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Vehicle preparation before driving
Driving safety 6-3
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the following:  Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly (with children in the rear seat, in appropriaterestraints), and that all the doors are locked.
 Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still keeping good visibil- ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls.Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display for any possible problem.  Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.  Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance withall laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. (Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield and door windows” on page 7-8, 7-13.) Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Lookfor any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressures.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increased stopping distancesresulting in a crash and injury. Always make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floormat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle ev
en if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean-ing the inside of your vehicle or for any other reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein-stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with the engine off, check that the floor mat is not interfering with the pedals by depressingthe pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
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Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brake discs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or throughlarge puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brakepedal.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective.While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the condition of
the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from the curb on an uphill. If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1s
t position when parking
on an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle gear. When this happens, it is diffi- cult to move the selector lever out of the “P”(PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriouslyburned.
Braking When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill
For vehicles with manual trans- axle For vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) Parking with the engine run- ning
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Loading information 6-6 Driving safety
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Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. When leaving the vehicle unattended, always carry the key and lock all doors.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight iscalled the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-installed options. The tireand loading information placard located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how much weight it may properly carry. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle:  Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight anddividing by two.  Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-tributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two.
 Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight; (b) Accessory weight;(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight.  Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehi- cle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and cool- ant. Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering, power brakes, powerwindows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whetherinstalled or not).  Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
*
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.  Production options weight: the combined weight of those installed regular produc- tion options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items whichthey replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, includ- ing heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roofrack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine running risks injury or death from accidentally moving the gear- shift lever (manual transaxle or the selec- tor lever (CVT) or from the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the passengercompartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Loading information
WA R N I N G Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affectvehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in an accident.
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazardwarning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, untilyou come to a safe stopping place. Keep the flashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedalwill be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicl
e and move it to a safe
zone.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, you can start it withthe battery from another vehicle using jumper cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching each other.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-cle. Put an automatic transaxle, CVT in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Turn the ignition key to the“LOCK” position. 4. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking bat- tery electrolyte level” on page 9-12.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G When using jumper cables to start a vehi- cle, follow the procedures and be very cau- tious. CAUTION Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) cannot be started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle that has amanual transaxle may overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is more risk of an accident when a vehicle is beingpushed or towed.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12- volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi- tion on both vehicles. Make sure that thecables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result. NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking systemwarning light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine has overheated, the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-play will be interrupted and the engine coolant temperature warning display will appear. The screen will then change to theengine coolant temperature display screen and “ ” will flash. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. With the engine still running, carefullyraise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment. 3. Check that the cooling fan is running. Ifthe fan is not turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.
5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine on until the bar graph for the engine coolant temperature warning display on the multi-information display goes down. When it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving again. If the bar graphstays in the red zone, turn off the engine. 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Anyleak source must be repaired. 7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the reserve tank. Ifthere is none, or if it is too low, slowly add coolant. 8. If the reserve tank needs coolant, you willprobably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooleddown.
 Remove all the caps before charging the battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid. If electrolyte comesin contact with your hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolytegets in your eyes, flush them immediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
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Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at any time.
WA R N I N G Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine could seriously scald you.Do not open the hood until there is no steam or spray.
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Fuel Pump Shut-off System
For emergencies 8-15
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 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snowtires” on page 9-20 and “Tire chains” on page 9-20.  Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes.  Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.  If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which willresult in reduced braking performance.  After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to move your vehicle dueto freeze-up of the brake. Depress the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle after confirming safety of thevehicle.  Drive as slow as poss
ible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads or over potholes etc.
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In the event of a collision causing frontal air-bag deployment, the fuel pump shut-off sys- tem will activate to stop fuel supply to the engine.
 When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (aquaplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer or brake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the ice, possibly resulting inan accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage the tires and wheels.Wheels with low-profiles tires or under- inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age.
 The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts may be damaged if the vehicle is:• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or exit of a parking lot);• parked too closely against a curb or parkingblock, or by the side of a road with curb-stones;• driven on a steep slope;
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
WA R N I N G Before attempting to restart the engine after a collision, always inspect the groundunder the vehicle for leaking fuel. If a fuel leak is found or a fuel odor is detected, do not restart the engine. Mitsubishi Motors recommends that your vehicle be inspected by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer after any colli- sion.CAUTION
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for damage or looseness. Payspecial attention to the fuel lines closest to high heat sources such as the exhaust mani- fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- luting the air. Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-
ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list the maintenance servicerecommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be perfor
med at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usuallyneed regular maintenance. But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essen
tial to safe driving.
Check the brake pads and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders forleaks. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads with the
same type pads as the
originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:  Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose shouldbe replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.  Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler cap)
WA R N I N G If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-ing from the ignition), flame or smoking material could cause an explosion or fire. Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister)
General maintenance Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders
Brake hoses Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
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5-76
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator
..5-78
ASC operation display
....................
5-78
Air cleaner filter
...................
................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
.........
7-4
, 7-9
Important air conditioning operating tips
..
7-14
Air purifier
....................
.....................
7-15
All-wheel driving operation
.................
5-70
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-45
AM/FM radio
....................
.................
7-15
Antenna
Roof antenna
.................
.................
7-51
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-74
Warning light / display
...........
5-74
, 5-75
Arm rest
........................
.......................
4-6
Assist grip
.....................
...................
5-168
Audio
AM/FM radio
................
.................
7-15
CD player
.....................
.................
7-15
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-49
Automatic air conditioning
.............
7-4
, 7-9
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity
..................
...............
9-30
Replacement
...................
...............
9-38
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots
.....................
..................
9-23
Battery
........................
......................
9-12
Charging system warning light
.......
5-125
Checking battery electrolyte level
....
9-12
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-13
During cold weather
.......................
9-12
Specification
...................
...............
11-5
Bluetooth 2.0 interface
.......................
5-139
Bottle holder
....................
.................
5-168
Brake
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-74
Braking
.......................
....................
6-5
Fluid
....................
.................
9-11
, 11-6
Hose
.......................
......................
9-23
Parking brake
..................
...............
5-48
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-21
Pedal
.......................
......................
5-72
Pedal free play
................
...............
9-21
Power brakes
..................
...............
5-73
Service brake
..................
...............
5-72
Brake assist
......................
..................
5-73
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
...................
..................
9-30
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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................
3-6
Capacities
.....................
.....................
11-6
Card holder
............................
5-163
, 5-167
Cargo loads
...................
.....................
6-10
Catalytic converter
................
................
9-2
CD player
......................
.....................
7-15
Center console box
............................
5-167
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-125
Chassis number
..................
.................
11-2
Checking battery electrolyte level
.........
9-12
Child restraint
....................
.................
4-13
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-38
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-42
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-43
Clock
.........................
........................
7-52
Clutch
Fluid
..................
...................
9-11
, 11-6
Pedal free play
...............
.................
9-20
Coat hooks
....................
...................
5-169
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
.
5-127 Coming home light
...........................
5-131
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Multi-information display
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5-91
O
Octane requirement
...............
................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-6
Manual transaxle oil
................
9-9
, 11-6
Rear axle oil
..................
.................
9-10
Rear differential oil
.........................
11-6
Transfer oil
...........................
9-10
, 11-6
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-14 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-51
Overheating
......................
...................
8-4
P
Parking
.........................
.......................
6-5
Parking brake
................
.................
5-48
Parking brake break-in
....................
9-21
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-21
Polishing
.......................
.....................
9-45
Power brakes
.....................
.................
5-73
Power door locks
...............
.................
5-37
Power outlet
..................
...................
5-163
Power steering
Fluid
.....................
...............
9-12
, 11-6
System
.....................
.....................
5-79
Power windows
.................
.................
5-43
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
....................
....................
9-8
Radio
General information about your radio 7-53
Rain sensor
..................
.....................
5-135
Rear axle oil
....................
...................
9-10
Rear seats
........................
....................
4-5
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-30
Replacement
...................
................
9-38
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-30
Replacement
...................
................
9-38
Rear window defogger switch
............
5-138
Rear-view camera
...............
................
5-88
Rearview mirror
Inside
......................
.......................
5-50
Outside
.......................
...................
5-51
Refrigerant (air conditioning)
...............
11-6
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-29
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-18
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
...................
...................
7-51
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
...........................
..........................
4-2
Arm rest
.......................
...................
4-6
Front seats
....................
...................
4-3
Heated seats
.....................
................
4-4
Rear seats
.....................
...................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
........................
.......................
4-8
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint
...............
.................
4-13
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
..4-10
Force limiter
.................
.................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Pre-tensioner
.................
.................
4-12
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-12
Seat belt instructions
.........................
4-8
Seat belt use during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Service brake
.....................
.................
5-72
Service precautions
...............
................
9-2
Snow tires
.....................
.....................
9-20
Spark plugs
................
...............
9-22
, 11-5
Steering
Power steering fluid
...............
9-12
, 11-6
Tilt lock lever
................
.................
5-49
Wheel lock
............................
5-20
, 5-54
Storage spaces
...................
...............
5-166
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