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Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
N00100201169
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-100
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87Except for RALLIART
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Overview
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-118
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87 RALLIART
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Overview
Interior
N00100300929
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.2-21
Seat belts P.2-15
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-53Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-273
Vanity mirror P.3-273
Card holder P.3-273 Inside rearview mirror P.3-77
Head restraints (except for RECARO seat) P.2-9 Window lock switch
P. 3 - 7 0
Power window
switches P.3-66Power door lock
switch P.3-56 Electric remote-
controlled outside
mirror switch
P.3-79Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-279, 7-61, 7-88Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 1
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition microphone (if so equipped)
P.3-242
Bottle holder (for front seats)
P.3-289 Rear shelf panel
P. 3 - 2 9 0
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3
Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 53
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 56
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 58
Rear hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Inside rear hatch release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 66
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 74
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 76
Inside day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 77
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 79
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 81
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 84
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 85
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 89
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 90
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . . . . . 3- 93
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 104
All-wheel drive system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 125
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 125
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . .3- 127
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 130
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 131
Hill start assist (for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST) . . . .3- 132
Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 135Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 144
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 153
Instrument cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 160
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 164
Indicator light, warning light,
and information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 201
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Information screen display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 217
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 220
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 227
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 229
Front fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 230
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 240
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 241
Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 242
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 273
Ashtray (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 275
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 276
12 V power outlet (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 277
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 279
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 284
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 288
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 289
Rear shelf panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 290
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board (if so equipped). . . . . . . . 3- 291
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 292
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 293
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3-188 Features and controls
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
NOTE

To return the menu screen to the function setting screen,
press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more).


If no operations are made within about 15 seconds of the
menu screen being displayed, the display returns to the
function setting screen.
4. Select the item to change on the menu screen and change
to the desired setting. For further details on the operation
methods, refer to the following sections.
Refer to “Changing the reset mode for average fuel con-
sumption and average speed” on page 3-189.
Refer to “Changing the fuel consumption display unit” on
page 3-190.
Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on page 3-192.
Refer to “Changing the display language” on page 3-193.
Refer to “Changing the language on Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System or the Hands-free Bluetooth
®
system to match the multi-information display (if so
equipped)” on page 3-194.
Refer to “Operation sound setting” on page 3-196.
Refer to “Changing the amount of time until “REST
REMINDER” is displayed” on page 3-197.
Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 3-198.
Refer to “Changing the momentary fuel consumption dis-
play” on page 3-199.
Refer to “Returning to the factory settings” on page 3-
200.
CAUTION
!

For safety, stop the vehicle before operating.
While driving, even if you operate the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the function setting screen is
not displayed.
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “LANGUAGE” (lan-
guage setting).
4. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to
change in sequence from JAPANESE → ENGLISH →
GERMAN→ FRENCH → SPANISH → ITALIAN → ---
(do not display warning message) → RETURN → JAPA-
NESE.5. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change the setting to the
selected language.
NOTE

If the battery is disconnected, the memory of the language
setting is erased and is automatically set to ENGLISH.


If “---” is selected in the language setting, a warning mes-
sage is not displayed when there is a warning display or
interrupt display.
Changing the language on Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System or the Hands-free Bluetooth
® system to
match the multi-information display
(if so equipped)
N00529800116
The language used in the Mitsubishi Multi-Communication
System (if so equipped) or the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular
phone interface system with voice recognition (if so equipped)
can be changed automatically to the same language as that
shown in the multi-information display.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
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Features and controls
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2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“ ” (language cooperative control).
3. Every time the multi-information meter switch is pressed
for a long time, the setting will change as follows: A (lan-
guage cooperation: enabled) → M (language cooperation:
disabled) → A (language cooperation: enabled). The set-
ting is changed to the selected condition.
NOTE

If the battery is disconnected, the memory of the language
cooperative control is erased and is automatically set to
“A” (language cooperation: enabled).


The language display modified with the language setting
can be switched in the following manner.
 When “A” (language cooperation: enabled) has been
selected with the language cooperative control, the lan-
guage for the Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System
(if so equipped) or the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular
phone interface system with voice recognition (if so
equipped) is automatically changed to the language
selected for the multi-information display.
 When “M” (language cooperation: disabled) has been
selected with the language cooperative control, the lan-
guage for the Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System
(if so equipped) or the Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular
phone interface system with voice recognition (if so
equipped) is not automatically changed to the language
selected for the multi-information display.
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3-214 Features and controls
3Indicators
N00519900156
Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
N00520000229
The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE

If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.
High beam indicator
N00520100086
A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
N00520200218
This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
N00551300026
This indicator light illuminates while the position lights are on.
Warning lights
N00520300147
Brake warning light
N00520400366
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally comes on and goes out a few seconds later.
A warning is also displayed in the multi-information display.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions:

When the parking brake is still applied.


When the brake fluid level is low.


When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and brake warning light is off.
CAUTION
!

If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during
sudden braking under the following conditions. When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
 When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.
 If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and
high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe
place, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
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3-224 Features and controls
3
Headlight reminder buzzer
N00549800167
When using a key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off
the lights.When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the buzzer will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights and buzzer will turn off automatically.
Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop
the buzzer.
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
N00549900155
To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to fully toward you (1). Switch
the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are
oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of
you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indi-
cates when the headlights are on high beam.
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Features and controls
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3
Headlight flasher
N00550000156
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE

You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.


If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
Welcome light (for vehicles with the color multi-
information display)
N00563200022
This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the
“AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic
light control), the welcome light function will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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