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4-4 Driving safety
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Defrosters 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 (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-14, 5-24.)Tires Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressures. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.Lights Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel. Fluid leaks Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving,
cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury.
However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you
can better protect yourself and your passengers:

Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather
conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.


Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and use your
turn signal light.


While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.


Always obey applicable laws and regulations. Be a polite
and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected
events, such as sudden braking.


If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle
registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the
right fuel.
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7-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
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*- Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.


The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Heater 30 A*
2Stop lights
(Brake lights)15 A
3 Rear fog light 10 A
4 Windshield wiper 30 A
5 Optional 10 A
6 Door locks 20 A
7Radio15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9Interior lights
(Dome lights)15 A
10 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Gauges 7.5 A
13Cigarette lighter/Accessory
socket15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rearview mirrors 10 A
17 All-wheel drive system 10 A
18 Back-up lights 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Power window control 30 A*
21 Defogger 30 A*
22Heated
outside rearview mirrors7.5 A
23 115V Power outlet 15 A
24 Power seats 25 (20) A
25 Heated seats 30 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
CAUTION
!

When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.


If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of
water spray on the windshield and may get damaged
as a result.


Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.


Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.


Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following: Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
 When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.


When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the rear
hatch. This could cause the rear hatch to open and
flood the inside of the rear hatch.


Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle: Fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
 Put down (except for vehicles equipped with SIR-
IUS satellite radio antenna only) or remove the
antenna.
 If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
 If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
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Alphabetical index
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H
Handling of compact discs 5-94
Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-242
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-229
Hazard warning lights 3-214
Head restraints 2-9
Headlight leveling switch 3-227
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Dimmer 3-224
Headlight flasher 3-225
Leveling switch 3-227
Replacement 7-61
,7-64
Switch 3-220
High beam indicator 3-214
High-mounted stop light 7-58
Hill start assist 3-132
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-46
Horn switch 3-241
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition cables 7-43
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-81
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-214
Information screen display 3-217Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Instrument cluster 3-160
Interior lights 3-279
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-8
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-86
Limited-slip differential 3-130
Loading information 4-7
Lubricants 9-10
M
Malfunction indicator 3-215
Manual transaxle 3-90
Oil 7-17
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-91
Mirror
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Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-164
O
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-17
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-10
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake break-in 7-40
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Polishing 7-96
Power brakes 3-131
Power door locks 3-56
Power outlet 3-277
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-139
Power windows 3-66
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
55
General information about your radio 5-100
Rear hatch 3-59
Inside rear hatch release 3-61
Rear shelf panel 3-290
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-82
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-82
Rear window defogger switch 3-240
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-57
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-97
,5-98
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
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Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-38
Tire and loading information placard 4-8
,9-4
Tire chains 7-38
Tread wear indicators 7-35
Tissue holder 3-287
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-15
Turbocharger operation 3-89
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicators 3-214
Lever 3-228
Replacement 7-73
Twin Clutch SST
Fluid 7-18
,9-10
Gearshift lever operation 3-104
Gearshift lever position display 3-106
Manual shift 3-115
Manual shift display 3-120
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-114
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-113
Warning display 3-108
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-104
V
Vanity mirror 3-274Vehicle care precautions 7-92
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-214
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Rear window washer 3-238
Switch 3-237
Waxing 7-96
Weights 9-7
Wheel
Specification 9-9
Wiper
Rear window wiper 3-238
Switch 3-231
Wiper blades 7-41
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