glass so that thewipers operate smoothly.

(2) Do not use the wipers when the glass isdry. They may scratch the glass surfaceor the blades may prematurely wearout.

(3) Before using the wipers in cold weather,check that the wiper blades are notfrozen onto the glass. The motor mayburn out if the wipers are used with theblades frozen onto the glass.

(4) Avoid using the washer continuously formore than 20 seconds. Do not operatethe washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.Otherwise, pump failure will occur.

(5) Periodically check the level of washerfluid in the reservoir and refill if required.During cold weather, add a recom-mended washer solution that will notfreeze in the washer reservoir. Failure todo so could result in loss of washerfunction and frost damage to the systemcomponents.

(6) If the washer is used in cold weather, thewasher fluid sprayed against the glassmay freeze resulting in poor visibility.Heat the glass with the defroster or de-mister before using the washer.

E16A049a

Hazard warning flasher switchEE16A-Dd

Use the hazard warning flasher switch whenthe vehicle has to be parked on the road forany emergency.The hazard warning flashers can always beoperated, regardless of the position of theignition key.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warn-ing flashers; push the switch again to turnthem off.When this switch is operated, all turn-signallamps flash continuously, as do the turn-sig-nal indication lamps in the instrument cluster.


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CAUTIONIf the lamps are kept flashing for along time, the battery will be dis-charged, resulting in hard enginestarting or no start condition at all.

Type 1

I08B119a

Rear window demister switchEE17AAMb

The rear window demister switch can be op-erated with the ignition switch in the “ON”position.

Push the switch to turn on the rear windowdemister. To turn off the demister, push theswitch again. As your vehicle is equippedwith the rear window demister timer, it will beturned off automatically in about 20 minutes.To turn off the demister within 20 minutes,push the switch again.The indication lamp (A) will illuminate whilethe demister is on. If your vehicle is equippedwith a mirror heater, when the demisterswitch is pressed, the mist can also be re-moved from the outside rear-view mirrors.Refer to “Electric remote-controlled outsiderear-view mirrors” on page 5–32.

Type 2

I17A061a

CAUTION(1) The demister switch is not to melt

snow but to clear mist. Remove snow before using thedemister switch.

(2) To avoid unnecessary dischargeof the battery, do not use the rearwindow demister when the en-gine is not running. Turn the de-mister off immediately after thewindow is clear.

(3) When cleaning the inside of therear window, use a soft cloth andwipe gently along the heaterwires, being careful not to dam-age the wires.


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CAUTION(4) Do not allow objects to touch the

inside of the rear window glass,damaged or broken wires may re-sult.

E08A016a

Front fog lamp switch*EE08A-Va

The front fog lamp can be operated when theheadlamps or tail lamps turn on. Push theswitch to turn on the front fog lamps, andpush the switch again to turn them off.The indication lamp in the instrument clusterwill illuminate while the front fog lamp is on.

NOTE(1) The front fog lamps are automatically

turned off when the headlamps andtail lamps turn off.To turn on the front fog lamps again,push the switch again when the head-lamps or tail lamps turn on.

(2) In case of vehicles with Daytime Run-ning Lamp, the front fog lamps can beoperated even if the lamp switch is setto the “ ” (OFF) position, because thelow beam of the headlamps, taillamps, etc. illuminate when the igni-tion key is at the “ON” position.


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Type 1

E08B026a

Rear fog lamp switchEE08BAIa

The rear fog lamp can be operated when theheadlamps or front fog lamps (if soequipped) turn on.Push the switch to turn on the gear fog lamp,and push the switch again to turn it off.The indication lamp in the instrument clusterwill illuminate while the rear fog lamp is on.

Type 2

E08B011a

NOTE(1) The rear fog lamp is automatically

turned off when the headlamps andfront fog lamps (if so equipped) turnedoff.To turn on the rear fog lamp again, pushthe switch again when the headlampsor front fog lamps (if so equipped) turnon.

(2) In case of vehicles with Daytime Run-ning Lamp, the front fog lamp can be op-erated even if the lamp switch is set tothe “ ” (OFF) position, because thelow beam of the headlamps, tail lamps,etc. illuminate when the ignition key is atthe “ON” position.

(3) The rear fog lamp is installed only on thedriver’s side.

E15A028a

Rheostat(meter illumination control)

EE15A-Ma

The rheostat can be adjusted while the lampswitch is “ ” or “ ”.Turn the dial to adjust the meter illuminationto the desired brightness.

1- To increase brightness2- To reduce brightness


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E23A001a

Horn switchEE23A-Ac

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” or“ACC” position, pressing the “ ” mark onthe steering wheel, causes the horn tosound.

E19A134a

Room lampsEE19AAZ

Vehicles without sunroofRoom lamp1 (OFF) - The lamp goes out.2 ( � ) - The lamp illuminates when a

door or the tailgate is openedand goes out when it is closed.

3 (ON) - The lamp illuminates.

F19A037a

Spot lamps*4 - The lamp goes out.5 - The lamp illuminates.


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F19A038a

Vehicles with sunroofRoom lamp1 (OFF) - The lamp goes out.2 ( � ) - The lamp illuminates when a

door or the tailgate is openedand goes out when it is closed.

3 (ON) - The lamp illuminates.

F19A039a

Spot lamps4 - The lamp goes out.5 - The lamp illuminates.

NOTEIf you leave the lamps on without running theengine, you will run down the battery. Beforeyou leave the vehicle, make sure that all thelamps are switched off.


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D92A015d

Multi centre displayED92A-Q

When the ignition switch is in the ”ACC” position, the outside tempera-ture and clock are displayed in the multi centre display. When the igni-tion switch is in the ”ON” position, the average fuel consumption is dis-played besides outside temperature and digital clock.If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic air conditioning system,set temperature, blower speed and air flow are displayed. (Refer to”Automatic air conditioning” on page 6–36.)

A- Outside temperature / Set temperature*1

B- Blower speed*1

C- Air flow*1

D- Average fuel consumption*2

E- Digital clockF- DISP button (For vehicles with a MITSUBISHI genuine audio)G- Display brightness / display unit selection button

*1: Option*2: Average fuel consumption:

For vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuine audio, only averagefuel consumption is displayed.For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuine audio, driving range andaverage speed can be displayed besides average fuel con-sumption by pushing the DISP button in the audio unit.

NOTE(1) The display unit (ex. km or mile) and brightness can be changed

as desired. (Refer to ”Display brightness adjustment/Display unitselection” on page 4–31.) When the system cannot provide adefinite value for average fuel consumption/driving range/aver-age speed, it is displayed as ”– – –”.

(2) The figure of the display varies according to the conditions underwhich a vehicle is travelling (road conditions, the manner in whichthe vehicle is being driven, etc.).Observe display for reference because the figure of the displaymay differ from the actual figure.


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D92K001a

Outside temperatureED92K-Ab

This value shows the outside temperature ofthe vehicle.If the outside temperature drops below about3 �C, the alarm sounds and the outside tem-perature figure flashes for about 5 seconds.

NOTE

(1) The outside temperature can be dis-played from -40 �C to 70 �C.

(2) The outside temperature displayed maydiffer from the actual temperature on ac-count of surrounding conditions, drivingconditions, etc.

(3) If the temperature outside the vehicle isbelow -40 �C or over 70 �C, an errormessage will be displayed (LO �C,HI �C).


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G15B086d

Digital clockEG15BAIe

Following modes are available for clock adjustment:� MITSUBISHI genuine audio:

“Auto mode” and “Manual mode”� Non genuine audio:

“Manual mode” only

Selection of “Auto mode” or “Manual mode”(MITSUBISHI genuine audio only)

1. Switch off the audio once by pressing the PWR switch (1).2. While pressing the CH4 button (2), press the PWR switch (1)

until it beeps.

“CT” displayed: Auto mode“CT” not displayed: Manual mode

For manual time adjustment, please refer to “Manual mode” below.

Auto mode(MITSUBISHI genuine audio only)The automatic adjustment mode can set the local time automaticallyby using the signal from the local RDS stations. In this mode, “CT” (A)(Clock Time: sent with the RDS signal) is shown in the audio display.


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G15B083d

Manual modeThe manual adjustment mode is also available in case the “Automode” shows the incorrect time when the adjacent local RDS stationsare located in a different time zone.

For manual time adjustment, use the procedure below:

1. Switch off the audio once by pressing the PWR switch (1).2. While pressing the CH4 button (2), press the PWR switch (1)

until it beeps. The “CT” display (A) disappears and this is the“Manual adjustment mode”.

3. Set the time by pressing the various buttons as describedbelow.

H - To adjust the hourM - To adjust the minutesSET- To reset the minutes to zero

10:30 - 11:29 ... Changes to 11:0011:30 - 12:29 ... Changes to 12:00


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Display mode

ED92G-Ed

For vehicles with a MITSUBISHI genuineaudio, average fuel consumption, drivingrange and average speed can be displayedbesides average fuel consumption by push-ing the “DISP” button in the audio system.When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, thedisplay shows the 3 items sequentially (av-erage fuel consumption, driving range, aver-age speed) and returns to the original dis-play that is shown before the ignition switchwas last turned “OFF”.

NOTEIf the DISP button is pressed while the dis-play is scrolling through the sequence men-tioned above, the display stops scrolling andshows the item that was shown before theignition switch was last turned to the “OFF”position.

Type 1

D92G002a

Change of display mode (for vehicles with a MITSUBISHIgenuine audio system)Every time the “DISP” button is pressed light-ly (less than 2 seconds), the display can bechanged.Average fuel consumption � Driving range� Average speed

Type 2

D92G003a


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D92I001a

Average fuel consumptionED92I-Bc

This value shows the average fuel con-sumption (in L/100 km or mpg) since the dis-play was reset. If you reset the display at thetime when you want to start the measure-ments, average fuel consumption from thatpoint of time can be displayed.

To reset the display[Vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuineaudio]

Push the button (A) for more than 2 seconds.

Type 1

D92G002a

[Vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuineaudio]

Push the “DISP” button for more than 2 sec-onds.

NOTE(1) When the ignition switch is turned on,

the average fuel consumption whichwas being displayed when the ignitionswitch was previously turned off will bedisplayed once again.

(2) Average fuel consumption varies ac-cording to the conditions under which avehicle is travelling (road conditions, themanner in which the vehicle is beingdriven, etc.).Observe this display for reference be-cause the fuel consumption displaymay differ from the actual fuel consump-tion.

Type 2

D92G003a


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D92C032a

Driving rangeED92C-Cb

For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuineaudio, driving range can be displayed.This value shows the distance (in km ormiles) that can be driven on the fuel remain-ing in the fuel tank.

NOTE(1) When the driving range is displayed, if

the driving range drops below 50 km(30 miles), alarm sounds and the dis-play shows a flashing. When this oc-curs, top up the fuel tank as soon aspossible.Even when an item other than the driv-ing range is currently displayed, thealarm sounds and the driving range ap-pears for 5 seconds when the drivingrange drops to the 50 km, 25 km and10 km (or 30 miles, 15 miles and6 miles) levels. Then, the original item isagain displayed.

(2) The driving range varies depending onroad conditions, the manner of drivingand other related factors. Consequently,the display should be used only as aguide; top up the fuel tank as soon aspossible.

D92F001a

Average speedED92F-Db

For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuineaudio, average speed can be displayed.This value shows the average speed (inkm/h or mph) since the display was reset.If you reset the display at the time when youwant to start the measurements, averagespeed from that point of time can be dis-played.


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Type 1

D92G002a

To reset the display, push the “DISP” buttonfor about 2 seconds or more.

Type 2

D92G003a D92J005a

Display brightness adjustment /Display unit selection

ED92L-Ab

Display brightness adjustment1. Press the “H” button while pressing

the button (A) to activate the displaybrightness selection function.


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D92J006a

2. Adjust the brightness by moving thecursor with the “H” or “M” button.

H- Decrease brightnessM- Increase brightness

D92J004a

3. Press the “SET” button to determinethe setting. The display will return tothe original display item.

NOTE(1) To cancel the brightness adjusting pro-

cedure before completion, press thebutton (A).

(2) If the “SET” button is not pressed forabout 15 seconds or longer in themiddle of the adjustment, the currentlyselected brightness is set automatically.Then, the display returns to the originaldisplay item.

D92J001a

Display unit selectionED92J-Ab

Originally, km/h and L/100 km are selected.When you want to select the unit “mile”, fol-low this procedure.

NOTEFor vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuineaudio system, only the unit of average fuelconsumption can be changed to km or milesas you like.

1. Press the “M” button while pressingthe button (A) to activate the displayunit selection function. The currentlyselected unit will appear.


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D92J002a

2. Use the “H” or “M” button to select thedesired speed unit, then press the“SET” button to enter the setting.

H- kmM- mile

D92J003a

3. If the km unit was selected in step 2,the fuel consumption unit must be se-lected continuously using the “H” or“M” button. The currently selected unitwill appear.

Use the “H” or “M” button to select thedesired fuel consumption unit, thenpress the “SET” button to enter the set-ting.

H- L/100 kmM- km/L

D92J004a

4. Press the “SET” button to determinethe setting. The display will return tothe original display item.

NOTE(1) For vehicles without a MITSUBISHI

genuine audio system, only the unit offuel consumption can be changed to kmor miles as you like.

(2) If you select “M” (mile) unit in step 2, fuelconsumption is automatically shown in“mpg (mile per gallon)”.

(3) To cancel the unit setting procedure be-fore completion, press the button (A).

(4) The outside temperature and clock arenot shown during the unit selecting pro-cedure.

(5) If the “SET” button is not pressed forabout 15 seconds or longer in themiddle of the selection, the currently se-lected unit is set automatically. Then, thedisplay returns to the original displayitem.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Starting and driving

Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the fuel tank 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catalytic converter 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Economical driving 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition switch 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T,Sports Mode 4A/T(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle ElectronicControl System II) 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation of the automatic transmissionINVECS-II 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 5–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braking 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti–lock brake system (ABS)* 5–28. . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . . . . Power steering system 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual remote-controlled outside rear-viewmirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric remote–controlled outsiderear–view mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto–speed (cruise) control* 5–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING AND DRIVING

5–2

Running-inrecommendations

EA01AMKi

During the running-in period for the first1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your newvehicle using the following precautions as aguideline to aid long life as well as futureeconomy and performance.

(1) Do not race the engine at high speeds.(2) Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, brak-

ing and prolonged high-speed running.(3) Keep to the running-in speed limit

shown below. Please note that the legal speed limitsdisplayed must be adhered to.

(4) Do not exceed loading limits.(5) Refrain from towing a trailer.

Vehicles with manual transmissionkm/h

Speed limit

Drive Petrol-powered vehicle Diesel-range

1300 16001800(GDI)

poweredvehicle

1st 25 35 30 25

2nd 50 60 60 45

3rd 80 90 90 70

4th 105 120 120 100

5th 130 150 155 135

Vehicles with automatic trans-mission INVECS-II 4A/T

km/h

Drive rangeSpeed limit

Drive range1600

“L” (LOW) 30

“2” (SECOND) 70

“3” (THIRD) 105

“D” (DRIVE) 120

Vehicles with automatic trans-mission INVECS-IISport Mode 4A/T

km/h

Drive range Speed limit

1st 30

2nd 80

3rd 120

4th 130


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Fuel selectionEC20AMFe

Recommendedfuel

Petrol-powered vehiclesUnleaded petrol

octane rating (DIN 51607)

95 RON or higher (Super)

Diesel-powered vehiclesCetane rating (DIN 51601)

45 or higher

NOTEThe petrol-powered vehicles have the oc-tane number automatic change device sothat you can use unleaded normal petrol 91RON as an emergency measure in case un-leaded premium petrol 95 RON or higher isnot available on journey, etc. In such a case,you don’t need to adjust the engine specially.In case of using unleaded normal petrol 91RON, the engine performance will suffer alittle degradation.

Filling the fuel tankEC20DMA

WARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and ex-plosive.You could be burned or seriously in-jured when handling it. When refuel-ing your vehicle, always turn the en-gine off and keep away from flames,sparks, and smoking materials. Al-ways handle fuel in well–ventilatedoutdoor areas.

Fuel tank capacity60 litres

LHD

C20A131a

Refueling1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.2. The fuel tank filler is located on the left

side of your vehicle.The fuel tank filler door can be openedfrom inside the vehicle with the fueltank filler door release lever locatedbeside the driver’s seat.


5–4

C20A132a

RHD

C20A162a

A- RemoveB- Close

3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowlyturning the cap anticlockwise.

NOTEPut the fuel tank cap on the cap holder (C)while refueling.

CAUTIONSince the fuel system may be underpressure, remove the fuel tank fillertube cap slowly. This relieves anypressure or vacuum that might havebuilt up in the fuel tank. If the cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissingsound, wait until it stops before re-moving the cap. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out, injuring you or others.

4. To fill with fuel correctly depends main-ly on correct handling of the fuel fillergun. Do not tilt the gun. Insert the gunin the tank port as far as it goes.

CAUTIONPetrol–powered vehicles have a labellocated on the fuel tank filler lid thatstates, ”UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”.The vehicle also has a fuel tank fillertube especially designed to acceptthe smaller diameter unleaded petroldispensing nozzles only.If the tank cap must be replaced, useonly a MITSUBISHI original partspecified for your vehicle.


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5. When the gun stops automatically, re-move the gun half the way in the tankport. After the second automatic stop,do not fill with fuel any more.

CAUTIONTo avoid fuel spillage and overfilling,do not ”top–off” the fuel tank.

6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tubecap slowly clockwise until you hearclicking sounds, then gently push thefuel tank filler door closed.

CAUTIONIf you need replace the fuel tank fillertube cap, use only the cap specifiedfor your model vehicle.

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Catalytic converterEC18A-Jc

For ordinary use, there are no particular pre-cautions except that of using unleaded pet-rol.The exhaust gas scavenging device withcatalytic converter is extremely efficient forthe reduction of noxious gases. The catalyticconverter is installed in the exhaust system.It is important to keep the engine properlytuned to ensure proper catalyst operationand prevent possible catalyst damage.

CAUTIONDamage to the catalytic converter canresult if your vehicle is not kept inproper operating condition. In theevent of an engine malfunction par-ticularly involving engine misfire orother apparent loss of performancehave your vehicle serviced promptly.Continued operation of your vehiclewith a severe overheated conditionmay result in possible damage to theconverter and vehicle.

WARNING(1) As with any vehicle, do not park

or operate this vehicle in areaswhere combustible materialssuch as dry grass or leaves cancome into contact with a hot ex-haust since a fire could occur.

(2) Undercoating paint should not beapplied to the catalytic converter.


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The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly,and may be damaged if overheated. The fol-lowing points should be noted in order to pre-vent the ignition of unburned petrol within thecatalytic converter.

(1) In case of the petrol-powered vehicles,use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of thetype of recommended in “Fuel usage”on page 5–3.

(2) Do not drive with an extremely low fuellevel; running out of fuel could causedamage to the catalytic converter.

(3) Do not switch OFF the ignition switchwhile driving.

(4) Do not try to start the engine by pushingthe vehicle. If the battery is weak or dis-charged, use another battery to start theengine.

(5) In case of the petrol-powered vehicles,do not idle the engine with any sparkplug wires disconnected or removedsuch as performing diagnostic tests.

(6) Do not idle the engine for prolongedperiods during very rough idle or mal-functioning operating conditions.

(7) Do not race the engine when turning offthe ignition switch. This will prevent thecatalytic converter from being damageddue to unburnt fuel.

(8) Stop driving the vehicle if you think theperformance is noticeably low, or thatthere is unnecessary engine rotation orany other engine trouble, such as withthe ignition, etc.If it is impractical to stop driving immedi-ately, reduce the speed and drive foronly a short time. Have an inspectionmade by your nearest authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer as soon as possible.

(9) In unusual situations involving grosslymalfunctioning engine operation, aburnt smell may indicate severe and ab-normal catalyst overheating.If this occurs, the vehicle should bestopped in a safe place, the engineswitched off and the vehicle allowed tocool. Once the engine is cool, a service,including a tune-up to manufacturer’sspecifications, should be obtained im-mediately.

Economical drivingEC19ABC

For economical driving, there are sometechnical requirements that have to be met.The prerequisite for low fuel consumption isa properly adjusted engine. In order toachieve longer life of the vehicle and themost economical operation, have the vehicleserviced by an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer at regular intervals in accordance withthe service standards.Fuel economy and generation of exhaustgas and noise are highly influenced by per-sonal driving habits as well as the particularoperating conditions. The following pointsshould be observed in order to minimizewear of brakes, tyres and engine as well asto reduce environmental pollution.

(1) StartingAvoid rapid acceleration and suddenstarts; such operation will result inhigher fuel consumption.

(2) ShiftingShift only at an appropriate speed andengine speed. Always use the highestgear possible.


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(3) City trafficFrequent starting and stopping in-creases the average fuel consumption.Use roads with smooth traffic flowwhenever possible. When driving oncongested roads, avoid use of a lowgear at high engine speeds.

(4) IdlingThe vehicle consumes fuel even duringidling. Avoid extended idling wheneverpossible.

(5) SpeedThe higher the vehicle speed, the morefuel consumed. Avoid driving at fullspeed. Even a slight release of the ac-celerator pedal will save a significantamount of fuel.

(6) Tyre inflation pressureCheck the tyre inflation pressures atregular intervals. Low tyre inflation pres-sure increases road resistance and fuelconsumption. In addition, low tyre pres-sures adversely affect tyre wear anddriving stability.

(7) LoadDo not drive with unnecessary articles inthe luggage compartment. Especiallyduring city driving where frequent start-ing and stopping is necessary, the in-creased weight of the vehicle will greatlyaffect fuel consumption. Also avoid driv-ing with unnecessary luggage, etc., onthe roof; the increased air resistance willincrease fuel consumption.

(8) Cold engine startingStarting of a cold engine consumesmore fuel.Unnecessary fuel consumption is alsocaused by keeping a hot engine run-ning. After the engine is started, com-mence driving as soon as possible.

(9) Air conditioning*The use of the air conditioning will in-crease the fuel consumption.

Trailer towingEC21AMFg

In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, atrailer towing device that meets all relevantregulations in your area has to be mounted.The regulations concerning the towing of atrailer may differ from country to country. Youare advised to obey the regulations in eacharea.

CAUTIONDanger of accident!A towing bar should be fitted by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.


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NOTEFitting of a towing bar requires specializedskills and equipment. Contact an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer for details.

If you are going to tow a trailer, pay carefulattention to the following points.

Maximum towable weight with brakeand maximum trailer-nose weightNever exceed the maximum towable weightwith brake and the maximum trailer-noseweight as listed in the specifications. (Referto pages from 10–6 to 10–9)If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than1000m above sea-level, reduce your weightby 10% of the gross combination weight forevery increase of 1000m above sea-level,as the engine output is lowered owing to de-crease in atmospheric pressure.

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Towing bar mountingspecificationsSee the following table for fixing points (A) forthe towing bar.

mm

1 2 3 4 5

1,090 805 190 85 80

6 7 8 9 10

30 5 185 155 35

11 12 13 14 15

288 187.5 439 501 940

16 17 18

470 940 1,002

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Operating hints(1) Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with a

manual transmission only) and do notincrease the engine speed more thannecessary when starting.

(2) Be sure that the driving speed does notexceed the 100 km/h for trailer oper-ation.It is also recommended that you obeythe local regulations in case drivingspeed with a trailer is limited to less than100 km/h.

(3) To prevent shocks from the overrunbrake, depress the brake pedal lightly atfirst and then more strongly.

(4) To make full use of engine braking,change to a lower gear before descend-ing a slope.

(5) The body, brakes, clutch, and chassiswill be under additional strain when tow-ing a trailer.


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(6) The heavier weight and higher rollingand air resistance will increase fuel con-sumption.

Additional precautions for vehiclesequipped with an automatictransmissionThe “2” position (INVECS–II 4A/T) or 2ndgear (INVECS–II Sport Mode 4A/T) is re-commended on slopes or at low speed. Usethe “L” position (INVECS–II 4A/T) or 1st gear(INVECS–II Sport Mode 4A/T) in mountain-ous areas in order to make better use of en-gine braking and to assist the brake system.However, be sure that the speed does notexceed the maximum speed limit for the se-lected gear.For maximum speed of the vehiclesequipped with INVECS–II 4A/T, refer to thedescription of the “Possible driving speed”on page 5–24.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

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Ignition switchEI21AAGe

1- The engine is stopped, and the steer-ing wheel is locked. The key can onlybe inserted and removed only whenthe switch is in this position.

2- The engine is stopped, but the radio,cigarette lighter and other electricaldevices can be operated.

3- The engine is running and all the ve-hicle’s electrical devices can be oper-ated.

4- The starter motor operates. After theengine has started, release the keyand it will automatically return to the“ON” position.

Vehicles with manual transmission

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Vehicles with automatic transmission

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NOTE(1) For vehicles with a manual trans-

mission, when removing the key, pushthe key in at the “ACC” position andkeep it depressed until it is turned to the“LOCK” position, and remove.For vehicles with an automatic trans-mission, when removing the key, first setthe selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-tion, and then turn the key to “LOCK”and remove it.

(2) For vehicles equipped with the DaytimeRunning Lamp, when the ignition switchis in the “ON” position, the headlamp lowbeams etc. are turned on. (Refer to “Headlamps” on page 4–12.)

(3) Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-tronic immobilizer, to start the engine,the ID code which the transponder in-side the key sends must match the oneregistered to the immobilizer computer.(Refer to page 2–2)

Vehicles with manual transmission

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CAUTION(1) Do not remove the ignition key

from the ignition switch whiledriving. The steering wheel willlock, causing loss of control.

(2) If the engine is stopped whiledriving, the brake servomechan-ism will cease to function andbraking efficiency will deterio-rate. Also, the power steeringsystem will not function and it willrequire greater manual effort tooperate the steering.

(3) Do not leave the key in the “ON”position for a long time when theengine is not running, doing sowill cause the battery to be dis-charged.

(4) Do not turn the key to the“START” position when the en-gine is running, doing so coulddamage the starter motor.

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How to lock and unlock the steer-ing wheel

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To lockRemove the key at the “LOCK” position.Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

To unlockTurn the key to the “ACC” position whilemoving the steering wheel slightly.

CAUTIONRemove the key when leaving the ve-hicle.

NOTEIf the front wheels are turned, the anti-theftlock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly turnthe steering wheel to the left or to the right asyou turn the key.


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Tips for starting(1) Do not operate the starter motor con-

tinuously for anything longer than 10seconds; doing so could run down thebattery. If the engine does not start, turnthe ignition switch back to “LOCK”, waita few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the starter mo-tor still turning will damage the startermechanism.

(2) If the engine cannot be started becausethe battery is weak or dead, refer to the“Emergency starting” section for instruc-tions on starting the engine.

(3) The engine is well warmed up if thecoolant temperature gauge needlestarts to move (the engine speed de-creases). Extended warming-up oper-ation will result in excessive fuel con-sumption.

WARNINGNever run the engine in a closed orpoorly ventilated area any longer thanis needed to move your vehicle in orout of the area. Carbon monoxidegases are odourless and can be fatal.

CAUTION(1) Never attempt to start the engine

by pushing or pulling the vehicle.Especially in the automatic trans-mission since the structure is dif-ferent from a manual transmis-sion, it is not possible to start theengine by using this technique.Never attempt this or it coulddamage the automatic transmis-sion.

(2) Do not run the engine at high rpmor drive the vehicle at high speeduntil the engine has a chance towarm up.

(3) Release the ignition key as soonas the engine starts to avoid dam-aging the starter motor.

(4) If your vehicle is equipped with aturbocharger, do not stop the en-gine immediately after operatingthe vehicle at high speeds. Allowthe engine to idle for approxi-mately 60 seconds or more togive the turbocharger a chance tocool down.

NOTEAfter replacing the battery, the electroniccontrol system data for the engine, auto-matic transmission, etc., will be erased. As aresult, the engine speed may become un-stable and shift shocks may occur.If the engine speed becomes unstable, initialengine adjustments will need to be per-formed.Refer to the section ”What to do if the enginespeed becomes unstable after the battery isreplaced” on page 8–22.Shift shocks will become smoother after sev-eral changes in speed.


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Starting the engine(Petrol-powered vehicles)This vehicle is equipped with an electroni-cally controlled fuel injection system whichis automatically controlled. When startingthe engine, do not depress the acceleratorpedal.

Normal conditionsThe starting procedure is as follows :

1. Insert the ignition key and fasten theseat belt.

2. Apply the parking brake.3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.4. Place the gearshift lever (manual

transmission) in the “N” (Neutral) orthe selector lever (automatic trans-mission) in the “P” (PARK) position.

5. Fully depress the clutch pedal (man-ual transmission).

6. After turning the ignition key to the“ON” position, make certain that allwarning lamps are functioning proper-ly before starting the engine.

7. Turn the ignition key to the “START”position without depressing the accel-erator pedal, and release it when theengine starts.

NOTEA ticking noise may be heard after startingthe engine. This is not an abnormal condi-tion. The noise will disappear after a shorttime of engine running. If the ticking noise continues after the engineis warmed up, have your vehicle checked atan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Flooded engineIf the engine has become flooded duringstarting, first operate the starter for 5 to 6 sec-onds while fully depressing the acceleratorpedal, then start the engine without depres-sing the accelerator pedal.

At extreme cold ambienttemperatureIf the engine won’t start, depress the accel-erator pedal about halfway while crankingthe engine. Once the engine starts, re-lease the accelerator pedal.

CAUTIONWhen starting the engine, make surethat you press on the brake pedal. Atextreme cold ambient temperature,move your foot to the brake pedal im-mediately after the engine hasstarted.


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Starting the engine(Diesel-powered vehicles)1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the

seat belt.2. Apply the parking brake.3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.4. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”

(Neutral) position.5. Fully depress the clutch pedal.6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

tion. The diesel preheat indicationlamp will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time go out, indicat-ing that preheating is completed.

7. Turn the ignition key to the “START”position without depressing the accel-erator pedal, and release it when theengine starts.

NOTE(1) If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat

indication lamp is on for a longer time.(2) When the engine has not been started

within about 5 seconds after the dieselpreheat indication lamp will go out, re-turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi-tion. Then, turn the key to the “ON” posi-tion to preheat the engine again.

(3) When the engine is warm, the dieselpreheat indication lamp does not comeon, even if the ignition key is placed inthe “ON” position.Start the engine by turning the ignitionkey right to the “START” position.

Type 1

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Manual transmissionEI29A–Jd

The shift pattern is shown on the gearshiftlever knob. Be sure to always fully depressthe clutch pedal before attempting to shift thelever.

For smooth gearchanging� Depress the clutch pedal completely.� 1st and 2nd gear: first move the gear

lever fully left and then forward or backinto 1st and 2nd gear.

� 3rd and 4th gear: move the gear leverforward or back from neutral (N).

� 5th gear: first move the gear lever rightand then into 5th gear.


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Type 1

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� Reverse gear (R) (Type 1): Lift the lockknob (A) under the gear lever knob withtwo fingers, move the gear lever to thefar left and then forward into reverse.

� Reverse (R) gear (Type 2): First movethe gear level fully right and then back-ward into reverse.

Type 2, LHD

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CAUTION(1) Do not move the gearshift lever

into reverse while the vehicle ismoving forward; doing so willdamage the transmission.

(2) Do not rest your foot on the clutchpedal while driving as this willcause premature clutch wear ordamage.

NOTE(1) If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the

clutch pedal again; the shift will then beeasier to make.

(2) To shift into reverse from 5th gear, movethe gearshift lever to the “N” position(Neutral) and then shift it into reverse.(Type 2)

Type 2, RHD

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Changing gearsEI03CMKg

Always use care to change the gear with thevehicle speed matched to the engine speed.Proper shifting will improve fuel economyand prolong engine life.Avoid shifting down at high speed, as thismay cause excessive engine speed (on ve-hicles with a tachometer, the tachometerneedle into the red zone) and damage theengine.

Economical driving speedThe following shift points are recommendedto assist fuel economy. The driver may varythese points to suit driving conditions andload.

km/h

Petrol-powered vehicles

Diesel-poweredvehicles

Driverange

1300 16001800(GDI)

Medium

perfor-

mance

engine

Highperfor-manceengine

1st to 2nd 30 35 25 25 20

2nd to3rd

50 65 50 50 35

3rd to 4th 80 90 80 80 60

4th to 5th 110 125 105 110 85

Possible driving speedkm/h

DrivePetrol-powered vehicles Diesel-Drive

range 1300 1600 1800(GDI)

poweredvehicles

1st 40 50 50 35

2nd 75 95 90 70

3rd 120 135 140 110

4th 160 185 185 150

5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use re-duces engine speed below that of the 4thgear. Use 5th gear whenever vehicle speedallows, for maximum fuel economy.

Automatic transmissionINVECS–II 4A/T, Sports Mode4A/T(Intelligent & InnovativeVehicle Electronic ControlSystem II)

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Designed for optimum control and equippedwith adaptive control capabilities, the elec-tronically controlled transmission optimallymatches gear shifts to almost all driving androad conditions.

CAUTIONThis system is strictly intended toprovide supplementary functions.When travelling downhill under cer-tain conditions or immediately afterstarting off when the automatic trans-mission is cold, no automatic shift-down may be made. The driver shouldshiftdown to a lower gear to use en-gine braking. Try to drive safely at alltime.


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NOTEDuring running–in period or immediatelyafter reconnection of the battery cable, theremay be a case where gearshifts are notmade smoothly. This does not indicate afaulty transmission.Gearshifts will become smooth after thetransmission has been shifted several timesby the electronic control system.

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Selector lever operationExcept for vehicles with Sports modeThe transmission has 4 forward gears and 1reverse gear.The individual gears are selected automati-cally, depending on the position of the gearselector lever, the speed of the vehicle andthe position of the accelerator pedal.The selector lever has 7 positions, and isequipped with a lock button (A) to avoid inad-vertent selection of the wrong gear.

Button must be pushed and brakepedal must be depressed to movethe leverButton must be pushed to move thelever.Button need not be pushed to movethe lever.

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Vehicles with Sports modeThe transmission has 4 forward gears and 1reverse gear.The individual gears are selected automati-cally, depending on the position of the gearselector lever, the speed of the vehicle andthe position of the accelerator pedal.The selector lever has 2 gates; the main gate(1) and the manual gate (2).

NOTEFor information on manual gate operation,please refer to “Sports mode (Vehicles withSports mode)” on page 5–22.


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In the main gate, selector lever has 4 posi-tions, and is equipped with a lock button (A)to avoid inadvertent selection of the wronggear.

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Button must be pushed while thebrake pedal is depressed to movethe lever.Button must be pushed to move thelever.Button need not be pushed to movethe lever.

WARNING(1) If the button is always depressed

to operate the selector lever, thelever may be accidentally shiftedinto the “P”, “R”, “2”, or “L” posi-tion. Be sure not to depress thebutton (A) when performing theoperations indicated by � in theillustration.

(2) Always depress the brake pedalwhen shifting the selector leverinto a gear from the “P” (PARK) or“N” (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do notshift the selector lever form the“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)position while depressing the ac-celerator pedal, doing so is dan-gerous because the vehicle will“jump” forward or backward.

NOTEIf the brake pedal is not depressed and held,the shift-lock device activates to prevent theselector lever from being moved from the “P”(PARK) position to another position.


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Except for vehicles with Sports mode

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Indicator lampsA- Selector lever position indicator lampB- “N” indicator lamp

The indication lamps in the instrument panelare for indication the selector lever positionand one of them will be illuminated when theignition is switched “ON”.

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Vehicles with Sports mode

CAUTIONIf the “N” (NEUTRAL) indicator lampin the selector lever position indicatorflashes while you are driving, therecould be a malfunction in the auto-matic transmission. (If the selectedlever position is in the “P” (PARK),“R” (REVERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL)position, the indicator lamp does notflash.) Identify and rectify the problemin accordance with the following pro-cedure.

CAUTION[The “N” indicator lamp flashes rapid-ly (twice per second)]

The automatic transmission fluid isoverheating.Park your vehicle in a safe place butdo not turn off the engine. Move theselector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-tion and open the bonnet. Keep theengine idling.After a while, move the selector to the“D” position and confirm that the “N”indicator lamp stops flashing. It is safeto continue driving if the “N” indicatorlamp no longer flashes.Be sure to carry out this check withthe selector lever in the all forwardposition except for “P” (PARK), “R”(REVERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL). The“N” indicator lamp warning functionoperates only in these positions.If the “N” indicator lamp continuesflashing or flashes intermittently,have your vehicle inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.


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CAUTION[The “N” indicator lamp flashes slow-ly (once per second)]

The automatic transmission safetydevice may be operating due to a mal-function.Have your vehicle inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer assoon as possible.

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P - PARKThis position locks the transmission to pre-vent the vehicle from moving. The enginecan be started in this position.

R - REVERSEMove the lever to this position only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop.

CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”(REVERSE) position while the vehicleis in motion. If the lever is shifted intothe “P” or “R” position while the ve-hicle is in motion, the transmissionmay be damaged.

N - NEUTRALAt this position, the transmission is disen-gaged. It is the same as the neutral positionon a manual transmission, and should beused when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-tended length of time during driving, such asin a traffic jam.

WARNING(1) Never move the selector lever to

the “N” position while driving.A serious accident could occursince you could accidentallymove the lever into the “P” or “R”position and engine brakingwould be lost.

(2) On a slope gradient, the engineshould be started in the “P”(PARK) position, not in the “N”(NEUTRAL) position.

(3) Always keep your right foot onthe brake pedal when the vehicleis in “N” (NEUTRAL), or whenshifting into or out of “N” (NEU-TRAL), to minimize the risk ofloss of control.

D - DRIVEThis position is for normal driving.The transmission automatically selects asuitable gear for your speed and acceler-ation.Engine braking is automatically appliedwhen necessary, depending on road condi-tions.Please refer to “Uphill/downhill driving” onpage 5–24.


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3 - THIRD/2 - SECOND(Except for vehicles with Sportsmode)This position is for extra power when drivingup moderately steep hills, and for enginebraking when descending moderately steepgradients.

L - LOW(Except for vehicles with Sportsmode)This position is for driving up very steep hillsand for engine braking at low speeds whendescending steep gradients.

WARNINGThis position can be used for maxi-mum engine braking.Be very careful not to shift into “L”suddenly. Sudden engine brakingmay cause the tyres to skid.Select this position according to theroad conditions and vehicle speed.

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A/T mode changeover switch (Except for vehicles with Sportsmode)

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Two drive modes, “AUTO” and “HOLD”, canbe selected.Each time you press the switch, the “AUTO”and “HOLD” modes will switch alternately.When the “HOLD” mode is selected, the“HOLD” indicator illuminates on the instru-ment panel.

AUTOSelect this position for normal driving.In this position, your vehicle runs with econ-omical fuel consumption when the acceler-ator pedal is depressed moderately, andruns powerfully when the pedal is depressedheavily.

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HOLDSelect the “HOLD” mode when starting yourvehicle on a slippery road surface forexample snow, and the vehicle will startsmoothly.If you start your vehicle with the selectorlever in other than the “L” position, the ve-hicle starts in 2nd gear.When the vehicle speed reaches between20 to 50 km/h, the gear is fixed in the highestgear of the selected lever position.(For example, if you select “D” position, thevehicle starts in 2nd gear. As the vehiclespeed increases, the gear is shifted up andwhen the vehicle speed exceeds approxi-mately 50 km/h, the gear enters the 4th andheld in the 4th.) Therefore, you can drive likedriving the vehicle with manual transmissionby fully using the selector lever positions.In the “HOLD” mode, depressing the accel-erator pedal fully also causes the kick-downoperation.


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Sports mode(Vehicles with Sports mode)

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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in mo-tion, sports mode is selected by pushing theselector lever from the “D” (DRIVE) positioninto the manual gate (A). To return to “D”range operation, push the selector leverback into the main gate (B).

In sports mode, gear shifts can be maderapidly simply by moving the selector leverbackwards and forwards. In contrast to amanual transmission, the sports mode al-lows gear shifts with the accelerator pedaldepressed.

+ (UP): Push the lever forward once to shiftup one gear.

– (DOWN): Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.

CAUTION(1) Upward shifts do not take place

automatically in sports mode.The driver must execute upwardshifts in accordance with prevail-ing road conditions, taking careto keep the engine speed belowthe red zone.

(2) By rapidly moving the selectorlever backwards (DOWN) twice, itis possible to skip one gear, i.e.,3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd. Sincesudden engine braking and/orrapid accelera-tion can cause aloss of traction, however, down-shifts must be made carefully inaccordance with the vehicle’sspeed.

NOTE(1) In sports mode, only the 4 forward gears

can be selected. To reverse or park thevehicle, move the selector lever to the“R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) positionas required.

(2) To maintain the required levels of ve-hicle performance and safety, the sys-tem may not execute certain gear shiftswhen the selector lever is operated,such as 4th gear at low speed.

(3) In sports mode, downward shifts aremade automatically when the vehicleslows down. When the vehicle stops,1st gear is automatically selected.

(4) When driving away on a slippery road,push the selector lever forward into the+ (UP) position. This causes the trans-mission to shift into the 2nd gear whichis better for smooth driving away on aslippery road. Push the selector lever tothe – (DOWN) side to shift back to the1st gear.

(5) Move the selector lever gently betweenthe manual and main gates and be-tween positions in the manual gate.Undue force could damage the selectorlever.


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Sports mode indicator lampsIn sports mode, the currently selected gearis indicated by green lamp on the instrumentpanel.

NOTEWhen sports mode is selected, the “D” indi-cator lamp goes off.

Operation of the automatictransmission INVECS-II

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CAUTION(1) Before selecting a gear with the

engine running and the vehiclestationary, fully depress thebrake pedal to prevent the vehiclefrom creeping.The vehicle will begin to move assoon as the gear is engaged, es-pecially when the engine speed ishigh, at fast idle or with the airconditioning operating, thebrakes should only be releasedwhen you are ready to drive away.

(2) Depress the brake pedal with theright foot at all times.Using the left foot could causedriver movement delay in case ofan emergency.

(3) To prevent sudden acceleration,never race the engine when shift-ing from the “P” (PARK) or “N”(NEUTRAL).

CAUTION(4) Operating the accelerator pedal

while the other foot is resting onthe brake pedal will affect brakingefficiency and may cause pre-maturewear of brake pads.Do not race the engine with brakepedal pressed.This can damage the trans-mission.


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Possible driving speed(Except for vehicles with Sportsmode)

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In order to avoid damaging the engine dueto excessively high rpm, do not exceed thepossible driving speed when the selectorlever is set to the “3” (THIRD) position, the “2”(SECOND) position or the “L” (LOW) posi-tion.

km/h

Drive range 1600

“L” (LOW) 45

“2” (SECOND) 100

“3” (THIRD) 155

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For quick acceleration when passing,depressing the accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor will cause the transmission toautomatically shift from 4th gear to 3rd gear,from 3rd gear to 2nd gear or from 2nd gearto 1st gear, in accordance with the drivingspeed, without having to move the selectorlever from the “D” (DRIVE), “3” (THIRD) or “2”(SECOND) positions.

NOTEIn sports mode, downshifts do not take placewhen the accelerator is depressed all theway to the floor.

Uphill/downhill drivingEI04O-Ia

DRIVING UPHILLThe transmission may not upshift to a highergear if the computer determines the currentspeed cannot be maintained once a highergear is engaged.For smoother vehicle performance, if you re-lease the throttle while climbing a steepgrade, the transmission may not upshift. Thisis normal, as the computer is temporarilypreventing shifting. After reaching the top ofthe hill, normal gear shift function will re-sume.

DRIVING DOWNHILLWhen travelling down steep grades, thecomputer may automatically select a lowergear. This function assists engine braking ef-forts, reducing the need for using the brakes.


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WaitingEI04G-Ee

For short waiting periods, such as at trafficlights, the vehicle can be left in gear and heldstationary with the service brake.For longer waiting periods with the enginerunning, the selector lever should be placedin the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.

CAUTION(1) Never hold the vehicle stationary

while in gear on a hill with the accel-erator, always apply the parkingbrake and/or service brake.

(2) Unexpected acceleration may occurif the selector lever is in a positionother than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-TRAL).Prior to moving off after havingstopped the vehicle, make sure thatthe selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE)or “Sports mode” position.

ParkingEI04H-Be

To park the vehicle, first bring it to a completestop, fully engage the parking brake andthen move the selector lever to the “P”(PARK) position.If you are going to leave the vehicle unat-tended, always switch off the engine and re-move the ignition key.

NOTEOn a slope, be sure to apply the parkingbrake before moving the selector lever to the“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position without firstapplying the parking brake, a stronger thannormal resistance force may be encoun-tered. In this situation, move the selectorlever strongly when you next wish to drive.

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Parking brakeEI07A-Jn

To park the vehicle, first bring it to a completestop, fully engage the parking brake andthen move the gear shift lever to 1st (on anuphill) or Reverse (on a downhill) position, forvehicles with a manual transmission or setthe selector lever to “P” (PARK) position onautomatic transmission vehicles.

To apply1- Pull the lever up without pushing the

button at the end of the hand grip.


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To release1- Pull the lever up slightly.2- Push the button at the end of the hand

grip.3- Push the lever downward.

NOTETo prevent the parking brake from being re-leased unintentionally, the lever must bepulled upward slightly before it can bepushed downward. Simply pressing the but-ton does not enable the lever to be pusheddownward.

When parking on a hill, apply the parkingbrake and turn the front wheels towards thekerb on a downhill grade, away from the kerbon an uphill grade.

CAUTIONBefore driving, be sure that the park-ing brake is fully released and thebrake warning lamp is off.If a vehicle is driven without releasingthe parking brake, the brake will beoverheated, resulting in ineffectivebraking and possible brake failure.

ParkingEI22A-Al

Parking on a slopeFully engage the parking brake, and thenmove the gearshift lever to 1st (on an uphill)or reverse (on a downhill) position on manualtransmission vehicle. On automatic trans-mission vehicle, move the selector lever to“P” position. When parking on a hill, applychocks to wheels for greater safety.

Parking with the engine runningDo not keep the engine running in a closedor poorly ventilated place. Carbon monoxidegas is odorless and extremely poisonousand dangerous.

Where you parkDo not park in a place where there are in-flammable objects such as dry grass,leaves, etc... because the exhaust systemwith catalyst produces very high tempera-tures. This may cause a fire.

When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignitionswitch and lock all doors when leaving thevehicle unattended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea.


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Braking EI23AAFc

All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer at regularintervals according to the service booklet.

Brake system(1) The service brake is divided into two

brake circuits so that when one brakecircuit fails, the other is available tostop the vehicle. If this occurs, howev-er, the brake pedal must be depressedfurther than usual; stop driving assoon as possible and have the brakesystem repaired at the nearest autho-rized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(2) The brake boosting force is lost afterthe brake pedal is depressed once ortwice while the engine is off. If this oc-curs, the brake will require greaterforce than usual. This is especially im-portant when the vehicle is beingtowed.

Warning lampThe brake warning lamp lets you know ifyour brake system is working properly.Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 4–8 .

When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at alow speed immediately after starting, es-pecially when the brakes are wet, to con-firm they work normally.A film of water can form on the brake discsand prevent normal functioning after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles,or after the vehicle is washed. If this oc-curs, dry the brakes out by driving slowlywhile lightly depressing the brake pedal.

When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the en-gine braking by shifting to a lower gearwhile driving on steep downhill roads in or-der to prevent the brakes from overheat-ing.

Brake pads(1) With new brake pads, avoid where

possible sudden full application of thebrakes for the first 200 km of driving.

(2) The disc brakes are provided with awarning device which emits a shriek-ing metallic sound while braking if thebrake pads have reached their limit. Ifyou hear this sound, have the brakepads replaced by your MITSUBISHIdealer.

CAUTION(1) Do not leave any objects or place

a thick floor mat around the brakepedal; doing so could prevent thefull pedal stroke that would benecessary in an emergency.Make sure that the pedal can beoperated freely at all times.

(2) Avoid driving habits that causeheavy braking and never “ride”the brakes by resting your foot onthe brake pedal while driving.It causes brake overheating andfade.


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Anti–lock brake system(ABS)*

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Environmental conditions can have an effecton braking. During sudden braking whenthere is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the roadsurface, a skid may occur. In this situation,steering control and braking effectiveness isreduced and the stopping distance is in-creased. The vehicle may also go into an un-controlled spin.The ABS helps prevent the wheels fromlocking during braking, thus maintainingdirectional stability, ensuring controllabilityand providing optimum braking force.

Driving hints(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sudden

braking (when the ABS functions) differsslightly from when the brakes are notbeing applied.Steer the vehicle carefully in theseconditions.

(2) Always maintain the same distancefrom the vehicle in front of you as youwould for a vehicle not equipped withABS. Compared with vehicles not fittedwith ABS, your vehicle may require alonger stopping distance in the followingcases:� Driving on gravel or snow–covered

roads.� Driving with tyre chains installed.� Driving on roads where the road

surface is pitted or has other differ-ences in surface height.

� Driving on bumpy roads or otherpoor driving surfaces.

(3) Operation of ABS is not restricted tosituations where brakes are appliedsuddenly. This system may also oper-ate to prevent wheel lock when you aredriving over manholes, steel road–workplates, or the vehicle is driven oversteps or level differences in the road,road markings, or other surfaces whichare difficult for the wheels to grip.

(4) When the ABS is activated, you mayfeel the brake pedal pulsating and heara characteristic noise. Also at this time,it may feel as if the pedal attempts to re-sist being depressed.In this situation, to let the ABS workfor you, just hold the brake pedaldown more firmly. Do not pump thebrake. This will result in reducedbraking performance.

CAUTION(1) Even the ABS can not prevent the

natural laws of physics from act-ing on the vehicle. It cannot for in-stance avoid accidents that mayresult from excessive speed onbend or following another vehicletoo closely, or aquaplaning. Itshould remain the driver’s task toobserve safety precautions tojudge speeds and brake applica-tions correctly in such condi-tions.

(2) Be sure to use tyres of the sametype and size on four wheels.If tyre types or sizes are mixed,ABS may not function normally.

(3) Never install a limited slip differ-ential, which is not MITSUBISHIGenuine parts, as the ABS maynot function normally.Please consult an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.


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Warning lampThe ABS warning lamp should illuminatewhen the ignition switch is turned ”ON”, andshould go off in a few seconds.

CAUTIONIf the warning lamp stays on or doesnot illuminate when you start the ve-hicle, it indicates that the ABS is notfunctioning and that only the stan-dard brake system is in operation. (Inthis condition the standard hydraulicbrake system will still function.)Please contact your nearest author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspec-tion.

If the lamp illuminates whiledriving(1) Since there will always be a possibility of

the vehicle becoming unstable whenbrakes are applied rapidly, ensure thatbrakes are applied gently and that high–speed driving is not attempted; further-more, bring the vehicle to halt in a safelocation.Restart the engine and check to seewhether the lamp goes out after a fewminutes driving; if it then remains off dur-ing driving, there is no problem.However, if the lamp does not go out, orif it lights up again when the vehicle isdriven, have the vehicle checked by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer as soonas possible.

(2) After starting the engine using jumpercables, if you attempt to drive the ve-hicle before the battery is sufficientlycharged, the engine will run irregularlyand the ABS warning lamp will illumi-nate indicating that the vehicle shouldnot be driven.This situation, however, is causedmerely by insufficient battery voltageand is not an abnormal situation.If such a situation occurs, run the engineat idle for some time to charge the bat-tery.

Front

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NOTE(1) Immediately after the vehicle starts

moving after engine start up, a whiningsound of a motor will be heard from theengine compartment, and if the brakepedal is depressed at that moment, apulsating is felt. These sound and shockare due to the self–diagnosis operationof the ABS and does not indicate a mal-function.


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Rear

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(2) After driving on snowy roads, removeany snow and ice which may have be-come adhered to the wheel areas.When doing this, be careful not to dam-age the wheel speed sensors (A) andcables located at each wheel.

(3) The ABS becomes operative after thevehicle has accelerated to a speed inexcess of approximately 10 km/h. Itstops operating when the vehicle de-celerates to a speed below approxi-mately 5 km/h.

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Steering wheel heightadjustment

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To adjust the steering wheel height, releasethe tilt lock lever while holding the steeringwheel by hand, and raise or lower the steer-ing wheel to the desired height.After adjustment, securely lock the lever bypulling it upward.

1- Locked2- Released

WARNING(1) After adjusting to the desired

height, check to be sure that thelever is locked.

(2) Do not attempt to adjust the steer-ing wheel while you are drivingthe vehicle.

(3) When releasing the tilt lock lever,move it to the release position (2)and hold the steering wheel byhand to prevent it falling to thelowest position.


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Power steering systemEC13A-Ah

When the engine is stopped, the powersteering system will not function and it will re-quire greater manual effort to operate thesteering wheel. Keep this in mind in particu-lar when towing the vehicle. Never turn offthe engine while driving.Periodically check the power steering fluidlevel.

CAUTIONDo not hold the steering wheel in thefully turned position (either left orright), for longer than 10 seconds.This can cause damage to the powersteering pump due to reduced lu-brication.

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Inside rear-view mirrorEI08A-Be

The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror canbe used to adjust the mirror to reduce theglare from the headlamps of vehicles behindyou during night driving.

1- Normal2- Anti-glare

WARNINGDo not attempt to adjust rear-viewmirrors while driving. This can bedangerous.Always adjust the mirrors before driv-ing.

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Outside rear-view mirrorEI08A-Za

On the driver’s seat side, a compoundcurved-surface mirror is used, while on thefront passenger’s seat side, a single curved-surface mirror is used.The compound curved-surface mirror hasdifferent curvatures between the inner andouter sides of the boundary line (A).The inner side of the boundary line providesthe same vision as that available from anordinary door mirror.However, the outer side of the boundary lineprovides a wider vision than an ordinary doormirror.


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WARNINGThe sense of distance that you getfrom an object you see on the innerside of the mirror boundary linediffers from the sense of distance thatyou get from an object you see on theouter side.An object you see on the outer side ofthe boundary line of the mirror willlook farther away than it actually is(farther away than if you see in a nor-mal flat mirror) as compared with anobject you see on the inner side.

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Manual remote-controlledoutside rear-view mirrors*

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Adjust the mirrors by operating the lever asindicated by the arrows.

1- Left and right2- Up and down

LHD

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Electric remote–controlledoutside rear–view mirrors*

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The outside rear–view mirrors can be oper-ated when the ignition switch is in the “ON”or “ACC” position.Place the lever (A) to the same side as themirror whose adjustment is desired.

L– Left outside rear–view mirror adjust-ment

R– Right outside rear–view mirror ad-justment


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RHD

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NOTEAfter adjustments, return the lever to (�)position.Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up ordown to adjust the mirror position.

1- Up2- Down3- Right4- Left

WARNING(1) Do not attempt to adjust the rear–

view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous.Always adjust the mirrors beforedriving.

(2) Your vehicle is equipped withconvex type mirror on the driver’sside. Please take into consider-ation that objects you see in themirror will look smaller andfarther away compared to a nor-mal flat mirror.Do not use this mirror to estimatedistance of following vehicleswhen changing lanes.

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NOTEThe outside mirror can be folded in towardthe side window to prevent damage whenparking in narrow areas.


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Type 1

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Mirror heater*With the rear window demister switch (A) inthe “ON” position, the outside rear–view mir-rors are demisted or defrosted. Current willflow through the heater elements inside themirrors, thus clearing away frost or con-densation.The indication lamp (A) will illuminate whilethe demister is on.The heater will be turned off automatically inabout 20 minutes.

Type 2

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Traction control (TCL)*EI26A–Mc

On slippery surfaces, traction control (TCL)prevents the drive wheels (front wheels) fromexcessive spinning, thus helping the vehicleto start easily.

SLIP controlSlip control prevents the drive wheels (frontwheels) from excessive spinning duringstarting or while making accelerated turn onslippery roads to avoid losing the drivingforce of the front wheels.

NOTE(1) The TCL system functions at speed

below 40 km/h.(2) Although some vibration will be felt in

the vehicle body and a whining sound ofa motor will be heard from the enginecompartment when the TCL functions,this is a normal result of the TCL oper-ation, and does not indicate a malfunc-tion.


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Driving hints(1) TCL does not actively apply brakes. Al-

ways decelerate the vehicle sufficientlybefore entering corners or bends.

(2) On snowy or icy roads, drive slowlyusing tyre chains or snow tyres.

(3) When the TCL indication lamp illumi-nates, SLIP control is being operated,and it means that the road is slippery oryour vehicle is excessively accelerating.In this situation, release foot from the ac-celerator pedal and maintain moderatespeed.

(4) Never mix or use tyres of different sizesince the TCL system could function in-correctly and make safe driving difficult.

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Indication lamp1. When the ignition switch is turned

“ON”, the TCL indication lamp illumi-nates and goes out after a few sec-onds.

2. When SLIP control is exerted whiledriving, the TCL indication lamp will il-luminate.

CAUTION(1) If the TCL indication lamp stays

on or does not illuminate whenthe ignition switch is turned”ON”, it indicates that any mal-function may occur in the system.

(2) If the TCL indication lamp flasheswhen you drive the vehicle, it indi-cates that any malfunction oc-curs in the system.When either (1) or (2) happens,have your vehicle checked at anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.


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Auto–speed (cruise) control*EI10AAM

Auto–speed control is an automatic speedcontrol system to maintain a desired drivingspeed of about 40 km/h or more without op-erating the accelerator pedal. This feature is especially useful for high waydriving. Auto–speed control does not work atspeeds below about 40 km/h.

A- Main switchB- Auto–speed control lever

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To activate1. Push the main switch (A) at the end of

the auto–speed control lever.2. Pull down the lever (B) while driving at

the desired speed.

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When the main switch (A) is ON, the“CRUISE” indication lamp located in the in-strument panel will illuminate.

CAUTION(1) As a safety precaution, the main

switch (A) should be set to “OFF”position except when using theauto–speed control system.

(2) The use of the auto–speed con-trol is not recommended whendriving conditions do not permitmaintaining a constant speed,such as heavy traffic or on roadsthat are winding, icy, snow–cov-ered, wet, slippery or a steepdownhill grade.


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CAUTION(3) In the case of vehicles with a man-

ual transmission, if while drivingat the set speed, the shift lever isset to the “N” (Neutral) positionwithout depressing the clutchpedal, the engine speed will in-crease excessively, and the en-gine may be damaged.

NOTE(1) When the ignition switch is switched

OFF, the main switch will also automati-cally switch off. If you wish to maintain aconstant speed while driving, be surethe main switch has been switched ONagain.

(2) Note that the set vehicle speed may notbe maintained on uphill or downhillslopes.

(3) The vehicle speed may drop to lessthan the set speed on a steep uphillgrade, so the accelerator must be usedif you want to maintain that speed.

(4) The vehicle speed may increase tomore than the set speed on a steepdownhill grade. When the vehicle speedincreases excessively, deactivate theauto–speed control. (Refer to ”Todeactivate” on page 5–37.)

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To increase the set speedThere are 2 ways to increase the set speed.

Auto–speed control leverPull up the auto–speed control lever. Andhold it until you reach the higer speed youwant. Release the lever when the desiredspeed is reached.

To increase your speed in small amounts,just pull up the auto–speed control lever forless than 0.5 second and release it. Eachtime you operate the lever, your vehicle willgo about 2.0 km/h faster.

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AcceleratorUse the accelerator pedal to increase the ve-hicle’s speed and, when the desired speedis reached, pull down the auto–speed controllever.


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To reduce the set speedThere are 2 ways to reduce the set speed.

Auto–speed control leverPull down and hold the auto–speed controllever until you reach the lower speed youwant. Release the lever when the desiredspeed is reached.

To slow down in small amounts, just pulldown the auto–speed control lever for lessthan 0.5 second and release it. For each op-erate, you will slow down by about 2.0 km/h.

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Brake pedalUse the brake pedal to reduce the vehicle’sspeed and, when the desired speed is re-ached, pull down the auto–speed controllever.

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To accelerate for passingDepress the accelerator pedal in the normalway. When the pedal is released, your ve-hicle will return to the set speed.


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To deactivateThe auto–speed control can be deactivatedby the following ways.

(1) Push the main switch at the end of thelever. (Main switch OFF)

(2) Pull the auto–speed control lever to-ward you.

The auto–speed control can be deactivatedautomatically in any of the following ways.

(3) By slightly tapping the brake pedal ordepressing it to reduce the speed.

(4) By depressing the clutch pedal (for mo-dels with the manual transmission).

(5) By moving the selector lever to the “N”(for models with the automatic trans-mission).

(6) When, on a steep slope, etc., the ve-hicle speed decreases to a speed whichis 15 km/h or more below the set speed.

(7) When the vehicle speed decreases to40 km/h or less.

WARNINGAlthough the auto–speed control canbe deactivated by moving the selec-tor lever to the “N” position, nevermove the selector lever to the “N”position while driving.A serious accident could occur; theengine braking would be lost.

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To resume set speedIf the vehicle speed remains 40 km/h orhigher when the auto–speed control isdeactivated by operating the auto–speedcontrol lever or by any one of the (2) to (7)conditions noted above, the previously setspeed can be automatically resumed by pul-ling up the auto–speed control lever.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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For pleasant driving

UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio withtape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio withCD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio system anti-theft feature 6–26. . . . . . . . . . . . Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater/Manual air conditioning* 6–30. . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic air conditioning* 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessory boxes 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear shelf panel (Hatchback) 6–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation position for first–aid kit 6–50. . . . . . . . . Cargo net* 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING

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UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with tape player*EH30A-Ae

The audio system can be used when theignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” posi-tion.

A– Display windowB– Audio system

NOTE(1) The MITSUBISHI Genuine CD player or

CD autochanger can be connected tothis audio system. The CD player or theCD autochanger can be operated bythe switch on the audio body. Refer to“Connection of a CD player or a CDautochanger” on page 6–13.

(2) To listen to the audio system while theengine is stopped, turn the ignition keyto the “ACC” position.

(3) When a cellular phone is used insidethe vehicle, noise may be producedfrom the audio equipment. This doesnot mean that something is wrong withthe audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at a place as faras possible from the audio equipment.

(4) In the case of misuse (entry of a foreignobject or water, smoke or odor, etc.), im-mediately stop the operation and havethe audio system checked at an author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer. Never try torepair it by yourself. Avoid continuoususage without inspection by a qualifiedperson.

(5) The audio system’s control panel canbe removed to deter thieves. For details,refer to the section entitled “Audio sys-tem anti-theft feature” on page 6–26.


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To listen to the radioEH30B-Fb

1- PWR (On-off) switch2- VOL (Volume control) knob3- U/M/L (UKW/MW/LW selection) button4- Audio adjust button5- AUDIO button6- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button7- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button8- Memory select buttons9- Frequency display window10- Preset memory number display11- ST (Stereo) indicator


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1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn onthe radio.Press the PWR switch again to switchit off.

2. Press the U/M/L button (3) to selectthe desired band (U1/U2/MW/LW).

3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (6 or 7)or one of the memory select buttons(8) to tune to a station.Refer to “How to adjust the tune” or“How to enter frequencies in the mem-ory” on page 6–5.

How to adjust the volumeVOL (Volume control)-2Turn the knob clockwise to increase the vol-ume.

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How to adjust the tonePress the AUDIO button (5) to select BASS� TREBLE � FADER � BALANCE �Audio adjust mode off.

BASS (Bass tone control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to select the desired bass tonequality.

TREBLE (Treble tone control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to select the desired treble tonequality.

FADER (Front/rear balance control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to balance the volume of soundfrom the front and the rear speakers.

BALANCE (Left/right balance control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to balance the volume of soundfrom the left and the right speakers.

NOTEAudio adjust mode will be canceled whenradio or CD operation is performed or no ad-justment is performed for more than 7 sec-onds.


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How to adjust the tuneManual tuningThe frequency changes every time theTUNE/SEEK button (6 or 7) is pressed.Press the button to select the desired station.

Automatic tuningAfter keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (6 or7) depressed for more than 1 second, re-lease the button, and selected station recep-tion will start. H11A248a

How to enter frequencies in thememoryManual settingYou can assign to the memory select buttons(8) a maximum of 12 stations in the UKWband (6 U1 stations and 6 U2 stations),6 stations in the MW band and 6 stations inthe LW band. (Stations already assigned tothe memory select buttons are replaced byany newly assigned stations.)

Follow the steps described below.

1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button(6 or 7) to tune the frequency to be en-tered in the memory.

2. Press one of the memory select but-tons (8) for about 2 seconds or longer.The sound will be momentarily inter-rupted while the frequency is beingentered into the memory.The number of the button correspon-

ding to the entry in the memory and thefrequency are displayed.

3. The preset memory setting is retrievedby pressing the button and then re-leasing it within 2 seconds.

Automatic settingWith the method, all manually set stations inthe band currently selected for reception arereplaced with stations in the same band thatare automatically selected in order of signalstrength. The radio automatically selects12 stations in the UKW band and 6 stationseach in the MW and LW band.


1. With the radio mode selected, holddown the U/M/L button (3) until a beepis emitted. The 6 stations with the bestsignal strength will automatically beassigned to the memory select but-tons (8), with the lowest-frequencystation being assigned to the lowest-number button.

2. When you subsequently press amemory select button to select achannel number, the radio will beginreceiving the station assigned to thatnumber.


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Radio data system (RDS)EH30C-Ga

1- PWR (On-off) switch2- TP (Traffic program) button3- PTY (Program type) button4- U/M/L (UKW/MW/LW selection) but-

ton5- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-

seek) button6- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) but-

ton7- Memory select buttons8- Frequency display window9- RDS (Radio data system) indicator10- REG (Regional program) indicator11- TP (Traffic program identification) indi-

cator12- PTY (Program type) indicator13- AF (Alternative frequencies) indicator

RDS uses PI (program identification) signaland AF (alternative frequency) list trans-mitted in addition to the normal UKW broad-casting programs, and picks up the UKWstations that are transmitting the same pro-gram from the EON (enhanced other net-work) and automatically tunes to the stationwith the strongest signal intensity.Therefore, you can continue listening to oneprogram in, for example, a long distancedriving without retuning to other station trans-mitting the same program when you areleaving the service area of the currently re-ceiving station.The RDS radio also features the limited re-ception of the program types, the break-in re-ception of the traffic announcement and

emergency broadcast, and the limited/un-limited reception of the regional programs.


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AF (Alternative Frequencies) functionThe AF function finds a station broadcastingthe same program, and selects the stationwith the strongest signal of AF lists.The AF function is tuned on (with the AF indi-cator (13) shown on the display) at all timesunless you manually switch it off.

To turn the function off, at first, switch off thepower from UKW mode, and while pressingthe No.5 of the memory select buttons (7),press the PWR switch (1) until it beeps. TheAF indicator (13) on the display will turn off.

To turn the function on, use the same pro-cedure.

REG (Regional) functionREG function limits to receive the stationsbroadcasting regional programs.Regional programming and regional net-works are organized differently dependingon the country or area (they may be changedaccording to the hour, state, or broadcastarea), so if you don’t want to receive the re-gional programs automatically, you can setup REG ON not to receive regional pro-grams.

To turn the function on, switch off the powerfrom UKW mode, and while pressing the Vside of the TUNE/SEEK button (5), press thePWR switch (1) until it beeps. The ”REG ON”will be shown on the display.

To turn the function off, use the same pro-cedure.

PI (Program Identification) searchfunctionWhen traveling long distance and the re-called preset station is weak, radio searchesanother frequency broadcasting the sameprogramming with the same PI code in AFlist.If there are no frequencies broadcasting thesame programming, the radio searches afrequency broadcasting the regional pro-gramming. The radio succeeds in searchingthe regional programming, then the displayshows the REG indicator (10).If the radio does not succeed in searchingthe regional programming, the radio returnsto the recalled preset station.

PTY (Program type)RDS broadcasts are classified according toprogram type (PTY) as follows. Use theTUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to select yourdesired PTY.

1. NEWS2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)3. INFO (Information)4. SPORT5. EDUCATE (Education)6. DRAMA7. CULTURE8. SCIENCE9. VARIED10. POP M (Pop music)11. ROCK M (Rock music)12. EASY M (Easy music)13. LIGHT M (Light classics)14. CLASSICS15. OTHER M (Other music)16. WEATHER (Weather information)17. FINANCE18. CHILDREN19. SOCIAL20. RELIGION21. PHONE IN22. TRAVEL23. LEISURE24. JAZZ25. COUNTRY26. NATION M (National music)27. OLDIES28. FOLK M (Folk music)29. DOCUMENT


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To search for a broadcast of desired pro-gram type:

1. Press the PTY button (3).2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6)

for less than 1 second at a time to se-lect your desired PTY.

3. 2 seconds after a desired PTY hasbeen selected, the radio will begin tosearch for a broadcast of your se-lected PTY. During search, the se-lected PTY on the display blinks, andthe radio will begin to search for abroadcast of your selected PTY.

4. When the radio picks up a station withyour desired PTY, the display willshow the name of the station.

NOTE(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is

pressed for more than 1 second, theradio will try to find out another broad-cast of the same program type as cur-rently selected.

(2) If no station is found with your desiredPTY, the display will show “EMPTy” foraround 5 seconds, and the radio will re-turn to the previous station.

How to enter PTYs in the memoryAs many as 6 PTYs can be entered in thememory.Follow the steps described below.

1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button(5 or 6) to tune the PTY to be enteredin the memory.

2. Press one of the memory select but-tons (7) for about 2 seconds or longer.The sound will be momentarily inter-rupted while the PTY is being enteredinto the memory. The number of thebutton corresponding to the entry intothe memory, and the PTY are dis-played.

3. The preset memory setting is retrievedby pressing the button and then re-leasing it within about 2 seconds.

NOTEDisconnecting the battery terminal erases allPTYs stored in the memory.

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To change the language of PTYdisplayYou can select your favourite language be-tween English, French, German, Swedish,Spanish and Italian.

1. Turn off the radio.2. Turn the radio back on while holding

down the PTY button (B).3. An alarm will sound and the system

will enter PTY Language Switchingmode.

4. Use the H button (C) or the M button(D) to select the desired language.Press the SET button (E) to registeryour selection.

5. Press the button on the left (A) to can-cel the selection. The system will re-vert to the settings prior to accessingPTY Language Switching mode.

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Traffic informationThe radio will automatically tune in to trafficinformation broadcasts while receiving UKWbroadcasts, playing cassettes.To select this function, follow the instructionsbelow.

1. Press the TP button (2). The displaywill show “TP” (11). If the RDS data canbe read, the display will show“RDS” (9). If not, the display will show“NO RDS” for round 5 seconds.

2. If the radio detects traffic information oneither the station currently selected oron another station, the display will show“TRAF INF” for 5 seconds followed by a2-second indication of the frequency.Then, it will show the name of the stationbroadcasting the traffic information towhich you will listen. The volume level isset separately for listening to normal au-dio programs and for listening to trafficinformation. The volume level will there-fore change automatically to that setwhen traffic information was last re-ceived. When the traffic informationbroadcast is over, the radio will return tothe previously received program and tothe corresponding volume level.

3. Press the TP button (2) to return to theprevious condition.


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NOTEWhile “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops onlyat TP stations even if the TUNE/SEEK but-ton (5 or 6) is pressed.

TP (Traffic information Program)search functionThe traffic information program standbyfunction is turned on (with the TP indicator(11) shown on the display) and after about 45seconds since the RDS indicator (9) turns offdue to weak signal or the tuning station ischanged over form a TP station to a stationwhich does not broadcast traffic information,the sound will beep 5 times and seeks out aTP station in all frequencies automatically.

To turn the function off, switch off the powerfrom UKW mode, and while pressing TP but-ton (2), press the PWR switch (1) until itbeeps. The ”TP–S OFF” will be shown onthe display.


Emergency broadcastsIf an emergency broadcast is caught whilereceiving a UKW broadcast or playing backa cassette tape with the ignition switch in“ACC” or “ON” position, the display will show“ALARM” and the emergency broadcast willinterrupt the current program. The volumelevel is set separately for listening to nor-mal audio programs and for listening toemergency broadcasts. The volume levelwill therefore change automatically to thatset when an emergency broadcast waslast received. When the emergency broad-cast is over, the radio will return to the pre-viously received program and to the corre-sponding volume level.


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To listen to a tapeEH30D-Ac

1- Cassette slot2- TAPE button3- Cassette eject button4/5- PROG (Program selector, Fast-forward/Fast-rewind) buttons6- MTL (Tape selector) button7- (Dolby noise reduction) button8- Tape travel display window9- TAPE indicator10- (Dolby noise reduction) indicator11- MTL (Tape selector) indicator


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1. After checking to be sure the tape inthe cassette is wound tightly, push acassette straight into the slot; the tapeplayer will automatically start playing.When a cassette is inserted, the tapeplayer will begin playing even if theradio is being used. The tape playerwill also start playing when the TAPEbutton (2) is pressed with a tape cas-sette in the player even if the radio isbeing used.

2. Press the (Dolby noise reduction)button (7) when playing Dolby NR en-coded tapes. The Dolby noise reduc-tion circuitry reduces tape hiss. Theindicator illuminates when the circuit isactivated. Pressing the (Dolbynoise reduction) button a second timewill switch off the Dolby system.

NOTEDolby noise reduction is manufacturedunder licence from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.“DOLBY” and the Double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

3. When listening to a metal or chrometape, press the MTL button (6).The indicator will illuminate when thebutton is pressed.

NOTEUse this button only when listening to a metalor chrome tape.

4. To adjust the volume and tone, refer tothe section “How to adjust the vo-lume”, and “How to adjust the tone” onpage 6–5.

5. Press two PROG buttons (4 or 5) sim-ultaneously. The tape will then run op-posite to its current direction, asshown by the display (8). If the buttonis not pressed, the tape direction willchange automatically at the end of thetape.

6. Press the Cassette eject button (3);the tape will automatically stop and thecassette will eject.

7. For information concerning the handl-ing of tape cassettes, refer to the sec-tion “Handling of cassette tapes” onpage 6–27.

Fast forward Fast rewind

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How to fast forward/rewind thetapeFast forwardPress the PROG button (4 or 5) that is in thesame direction as shown by the display (8)to fast forward.

Fast rewindPress the PROG button (4 or 5) that is in theopposite direction as shown by the display(8) to rewind.

Lightly press one of the unpressed buttons(4 or 5) to stop the tape during fast forwardor rewind operation.


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Connection of a CD player or a CD autochanger*EH30E-Ae

This radio may be connected to the MITSU-BISHI Genuine CD player or CD auto-changer.Consult an authorized MITSUBISHI dealerfor more details.

1- PWR (On-off switch)2- U/M/L button3- CD (CD mode changeover) button4- TAPE button5- DISC (Disc selection) button6- (Track down) button7- (Track up) button8- SCAN button9- RPT (Repeat) button10- RDM (Random) button11- DISC indicator*

12- CD indicator13- TRACK indicator14- RPT (Repeat-mode) indicator15- RDM (Random-mode) indicator

*: Operate only when CD autochanger isequipped.


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To listen to a CD1. Press the CD button (3) and the CD

mode will be selected, starting play-back.

NOTEIf the system is equipped with CD auto-changer, press the DISC button (5), to selectanother disc. Every time the side of theDISC button is pressed, the next disc is se-lected. Every time the side of the button ispressed, changeover to the previous disc ismade.

2. To adjust the volume and tone, refer tothe section “How to adjust the volume”and “How to adjust the tone” on page6–4.

3. To stop the CD, turn off the power bypressing the PWR switch (1) or makechangeover to the other mode bypressing the TAPE button (4) or U/M/Lbutton (2).

4. For information concerning the handl-ing of compact discs, refer to the sec-tion “Handling of compact discs” onpage 6–27.

To find the start of a desired trackThe start of each track on a disc can befound by using the or button (6 or 7).

Track up:Press the button (7) the number of tracksto skip over.The frequency-display window will displaythe number of tracks thus selected.

Track down:Press the button (6) the number of tracksto skip over.The frequency-display window will displaythe number of tracks thus selected.

How to repeat the same trackYou can repeatedly listen to the same trackby pressing the RPT button (9).Press the RPT button, and the RPT indicator(14) will come on.To release, press the button again.

To change the order of tracksplayed back (For CD player)Press the RDM button (10), and the RDMindicator (15) will illuminate and tracks forplayback will be randomly selected. To re-lease, press the button again.

To change the order of discsplayed back (For CD autochanger)Press the RDM button (10), and the RDMindicator (15) will illuminate and randomtracks for playback will be selected randomlyfrom all discs loaded into the autochanger.To release, press the button again.

How to use the SCAN buttonUse the SCAN button (8) to search for a par-ticular track, etc. When this button ispressed, the first 10 seconds of each trackon the disc will be played.The disc will advance at fast-forward speedbetween each 10-second played in this way.Press the SCAN button again, to play thetrack ordinary. After completion of this scan-ning of tracks, the disc will begin ordinaryplay.


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UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with CD player*EH30A-Bc

The audio system can be used when theignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” posi-tion.

A– Display windowB– Audio system

NOTE(1) The MITSUBISHI Genuine CD auto-

changer can be connected to this audiosystem. The CD autochanger can beoperated by the switch on the audiobody. Refer to “To listen to a CD auto-changer” on page 6–24.

(2) To listen to the audio system while theengine is stopped, turn the ignitionswitch to the “ACC” postion.

(3) When a cellular phone is used insidethe vehicle, noise may be producedfrom the audio equipment. This doesnot mean that something is wrong withthe audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at a place as faras possible from the audio equipment.

(4) In case of misuse (entry of a foreign ob-ject or water, smoke or odour, etc.), im-mediately stop the operation and havethe audio system checked at an author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer. Never try torepair it by yourself. Avoid continuoususage without inspection by a qualifiedperson.

(5) The audio system’s control panel canbe removed to deter thieves. For details,refer to section entitled “Audio systemanti-theft feature” on page 6–26.


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To listen to the radioEH30B-Fb

1- PWR (On-off) switch2- VOL (Volume control) knob3- U/M/L (UKW/MW/LW selection) button4- Audio adjust button5- AUDIO button6- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button7- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button8- Memory select buttons9- Frequency display window10- Preset memory number display11- ST (Stereo) indicator


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1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn onthe radio.Press the PWR switch again to switchit off.

2. Press the U/M/L button (3) to selectthe desired band (U1/U2/MW/LW).

3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (6 or 7)or one of the memory select buttons(8) to tune to a station.Refer to “How to adjust the tune” or“How to enter frequencies in the mem-ory” on page 6–18.

How to adjust the volumeVOL (Volume control)-2Turn the knob clockwise to increase the vol-ume.

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How to adjust the tonePress the AUDIO button (5) to select BASS� TREBLE � FADER � BALANCE �Audio adjust mode off.

BASS (Bass tone control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to select the desired bass tonequality.

TREBLE (Treble tone control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to select the desired treble tonequality.

FADER (Front/rear balance control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to balance the volume of soundfrom the front and the rear speakers.

BALANCE (Left/right balance control)Press the audio adjust button (4) either

or to balance the volume of soundfrom the left and the right speakers.

NOTEAudio adjust mode will be canceled whenradio or CD operation is performed or no ad-justment is performed for more than 7 sec-onds.


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How to adjust the tuneManual tuningThe frequency changes every time theTUNE/SEEK button (6 or 7) is pressed.Press the button to select the desired station.

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How to enter frequencies in thememoryManual settingYou can assign to the memory select buttons(8) a maximum of 12 stations in the UKWband (6 U1 stations and 6 U2 stations),6 stations in the MW band and 6 stations inthe LW band. (Stations already assigned tothe memory select buttons are replaced byany newly assigned stations.)


1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button(6 or 7) to tune the frequency to be en-tered in the memory.

2. Press one of the memory select but-tons (8) for about 2 seconds or longer.The sound will be momentarily inter-rupted while the frequency is beingentered into the memory.The number of the button correspon-

ding to the entry in the memory and thefrequency are displayed.

3. The preset memory setting is retrievedby pressing the button and then re-leasing it within 2 seconds.

Automatic settingWith the method, all manually set stations inthe band currently selected for reception arereplaced with stations in the same band thatare automatically selected in order of signalstrength. The radio automatically selects12 stations in the UKW band and 6 stationseach in the MW and LW band.


1. With the radio mode selected, holddown the U/M/L button (3) until a beepis emitted. The 6 stations with the bestsignal strength will automatically beassigned to the memory select but-tons (8), with the lowest-frequencystation being assigned to the lowest-number button.

2. When you subsequently press amemory select button to select achannel number, the radio will beginreceiving the station assigned to thatnumber.


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Radio data system (RDS)EH30C-Ga

1- PWR (On-off) switch2- TP (Traffic program) button3- PTY (Program type) button4- U/M/L (UKW/MW/LW selection) but-

ton5- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-

seek) button6- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) but-

ton7- Memory select buttons8- Frequency display window9- RDS (Radio data system) indicator10- REG (Regional program) indicator11- TP (Traffic program identification) indi-

cator12- PTY (Program type) indicator13- AF (Alternative frequencies) indicator

RDS uses PI (program identification) signaland AF (alternative frequency) list trans-mitted in addition to the normal UKW broad-casting programs, and picks up the UKWstations that are transmitting the same pro-gram from the EON (enhanced other net-work) and automatically tunes to the stationwith the strongest signal intensity.Therefore, you can continue listening to oneprogram in, for example, a long distancedriving without retuning to other station trans-mitting the same program when you areleaving the service area of the currently re-ceiving station.The RDS radio also features the limited re-ception of the program types, the break-in re-ception of the traffic announcement and

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AF (Alternative Frequencies) functionThe AF function finds a station broadcastingthe same program, and selects the stationwith the strongest signal of AF lists.The AF function is tuned on (with the AF indi-cator (13) shown on the display) at all timesunless you manually switch it off.

To turn the function off, at first, switch off thepower from UKW mode, and while pressingthe No.5 of the memory select buttons (7),press the PWR switch (1) until it beeps. TheAF indicator (13) on the display will turn off.


REG (Regional) functionREG function limits to receive the stationsbroadcasting regional programs.Regional programming and regional net-works are organized differently dependingon the country or area (they may be changedaccording to the hour, state, or broadcastarea), so if you don’t want to receive the re-gional programs automatically, you can setup REG ON not to receive regional pro-grams.

To turn the function on, switch off the powerfrom UKW mode, and while pressing the Vside of the TUNE/SEEK button (5), press thePWR switch (1) until it beeps. The ”REG ON”will be shown on the display.

To turn the function off, use the same pro-cedure.

PI (Program Identification) searchfunctionWhen traveling long distance and the re-called preset station is weak, radio searchesanother frequency broadcasting the sameprogramming with the same PI code in AFlist.If there are no frequencies broadcasting thesame programming, the radio searches afrequency broadcasting the regional pro-gramming. The radio succeeds in searchingthe regional programming, then the displayshows the REG indicator (10).If the radio does not succeed in searchingthe regional programming, the radio returnsto the recalled preset station.

PTY (Program type)RDS broadcasts are classified according toprogram type (PTY) as follows. Use theTUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to select yourdesired PTY.

1. NEWS2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)3. INFO (Information)4. SPORT5. EDUCATE (Education)6. DRAMA7. CULTURE8. SCIENCE9. VARIED10. POP M (Pop music)11. ROCK M (Rock music)12. EASY M (Easy music)13. LIGHT M (Light classics)14. CLASSICS15. OTHER M (Other music)16. WEATHER (Weather information)17. FINANCE18. CHILDREN19. SOCIAL20. RELIGION21. PHONE IN22. TRAVEL23. LEISURE24. JAZZ25. COUNTRY26. NATION M (National music)27. OLDIES28. FOLK M (Folk music)29. DOCUMENT


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To search for a broadcast of desired pro-gram type:

1. Press the PTY button (3).2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6)

for less than 1 second at a time to se-lect your desired PTY.

3. 2 seconds after a desired PTY hasbeen selected, the radio will begin tosearch for a broadcast of your se-lected PTY. During search, the se-lected PTY on the display blinks, andthe radio will begin to search for abroadcast of your selected PTY.

4. When the radio picks up a station withyour desired PTY, the display willshow the name of the station.

NOTE(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is

pressed for more than 1 second, theradio will try to find out another broad-cast of the same program type as cur-rently selected.

(2) If no station is found with your desiredPTY, the display will show “EMPTy” foraround 5 seconds, and the radio will re-turn to the previous station.

How to enter PTYs in the memoryAs many as 6 PTYs can be entered in thememory.Follow the steps described below.

1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button(5 or 6) to tune the PTY to be enteredin the memory.

2. Press one of the memory select but-tons (7) for about 2 seconds or longer.The sound will be momentarily inter-rupted while the PTY is being enteredinto the memory. The number of thebutton corresponding to the entry intothe memory, and the PTY are dis-played.

3. The preset memory setting is retrievedby pressing the button and then re-leasing it within about 2 seconds.

NOTEDisconnecting the battery terminal erases allPTYs stored in the memory.

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To change the language of PTYdisplayYou can select your favourite language be-tween English, French, German, Swedish,Spanish and Italian.

1. Turn off the radio.2. Turn the radio back on while holding

down the PTY button (B).3. An alarm will sound and the system

will enter PTY Language Switchingmode.

4. Use the H button (C) or the M button(D) to select the desired language.Press the SET button (E) to registeryour selection.

5. Press the button on the left (A) to can-cel the selection. The system will re-vert to the settings prior to accessingPTY Language Switching mode.

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Traffic informationThe radio will automatically tune in to trafficinformation broadcasts while receiving UKWbroadcasts, playing cassettes.To select this function, follow the instructionsbelow.

1. Press the TP button (2). The displaywill show “TP” (11). If the RDS data canbe read, the display will show“RDS” (9). If not, the display will show“NO RDS” for round 5 seconds.

2. If the radio detects traffic information oneither the station currently selected oron another station, the display will show“TRAF INF” for 5 seconds followed by a2-second indication of the frequency.Then, it will show the name of the stationbroadcasting the traffic information towhich you will listen. The volume level isset separately for listening to normal au-dio programs and for listening to trafficinformation. The volume level will there-fore change automatically to that setwhen traffic information was last re-ceived. When the traffic informationbroadcast is over, the radio will return tothe previously received program and tothe corresponding volume level.

3. Press the TP button (2) to return to theprevious condition.


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NOTEWhile “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops onlyat TP stations even if the TUNE/SEEK but-ton (5 or 6) is pressed.

TP (Traffic information Program)search functionThe traffic information program standbyfunction is turned on (with the TP indicator(11) shown on the display) and after about 45seconds since the RDS indicator (9) turns offdue to weak signal or the tuning station ischanged over form a TP station to a stationwhich does not broadcast traffic information,the sound will beep 5 times and seeks out aTP station in all frequencies automatically.

To turn the function off, switch off the powerfrom UKW mode, and while pressing TP but-ton (2), press the PWR switch (1) until itbeeps. The ”TP–S OFF” will be shown onthe display.


Emergency broadcastsIf an emergency broadcast is caught whilereceiving a UKW broadcast or playing backa cassette tape with the ignition switch in“ACC” or “ON” position, the display will show“ALARM” and the emergency broadcast willinterrupt the current program. The volumelevel is set separately for listening to nor-mal audio programs and for listening toemergency broadcasts. The volume levelwill therefore change automatically to thatset when an emergency broadcast waslast received. When the emergency broad-cast is over, the radio will return to the pre-viously received program and to the corre-sponding volume level.


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To listen to a CDEH30F-Ae

1- PWR (On-off switch)2- U/M/L button3- CD (CD mode changeover) button4- Disc loading slot5- CD eject button6- DISC (Disc selection) button*7- (Track down) button8- (Track up) button9- SCAN button10- RPT (Repeat) button11- RDM (Random) button12- DISC indicator*13- CD indicator14- TRACK indicator15- RPT (Repeat-mode) indicator16- RDM (Random-mode) indicator

*: Operate only when CD autochanger isequipped.


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To listen to a CD[With a CD player]1. Insert the disc with the label facing up-

ward.When a disc is inserted, the CD playerwill begin playing even if the radio ortape player is being used.The CD player will also start the play-back when the CD button (3) ispressed with a disc in the player evenif the radio or tape player is beingused.

NOTEIf the system is equipped with CD auto-changer, the system operation is changedover from the CD player mode to the CDautochanger mode and vice versa each timethe CD button (3) is pressed.


3. When the CD eject button (5) on theCD player is pressed, the disc willautomatically stop and be ejected.

4. When a 3-inch compact disc is used,playback can be made without usingthe adapter. Insert the disc about in thecentre of the discloading slot.


[With a CD autochanger]1. Press the CD button (3), and the CD

autochanger mode will be selected,starting a playback. Each time the CDbutton is pressed, one in the auto-changer is played back alternately.

NOTETo listen to another disc in the CD auto-changer, press the DISC button (6), to selectthe disc. Every time the side of the DISCbutton is pressed, the next disc is selected.Every time the side of the button ispressed, changeover to the previous disc ismade.


3. To stop the CD, turn off the power bypressing the PWR switch (1) or makechangeover to the other mode bypressing the U/M/L button (2).


To find the start of a desired trackThe start of each track on a disc can befound by using the or button (7 or 8).

Track up:Press the button (8) the number of tracksto skip over.The frequency-display window will displaythe number of tracks thus selected.

Track down:Press the button (7) the number of tracksto skip over.The frequency-display window will displaythe number of tracks thus selected.

How to repeat the same trackYou can repeatedly listen to the same trackby pressing the RPT button (10).Press the RPT button, and the RPT indicator(15) will come on.To release, press the button again.


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How to use the SCAN buttonUse the SCAN button (9) to search for a par-ticular track, etc. When this button ispressed, the first 10 seconds of each trackon the disc will be played.The disc will advance at fast-forward speedbetween each 10-second played in this way.Press the SCAN button again, to play thetrack ordinary. After completion of this scan-ning of tracks, the disc will begin ordinaryplay.

To change the order of tracksplayed back (For CD player)Press the RDM button (11), and the RDMindicator (16) will illuminate and will be ran-domly selected, tracks for playback. To re-lease, press the button again.

To change the order of discsplayed back (For CD autochanger)Press the RDM button (11), and the RDMindicator (16) will illuminate and tracks forplayback will be selected randomly from alldiscs loaded into the changer.To release, press the button again.

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Audio system anti-theftfeature

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To prevent theft of the audio system, the con-trol panel can be removed. Always removethe control panel when you leave the ve-hicle.

Removing the control panelTurn the ignition switch to the OFF position.Then slide the release button (A) to the leftand remove the control panel from the audiosystem. (When sliding the release button,place one hand on the control panel to pre-vent it from falling out.) The lamp (B) will startflashing.

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Refitting the control panelInsert the control panel into the latches at theright-hand side of the cutout on the audiosystem. Then, press the left-hand side of thecontrol panel into the cutout until it locks inposition. The lamp (B) will stop flashing.Next, turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.

NOTE(1) Do not leave the control panel in any

place where it may become hot (forexample, the dashboard) or in anyplace where it may become wet.

(2) If you lose the control panel, contact anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.


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Handling of cassette tapesEH02B-Ad

CAUTIONTo maintain the cassette tape playerin good condition, observe the follow-ing precautions.

(1) Do not use cassette tapes longerthan C-90, otherwise sound qual-ity and tape durability will begreatly diminished.

(2) Keep the cassette tape in its caseto protect it from tape loosenessand dust when it is not used.

(3) Keep the cassette tape away fromdirect sunlight, heat and magnet-ic fields such as the radiospeakers.

(4) Before inserting the cassette,make sure that the label is ad-hered securely to the cassette.

(5) A loose tape should be correctedbefore use.

CAUTION(6) Do not oil any part of the player

and do not insert any object otherthan tape cassettes into the slot,or the tape player may be dam-aged. Also, avoid inserting yourfingers into the slot. There is adanger of being burned by the hotinternal parts.

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Handling of compact discsEH12E-Ah

(1) This CD player allows use of only thecompact discs with the mark shown inthe illustration above.(Playback of CD–R discs may causeproblems. CD–RW discs cannot beplayed.)The use of heart-shaped, octagonal, orany other non-circular discs will result inthe CD player being damaged.

(2) When the temperature suddenly rises,i.e. immediately after the heater isturned on in cold weather, dew con-densation on the disc or in the playermight occur resulting in failure of oper-ation. In such a case, allow some timebefore use.

(3) When the CD player is subjected to viol-ent vibration as during off-road driving,detracking may result.


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(4) When storing compact discs, alwaysstore them in their individual cases.Never place compact discs in directsunlight, or in any place where the tem-perature or humidity is high.

H12F003a

(5) Take care never to touch the flat surfaceof the disc where there is no label. Doingso will contaminate the disc surface andmight adversely affect the sound quality.When handling a compact disc, alwayshold it by grasping the outer circumfer-ence and the centre hole.

(6) To clean the disc, use a soft, clean, drycloth. Wipe directly from the centre holetoward the outer-edge; do not wipe in acircular pattern. Never use any substances such asbenzine, paint thinner, a disc spraycleaner, or an anti-static agent on thedisc.

(7) Do not use a disc that is cracked orbadly warped. Doing so might cause amalfunction of the disc player.

(8) Do not use a ballpoint pen, felt pen, pen-cil, etc. to write on the label surface ofthe disc, and do not attach any other la-bels, seals, etc.

CD player laser warningUse of controls or adjustments, orperformance of procedures other thannormal use, may result in hazardousradiation exposure.Avoid direct exposure to beam.


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H11D094a

Roof antennaEH11DAJa

To remove the roof antenna, turn it counter-clockwise.

CAUTIONBe sure to remove the roof antennabefore entering an automatic carwash or other low-roofed area.

NOTEBe sure to remove the antenna in the follow-ing cases:� When entering a place with low clear-

ance.� When going into an automatic car wash.� When placing a car cover over the ve-

hicle.

H16A357a

VentilatorsEH16AASc

1- Centre ventilators2- Side ventilators

Centre

H16A180a

Air flow and directionadjustments3- Ventilator dial4- Knob

– Open– Close


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Side

H16A063a

Set the ventilator dial (3) to the open position.Air always flows out from the ventilator whenthe blower is switched on.Adjust the direction of the air flow by movingthe knob (4), and horizontal and vertical ad-justment can be made.

NOTEOn an air conditioned vehicle, the cool airfrom the ventilators may appear as a mist.This is due to moist air being suddenlycooled by the air conditioning. This willclear after a few moments.

LHD

H23A255a

Heater/Manual airconditioning*

EH04ABO

The heater and the air conditioning can beoperated while the engine is running. Theperformance of the heater is directly re-lated to the temperature of the engine cool-ant, so operate the heater after the enginehas had a chance to warm up. The amountof air flow can be regulated by adjusting theblower speed.

1- Air conditioning switch*Push the switch when the fan isswitched on, and the air conditioningunit (cooling/dehumidifying function)will operate, turning the operation indi-cator lamp on.Push the switch again, and the airconditioning unit will stop.

RHD

H23A254a

NOTEOn an air conditioned vehicle, the cool airfrom the ventilators may appear as a mist.This is due to moist air being suddenlycooled by the air conditioning. This willclear after a few moments.

CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, theidling speed may slightly increase asthe air conditioning compressor isswitched on/off automatically. Espe-cially for vehicles with an automatictransmission, while the vehicle is sta-tionary, fully depress the brake pedalto prevent the vehicle from creeping.


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2- Blower speed selection dialThere are 4 blower speeds for controlof the amount of air flow.Adjust the blower speed by turning theblower speed selection dial clockwiseor anticlockwise. The setting for ordi-nary use should be the first or secondspeed.

3- Temperature control dialThe heater will not operate if the dial isset all the way to the left.The air flow temperature will graduallyincrease as the dial is turned to theright.

NOTEWhen the engine coolant temperature islow, temperature of air introduced into thepassenger compartment does not changeeven if the temperature control dial ismoved to the high temperature side.

H04A013a

Mode selection Air outlets

B

B, C, D

A*, B*, C, D

A, B*, C, D

A, B*

A: From front and side demisterB: From centre and side ventilatorsC: From under the instrument panelD: From under the front seat * : means a small amount of air flow

4- Mode selection dial

Main flow directions:

(Face position)Air flows to the upper part of thepassenger compartment.

(Foot/face position)Air flows to the upper part of thepassenger compartment, and theleg area.

(Foot position)Air flows to the leg areas.

(Foot/demister position)Air flows to the leg areas, wind-screen door windows.

(Demister position)Air flows to the windscreen and thedoor windows.

NOTEAir always flows out from the centre and sideventilators regardless of the mode selectiondial position.


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5- Air selection switchEvery time the switch is pressed, alter-ation is made between outside airintroduction and inside air recircula-tion.When inside air is recirculated, the in-dicator lamp comes on.

(Outside position)Outside air is introduced into the passenger compartment.

(Recirculation position)Air is recirculated inside the pas-senger compartment.

NOTENormally, use the outside position to keepthe windscreen and side windows clearand quickly remove fog or frost from thewindscreen.If high cooling performance is desired or ifthe outside air is dusty or otherwise con-taminated, use the recirculation position.But in this case, switch to the outside posi-tion periodically to ventilate so that the win-dow does not become fogged up.

CAUTIONUse of the recirculation position forextended time causes the windows tofog up.

LHD

H03B079a

Leg area heatingEH03BABe

Set the mode selection dial to the positionshown in the illustration and set the air selec-tion switch (A) to the outside position.Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-wise.Select the desired blower speed.

NOTEWhen the maximum heating is needed, setthe blower speed at 3rd position.

RHD

H03B056a


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LHD

H03C076a

Combination of unheated air andheated air

EH03C-Qb

Set the mode selection dial to the positionshown in the illustration and set the air selec-tion switch (A) to the outside position.The air will be directed to the leg area and theupper part of the passenger compartment.Select desired blower speed.Warm air flows to the leg area and unheatedor slightly warm air flows to the upper part ofthe passenger compartment.

RHD

H03C054a

LHD

H03H024a

Demisting of the windscreen anddoor windows

EH03DAJg

CAUTIONFor safety, make sure you have a clearview through all windows.

To remove frost or mist from the windscreenand door windows, use the mode selectiondial (“ ” or “ ”).


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RHD

H03H023a

- To keep the windscreen and doorwindows clear of mist, and to keepleg area heating (when driving inrain or snow).

1- Set the air selection switch (A) to theoutside position.

2- Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”position.

3- Select the desired blower speed byturning the blower speed selectiondial.

4- Select the desired temperature byturning the temperature control dial.

5- Push the air conditioning switch (B).(vehicles with air conditioning)

LHD

H03D113a

- For quick demisting



3- Set the blower speed to the maximumspeed position.

4- Set the temperature to the maximumtemperature position.

5- Push the air conditioning switch (B).(vehicles with air conditioning)

RHD

H03D114a

NOTE(1) To demist effectively, direct the air flow

from the side ventilators towards thedoor windows.

(2) Do not set the temperature control dialaround the max. cool position. Cool airwill blow against the window glassesand form mist on them.


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LHD

H03E059a

Introduction of outside airEH03E-Rc

To introduce air into the vehicle during hotweather, set the air selection switch (A) to theoutside position and set the temperaturecontrol dial to the position shown in the il-lustration. Be sure to set the temperaturecontrol dial all the way to the left.Select the desired blower speed.

NOTETurn the mode selection dial clockwise andair will flow to the leg area and the wind-screen.

RHD

H03E041a

LHD

H04F071a

Cooling(Vehicles with air conditioning)

EH04FAHe

Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-tion.Set the air selection switch (A) to the outsideposition and push the air conditioning switch(B).Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-wise. Select the desired blower speed.

NOTEIf the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-taminated, or if high cooling performance isdesired, set air selection switch to the recir-culation position and the temperature controldial all the way to the left.Switch to the outside position periodically toincrease ventilation so that the windows donot become fogged up.


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RHD

H04F078a

CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, theidling speed may slightly increase asthe air conditioning compressor isswitched on/off automatically. Es-pecially for vehicles with an auto-matic transmission, while the vehicleis stationary, fully depress the brakepedal to prevent the vehicle fromcreeping.

Automatic air conditioning*EH14A-U

The air conditioning can only be operatedwhile the engine is running.


H14A019a

NOTE(1) There is a photo sensor, atmosphere

temperature sensor and interior air tem-perature sensor inside the vehicle.

A- Photo sensorB- Atmosphere temperature sensorC- Interior air temperature sensor

Never place anything on top of thecover of these sensors, doing so willprevent them from functioning properly.

(2) The cool air form the ventilators may ap-pear as a mist. This is due to moist airbeing suddenly cooled by the air condi-tioning. This will clear after a few mo-ments.


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H14B088a H14B125a

Operating the system as an auto-matic air conditioning

EH14BBO

In normal conditions, use the system in theAUTO mode and follow these procedures:

1- Set the blower speed selection dial to“AUT” position.

2- Turn the temperature control dial to setthe desired temperature.The temperature can be set within arange of 15 to 29.The temperature will gradually in-crease as the dial is turned to the right.

NOTESet the temperature, under normal operatingconditions, at around 22.

3- Set the mode selection dial to “AUT”position.

4- Push the air conditioning switch to op-erate the air conditioning. When the airconditioning operates, the operationindicator lamp ( ) in the dial willcome on.

The outlet port (except “ ” and “ ”),recirculation/outside – air select and blowerspeed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning willbe controlled automatically.


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H14B106a

The following items are displayed in the multicenter display. (Refer to “Multi center display”on page 4–24.)

A- Outside air temperature display/Settemperature display

B- Blower speed indicatorC- Air flow indicator

NOTE(1) The outside air temperature is usually

displayed in the position (A). The settemperature is displayed for severalseconds while the temperature controldial is operated.

(2) If the outside temperature drops belowabout 3 �C, the alarm sounds and theoutside temperature figure flashes forabout 5 seconds. Turning the tempera-ture adjustment dial during the period ofthe alarm will have no effect on the dis-play.After completion of the warning, set thetemperature. (Refer to “Outside tem-perature” on page 4–25.)

Operating the system as a manualair conditioning

EH14CAF

If you operate the blower speed selectiondial or the mode selection dial as you de-sired, the system is still automatically con-trolled except selected function which dial isoperated. To return all operations to auto-matic operation, set the dials to “AUT”(AUTO) position.

H14D112a

Change of mode selectionEH14D-Y

The mode selection dial is operated accord-ing to the need.Turn the dial and the air outlet will bechanged.


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H14D102a

Air flow indicator (A) is displayed in the multicentre display.

H04A013a

Mode selection Display*1 Air outlets

B

B, C, D

A*, B*2, C, D

A, B*2, C, D

A, B*2

A: From front and side demisterB: From centre and side ventilatorsC: From under the instrument panelD: From under the front seat *1 : Only vehicles with multi centre display*2 : means a small amount of air flow

(Face position)Air flows to the upper part of thepassenger compartment.

(Foot/Face position)Air flows to the upper part of thepassenger compartment, and theleg area.

(Foot position)Air flows to the leg areas.

(Foot/demister position)Air flows to the leg area, windscreenand door windows.

(Demister position)Air flows to the windscreen and thedoor windows.

NOTEAir always flows out from the centre and sideventilators regardless of the mode selectiondial position.


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H14E019a

Change of air selectionEH14E - Fd

Every time the air selection switch ispressed, alteration is made between outsideair introduction and inside air recirculation.When inside air is recirculated, the indicatorlamp (A) comes on.

(Outside position)Outside air is introduced into the pas-senger compartment.

(Recirculation position)Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.

Normally, use outside position to keep thewindscreen and side windows clear andquickly remove fog or frost from the wind-screen.If high cooling performance is desired, or ifthe outside air is dusty or otherwise contami-nated, use the recirculation position. Switchto the outside position periodically to in-crease ventilation so that the windows do notbecome fogged up.

CAUTIONUse of the recirculation position forextended time may cause the win-dows to fog up.

H14C126a

Change of the blower speedEH13F-N

Adjust the blower speed by turning theblower speed selection dial clockwise oranticlockwise.The blower speed will gradually increaseas the dial is turned to the right.


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H14C081a

Blower speed indicator (A) is displayed in themulti centre display.

Demisting of the windscreen anddoor windows

EH03DAVa

CAUTIONFor safety, make sure you have a clearview through all windows.

To remove frost or mist from the windscreenand door windows, use the mode selectiondial (“ ” or “ ”).

H03D173a

- To keep the windscreen and doorwindows clear of mist, and to keepleg area heating (when driving inrain or snow).



3- Select the desired blower speed byturning the blower speed selectiondial.

4- Select the desired temperature byturning the temperature control dial.

5- Push the air conditioning switch (B).


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H03D172a

- For quick demisting


2- Set the blower speed to the maximumblower speed position.

3- Set the temperature to the maximumtemperature position.

NOTE(1) While the mode selection dial is set to

the “ ” position, the air conditioningwill operate automatically and the out-side air position will also be selectedautomatically. This is done for opti-mum performance.

(2) To demist effectively, direct the air flowfrom the side ventilators toward the doorwindows.

(3) Do not set the temperature control dialaround the max. cool position. Cool airwill blow against the window glassesand form mist on them.

H04F113a

CoolingEH04FAGe

Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-tion.Set the air selection switch (A) to the outsideposition and push the air conditioning switch(B).Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-wise. Select the desired blower speed.

NOTEIf the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-taminated, or if high cooling performance isdesired, set air selection switch to the recir-culation position and the temperature controldial all the way to the left.Switch to the outside position periodically toincrease ventilation so that the windows donot become fogged up.


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H14F017a

To stop the air conditioningEH14F–G

By setting the blower speed selection dial tothe “ ” (OFF) position.All operations will stop except the change ofair selection.

Important operation tips for airconditioning

EH04JABb

(1) Park the vehicle in the shade.Parking in the hot sun will make the ve-hicle interior extremely hot, and it will re-quire more to cool the interior.If it is necessary to park in the sun, openthe windows for the first few minutes ofair conditioning operation to expel thehot air.

(2) Close the windows when the air condi-tioning is in use. The entry of outside airthrough open windows will reduce thecooling efficiency.

(3) Too much cooling is not good for thehealth. The inside air temperatureshould only be 5 to 6�C below the out-side air temperature.

(4) When operating the system, make surethe air intake, which is located in front ofthe windscreen, is free of obstructionssuch as leaves. Leaves collected in theair-intake plenum may reduce air flowand plug the plenum water drains.


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Air conditioning systemrefrigerant and lubricantrecommendationsIf the air conditioning seems less effectivethan usual, the cause might be a refrigerantleak. Have the system inspected by yourauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.The air conditioning system in your vehiclemust be charged with the refrigerantHFC-134a and the lubricant SUN-PAG56.Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant willcause severe damage which will result in theneed to replace your vehicle’s entire airconditioning system.The release of refrigerant into the atmos-phere is not recommended.The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your ve-hicle will not harm the ozone layer.It is recommended that the refrigerant is re-covered and recycled for further use.

During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated forat least five minutes each week, even in coldweather. This is to prevent poor lubrication ofthe compressor internal parts, and to main-tain the air conditioning in the best operatingcondition.If this procedure is not followed, the systemmay emit an unusual odour. This is not a faultin the system.

G10A003a

Sun visorsEG10A-Y

1- To eliminate front glare2- To eliminate side glare

G11A030a

Ticket holderThe driver’s sun visor is provided with a ticketholder (A) on the backside.


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G13A018a

Vanity mirrorEG13A - A

A vanity mirror is fitted to the rear of the sunvisor on the passenger side.

G31A082a

Cigarette lighterEG31A-Al

The cigarette lighter can be used while theignition switch is in either “ON” or “ACC”.

1- Push all the way in.

The lighter will automatically return to its orig-inal position with a “click” when ready.Pull it out for use.After use, insert the lighter to its original posi-tion in the socket.

NOTEDo not leave the cigarette lighter removedfrom its socket, because the socket mightbecome clogged by foreign material and beshort-circuited.

CAUTION(1) Do not touch heating element or

lighter housing, hold the knobonly as burns may occur.

(2) Do not allow children to operateor play with the cigarette lighteras burns may occur.

(3) Something is wrong with the ciga-rette lighter if it does not pop backout within approximately 30 sec-onds of being pushed in.Leaving the cigarette lighterpushed in for an extended periodcould cause fire. If it does not popout by itself, pull it out and havethe problem corrected at an auth-orized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(4) Do not leave the cigarette lighterpushed in or insert the cigarettelighter from another vehicle.Otherwise, the lighter may over-heat and cause fire.

(5) It is recommended that only thelighter be inserted in its socket.Use of “plug-in” type accessoriesmay damage the socket and resultin poor retention of the lighter.


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CAUTION(6) When the cigarette lighter socket

is used as a power source for anelectric appliance, be sure thatthe electric appliance operates at12 V and has an electric capacityof 120 W or less. In addition, longuse of the electric appliance with-out running the engine may rundown the battery.

G32A110a

AshtrayEG32AAV

Push the tray centre (A) to open.

G32A151a

To remove the ashtray, pull up the inner part(B) from the sliding tray.

CAUTION(1) Do not put papers and other

things that burn into your ash-trays. If you do, cigarettes orother smoking materials couldset them on fire, causing damage.

(2) Always close the ashtray. If leftopen, other cigarette butts in theashtray may be rekindled.

(3) Put out a match and cigarette be-fore they are placed in the ash-tray.


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LHD

G14A026a

Accessory boxesEG14AMEb

Various small articles can be kept in here.

1- Door pocket2- Sunglasses pocket3- Tray4- Centre accessory box5- Seat back pocket6- Armrest tray*7- Centre console box*8- Cup holder9- Glove box

RHD

G14A025a G14A148a

Centre accessory box

EG14AAP

Push the lid centre (A) to open.


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G14M013a

Sunglasses pocketEG14M-J

To open, pull the lever.

Type 1

G14B113a

Glove boxEG14BAKa

Type 11- To open, pull the lever.

Type 2

G14B114a

Type 21- To lock2- To unlock3- To open, pull the lever.

NOTEIf the box is opened when the headlampsturn on, the glove box lamp illuminates.


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G14C044a

Centre console box with lid*EG14CAC

To open the box, tilt the armrest backwardand raise the lid. (Refer to “Armrest” on page3–9.)

G34H066a

Cup holderEG34HAK

The cup holder is located at the side of theparking brake lever.

CAUTIONDo not drink beverages while drivingthe vehicle; doing so could distractyou and result in an accident.

G17B024a

Rear shelf panel(Hatchback)

EG17B - X

To remove1. Pull the knob and tilt the rear seat back

slightly forward.2. Slightly lift up the front edge of the rear

shelf. Slide the rear shelf rearward bytapping it lightly at the right and leftsides to release the pins from thecatches.

3. Lift the rear shelf and remove it.


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Hatchback

G37F076a

Installation position forfirst–aid kit

EG37FAJ

HatchbackThe trunk side trim is provided with the se-curing bands for the first–aid kit.

1- Securing bands for the first–aid kit.

Sedan

G37F075a

SedanTo approach to the securing bands for thefirst–aid kit (1), push the knob (2) to unlockand then turn down the cover (3).

NOTEOnly a securing band is provided.

Sedan

G37F084a


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G17E014a

Cargo net*EG17E-P

To use, attach the cargo net to the hooks asshown in the illustration.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 - 52

Vehicle care

Cleaning the inside of your vehicle 7–2. . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 7–3. . . . . . . .

VEHICLE CARE

7–2

EK21A-Ad

In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,it is necessary to perform regular mainten-ance using the proper procedures. Alwaysmaintain your vehicle in compliance with anyenvironmental pollution control regulations.Carefully select the materials used for wash-ing, etc., to be sure that they do not containcorrosives; if in doubt, contact your author-ized MITSUBISHI dealer for assistance inthe selection of these materials.

CAUTIONCleaning products can be dangerous.Some are poisonous. Others can burstinto flames if you strike a match or dropthem on a hot part of the vehicle. Someare dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. When you useanything in a container to clean yourvehicle, always follow the instructionsand always open your vehicle doors orwindows when you’re cleaning the in-side. Never use the following to cleanyour vehicle:

� Gasoline� Benzine� Naphtha� Carbon Tetrachloride� Nail Polish Remover� Acetone� Paint Thinner� Turpentine� Lacquer Thinner

These are all dangerous, and can dam-age your vehicle.

Cleaning the inside of yourvehicle

EK23A-Ad

After cleaning the inside of your vehicle withwater, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry in ashady, well-ventilated area.

NOTEAlways read the instructions on the cleanerlabel.

Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric andflocked parts

EK24A-Aa

1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other softcloth soaked with a 3 % aqueous sol-ution of neutral detergent.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring outwell. Using this cloth, wipe off the de-tergent thoroughly.

VEHICLE CARE

7–3

Genuine leather*EK27A-Ac

1. Lightly wipe off with gauze or other softcloth soaked with a 5 % aqueous sol-ution of neutral detergent for wool.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it outwell. Using this cloth, wipe off the de-tergent thoroughly.

3. Apply leather protecting agent to thegenuine leather surface.

NOTE(1) If genuine leather is wet with water or is

washed in water, wipe off water asquickly as possible with a dry, soft cloth.

(2) Slight stains on genuine leather may beremoved with leather cleaner as well.

(3) The genuine leather surface may bedamaged if a nylon brush or syntheticfibre is rubbed hard against it.

(4) Organic solvents such as benzine, al-cohol and gasoline, acid or alkaline sol-vents may discolour the genuine leathersurface. Be sure to use neutral deter-gents.

(5) Dirty genuine leather seat may mildew.Be very careful about oil stains and re-move them quickly.

(6) The genuine leather surface mayharden and shrink if it is exposed to di-rect rays of the sun for long hours. Whenyour vehicle is parked, place it in theshade as much as possible.

(7) When the temperature of the vehicle in-terior rises in summer, vinyl products lefton the genuine leather seat may de-teriorate and stick to the seat.

UpholsteryEK25A-Aa

1. To maintain the value of your new ve-hicle, handle the upholstery carefullyand keep the interior clean.Use a vacuum cleaner and brush toclean the seats. If stained, vinyl andsynthetic leather should be cleanedwith an appropriate cleaner, and clothfabrics can be cleaned with either up-holstery cleaner or a 3 % solution ofneutral detergent in lukewarm water.

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove any stains withcarpet cleaner. Oil and grease can beremoved by lightly dabbing with aclean colourfast cloth and stain re-mover.

Cleaning the outside of yourvehicle

EK28A-Ah

If the following is left on your vehicle, it maycause corrosion, discolouration and stains,wash the vehicle as soon as possible.� Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.� Soot and dust, iron powder from fac-

tories, chemical substance (acids, al-kalis, coal-tar, etc.).

� Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-sects, tree sap, etc.

VEHICLE CARE

7–4

WashingEK22ACCb

Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from the road surface can damagethe paint coat and body of your vehicle if leftin prolonged contact.Frequent washing and waxing is the bestway to protect your vehicle from this dam-age. This will also be effective in protectingit from environmental elements such as rain,snow, salt air, etc. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.Park the vehicle in the shade and spray itwith water to remove dust. Next, using anample amount of clean water and a carwashing brush or sponge, wash the vehiclefrom top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a softcloth. After washing the vehicle, carfullyclean the joints and flanges of the doors,bonnet, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.

CAUTION(1) When washing the under side of

your vehicle or wheel, wear a pairof rubber gloves.

CAUTION(2) Refrain from using a car wash as

its brushes may scratch the paintsurface, causing it to lose itsgloss.Scratches will be especially vis-ible on darker coloured vehicles.

(3) Never spray or splash water onthe electrical components in theengine compartment, as this mayadversely affect engine starting.Exercise caution also whenwashing the underbody; be care-ful not to spray water into the en-gine compartment.

(4) Some types of hot water washingequipment apply high pressureand heat to the vehicle. They maycause heat distortion and damageto the vehicle resin parts and mayresult in flooding of the vehicle in-terior. Therefore; observe the fol-lowing.� Maintain a good distance of ap-

prox. 40 cm or more betweenthe vehicle body and the wash-ing nozzle.

CAUTION� When washing around the door

glass, hold the nozzle at a dis-tance of more than 50 cm andat right angles to the glass sur-face.

(5) Using an automatic car wash, payattention to the following items, re-fering to the operation manual orconsulting a car wash operator. Ifthe followings are not followed, itcould result in damage to your ve-hicle.� The outside mirrors are re-

tracted.� The roof antenna is removed.� If your vehicle is equipped

with the rear wiper, tape or re-move it.

VEHICLE CARE

7–5

During cold weatherThe salt and other chemicals spread on theroads in some areas in winter can have aharmful effect on the vehicle body. Youshould therefore wash the vehicle as oftenas possible in accordance with our care–in-structions. It is recommended to have a pre-servative applied and the underfloor protec-tion checked at an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer before and after the cold weather sea-son.After washing your vehicle, wipe off all water-drops from the rubber parts around the doorsto prevent the doors from freezing.

NOTETo prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone spray.

WaxingEK33A-N

Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-herence of dust and road chemicals to thepaintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-ing the vehicle, or at least once every threemonths to assist displacing of water. Do notwax your vehicle in direct sunlight. Youshould wax after the surfaces have cooled.

CAUTION(1) Waxes containing high abrasive

compounds should not be used.Such waxes remove rust andstain effectively from the paint-work but they are harmful to thelustre of the painted surface.Further, they are harmful toglossy surfaces such as grille,garnish, mouldings, etc.

(2) Do not use petrol or paintthinners to remove road tar orother contamination to thepainted surface.

(3) Do not apply wax on the areashaving black mat coating as it cancause uneven discolouration,patches, blurs, etc. If stained withwax, immediately wipe off with apiece of soft cloth and warmwater.

(4) On vehicles with the sunroof, becareful when waxing the areaaround the sunroof opening, notto put any wax on the weather-strip (black rubber). If stainedwith wax, the weatherstrip cannotmaintain a weatherproof seal withthe sunroof.

PolishingEK04A-Ac

The vehicle should only be polished if thepaintwork has become stained or lost itslustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpersmust not be polished, polishing these partswill stain them or damage their finish.

Damaged paintEK08A-Ac

Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as soon as possiblewith MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to preventcorrosion.Check body areas facing the road or thetyres carefully for damage to the paint coatcaused by flying stones, etc. The paint codenumber for your vehicle can be found on thevehicle information code plate in the enginecompartment.

Chrome partsEK06A-Aa

In order to prevent spots and corrosion ofchrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-oughly, and apply a special protective coat-ing. This should be done more frequently inwinter.

VEHICLE CARE

7–6

Servicing of plastic partsEK29AMEc

Use a sponge or chamois leather.If a car wax adheres on a grey or black roughsurface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,the surface becomes white. In such a case,wipe it off using lukewarm water and softcloth or chamois leather.

CAUTION(1) Do not use a scrubbing brush or

other hard tools as they may dam-age the plastic part surface.

(2) Do not use wax containing com-pound (polishing powder) whichmay damage the plastic part sur-face.

(3) Do not bring the plastic parts intocontact with brake fluids, engineoils, greases, paint thinners,painting, and sulphuric acid (bat-tery electrolyte) which may stain,or discolour the plastic parts.If they touch the plastic part, wipethem off with soft cloth, chamoisor the like and an aqueous sol-ution of neutral detergent, thenimmediately rinse the affectedparts with water.

Aluminium wheels*EK35A-Af

A protective coating is provided over the alu-minium type wheels.Clean aluminium wheels with a cleaner de-signed for use on aluminium and apply anappropriate protection agent.

NOTE(1) When cleaning aluminium type wheels,

do not use abrasive cleaners. Wheelsexposed to sea water or road chemicalsshould be cleaned as soon as possible.

(2) Brushes may damage the aluminiumwheel surface. Always use a sponge,chamois leather, etc.

(3) Do not apply hot water directly from thesteam cleaner or similar to the wheelsurface.

Window glassEK10A-Ca

The window glass can normally be cleanedusing only a sponge and water.Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,grease, dead insects, etc. After washing theglass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.Never use the same cloth to wipe the win-dow glass as would be used to wipe thepaintwork; wax from the painted surfacescould adhere to the glass and reduce itstransparency and visibility.

NOTETo clean the inside of the rear window, al-ways use a soft cloth and wipe the windowglass along the demister heater element soas not to cause damage.

Wiper bladesEK11A-Aa

Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects, etc., from the wiperblades. Replace the wiper blades when theyno longer wipe properly. (Refer topage 9–18)

VEHICLE CARE

7–7

Cleaning the sunroof*EK30A-Ab

Clean the inside of the sunroof with a softcloth. Hard deposits should be wiped awaywith a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-gent solution. Wipe away the solution with asponge dipped in fresh water.

NOTEThe surface treatment on the inside of theglass may be removed if hard cloth or or-ganic solvent (benzine, thinner, etc.) is used.

Chassis and underbody protec-tion

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Your vehicle’s underbody has been treatedat the factory in order to protect it from rustand corrosion. Some areas have been in-jected with anti-corrosion agents and wax.The effectiveness of these measures, how-ever, will be reduced by flying stones, roadchemicals, etc., as the vehicle is driven. Youshould take your vehicle to your authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer every 12 months tohave body sheet metal inspected for condi-tion, and it is recommended to have the un-derbody checked regularly (autumn andspring) and have additional protection treat-ment carried out as required.As not all of the commercially available ma-terials are suitable for use on your vehicle, itis recommended that you have this workcarried out by an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer.When washing the vehicle, especially inwinter, spray the underbody with water to re-move dirt and dust which might contain salts,road chemicals, etc.

Engine compartmentEK13A-Aa

Clean the engine compartment at the begin-ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral partswhere dust containing road chemicals andother corrosive materials might collect.If salt and other chemicals are used on theroads in your area, clean the engine com-partment at least once every three months.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 - 8

For emergencies

If the vehicle breaks down 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation under adverse driving conditions 8–2. . Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacking up the vehicle 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare wheel 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If a tyre is punctured 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine overheating 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency starting 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal of water from the fuel filter(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . What to do if the engine speed becomesunstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. . . . . . Fuses 8–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing a fuse 8–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8–2

If the vehicle breaks downEN40B-Bc

If the vehicle breaks down on the road, moveit to the shoulder and use the hazard warningflashers.

If the engine stops/failsVehicle operation and control are affected ifthe engine stops. Before moving the vehicleto a safe area be aware of the following:

1. The brake booster becomes inoperat-ive and the pedal effort will increase.Press down the brake pedal harderthan usual.

2. Since the power steering pump is nolonger operative, the steering wheelfeels heavy when turning it. Turn thewheel with more effort than usual.

Operation under adversedriving conditions

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If your vehicle is stuck: in sand,mud or snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Move the gearshift lever or selectorlever alternately between the 1st and Re-verse position (with manual transmission),the “L” (LOW) and “R” (REVERSE) position(with INVECS–II 4A/T), and the Sport modeand “R” (REVERSE) position (with INVECS–II Sport Mode 4A/T) while applying slightpressure to the accelerator pedal.Avoid racing the engine or spinning thewheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-hicle may result in overheating and trans-mission failure. Allow the engine to idle for afew minutes to let the transmission cool be-tween rocking attempts.If the vehicle remains stuck after severalrocking attempts, seek other assistance.

WARNINGWhen attempting to rock your vehicleout of a stuck position, be sure thatthe area around the vehicle is clear ofpeople and physical objects. Therocking motion may cause the ve-hicle to suddenly launch forward orbackward causing injury or damageto nearby people or objects.

On a flooded road(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter

the brake discs, resulting in temporarilyineffective brakes. In such cases, lightlydepress the brake pedal to see if thebrakes operate properly. If they do not,lightly depress the pedal several timeswhile driving in order to dry the brakepads.

(2) When driving in rain or on a road withmany puddles a layer of water may formbetween the tyres and the road surface.This reduces a tyre’s frictional resis-tance on the road, resulting in loss ofsteering stability and braking capability.To cope with this, observe the followingitems:

(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always

maintain the specified tyre inflationpressures.

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8–3

On a snow-covered or frozen road(1) When driving on a snow–covered or

frozen road, it is recommended that youuse snow tyres or tyre chains.Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyrechains” sections.

(2) Avoid high–speed operation, suddenacceleration, abrupt brake applicationand sharp cornering.

(3) Depressing the brake pedal duringtravel on such a road may cause tyreslippage and skidding. When tractionbetween the tyres and the road is re-duced, the wheels may skid, and the ve-hicle cannot readily be brought to a stopby conventional braking techniques.Braking will differ, depending uponwhether you have anti–lock brakes(ABS). If you do have ABS, brake bypressing the brake pedal hard, andkeeping it pressed. If you do not haveABS, pump the brake pedal with shortrapid jabs, each time fully applying andfully releasing for greatest effect.

(4) Allow extra distance between your ve-hicle and the vehicle in front of you, andavoid sudden braking.

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Tools and jackEN01A-Ha

The storage location of the tools and jackshould be remembered in case of an emerg-ency.

Location1- Tools2- Jack

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ToolsEN21BAZa

1- Tool bag2- Wheel nut wrench3- Bar

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Jack EN21C - Ba

1- To removeTurn the shaft end so that the jack re-tracts and detach it from fixing bracket(A).

2- To storeTurn the shaft end by hand to expandthe jack until it is secured firmly in posi-tion.

Jacking up the vehicleEN22ALEb

1. Park the vehicle on a level and stableground.

2. Activate the hazard flashers and turnthe ignition key to the “LOCK” position.

3. Set the parking brake firmly, move thegearshift lever (manual transmission)to the 1st position or move the selectorlever (automatic transmission) to the“P” (PARK) position. N22A220a

4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tyrediagonally opposite the tyre (B) to bechanged.

CAUTIONBe sure to apply a chock to the rel-evant tyre when jacking up the ve-hicle. If the vehicle moves whilejacked up, the jack could slip out ofposition, leading to an accident.

NOTE(1) The chock shown in the illustration is

not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-ommended one be obtained and car-ried for use if required.

(2) If a chock is not available, use a stoneor any other object that is large enoughto hold the wheel in position.

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5. Place the jack under one of the jackingpoints shown in the illustration. Usethe jacking point closest to the tyre tobe changed.

C- Jack–up point

WARNING(1) Do not place the jack at any posi-

tion other than the one specified.If the jack is placed at a wrongposition, the body of the vehiclecould be dented or the jack mightfall over and cause personal in-jury.

(2) Avoid using the jack on a slope oron a soft surface.Otherwise the jack might tilt andthe vehicle falls down, causing anunexpected accident. Alwaysuse the jack on a flat, hard sur-face. Before placing the jack,check to ensure that there are nosand or pebbles on the surface.

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6. Rotate the jack by hand until thegroove at the top of the jack fits in theflange portion (D).

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8–6

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7. Insert the bar (E) into the wheel nutwrench (F). Then set the end of the barto the shaft’s jack end, as shown in theillustration.Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrenchuntil the tyre is slightly off the ground.

WARNING(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just

clears the ground. It is dangerousto raise the vehicle any higher.

(2) Never get under the vehicle whileusing the jack. Avoid jarring theraised vehicle or leaving it sup-ported on the jack for any longtime. Both are very dangerous.

(3) Do not start or run the enginewhile the vehicle is on the jack.The vehicle might start movingand the jack might get out of thebody.

(4) Do not turn the jacked up wheels.The tyres remaining on theground may turn, causing the ve-hicle body to fall down from thejack.

(5) No one should stay in the vehiclewhile the jack is used.

CAUTIONUse only the jack included with thevehicle, and use it only for changingwheels.

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Spare wheelEN03ABBa

Check the air pressure in the spare tyreweekly, making sure it is ready for emerg-ency use. Maintaining the spare wheel at thehighest specified air pressure will ensure thatit can always be used under any conditions(city/high–speed driving, varying loadweight, etc.).

WARNINGWhen used, set to the correct tyrepressure.

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8–7

The spare wheel is stored beneath the floorboard of the luggage compartment; to re-move it, using the wheel nut wrench, removethe bolt securing the spare wheel, and takeout the spare wheel.

Compact spare wheel*The compact spare tyre is designed to savespace in the luggage compartment and itslighter weight makes it easier to use if a flattyre occurs.

CAUTION(1) The pressure should be period-

ically checked and maintained atthe specified pressure while thetyre is stowed.Driving with an insufficient tyrepressure can lead to an accident.If you have no choice but to drivewith an insufficient tyre pressure,keep your speed down and inflatethe tyre to the correct pressure assoon as possible. (Refer to “Tyreinflation pressure” on page9–12.)

(2) The compact spare wheel is fortemporary use only and shouldbe removed as soon as the orig-inal wheel can be repaired or re-placed.Flange nuts are used for sometype of aluminium wheel. Thesewheel nuts can be used temporar-ily on the compact spare wheel.

CAUTION(3) The vehicle must not be driven at

speeds in excess of 80 km/h whileusing the compact spare wheel.

(4) The compact spare tyre is not sogood as the standard spare tyrein controllability and stability.When the compact spare tyre isused, avoid quick starts, suddenbraking and sharp steering.

(5) Avoid driving through automaticvehicle washers and over ob-stacles that could possibly dam-age the vehicle’s undercarriage.Because the compact sparewheel is smaller than the originalwheel, the ground clearance isslightly reduced.

(6) The compact spare wheel is spe-cifically designed for your vehicleand it should not be used on anyother vehicle.

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CAUTION(7) Do not use tyre chains with your

compact spare wheel. Because ofthe smaller tyre size, a tyre chainwill not fit properly. This couldcause damage to the wheel andresult in loss of the chain.If a front tyre becomes flat whenusing tyre chains, first replace arear wheel with the compactspare wheel and then use the re-moved rear wheel to replace theflat front wheel so that you cancontinue to use the chains.

CAUTION(8) The compact spare tyre should

not be used on any other wheels,nor should standard tyres, snowtyres, wheel covers or trim ringsbe used with the compact sparewheel. If such use is attempted,damage to these items or othercar components may occur.

(9) Upon installation of the compactspare tyre, the overall car heightis slightly lowered as the tyre issmaller in diameter than the stan-dard tyre. When passing over theprojections on the road, use carenot to drive the car with the samefeeling as used in driving with thestandard tyre on.

(10)Do not install more than one com-pact spare wheel at the sametime.

(11) When the tread wear indicator doappear, the tyre must be replaced.Refer to “Wheel condition” topage 9–11.

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Wheel covers*EN23BAK

To removeWrap the tip of the wheel nut wrench witha cloth, insert it at the edge of the wheelcover, and pry the cover away from thewheel.

NOTEThe wheel cover is made of plastic; takecare when prying it off.

CAUTIONRemoving the cover with your handsmay cause injury to the fingers.

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8–9

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To installAlign the tyre valve with the valve openingprovided on the wheel cover.Then tap around the outer edge of thewheel cover with your hand to secure it inplace.

NOTEFull wheel covers have a symbol mark pro-vided on the reverse side to show the airvalve location.Before installing the wheel cover to thewheel, make sure that the opening with thesymbol mark is correctly aligned with theair valve.

If a tyre is puncturedEN24AIDd

If a tyre must be changed due to a puncture,do so only after first following every precau-tion for safety: parking the vehicle in a placewhere it is not a traffic hazard or dangerousto you and your vehicle’s occupants, on a flatsurface.

1. Comply with local regulations con-cerning the protection of broken-downvehicle by switching on the hazardwarning flashers, setting up a warningtriangle, flashing signal lamp, etc., atan adequate distance from the ve-hicle. Have all passengers leave thevehicle.

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2. Park the vehicle on a flat, hard surfaceand apply the parking brake. To prevent the vehicle from rollingwhen it is raised on the jack, chock thewheel (A) diagonally opposite to thatbeing changed (B).

CAUTIONBe sure to apply a chock to the rel-evant tyre when jacking up the ve-hicle. If the vehicle moved whilejacked up, the jack could slip out ofposition, leading to an accident.

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8–10

NOTE(1) The chock shown in the illustration is

not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-ommended one be obtained and car-ried for use if required.

(2) If a chock is not available, use a stoneor any other object that is large enoughto hold the wheel in position.

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3. Get the spare wheel, jack and wheelnut wrench ready.

NOTEPlace the spare wheel under the vehiclebody near the jack; this helps to minimizedanger should the jack slip out of position.

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4. If the vehicle has wheel covers, re-move the wheel covers (Refer to thesection entitled “Wheel covers”) andloosen the wheel nuts with the wheelnut wrench. Do not remove the wheelnuts at this stage.

5. Refer to the section entitled “Jackingup the vehicle” to select a jacking pointnear the flat tyre at which to positionthe jack and then raise the vehicle untilthe tyre is slightly off the ground.

6. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheelnut wrench or by hand, then removethe wheel.

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8–11

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7. Place the spare wheel and then installthe wheel nuts with the tapered endsfacing inward, then tighten by handuntil the wheel is no longer loose.

NOTE(1) Flange nuts (2) can be temporarily

used on the steel wheel, but return tothe original wheel and tyre as soon aspossible.

(2) If all four wheels on vehicles withflange nuts (2) are changed to steelwheels, use tapered nuts (1).

CAUTIONNever apply oil to either wheel bolts ornuts as it will cause them to over-tighten.

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8. Lower the vehicle slowly and thentighten the nuts diagonally in two orthree steps until each nut has beentightened to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 98 to 117 Nm(Achieved by applying force of approx. 390 to 450N at end of wheel nut wrench supplied with vehicle)

CAUTIONNever use extra force with your footon the wheel nut wrench or by usinga pipe extension as you can over-tighten the nut.

9. Lower and remove the jack and stowthe jack, bar, wheel nut wrench and flattyre wheel. Have the flat tyre repairedas soon as possible.

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8–12

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10. Check tyre inflation pressure. Theinflation pressure specification isshown on the label. See illustration.

CAUTION(1) Compact spare tyre is used tem-

porarily when the standard tyreflows out. Repair the flown tyre assoon as possible to replace thecompact spare tyre with the stan-dard tyre.

(2) After changing the tyre, drive thevehicle approximately 1000 kmand retighten the wheel nuts tomake sure that they are not loose.

CAUTION(3) If the steering wheel vibrates

when driving after change of thetyre, have the tyre checked forbalance at your MITSUBISHIdealer.

(4) For the safe operation of your ve-hicle, make sure you avoid mix-ing one type of with another orusing tyres other than the speci-fied size.

TowingEN25AIDf

Your vehicle may be towed either by anothervehicle with a rope, or by a tow truck. The regulations concerning towing maydiffer from country to country. It is recom-mended that you obey the regulations of thecountry where you are driving your vehicle.

CAUTION(1) In the following cases, please

contact the MITSUBISHI dealer.� The engine runs but the ve-

hicle does not move.Or abnormal noise is pro-duced.

� No automatic transmissionfluid is in the transmission.

(2) If the transmission is malfunc-tioning or damaged, transport thevehicle using a tow truck. (Referto the paragraph “Towing the ve-hicle by a tow truck”.)

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8–13

Front

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Towing with a rope1. For vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion check the automatic transmis-sion fluid level. (Refer to “Automatictransmission fluid” on page 9–4.)If the fluid level is low, transport the ve-hicle with all wheels off the ground.

CAUTIONIf the vehicle is out of automatic trans-mission fluid, the transmission couldbe damaged.

2. The towing hooks (A) are located asshown in the illustrations. Attach thetow rope to the towing hooks.

Rear

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NOTE(1) Using any part other than the desig-

nated towing hooks (A) could result indamage to vehicle body.

(2) Use care that the towing rope is kept ashorizontal as possible. An angled towing rope can damage thevehicle body.

(3) Never attempt to tow out a ditched ve-hicle because the towing rope cannotbe kept horizontal.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or“ON” position to unlock the steeringwheel.

CAUTION(1) As the engine is not running, the

brake booster and power steer-ing pump do not operate. Thismeans higher brake depressionforce and higher steering effortare required. Therefore vehicleoperation is more difficult thanusual.

(2) Do not leave the key in the“LOCK” position. If the key is re-moved while driving, the steeringwill be locked causing loss ofcontrol.

4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps.5. Move the gearshift lever (manual

transmission) or the selector lever (au-tomatic transmission) to Neutral or the“N” position.

6. During towing make sure that closecontact is maintained between thedrivers of both vehicles, and that thevehicles travel at low speed. Avoidabrupt starting or stopping whichmight subject the vehicles to shock.

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8–14

WARNINGAvoid sudden braking, sudden accel-eration and sharp turning; such op-eration could cause damage to thetowing hooks or the tow rope.People in the vicinity could be injuredas a result.

CAUTIONWhen going down a long slope, thebrakes may overheat, reducting ef-fectiveness. Have your vehicle towedon a trailer.

NOTE(1) Be sure the towing speed is within the

legal limit. In addition, if the vehicle isequipped with an automatic transmis-sion, make sure that the towing speedand distance given below are neverexceeded.

Towing speed: 50 km/hTowing distance: 30 km

(2) When the front tow hook is used, bevery careful so that the rope does notcause damage to the body.

(3) To prevent entry of exhaust gas from thetowing vehicle, set the air selection leverto the recirculation position.

(4) Your vehicle should only be used to towanother vehicle if the weight of the othervehicle is less than your vehicle.

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FOR EMERGENCIES

8–15

Towing the vehicle by a tow truck

CAUTION(1) This vehicle cannot be towed by

a tow truck using Type A equip-ment to prevent the bumper fromdeformation. If this vehicle istowed, use Type B, Type C, TypeD or Type E equipment.

(2) In case the vehicle with automatictransmission must be towed far-ther than 30 km, transport the ve-hicle with all wheels off theground (Type B or C) or with frontwheels off the ground (Type D).

(3) If the transmission is not operat-ing, transport the vehicle with allwheels off the ground (Type B orC).

Towing with front wheels off theground (Type D)Release the parking brake. Place the gear-shift lever (manual transmission) or the se-lector lever (automatic transmission) in the“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

Towing with rear wheels off theground (Type E)

Place the gearshift lever (manual trans-mission) or the selector lever (automatictransmission) in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-tion.Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” positionand secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope, etc.Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK”position. It is dangerous as the steeringwheel may lock.

Engine overheatingEN26A - Ub

If the water temperature gauge indication re-mains in the overheating zone for a longtime, the engine may be overheating. If thisoccurs, take the following correctivemeasures :

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

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2. With the engine still running, raise thebonnet to ventilate the engine com-partment.

A- Radiator fanB- Radiator capC- Reserve tank

NOTEConfirm that the radiator fan is turning. If thefan is not turning, stop the engine immediate-ly and contact an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer for assistance.

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WARNING(1) Remember under the bonnet,

there can be boiling water gush-ing out or support bar could beburning hot. If the bonnet isopened suddenly, you could getburnt.

(2) Be careful of hot steam whichcould be blowing off the reservetank cap.

(3) Do not attempt to remove the radi-ator cap while the engine is hot.

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3. After the engine coolant temperaturehas dropped to the normal tempera-ture, stop the engine.

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4. Check the coolant level in the reservetank. If there is none, make sure thatthe engine has cooled down before re-moving the radiator cap, because hotsteam or boiling water otherwise willgush from the filler port and may scaldyou.

5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-serve tank if necessary (refer to the“Maintenance” section).

CAUTIONAdding cold water rapidly when theengine is hot could cause the cylinderhead and/or block to crack, add thewater a little at a time while runningthe engine.


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6. Examine the radiator hoses for cool-ant leakage and the fan belts forlooseness or damage.If there is anything wrong with thecooling system or fan belt, have theproblem corrected at an authorizedMITSUBISHI dealer.

Emergency startingEN38A-Fe

If the engine cannot be started because thebattery is weak or dead, the battery fromanother vehicle can be used with jumpercables to start the engine.

WARNINGTo start the engine by use of jumpercables from another vehicle, performthe correct procedures according tothe instruction manual. Incorrect pro-cedures could result in a fire or ex-plosion or damage to the vehicles.

1. Get the vehicles close enough so thejumper cables can reach, but be surethe vehicles are not touching eachother. If they are, it could cause aground connection you do not want.The vehicle will not start, and the badgrounding could damage the electri-cal systems.

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CAUTIONCheck the other vehicle. It must havea 12-volt battery.If the other system isn’t 12-volt, short-ing can damage both vehicles.

2. You could be injured if the vehicles roll.Set the parking brake firmly on eachvehicle. Put an automatic trans-mission in “P” (PARK) or a manualtransmission in “N” (Neutral). Turn offthe ignition switch.

WARNINGTurn off the ignition on both vehiclesbeforehand. Use care to make surethat the cables or your clothes do notget caught by the fan or drive belt.Personal injury could result.

NOTETurn off all lamps, heater and other electricalloads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.

3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at theproper level.Refer to “Battery” on page 9–7.

WARNINGIf electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-pears to be frozen, do not attemptjump starting!A battery might rupture or explode ifthe temperature is below the freezingpoint or if it is not filled to the properlevel.

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4. Connect one end of one jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of the dis-charged battery, and the other end tothe positive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery.

5. Connect one end of the other jumpercable to the negative (-) terminal of thebooster battery, and the other end tothe engine block of the vehicle with thedischarged battery at the point farthestfrom the battery.

NOTERemove the cover before connecting thejumper cable to the positive terminal of thebattery.

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WARNING(1) Be sure to observe the connect-

ing sequence of 1 � 2 � 3 � 4.(2) Make sure that the connection 4

is made to the appointed position(shown in the illustration). If theconnection is made directly to thenegative side of the battery, theflammable gases generated fromthe battery might catch fire andexplode.

(3) When connecting the jumpercable, do not connect the positive(+) cable to the negative (-) ter-minal. Otherwise sparks maycause explosion of the battery.


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WARNING(4) When connecting the jumper

cable to the (-) terminal especiallyin the 1800 models, do not touchother parts with your hands, asthe engine compartment is hotand burns could result.


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CAUTION(1) Use care not to get the jumper

cable caught in the cooling fan orother rotating part in the enginecompartment.

(2) Use the proper cables suitable forthe battery size.Otherwise heat damage to thecables could result.

(3) Check the jumper cables for dam-age and corrosion before use.

6. Start the engine in the vehicle whichhas the booster battery, let the engineidle a few minutes, then start the en-gine in the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.

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CAUTIONKeep the engine of the vehicle givingassistance running.

7. After the engine is started, disconnectthe cables in the reverse order.

WARNING(1) Charging the battery while it is in-

stalled in the vehicle might causethe battery to catch fire and ex-plode. Or damage to the vehiclecould result. If it has to becharged in that condition for un-avoidable reasons, disconnectthe vehicle side negative (-) ter-minal connected to the battery.

(2) Keep sparks, cigarettes andflames away from the battery be-cause the battery may producean explosion.

(3) Use adequate ventilation whencharging or using the battery inan enclosed space.

(4) Remove all the caps beforecharging the battery.

WARNING(5) Electrolyte is corrosive diluted

sulphuric acid.If electrolyte (battery acid) comesinto contact with your hands,eyes, clothes and the painted sur-face of your vehicle, it should bethoroughly flushed with water. Ifelectrolyte gets in your eyes,flush them with water immediate-ly and thoroughly, and get promptmedical attention.

CAUTION(1) Do not attempt to start the engine

by pulling or pushing the vehicle.It could damage your vehicle.

(2) Always wear protective eyegoggles when working near thebattery.

(3) Keep the battery out of the reachof children.

NOTEOn a vehicle with an anti-lock brake system,if the vehicle is put in motion without fullycharging the battery it might cause the lossof the smooth engine operation and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate. Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” onpage 5–28.

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N07A017a

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehiclesonly)

EN07A-Ma

The fuel system should be bled to remove airas described below if the fuel supply is ex-hausted during travel.

1. Undo the four clips on the air cleanerand push the cover (B) aside.

N07A018a

2. Press the pump (A) against the brack-et (C) with your fingers until the pumpbecomes stiff. Then pump severaltimes more to pressurize the system.

3. Finally, start the engine and check forleakage of fuel.If in doubt, consult your nearest autho-rized MITSUBISHI dealer.

CAUTION(1) Do not smoke or have any other

open flame near the vehicle whilebleeding the fuel system.

(2) Be sure to carefully clean awayany spilt fuel which could igniteand cause a fire.

N07B023a

Removal of water from thefuel filter (diesel-poweredvehicles only)

EN07B-Oa

When water has accumulated in the fuelfilter, remove the water as described below.

1. Place a drainage tray under the filter.2. Connect a hose to the drain plug (A)

and let it hang down into the tray.3. Loosen the drain plug (A) a few turns

and tighten the drain plug when cleanfuel comes through.

4. Bleed the air (Refer to “Bleeding thefuel system” on page 8–21).

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8–22

CAUTION(1) Do not smoke or have any other

open flame near the vehicle whilebleeding the fuel system.

(2) Be sure to carefully clean awayany water drained out, becauseany fuel mixed with the watercould ignite and cause a fire.

What to do if the enginespeed becomes unstableafter the battery is replaced:

EN38B–P

If the engine speed becomes unstable afterthe battery is replaced, reset the engineusing the following method:

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.2. Place the gearshift lever (manual

transmission) in the ”N” (Neutral) orthe selector lever (automatic trans-mission) in the ”P” (PARK) position.Stop the engine.

3. Restart the engine.4. Turn off the air conditioning (if so

equipped).5. Allow the engine to warm up until the

needle in the water temperaturegauge stabilizes near the centre of thegauge.

6. Stop and restart the engine.7. Allow the engine to idle for approxi-

mately 10 minutes.8. When the engine speed stabilizes, the

resetting procedure is complete.

NOTEIf the engine speed remains unstable afterthe resetting procedure has been per-formed, have the vehicle inspected by anauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

N09A030a

FusesEN09A - Na

Fuse blockTo prevent damage to the electric systemdue to short-circuiting or overloading, eachindividual circuit is provided with a fuse.There are fuse boxes in the passenger com-partment and in the engine compartment.

The fuse box in the passenger compartmentis located in front of the driver’s seat asshown in the illustration.

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N09A031a

In the engine compartment, the fuse box islocated as shown in the illustration.

N29B071a

Fuse load capacityEN29BMKd

The fuse capacity and the name of the elec-trical systems protected by the fuses areindicated on the inside of the coin box lo-cated at the driver’s leg area and on the fusebox lid for fuses located in the engine com-partment.

Passenger compartmentNOTESpare fuses are contained in the fuse hous-ing. Always use a fuse of the same capacityfor replacement.

NO Sym-bol Name Capacity

1 Cigarette lighter 15 A

2Electric remote-con-trolled outside rear-viewmirrors

10A

3 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 10 A

4 Relay 15 A

5 Rear fog lamp 15 A

6 Windscreen wiper 20 A

7 Sunroof 20 A

8 Horn 10 A

9 Reversing lamps 10 A

10 Auto-speed (cruise)control 10 A

11 Heated seat 20 A

12 Gauges 10 A

13 Heater 25 A

14 – Spare fuse 25 A




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� Some fuses may not be installed onyour vehicle, depending on the vehiclemodel or specifications.

� The table above shows the main equip-ment corresponding to each fuse.

N29B070a

Engine compartment


1 Alternator*1

Fuse*2100 A*1

120 A*2

2 Fuse 40A

3 Ignition switch 40 A

4 Anti-lock brake system 50 A

5 Rear window demister 40 A

6 Lamp 40 A

7 Radiator fan 30 A*1

40 A*2

8 Electric window control 30 A

9 Fuel heat*2 20 A


10 Air conditioning conden-ser fan

25 A*1

30 A*2

11 Room lamps 10 A

12 Central door locks 15 A

13 Radio 10 A

14 Electronic controlled injection 20 A

15 Hazard warning lamps 10 A

16 Stop lamps 15 A

17 Front fog lamps 15 A

18 Tail lamp (right) 10 A

19 Tail lamp (left) 10 A

20 Headlight high beam 10 A

21 – Heater*2 30 A

22 – Heater*2 30 A

23 – – –

*1: Petrol-powered vehicles only*2: Diesel-powered vehicles only

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8–25

� Some fuses may not be installed onyour vehicle, depending on the vehiclemodel or specifications.

� The table above shows the main equip-ment corresponding to each fuse.

N29C013a

Changing a fuseEN29C - Ce

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turnoff the electrical circuit concerned andturn the ignition key to the “LOCK”position.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.3. Referring to the fuse load capacity

table, check the fuse pertaining to theproblem.

A - Fuse is OKB - Blown fuse

N29C008a

4. There is a fuse removing tool in thefuse cover of the passenger com-partement. First take the fuse remov-ing tool out of the fuse cover slowlyand then by using the fuse removingtool, pull the fuse straight out from thefuse box. If it is not blown, somethingelse must be causing the problem;contact an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer to have the problem checked.

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N29C001a

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacityinto the clip and insert the fuse at thesame place in the fuse box.

CAUTION(1) If the newly inserted fuse blows

again after a short time, have theelectrical system checked and re-paired by an authorized MITSUBI-SHI dealer to find the cause andrectify it.

(2) Never use a fuse with a capacitylarger than that specified or anysubstitute, such as wire, foil, etc.;doing so will cause the circuit wir-ing to heat up and could causefire.

Replacement of lamp bulbsEN10A-Ab

Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp isoff. Do not touch the glass part of the newbulb with your bare fingers; the skin oil left onthe glass will evaporate when the bulb getshot and the vapor will condense on the re-flector and dim the surface.

N10B296a

Bulb capacityEN10BMDh

A bulb should only be replaced with a newbulb of the same rating and type. The desig-nation can be found on the base of the bulb.

Outside1- Position lamps 4W (T4W). . . . . . . . . 2- Headlamps, High/low beam

60/55W (H4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- Front turn-signal lamps

21W (PY21W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- Side turn-signal lamps

5W (WY5W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- Front fog lamps* 55W (H3). . . . . . . .

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Hatchback

N10B173a

6- Rear turn-signal lamps21W (PY21W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7- Reversing lamps 21W (P21W). . . . . 8- Licence-plate lamps 5W (W5W). . 9- Tail lamps 21/5W (P21/5W). . . . . . .

10- Stop lamps (Hatchback)21W (P21W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stop and tail lamps (Sedan)21/5W (P21/5W). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11- Rear fog lamp 21W (P21W). . . . . . . 12- High mounted stop lamp 5W (W5W)

InsideFront room lamps 10W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spot lamps*

Vehicles without sunroof 10W. . . . . . . . Vehicles with sunroof 5W. . . . . . . . . . .

Luggage compartment lamp 10W. . . . . . . .

Sedan

N10B171a N10C046a

Headlamps and position lampsEN10CAHd

Remove the sealing cover by turning itanticlockwise and disconnect the connector.

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N10C123a

HeadlampsUnhook the spring which secures the bulb,and then remove the bulb.

N10C086a

CAUTIONNever hold the halogen lamp bulbwith a bare hand, dirty glove, etc.The oil from your hand could causethe bulb to break the next time theheadlamps or position lamps are op-erated.If the glass surface is dirty, it must becleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,etc., and refit it after drying it thor-oughly.

N10C048a

Position lampsRemove the lamp socket by turning itanticlockwise, then pull out the bulb from thesocket.

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8–29

N10F055a

Front turn–signal lampsPetrol–powered vehicles,Diesel–powered vehicles (right side)

EN10FANc

Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to re-move. And remove the bulb from the socketby turning anticlockwise while pressing it in-ward.

N10F054a

Diesel–powered vehicles (left side)1. Remove the cover.

N10F048a

2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise toremove it. And remove the bulb fromthe socket by turning anticlockwisewhile pressing it inward.

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8–30

N10E002a

Side turn-signal lampsEN10E-Gd

Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriverat the edge of the lens, remove the socketassembly and bulb together by turning it anti-clockwise, and then remove the bulb by pul-ling out.

NOTEWrap a piece of cloth around the straightblade (or mines) screwdriver in order toavoid scratching the lens and the body.

N10X035a

Front fog lamps*EN10X - Oc

Remove the cover mounting screw.

N10X036a

Remove bolts (1) and (2) with a screwdriver,and pull the lamp body towards you.

NOTEDo not turn the aiming adjusting bolt (3).

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N10X039a

Remove the connector secured at thebracket.

N10X037a

Undo the lamp cover while pressing on thelugs, then disconnect the connector.

N10X038a

Unhook the spring which secures the bulband then remove the bulb.

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8–32

N10X079a

CAUTIONNever hold the halogen lamp bulbwith a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could causethe bulb to break the next time thefront fog lamps are operated.If the glass surface is dirty, it must becleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,etc., and refit after drying it thorough-ly.

N10I088a

Rear combination lampsEN10IAJa

HatchbackRemove the lid.Turn the bulb socket anti-clockwise to re-move it. And remove it anti-clockwise whilepressing it inward.

1- Tail lamp2- Rear turn-signal lamp3- Stop lamp

N10I047a

SedanTurn and remove the knob (1) and then turndown the cover.

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8–33

N10I089a

Turn the bulb socket anti-clockwise to re-move it. And remove the bulb from thesocket by turning it anticlockwise while pres-sing it inward.

1- Rear turn-signal lamp2- Stop and tail lamp3- Tail lamp

LHD

N10K020a

Rear lid lampEN10K - Pc

HatchbackRemove the cover with a screwdriver. Turnthe bulb socket anti-clockwise to remove it.And remove the bulb from the socket by turn-ing it anti-clockwise while pressing it inward.

1- Reversing lamp2- Rear fog lamp

RHD

N10K021a

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8–34

N10K022a

LHD

SedanRemove the clips and then turn down thecover.

RHD

N10K025a

LHD

N10K023a

Turn the bulb socket anti-clockwise to re-move it. And remove the bulb from thesocket by turning it anti-clockwise while pres-sing it inward.

1- Reversing lamp2- Rear fog lamp

FOR EMERGENCIES

8–35

RHD

N10K024a N10V011a

High–mounted stop lampEN10V - Qb

HatchbackPlace the groove of clip top as shown, thenremove the cover.

N10V012a

Undo bolts (A), remove the lamp body, anddisconnect the connector.

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8–36

N10V013a

Undo screws (B) and take the bulb out of itssocket.

N10V021a

SedanPlace the grove of clip top as shown, then re-move the cover.Remove the bulb from the socket by turningit anticlockwise while pressing it inward.

N10J009a

Licence plate lampsEN10J - Cb

Remove the lens mounting screws, removethe lens, then remove the bulb by pulling out.

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8–37

Vehicles without sunroof

N10M049a

Room lampsEN10M–Ac

Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriverinto the notch of the lamp assembly and prygently to remove the lens.Remove the lamp bulb from the lamp holder.

NOTEWrap a piece of cloth around the straightblade (or minus) screwdriver in order toavoid scratching the lens.

Vehicles with sunroof

N10M013a

Vehicles without sunroof

N10R002a

Spot lamps*EN10R–K

Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriverinto the notch of the lamp assembly and prygently to remove the lens.Remove the bulb from the lamp holder.

NOTEWrap a piece of cloth around the straightblade (or minus) screwdriver in order toavoid scratching the lens.

FOR EMERGENCIES

8–38

Vehicles with sunroof

N10M013a

Hatchback

N10O006a

Luggage compartment lampEN10O-Ac

Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriverinto the notch of the lens and pry gently to re-move the lens.Remove the bulb from the lamp holder.

NOTE

Wrap a piece of cloth around the straightblade (or minus) screwdriver in order toavoid scratching the lens.

Sedan

N10O010a

Maintenance

Engine oil 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission fluid* 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power steering fluid 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch fluid* 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gasleakage 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior and interior lamp operation 9–16. . . . . . . . Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lampoperation 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch pedal free play* 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pedal free play 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake lever stroke 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinges and latches lubrication 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encountered) 9–19. . .

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EM01A -Fh

Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-pearance as long as possible.Some maintenance items can be carried outby the owner (do it yourself), while othersshould be carried out by an authorized MIT-SUBISHI dealer (periodic inspection andmaintenance). This section describes onlythose items which can be carried out by theowner. In the event a malfunction or otherproblem is discovered, have it corrected byan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. This sec-tion contains information on inspection main-tenance procedures that you can do your-self, if you wish to do so. Follow theinstructions and cautions for each of the va-rious procedures.

WARNING(1) When checking or servicing the in-

side of the engine compartment,make sure the engine is switchedoff and has had a chance to cooldown.

(2) If it is necessary to do work in theengine compartment with the en-gine running, be especially carefulthat your clothing, hair, etc., doesnot become caught by the fan,drive belts or other moving parts.

WARNING(3) The fan may turn on automati-

cally even if the engine is not run-ning; turn the ignition key tothe“LOCK” position and remove thekey to ensure safety while youwork in the engine compartment.

(4) Do not smoke, cause sparks orallow open flames around fuel orbattery. The fumes are flammable.

(5) Be extremely cautious whenworking around the battery. Itcontains poisonous and corros-ive sulphuric acid.

(6) Do not get under your vehiclewith just the body jack support-ing it. Always use automotivejack stands.

(7) Improper handling of compo-nents and materials used in thevehicle can endanger your per-sonal safety.Consult an authorized MITSUBI-SHI dealer for necessary informa-tion.


M03A088a

Engine oilEM03A–Id

The engine oil used has a significant effecton the engine’s performance, service life andstartability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-mended quality and appropriate viscosity.All engines consume a certain amount of oilduring normal operation (See note below).Therefore, it is important to check the oil atregular intervals or before starting a longjourney.

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Petrol-powered vehicles (1600, 1800 models)

M03A027a

This check must be carried out with the ve-hicle on a flat level surface with the engine atnormal operating temperature, but NOT run-ning. If the engine has been running, wait fora few minutes to allow the engine oil to returnto the oil pan to ensure an accuratemeasurement.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a cleancloth, re-insert the dipstick as far as it will go.Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.This should always be within the range asindicated.If the oil level is below the specified limit, re-move the filler cap and add oil. Then recheckthe level. When satisfied that the level is cor-rect, refit the oil filler cap making sure that itis securely fitted.

Diesel-powered vehicle

M03A090a

Use only the recommended oils with an APIor ACEA classification as specified in thismanual.

NOTE(1) Engine oil consumption is greatly in-

fluenced by payload, engine speed,etc. It may reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km de-pending on style of driving.

(2) The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly ifthe vehicle is subjected to severe condi-tions (for example, repeated operationon rough roads, in mountainous re-gions, on roads with many uphill anddownhill gradients, or over short dis-tances). Consequently, the oil will re-quire earlier replacement.

(3) For handling of used engine oils, refer topage 1–11.


M03B037a

Selection of engine oil(petrol-powered vehicle)

EM03B-Of

(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature. For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3classification.

(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-ing classification:� ACEA classification:

“For service A1, A2 or A3”� API classification:

“FOR SERVICE SG” or higher

NOTEUse of additives is not recommended sincethey may reduce the effectiveness of addi-tives already included in the engine oil. Itmay result in failure of the mechanical as-sembly.

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9–4

Type 1

M03B029a

Selection of engine oil(diesel-powered vehicles)

EM03BAKe

(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.

(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-ing classification:

Type 1:ACEA classification: “For service B2-96 or B3-96”

Type 2:API classification:“For service CF”

NOTEUse of additives is not recommendedsince they may reduce the effectiveness ofadditives already included in the engineoil. It may result in failure of the mechani-cally assembly.

Type 2

M03B030a M05A069a

Automatic transmission fluid*EM05AAH

The proper amount of automatic trans-mission fluid is essential to the life and oper-ation of the automatic transmission. Either in-sufficient fluid or excessive fluid could causetransmission trouble. The transmission fluidfiller port cap is equipped with a dipstick. Usethe following procedure to check the fluidlevel.

1. Check the fluid level after the vehiclehas been driven enough to warm upthe transmission fluid.

2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surfaceand apply the parking brake.

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3. With the engine idling and the brakepedal fully depressed, move the trans-mission selector lever through all thepositions from the ”P” (PARK) to ”L”(LOW) (with INVECS–II 4A/T), the ”P”(PARK) to ”D” (DRIVE) (with INVECS–II Sports Mode 4A/T), stopping mo-mentarily at each position.

4. Move the selector lever to the ”N”(NEUTRAL) or ”P” (PARK) position.

5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean lint–free cloth.

6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.7. Remove the dipstick and read the oil

level. The fluid level should always bebetween the two marks on the dip-stick.

8. Use only the following transmissionfluid to ensure optimum transmissionperformance: ”DIA QUEEN ATF SPIII”.

WARNINGDo not spill the fluid onto a hot ex-haust manifold during topping up orinspection, or a fire may occur.

Petrol–powered vehicles

N26A034a

Engine coolantEM36ALY

A translucent coolant reserve tank is locatedin the engine compartment. The coolantlevel in this tank should be kept between thetwo marks on the reserve tank whenmeasured while the engine is cold. The cool-ing system is a closed system and normallythe loss of coolant should be very slight. Anoticeable drop in the coolant level couldindicate leakage. If this occurs, have the sys-tem checked at an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer as soon as possible.If the level should drop below the ”LOW”level on the reserve tank, open the lid andadd coolant.Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,remove the radiator cap and add coolantuntil the level reaches the filler neck.

Diesel–powered vehicles

N26A160a

NOTEOn diesel–powered vehicles, the radiatorhas no filler port. Supply coolant from the fillerport in the reserve tank.

WARNINGDo not open the reserve tank lid orradiator cap while the engine is hot.The coolant system is under pressureand any hot coolant escaping couldcause severe burns.

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Anti–freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethyleneglycol anti–corrosion agent. The cylinderhead and water pump housing are cast alu-minium alloy, and periodic changing of theengine coolant is necessary to prevent cor-rosion of these parts.Use High–quality Ethylene–glycol includescoolant.It has excellent protection against corrosionand rust formation of all metals including alu-minium and can avoid clogs in the radiator,heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.Because of the necessity of this anti–cor-rosion agent, the coolant must not be re-placed with plain water even in summer. Therequired concentration of anti–freeze differsdepending on the expected ambient tem-perature.

CAUTION(1) Do not use alcohol or methanol

anti–freeze or any engine cool-ants mixed with alcohol or meth-anol anti–freeze. The use of animproper anti–freeze can causethe corrosion of the aluminiumcomponents.

(2) For effective anti–corrosion andanti–freeze performance, keepthe anti–freeze concentrationwithin the range of 45 to 60%.Concentrations exceeding 60%will result in a reduction of boththe anti–freeze and cooling per-formance thus adversely affec-ting the engine.

(3) Do not top off with water only.Water by itself reduces the rust–protective and anti–freeze qua-lities of the coolant and has alower boiling point. It can alsocause damage to the cooling sys-tem if it should freeze. Do not usetapwater, or it could cause cor-rosion and rust formation.

During cold weatherIf the temperatures in your area drop belowfreezing, there is the danger that the coolantin the engine or radiator could freeze andcause severe damage to the engine and/orradiator. Add a sufficient amount of anti–freeze to the coolant to prevent it from freez-ing.The engine coolant mixture used at the fac-tory provides protection against freezing fortemperatures as low as approximately–30°C. The concentration should bechecked before the start of cold weather andanti–freeze added to the system if necess-ary.

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BatteryEM37A–Pd

The condition of the battery is very importantfor quick starting of the engine and properfunctioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.Regular inspection and care are especiallyimportant in cold weather.

NOTE(1) After replacing the battery, the electronic

control system data for the engine, auto-matic transmission, etc., will be erased.As a result, the engine speed may be-come unstable and shift shocks mayoccur.If the engine speed become unstable,initial engine adjustments will need to beperformed.Refer to the section “What to do if theengine speed becomes unstable afterthe battery is replaced:” on page 8–22.Shift shocks will become smoother afterseveral changes in speed.

(2) Memory data for settings made by theuser may be erased when the battery isreplaced. If this happens, establish thesettings again using the relevant pro-cedures.

M37B003a

Checking battery electrolyte levelThe electrolyte level must be between the“max” and “min” marks stamped on the out-side of the battery. Replenish with distilledwater as necessary.The inside of the battery is divided into sev-eral compartments; remove the cap fromeach compartment and fill to the “max” mark.Do not over-replenish beyond the “max”mark because spillage during driving couldcause damage.Check the electrolyte level at least onceevery four weeks, depending on the operat-ing conditions.

If the battery is not used, it will discharge byitself with time. Check it once every fourweeks and charge with low current asnecessary.

During cold weatherThe capacity of the battery is reduced at lowtemperatures. This is an inevitable result ofits chemical and physical properties. This iswhy a very cold battery, particularly one thatis not fully charged, will only deliver a fractionof the starter current which is normally avail-able.It is recommended that you have the batterychecked by an authorized MITSUBISHIdealer before the start of cold weather and,if necessary, have it charged.This not only ensures reliable starting, but abattery which is kept fully charged also hasa longer life.

Disconnection and connectionTo disconnect the battery cable, stop the en-gine, first disconnect the negative (–) ter-minal and then the positive (+) terminal.When connecting the battery, first connectthe positive (+) terminal and then the nega-tive (–) terminal.

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WARNING(1) Keep sparks, cigarettes, and

flames away from the battery be-cause the battery could explode.

(2) The battery electrolyte is extremelycaustic. Do not allow it to come incontact with your eyes, skin, cloth-ing, or the painted surfaces of thevehicle. Spilled electrolyte shouldbe flushed immediately with ampleamounts of water.Irritation to eyes or skin from con-tact with electrolyte requires im-mediate medical attention.

(3) Ventilate when charging or usingthe battery in an enclosed space.

CAUTION(1) Never disconnect the battery with

the ignition switch in the “ON”position; doing so could damagethe vehicle’s electrical compo-nents.

(2) Never short -circuit the battery;doing so could cause it to over-heat and damage it.

CAUTION(3) Always wear protective eye

goggles when working near thebattery.

(4) If the battery is to bequick-charged, first disconnectthe battery cables.

(5) In order to prevent a short circuit,be sure to disconnect the nega-tive (–) terminal first.

(6) Keep it out of the reach ofchildren.

NOTE(1) Keep the terminals clean. After the bat-

tery is connected, apply terminal protec-tion grease. To clean the terminals, uselukewarm water.

(2) Check to see if the battery is securely in-stalled and cannot be moved duringtravel. Also check each terminal fortightness.

(3) When the vehicle is to be left unused fora long period of time, remove the batteryand store it in a place where the batteryfluid will not freeze. The battery shouldbe stored only in a fully charged condi-tion.

M08A009a

Brake fluidEM08A-Oh

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.The brake 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 anyabnormality.If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a shortlength of time, it indicates leaks from thebrake system.If this occurs, have the vehicle checked byan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

MAINTENANCE

9–9

Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 orDOT4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Toomuch moisture in the brake fluid will adverse-ly affect the brake system, reducing thebrake performance.In addition, the brake fluid reservoir isequipped with a special cap to prevent theentrance of air, and this cap should not be re-moved.The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.When the brake fluid level falls below the“MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamplights up.

WARNING(1) Take care in handling brake fluid as

it is harmful to the eyes and mayalso cause damage to painted sur-faces. If fluid is spilt, wipe it up assoon as possible.

(2) Use only the specified brake fluid.Also, the additives in differentbrands may result in a chemical re-action when mixed together, soavoid mixing different brands ifpossible.

(3) Normally, keep the reservoir tankcap closed to prevent the brakefluid from deteriorating.


M09A029a

Power steering fluidEM09A-Oa

Check the fluid level in the reservoir while theengine is idling.Unscrew the reservoir cap; the level in thistank should be kept between the “MAX” and“MIN” lines.Use “ATF DEXRON II”.


M09A030a

MAINTENANCE

9–10

Petrol-powered vehicle

M10A005a

Clutch fluid*EM10A-J

Petrol-powered vehicleTo check the clutch fluidThe clutch fluid in the master cylindershould be checked when performing otherunderhood services. In addition, the sys-tem should be checked for leakage at thesame time.Check to make certain that the clutch fluidlevel is always between the “MAX” and“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoirand refill the fluid, if necessary.A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in theclutch system which should be inspectedby your authorized MITSUBISHI dealerand repaired immediately.

To replace the fluidRecommended brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4 should be used.The reservoir cap must be fully tightened toavoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture.DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM-BASEDFLUID TO CONTACT, MIX WITH, OROTHERWISE CONTAMINATE THEBRAKE FLUID. SEAL DAMAGE WILL RE-SULT.

WARNINGTake care in handling brake fluid as itis harmful to the eyes and may alsocause damage to painted surfaces.When the fluid is spilt, wipe it up im-mediately.

Diesel–powered vehicleThe reservoir for the clutch fluid also servesas the reservoir for the brake fluid. Refer tothe paragraph on the “Brake fluid”.

M31A019a

Washer fluidEM31AAO

Check the washer fluid level in the container.If the level is low, replenish as required.

NOTEThe washer fluid container serves the wind-screen, rear window, and headlamps (if soequipped).

During cold weatherTo ensure proper operation of the washers atlow temperatures, use a fluid containing ananti–freezing agent.

MAINTENANCE

9–11

M32A001a

Wheel conditionEM32A-Bj

1 - Location of tread wear indicator2- Tread wear indicator

Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and otherdamage. Replace the tyres if there are deepcuts or cracks. Also check each tyre forpieces of metal or pebbles.The use of worn tyres can be very danger-ous because of the greater chance of skid-ding or hydroplaning. The tread depth of thetyres must exceed 1.6 mm in order for thetyres to meet the minimum requirement foruse.If there are tread wear indicators on the tyres,they will appear in six places on the surfaceof the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby indicat-ing that the tyre no longer meets the mini-mum requirement for use. When these wearindicators do appear, the tyres must be re-placed with new ones.

Be sure that the wheel nuts are tightenedcorrectly. Refer to the section entitled “Foremergencies” for information concerning re-placement of the tyres.

NOTEThe mark and the location of the tyre treadwear indicators are different depending ontyre manufacturers.

MAINTENANCE

9–12

Tyre inflation pressureEM13AMKf

kPa

Item Tyre sizeNormal loading with up to 3 persons Fully loaded AboveItem Tyre size

Front Rear Front Rear 160 km/h

175/65R15*1 84S84T 2.2 (220) 2.0, 2.3*2

(200, 230*2) 2.3 (230) 2.2, 2.3*2

(220, 230*2) + 0.4 (40)

Normal tyre 195/55R15*1 85H85V 2.2 (220) 2.0, 2.3*2

(200, 230*2) 2.3 (230) 2.2, 2.3*2

(220, 230*2) + 0.4 (40)

195/60R15 88H88V 2.2 (220) 2.0 (200) 2.2 (220) 2.0 (200) + 0.3 (30)

Compact spare tyre T125/90R15 96M 4.2 (420) –

*1 : Snow tyre (M+S): It is also called winter tyres and designed for traction in mud and snow.*2 : Indicates tyre inflation pressure when towing a trailer

Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold: if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put rubber caps on the valves.

MAINTENANCE

9–13

Type 1

M40A027a

Tyre rotationEM60A-Vc

Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,road surface conditions and individualdriver’s driving habits. To equalize thewear and help extend tyre life, it is recom-mended to rotate the tyres immediatelyafter discovery of abnormal wear, or when-ever the wear difference between the frontand rear tyres is recognizable.

Type 2

M40A043a

When rotating tyres, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear isusually caused by incorrect tyre pressure,improper wheel alignment, out of balancewheel, or severe braking. Consult yourauthorized MITSUBISHI dealer to deter-mine the cause of irregular tread wear.

Type 3

M40A049a

CAUTION(1) A compact spare tyre can be

fitted temporarily in place of a tyrethat has been removed during thetyre rotation. However, it must notbe included in the regular tyrerotation sequence.

MAINTENANCE

9–14

Front

M40A035a

CAUTION(2) If the tyres have arrows (A) indi-

cating the correct direction ofrotation, swap the front and reartyres on the left–hand side of thevehicle and the front and reartyres on the right–hand side ofthe vehicle separately. Keep eachtyre on its original side of the ve-hicle. When fitting the tyres, makesure the arrows point in the direc-tion in which the wheels will turnwhen the vehicle moves forward.Any tyre whose arrow points inthe wrong direction will not per-form to its full potential.

CAUTION(3) Avoid the combined use of differ-

ent types of tyres and diskwheels. This can affect drivingsafety.

Snow tyresEL12AMDe

The use of snow tyres is recommended fordriving on snow and ice. To preserve drivingstability, mount snow tyres of the same sizeand tread pattern on all four wheels. Snow tyres worn more than 50% are nolonger suitable for use as snow tyres.Snow tyres which do not meet specificationsmust not be used.

CAUTION(1) Observe permissible maximum

speed for your snow tyres and thelegal speed limit.

(2) If snow tyre must be used,change to following tyres:� 195/60R15 snow tyre (M+S)� 175/65R15 snow tyre (M+S)� 195/55R15 snow tyre (M+S)Also remember that in order toguarantee safety, the vehicle mustnever be driven at speeds in ex-cess of 160 km/h, when 175/65R15snow tyres are being used.

MAINTENANCE

9–15

NOTE(1) The laws and regulations concerning

snow tyres (driving speed, required use,type, etc.) vary. Find out and follow thelaws and regulations in driving area.

(2) If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,change to tapered nuts when steelwheels are used.

Tyre chainsEL23AMFk

If tyre chains have to be used, ensure thatthey are fitted only on the front wheels. Use only tyre chains which are designedfor use with the tyres mounted on the ve-hicle: use of the incorrect size or type ofchain could result in damage to the vehiclebody. Before fitting tyre chains, pleaseconsult your authorized MITSUBISHIdealer. The max chain height is as follows.

Tyre size Wheel size Max chainheight [mm]

175/65R15*115x5 J 13.5

195/55R15*1

195/60R15*2

15x5 1/2 J15x6 J 12

*1: Snow tyre (M+S) only*2: Summer tyre only

The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h andremove the tyre chains as soon as possibleon snow free roads.

WARNINGDO NOT use a jack when filling thechains as in the conditions the tyresmay slip on the icy road causing thevehicle to slip off the jack.

CAUTION(1) Practice fitting the chains before

you need them. Don’t expect helpfrom other people in the cold.

(2) Choose a clear straight stretch ofroad where you can pull off andstill be seen while you are fittingthe chains.

(3) Do not fit chains before you needthem. This will wear out yourtyres and the road surface.

(4) After driving around 100 - 300metres, stop and retighten thechains.

(5) Care should be taken with ex-tremes of steering lock to preventpossible contact between thechains and the vehicle body.

(6) Drive carefully and do not exceed50 km/h. Remember, fittingchains is not going to stop acci-dents from happening.

(7) When tyre chains are installed,take care that they do not damagethe disc wheel or body.

MAINTENANCE

9–16

CAUTION(8) Do not install a tyre chain on an

emergency wheel which is com-pact in size. If one of the frontwheels is punctured, replace itwith one of the rear wheels and in-stall the compact spare wheel inthat place before fitting a tyrechain.

(9) An aluminium wheel can be dam-aged by a tyre chain while driving.When fitting a tyre chain on analuminium wheel, take care thatany part of the chain and fittingcannot be brought into contactwith the disc wheel.

(10)On vehicles with wheel covers,remove the wheel covers beforeinstalling a tyre chain, otherwisethey may be damaged by the tyrechain. (Refer to page 8–8)

(11) When installing or removing atyre chain, take care that handsand other parts of your body arenot injured by the sharp edges ofthe vehicle body.

(12) Install the chains only on the fronttyres and tighten them as tightlyas possible with the ends secure-ly fastened.

NOTEThe laws and regulations concerning theuse of tyre chains vary. Find out and followthe laws and regulations in driving area. Inmost countries, it is prohibited by the law touse tyre chains on roads without snow.

Fuel, engine coolant, oil andexhaust gas leakage

EM14A-Bd

Look under the body of your vehicle to checkfor fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gasleaks.

WARNINGIf you see a suspicious fuel leak or ifyou smell fuel, do not operate the ve-hicle; call your authorized MITSUBI-SHI dealer for assistance.

Exterior and interior lampoperation

EM35A-Ad

Operate the combination lamp switch tocheck that all lamps are functioning properly.If the lamps do not illuminate, the probablecause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.Check the fuses first. If there is no blownfuse, check the lamp bulbs.For information regarding the inspection andreplacement of the fuses and the lampbulbs, refer to the section entitled “Foremergencies”.If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, take the ve-hicle to an authorized MITSUBISHI dealerfor inspection and repair.

Meter, gauge and indication/warning lamp operation

Run the engine to check the operation of allmeters, gauges, and indication/warninglamps.If there is anything wrong, take the vehicle toan authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for in-spection.

MAINTENANCE

9–17

M18A011a

Clutch pedal free play*EM17A-Ya

Press down the clutch pedal with yourfingers until initial resistance is felt.This distance should be within the specifiedrange.

A- Free play: 6 to 13 mm

If the clutch pedal free play is not within thestandard range, have the clutch pedal ad-justed at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

M18A011a

Brake pedal free playEM18A-Ga

Stop the engine, depress the brake pedalseveral times, and press down the pedalwith your fingers until initial resistance is felt.This distance should be within the specifiedrange.

A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm

If the brake pedal free play is not within thestandard range, have the brake pedal ad-justed at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

I27A085a

Parking brake lever strokeEM19A–Xd

Pull the parking brake lever up to check thenumber of ”clicks” that the ratchet makes.One click represents a lever movement ofone notch. The lever should move the speci-fied number of notches for normal brake ap-plication.

A- Parking brake lever stroke5 to 7 notches

(Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 200N)

If the parking brake lever stroke is out of thestandard range, have the brake lever ad-justed at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

MAINTENANCE

9–18

Hinges and latcheslubrication

EM21A-A

Check all latches and hinges, and lubricateif necessary by first cleaning and then apply-ing multipurpose grease.

Wiper bladesEL05A-Fb

If the blades are frozen to the window glass,do not operate the wipers until the ice hasmelted and the blades are freed, otherwisethe wiper motor may be damaged.

L05A001a

Wiper blade rubber replacement1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A)

disengages from the hook (B). Then,pull the wiper blade further to removeit.

NOTEDo not allow the wiper arm to fall onto thewindow glass; it could damage the glass.

MAINTENANCE

9–19

L05A002a

3. Attach retainers (C) to a new wiperblade.

4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm,starting with the opposite end of theblade from the stopper. Make sure thehook (B) is fitted correctly in thegrooves in the blade.

NOTEIf retainers (C) are not supplied with thenew wiper blade, use the retainers from theold blade.

L05A003a

5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B)engages securely with the stopper(A).

Ventilation slotsEL06A-A

The ventilation slots in front of the wind-screen should be brushed clear after aheavy snowfall so that the operation of theheating and ventilation systems will not beimpaired.

WeatherstrippingEL10A-Aa

To prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone grease.

Additional equipment (For regions where snow isencountered)

EL14A-Ac

It is a good idea to carry a shovel or ashort-handled spade in the vehicle duringthe winter so that you can clear away snowif you get stranded. A small hand-brush forsweeping snow off the vehicle and a plasticscraper for the windscreen, side and rearwindow are also useful.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 - 20

Specifications

Chassis number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights (Hatchback) 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical system 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other specifications 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel consumption 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacities 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes regarding diesel fuel 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPECIFICATIONS

10–2

B02A005a

Chassis numberEB02A-E

The chassis number is stamped on the bulk-head as shown in the illustration.


B02B074a

Engine numberEB02B-Ab

The engine number is stamped on the en-gine cylinder block as shown in the illustra-tion.

A- Front of the vehicle

Petrol-powered vehicles (1600, 1800 models)

B02B062a

SPECIFICATIONS

10–3


B02B063a C21A012a

Vehicle information codeplate

EB02C-Ad

The vehicle information code plate is rivetedas shown in the illustration.The plate shows model code, engine model,transmission model and body colour code,etc.Please use this number when ordering re-placement parts.

B02C008a

1- Model code2- Engine model code3- Transmission model code4- Body colour code5- Interior code6- Option code7- Exterior code

SPECIFICATIONS

10–4

A: HatchbackB: Sedan P01A044u

SPECIFICATIONS

10–5

DimensionsEP01BMDb

ItPetrol–powered vehicle

Di l d hi lItem1300 1600 1800 (GDI)

Diesel–powered vehicle

1 Front track 1,475 mm

2 Overall width 1,710 mm

3 Front overhang 905 mm

4 Wheel base 2,550 mm

5 Rear overhang 1,020 mm

6 Overall length 4,475 mm

7 G d l ( l d )M/T 155 mm, 170 mm* 150 mm, 165 mm* 145 mm, 160 mm*

7 Ground clearance (unladen)A/T – 150 mm, 165 mm* –

8 Overall height (unladen) 1,405 mm, 1,420 mm*

9 Rear track 1,470 mm

*Vehicles with high ground clearance suspension

PerformanceEP01CMDa

Petrol-powered vehicle Diesel-powered vehicle

Item1300

16001800 (GDI)

Medium perform- High performance1300M/T A/T

1800 (GDI)ance engine

g pengine

Maximum speed 175 km/h 185 km/h 180 km/h 200 km/h 190 km/h 195 km/h

Minimum turning radiusBody 5.55 m

Minimum turning radiusWheel 5.20 m

SPECIFICATIONS

10–6

Weights EP01DMDe

SedanPetrol-powered vehicle

1300 1600 1800 (GDI)

ItemCLASSIC,

EXE–

COM-FORT,EXE–

CLASSIC,EXE–CLASSIC

COMFORT,EXE–COMFORT SAM

COMFORT,EXE–COMFORT SPORT,

SAMCLASSICEXE–

COMFORT M/T A/T M/T A/T M/T A/TSAM

Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts 1,170 1,175 1,180 1,210 1,185 1,215

1,235*1 1,185 1,215 1,235 1,215g ( g)

With full optional parts 1,240 1,250 1,250 1,280 1,260 1,290 1,260 1,290 1,310 1,290

Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg) 1,6751,705*2

1,6851,715*2

1,6851,715*2

1,7151,745*2

1,6951,725*2

1,7251,755*2

1,6951,725*2

1,7251,755*2

1,7451,775*2

1,7251,755*2

Maximum axle weight Front 945, 940*2g

(kg) Rear 875, 935*2

Maximum towable With brake 1,000 1,200 1,100 1,200 1,100 1,200 1,400

weight (kg) Without brake 500

Maximum trailer-nose weight (kg) 75

Maximum roof load (kg) 80

Seating capacity 5 persons

NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.*1: Vehicles for Israel*2: In case of trailer towing

SPECIFICATIONS

10–7

Weights

SedanDiesel-powered vehicle

Item Medium performance High performance

CLASSIC EXE–CLASSIC COMFORT EXE–COMFORT SAM EXE–COMFORTCLASSIC, EXE–CLASSIC COMFORT, EXE–COMFORT, SAM EXE–COMFORT

Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts 1,260 1,265 1,285

Kerb weight (kg)With full optional parts 1,330 1,340 1,340


1,7751,805*2

1,7751,805*2

Maximum axle weight (kg)Front 945, 940*

Maximum axle weight (kg)Rear 875, 935*

Maximum towable weight (kg)With brake 1,300

Maximum towable weight (kg)Without brake 500




NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.*2: In case of trailer towing

SPECIFICATIONS

10–8

Weights

HatchbackPetrol-powered vehicle

1600 1800 (GDI)

Item CLASSIC,EXE–CLASSIC

COMFORT,EXE–COMFORT SPORT,

SAM

COMFORT,EXE–COMFORT,

SPORT, SAMELEGANCE

M/T A/T M/T A/TSAM

M/T A/T M/T A/T

Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts 1,200 1,230 1,205 1,235 1,205 1,235 1,255 1,260 1,280

Kerb weight (kg)With full optional parts 1,270 1,300 1,280 1,310 1,280 1,310 1,330 1,315 1,335

Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg) 1,7051,735*

1,7351,765*

1,7151,745*

1,7451,775*

1,7151,745*

1,7451,775*

1,7651,795*

1,7501,780*

1,7701,800*



Maximum towable weight With brake 1,200 1,100 1,200 1,100 1,200 1,400g(kg) Without brake 500




NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.*: In case of trailer towing

SPECIFICATIONS

10–9

Weights

HatchbackDiesel-powered vehicle

Medium performance High performanceItem

CLASSIC,COMFORT,

EXE–COMFORT EXE–COMFORT, ELEGANCE SAM,EXE–CLASSIC

EXE–COMFORT,SAM

,SPORT

ELEGANCE SAM

Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts 1,280 1,285 1,305 1,310 1,305

Kerb weight (kg)With full optional parts 1,350 1,360 1,360 1,365 1,360


1,7951,825*

1,7951,825*

1,8001,830*

1,7951,825*



Maximum towable weight (kg)With brake 1,300

Maximum towable weight (kg)Without brake 500




NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.*: In case of trailer towing

SPECIFICATIONS

10–10

EngineEP01EMDb

Petrol-powered vehicle Diesel-powered vehicleItem

1300 1600 1800 (GDI) Medium performance High performance1300 1600 1800 (GDI) pengine

g pengine

Engine type Four-cylinder, in line water-cooled, four-cyclesingle overhead camshaft

Four-cylinder, in line water-cooled, four-cycle double

overhead camshaft

Four-cylinder, in line water-cooled, four-cyclesingle overhead camshaft

Engine modelTotal displacementBoreStrokeCompression ratio

4G131,299 cc71.0 mm82.0 mm

10:1

4G921,597 cc81.0 mm77.5 mm

10:1

4G931,834 cc81.0 mm89.0 mm

12:1

Medium performance engine: F9Q1High performance engine: F9Q2

1,870 cc80.0 mm93.0 mm

19:1

Valve clearanceIntake Automatically adjusted 0.20 mm

Valve clearanceExhaust Automatically adjusted 0.40 mm

Firing order 1-3-4-2

Maximum output 60 kW/5 000 r/min 76 kW/6 000 r/minM/T 90 kW/5,500 r/min

75 kW/4 000 r/min 85 kW/4 000 r/minMaximum output 60 kW/5,000 r/min 76 kW/6,000 r/minA/T 92 kW/5,500 r/min

75 kW/4,000 r/min 85 kW/4,000 r/min

Maximum torque 120 Nm/4,000 r/min 141 Nm/4,500 r/min 174 Nm/3,750 r/min 215 Nm/3,250 r/min 265 Nm/2,500 r/min

TransmissionEP01FMDa

Petrol-powered vehicle Diesel-poweredItem 1300 1600 1800 (GDI)

pvehicle

M/T M/T A/T M/T A/T M/T

Gear ratio

1st2nd3rd4th5th

Reverse

3.7272.0471.3210.9660.7943.545

3.3631.8631.3210.9660.7943.545

2.8421.5291.0000.712

–2.480

3.5831.9471.2660.9700.7673.363

2.8421.5291.0000.712

–2.480

3.3841.9041.1930.8680.6523.297

SPECIFICATIONS

10–11

Electrical systemEP01GMDb

ItemPetrol-powered vehicle Diesel-powered vehicle

Item1300 1600 1800 (GDI) 1900

Voltage 12V

Battery Type LHD 56216 5663857217Battery yp

(DIN) RHD 5553057217

Alternator capacity 90A 100A 125A

NGK BKR6E-11 IZFR6B

Spark plugDENSO K20PR-U11 –

Spark plugCHAMPION RC8YC4 –

–

BOSCH FR7DCU –

Tyres and wheelsEP01HMD

Tyre Wheel

Size Size Offset

175/65R15 84S*175/65R15 84T*

15x5J15x5 1/2J

15x6J

195/55R15 85H* 15x5 1/2J 44 or 46 mm195/55R15 85H195/55R15 85V*

15x5 1/2J15x6J

44 or 46 mm195/55R15 85V* 15x6J

195/60R15 88H195/60R15 88V

15x5 1/2J15x6J

*: Snow tyre (M+S): It is also called winter tyres and designed for traction in mud and snow.

SPECIFICATIONS

10–12

Other specificationsEP01IMDb

ItemPetrol-powered vehicle

Diesel powered vehicleItem1300, 1600 1800 (GDI)

Diesel-powered vehicle

Fuel control Multi-point injection Gasoline direct injection InjectionFuel system

Fuel pump Electric motor type Electric motor andMechanical single plunger type Common rail type

Clutch Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action

Steering system Rack and pinion type, power assisted

SuspensionFront Independent type, Mac Pherson sturt, coil spring

SuspensionRear Independent type, multi-link, coil spring

Type Hydraulic, diagonally connected double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*

Service brakes Front Ventilated disc brakes

Rear Disc brakes

Parking brakes Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels

*: Option

SPECIFICATIONS

10–13

Fuel consumptionEQ01AMKf

CO2 Combined Urban conditions Extra-urban conditions

Model CO2(g/km)

Fuel consumption(L/100km)



1300 M/TStandard 151 6.4 8.4 5.2

1300 M/TFull option 154 6.5 8.5 5.3

M/TStandard 171 7.3 10.0 5.7

1600

M/TFull option 174 7.4 10.1 5.8

1600

A/TStandard 198 8.4 11.5 6.6

A/TFull option 198 8.4 11.5 6.6

M/TStandard 168 7.0 9.2 5.7

1800 (GDI)

M/TFull option 168 7.0 9.2 5.7

1800 (GDI)

A/TStandard 192 8.0 11.3 6.2

A/TFull option 194 8.1 11.4 6.3

Medium performan- Standard 144 5.4 7.2 4.4

1900

pce engine Full option 146 5.5 7.3 4.5

1900High performance Standard 144 5.4 7.1 4.4g p

engine Full option 146 5.5 7.3 4.5

NOTEThe results given do not express or imply any guarantee of the fuel consumption of the particular vehicle.The vehicle itself has not been tested and there are inevitably differences between individual vehicles of the same model. In addition, this vehicle may incorporate particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and road and traffic conditions, as well as the extent to which the vehicle has been driven and the standard of maintenance, will all affect its fuel consumption.

SPECIFICATIONS

10–14

LHD

Q02A393d

RHD

Q02A395d

A: 1300 modelsB: 1600 models

SPECIFICATIONS

10–15

LHD

Q02A394d

RHD

Q02A396d

C: 1800 modelsD: Diesel–powered models

SPECIFICATIONS

10–16

CapacitiesEQ02AMFj

No. Item Quantity Recommended lubricants

1 Power steering fluid As required ATF DEXRON II

1300Oil pan 3.0 litres

Petrol-powered

1300Oil filter 0.3 litre

2 Engine oil

powered vehicles 1600, Oil pan 3.5 litres

Refer to page 9 22 Engine oil 1800 Oil filter 0.3 litreRefer to page 9–2

Diesel-powered

Oil pan 4.9 litrespowered vehicles Oil filter 0.16 litre

3 Brake fluid As required Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4

4 Clutch fluid As required Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4

5 Washer fluid 4.8 litres –

6 Engine coolant 6.3 litres High-quality ethylene glycol includes coolant (including 0.65 litre in the reserve tank)

7 Automatic transmission fluid 7.7 litres DIA QUEEN ATF SP III

–Manual

Petrol-powered

1300, 1600 3.4 litres ELF TPM 4447 75W-80WManual transmissionoil

powered vehicle 1800 (GDI) 2.2 litres Gear oil API classification GL-4 SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90

oilDiesel-powered vehicle 2.1 litres Volvo oil 97308

– Refrigerant (air conditioning) 680-720 g HFC–134a

NOTEPoints requiring routine inspection or replenishment such as the engine oil, coolant, automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid are marked white for easy identification.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Notes regarding diesel fuelEP02A-F

Due to paraffin separation, the fluidity of diesel fuel decreases re-markably as the temperature decreases. For this reason, dieselfuel is divided into two types, “summer” and “winter”.The effective limit of “winter” diesel fuel during cold-weatherperiods is rated at -15 �C. In extremely cold weather, it is recom-mended that regular petrol (not premium or “high-test” petrol) bemixed with the diesel fuel up to a maximum concentration of 30 %.In order to minimize the reduction in performance, be sure to mixin only as much regular petrol as is absolutely necessary.

Temperature“Summer”diesel fuel

“Winter”diesel fuel

0 �C – -15 �C max. 30 % —

-15 �C – -25 �C — max. 30 %

When travelling in a foreign country, be sure to obtain informationregarding the diesel fuel in general use in that locality.Use of a “flow improver”, which can be obtained at most petrol sta-tions, is recommended.

CAUTION(1) Because the fuel is highly flammable, mix the diesel fuel

and regular petrol only inside the vehicle’s fuel tank.(2) If possible, put the regular petrol into the fuel tank be-

fore putting in the diesel fuel.

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Accessory boxes 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional equipment

(For regions where snow is encountered) 9–19Anti–lock brake system (ABS)* 5–28. . . . . . . . . Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio system anti-theft feature 6–26. . . . . . . . . . Auto–speed (cruise) control* 5–36. . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic air conditioning* 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission fluid* 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T,

Sports Mode 4A/T(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle ElectronicControl System II) 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bleeding the fuel system

(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . . Bonnet 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot lid (or tailgate) 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pedal free play 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braking 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Capacities 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo net* 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catalytic converter 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central door locks 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing a fuse 8–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing gears 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chassis number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Child-protection” rear doors 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the inside of your vehicle 7–2. . . . . . . Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 7–3. . . . . . Clutch fluid* 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch pedal free play* 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combination headlamps, dipper and turn

signal switch 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Digital clock 4–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doors 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving and alcohol 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Economical driving 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric remote–controlled outside rear–view

mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric window control* 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical system 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic immobilizer

(Anti-theft starting system) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . Emergency starting 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine overheating 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior and interior lamp operation 9–16. . . . . .

Filling the fuel tank 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front fog lamp switch* 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel consumption 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas

leakage 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses 8–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Genuine parts 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hazard warning flasher switch 4–18. . . . . . . . . . Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp levelling switch 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp washer switch* 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater/Manual air conditioning* 6–30. . . . . . . . . Hinges and latches lubrication 9–18. . . . . . . . . . Horn switch 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If a tyre is punctured 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the vehicle breaks down 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition switch 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indication and warning lamps 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . Inside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation of accessories 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation position for first–aid kit 6–50. . . . . . . Instruments 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jacking up the vehicle 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyless entry system* 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual remote-controlled outside rear-viewmirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual transmission 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual window control* 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lamp

operation 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modification / alterations to the electric or fuel

systems 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi centre display 4–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes regarding diesel fuel 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Odometer/Tripmeter 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation of the automatic transmission

INVECS-II 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation under adverse driving conditions 8–2Other specifications 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking 5–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake lever stroke 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power steering fluid 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power steering system 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear fog lamp switch 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear shelf panel

(Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO TAG

Rear window demister switch 4–19. . . . . . . . . . .

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Rear window wiper andwasher switch (Hatchback) 4–16. . . . . . . . . . .

Removal of water from the fuel filter(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . .

Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . Rheostat

(meter illumination control) 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roof carrier precaution 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roof drip moulding 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room lamps 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . .

Safe driving techniques 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO TAGSpeedometer 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS servicing 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . . Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air

bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tachometer 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio withCD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio withtape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Used engine oils safety instructions 1–11. . . . . .

Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . . Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water temperature gauge 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights (Hatchback) 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to do if the engine speed becomes

unstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. . Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windscreen wiper and washer switch 4–15. . . . Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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