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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNINGlTo prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection
switch to the recirculation position.CAUTIONl The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
9. When finished towing, remove the towing
hook, and stow it in the specified location.
(Refer to “Tools jack and tyre repair kit” on
page 6-06.)
When installing the cover on the bumper,
align the tab (D) with the hole in the vehicle
body and press the cover securely into place.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle
The rear towing hook (A) is located as shown in
the illustration. Secure the tow rope to the rear tow-
ing hook.
NOTE
l Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to the ve-
hicle body.
NOTE l Your vehicle should only be used to tow an-
other vehicle if the weight of the other vehi-
cle is less than the weight of your vehicle.WARNINGl Do not use the rear towing hook as a jack-
ing point.
For emergencies
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlAfter washing the vehicle, drive the vehi-
cle slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal several times in order to dry
out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-
duced braking performance. Also, there
is a possibility that they could freeze up
or become inoperative due to rust, render-
ing the vehicle unable to move.
l When using an automatic car wash, pay
attention to the following items, referring
to the operation manual or consulting a
car wash operator. If the following proce-
dure is not followed, it could result in dam-
age to your vehicle. • The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The antenna is removed.
• The rear wiper arm assembly is taped
or removed.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
spoiler, consult a car wash operator be-
fore using the car wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the
“
” (OFF) position to deactivate the
rain sensor.
During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads in
some areas in winter can have a harmful effect on
the vehicle body. You should therefore wash the ve-
hicle as often as possible in accordance with our
care-instructions. It is recommended to have a pres-
ervative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all water-
drops from the rubber parts around the doors to pre-
vent the doors from freezing.
NOTE l To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be trea-
ted with silicone spray.Waxing E00901000717
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence
of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply
a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least
once every three months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You
should wax after the surfaces have cooled.
CAUTIONl Waxes containing high abrasive com-
pounds should not be used. Such waxes re-
move rust and stains effectively from the
paintwork but they are harmful to the lus-
tre on the painted surface and the plated
surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfa-
ces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do not use petrol or paint thinners to re-
move road tar or other contamination to
the vehicle surface.
l Do not apply wax on the areas having
black mat coating as it can cause uneven
discolouration, patches, blurs, etc. If
stained with wax, immediately wipe off
with a piece of soft cloth and warm water.Polishing E00901100011
The vehicle should only be polished if the paint-
work has become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-fin-
ish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished,
polishing these parts will stain them or damage
their finish.Damaged paint E00901200168
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should
be touched up as soon as possible with
MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres care-
fully for damage to the paint coat caused by flying
stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle
can be found on the vehicle information code plate
on the door sill.
Cleaning plastic parts E00901300550
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough sur-
face of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface
becomes white. In such a case, wipe it off using
lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTIONl Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
Vehicle care
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Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 8-03
Engine oil ...................................................................................... 8-05
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-07
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-09
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* .............................................................. 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres ............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-16
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather ......................................................... 8-18
Fusible links .................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses ............................................................................................. 8-19
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance8

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Check the washer fluid level in the container.
If the level is low, replenish the container with wash-
er fluid.
NOTE
l The washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen and the rear window.
During cold weather
To ensure proper operation of the washers at low
temperatures, use a fluid containing an anti-freez-
ing agent.
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* E01000800035
The brake fluid (A) and the clutch fluid (B) share
reservoir tank.
To check the fluid level
A- Brake fluid B- Clutch fluid
C- Partition
The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The brake fluid level is monitored by a float. When
the fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the
brake fluid warning lamp lights up.
The brake fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any abnormal-
ity.
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked
when doing other work under the bonnet. The
brake system should also be checked for leaks at
the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of
time, it indicates leaks from the each system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehi-
cle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT4+ from a
sealed container.
The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture
in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake sys-
tem and clutch system, reducing the performance.CAUTIONl Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your
skin and also damage painted surfaces.
l Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of
brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid
touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-
cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.
Maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.WARNINGl If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we
recommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuses, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“ Fuses” on page 8-19 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-23.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters,
gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if neces-
sary by first cleaning and then applying multipur-
pose grease.For cold and snowy weather E01002800172
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so
that the operation of the heating and ventilation sys-
tems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful.
Maintenance
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)
No.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity1Ignition switch40 A2Electric window system40 A3Radiator fan40 A4Automated manual trans-
mission40 A5Demister30 A6Heated seat30 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity7———8Heater40 A9Radio10 A10Room lamp10 A11Heated door mirror7.5 A12Electronic control module7.5 A13Windscreen wiper20 A14Tail lamp (right)7.5 A15Tail lamp (left)7.5 A16Engine20 A17Fuel pump15 A18Horn10 A19Headlamp high-beam
(left)10 A20Headlamp high-beam
(right)10 A21———22———23Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A24Rear fog lamp7.5 A25Accessory socket15 A
Maintenance
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pacity26Rear window wiper15 A27———28———29———30———31Hazard warning flasher10 A32———33Door locks15 A34Front fog lamps15 A35Headlamp low beam (left)10 A36Headlamp low beam
(right)10 A37Reversing lamp7.5 A38Engine control7.5 A39Ignition coil10 A40Gauge7.5 A41Relay7.5 A42STOPStop lamps15 A43Air conditioning7.5 A44———
l Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Identification of fuseCapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 AGreen40 AOrange (fuse type)/Green (fusi- ble link type)
Fuse replacement
1.Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and place the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller from the cover. (Re-
fer to “To remove the cover” on pages 8-22,
8-22.)
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem.
A- Fuse is OK B- Blown fuse
NOTE l If any system does not function but the fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, there
may be a fault in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Maintenance
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1. Align the cover hooks (A) with the holes in
the vehicle panel, then press the cover into
place.
2. Turn the clips (B) clockwise to retain the cov-
er.
To replace the cover (RHD vehicles) E01006900100
Align the tabs (A) on the cover with the holes, then
press the cover into place.Replacement of lamp bulbs E01003100433
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do
not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your
bare fingers; the skin oil left on the glass will evap-
orate when the bulb gets hot and the vapour will
condense on the reflector and dim the surface.CAUTIONl Bulbs are extremely hot immediately af-
ter being turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool
sufficiently before touching it. You could
otherwise be burnt.
NOTE
l If you are unsure of how to carry out the
work as required, we recommend you to con-
sult a specialist.
l Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body
when removing a lamp or lens.
l When it rains or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy. This is the same phenomenon
as when window glass mists up on a humid
day, and does not indicate a functional prob-
lem. When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water gath-
ers inside the lamp, we recommend you to
have the lamp checked.
Bulb capacity E01003200043
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the
same wattage and colour.
Maintenance
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1- Headlamps, high/lowbeam: 60/55 W (H4)
2- Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W (P21W)
3- Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
4- Front fog lamps*: 55W (H11)
5- Side turn-signal lamps: 5 W (WY5W) Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
Rear (3-door models)Rear (5-door models)
6- High-mounted stop lamp: 5 W (W5W)
7- Stop and tail lamps (3-door models): 21/5 W
(P21/5W)
Stop lamps (5-door models): 16 W (W16W)
8- Rear turn-signal lamps (3-door models):
21 W (P21W)
Rear turn-signal lamps (5-door models):
21 W (PY21W)
9- Rear fog lamp (3-door models, driver’s
side): 21 W (P21W)
Reversing lamp (3-door models, passenger’s
side): 21 W (P21W)
Rear fog lamp (5-door models, driver’s
side): 21 W (P21W)
Reversing lamp (5-door models, passenger’s
side): 21 W (P21W)
10- Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)
11- Tail lamps (5-door models): 5 W (R5W)

Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
Inside E010034013323-door models5-door models
1- Room lamps & map lamps: 5 W
2- Luggage compartment lamp: 10 W
Maintenance
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1. Turn the cover (A) anticlockwise to remove it.Front
2. Disconnect the connector (B).
3.Unhook the spring (C) which secures the
bulb, and then remove the headlamp bulb.
CAUTIONl Handle halogen lamp bulb with care. The
gas inside halogen lamp bulb is highly
pressurized, so dropping, knocking, or
scratching a halogen lamp bulb can cause
it to shatter.
l Never hold the halogen lamp bulb with a
bare hand, dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the head-
lamps are operated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it must be
cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner, etc.,
and refit it after drying it thoroughly.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
NOTE l When installing the bulb, align the upper part
as illustrated then press the bulb into place.
UpperPosition lamps E01003700732
1.Disconnect the headlamp connector. (Refer
to “Headlamps” on page 8-25.)
Maintenance
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