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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTEThese warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON.
Warning lights
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Charging system warning lightPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 3
(Illuminates and intermittent sounds)Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3 - 2 1
Oil pressure warning lightPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the engine
oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 1 1 3
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Brake warning lightIf this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.
If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-111
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher rapidly
(once per second)Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing.
If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-65
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Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 2
Electric power steering system
(EPS) warning lightIf this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to
turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-75
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Anti-lock braking system warning
lightWhen this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-73.
If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 7 3
SRS warning lightImmediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 2 - 4 4
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher slowly
(every 2 seconds)Have your continuously variable transmission (CVT) checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 6 5
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indica-
torPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.
If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning.P. 3 - 7 9
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ASC indicatorPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.
If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.
Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.P. 3-71
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light (if so equipped)If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.
If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con-
tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 3-87Warning lights
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Unable to turn the key.
(except for vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-key) From “ACC” to “OFF”
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position. P. 3-55
The engine does not start when
the engine switch is pressed.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ) Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down, and then press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine
switch while depressing the brake pedal.
P. 3-24
The F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ) Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door.
Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console, and then start the engine or
change the operation mode.
P. 3-26, 3-27
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6 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with continuously
variable transmission (CVT))Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.P. 3 - 6 1
The windows are fogged up.
Vehicles equipped with the heater without air conditioning function or the manual
air conditioning:
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
Vehicles equipped with the automatic air conditioning:
Push the defogger switch to change the “ ” mode.P. 5-9, 5-15,
5-21
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
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The high coolant temperature
warning light is illuminates.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
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Reformulated gasolineMany areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasolineYour vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while using high-sulfur gasoline does
not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control system ismalfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may
suggest using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gaso-
line to determine if the problem is fuel-related.
NOTEPoor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in hard starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive
could make an engine malfunction. For details, please
contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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NOTEIf the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear at
least 3 clicks.
The indicator will go off after several driving cycles. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac-
tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULT-
ING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF
YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WAR-
RANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause dam-
age or performance problems include the following:
Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts
Failure to use required fuel and fluids
Failure to use proper size tires and wheels
Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-
pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems
Modification of any onboard computer/control module,
including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.
CAUTION
!If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the fuel tank filler cap specified for your model
vehicle.
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The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-key can be
modified as stated below. (Keyless entry operations are
possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors
and the liftgate
• Enabling only the starting of the engine
• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key
A- External transmitter
B- Internal transmitter
WA R N I N G
!Individuals using other electro-medical apparatus
besides implantable pacemakers and implantable
cardiovascular-defibrillators should check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect
of the electromagnetic waves used by the F.A.S.T.-
key. The electromagnetic waves may affect the oper-
ations of the electro-medical apparatus.
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NOTEYour vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key
sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer
computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-28)Changing the operation mode
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If you press the engine switch without pressing the brake pedal
{continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) while the vehicle is stationary, you
can change the operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON,
OFF.
Warning activation
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With the F.A.S.T.-key, warnings are given through buzzers and
displayed symbols in order to prevent mistaken operations or
vehicle theft.
When a warning operates, be sure to check the vehicle and the
F.A.S.T.-key. A warning is also shown if there is a problem in
the F.A.S.T.-key.
If the following warning shows, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
CAUTION
!When the engine is not running, put the operation
mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or
ACC for a long time when the engine is not running
may cause the battery to be discharged, making it
impossible to start the engine. When the battery is disconnected, the current oper-
ation mode is memorized. After reconnecting the
battery, the memorized mode is selected automati-
cally. Before disconnecting the battery for repair or
replacement, make sure to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which operation mode
the vehicle is in when the battery is run down.The operation mode cannot be changed from OFF to
ACC or ON if the F.A.S.T.-key is not detected to be
in the vehicle. Refer to “Operating range for start-
ing the engine and changing the operation mode” on
page 3-17.
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