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Important air conditioning operating tips
Comfort controls 7-17
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For quick defrosting 1. Push the defogger switch to change to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot which thenrequires more time to cool. If it is neces- sary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of air condition-ing to expel the hot air. 2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windows will reduce cooling efficiency.3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice. The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrosting mode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
NOTE
 While the mode selection is set “ ” posi- tion, the air conditioni
ng compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be selected automatically.  If the mode selection is set “ ” position, you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recirculati
on position. This pre-
vents the windows from fogging up.  To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.  When defrosting, do not set the temperature to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the
window glass and fog it
up.
Important air conditioning operating tips Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant ZXL 200PG. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo-sphere is not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to
harm the earth’s ozone
layer. However, it ma
y contribute slightly to
global warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant besaved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
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AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-19
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Press the /MENU button to select BASS  TREBLE
 FA D E R
 BALANCE

Sound control mode off. Press the sound control button either or
to select the de
sired bass level.
Press the sound control button either or
to select the desired treble level.
Press the sound control button either or
to balance the volume of sound from the
front and the rear speakers.
Press the sound control button either or
to balance the volume of sound from the
left and the right speakers.
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1. Press the PWR switch or the RADIO but- ton to turn on the radio.Press and hold the PWR switch for 2 sec- onds or longer to turn off the radio. 2. Press the RADIO but
ton to select the
desired band (AM/FM1/FM2).
To adjust the tone

BASS (Bass tone control)

TREBLE (Treble tone control)

FADER (Front/Rear balance con- trol) (if equipped with rear speak-ers)

BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)

NOTE
 The sound control mode
will be canceled
when the another mode
is selected or no
adjustment is performed for more than 10 seconds.  In a two-speakers vehi
cle, keep the FADER
setting in the middle position. Since no rearspeakers are connect
ed, adjusting the
FADER setting toward the “REAR” side will result in a loss of sound output.
Radio control panel and display

1- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 2- PWR (On-Off) switch3- Display 4- Seek (Down-seek) button 5- Seek (Up-seek) button6- Memory select buttonsTo listen to the radio

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Antenna
Comfort controls 7-41
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 To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole
toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint thi
nner, a disc spray
cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the disc.  Do not use a ball point
pen, felt pen, pen-
cil, etc. to write on the label surface of thedisc.  Do not put additional la
bels or stickers on
compact discs. Also, do not use any com- pact disc on which a label or sticker has started to peel off or any compact disc thathas stickiness or ot
her contamination left
by a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the CD player maystop working properly and you may not be able to eject the compact disc.
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 You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD record- ers (CD-R/RW drives), either due to theirrecording characterist
ics or dirt, finger-
prints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.
 CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordi- nary music CDs and can therefore be damaged and rendered unplayable if leftinside your vehicle for a long time.
 Depending on the combination of the writing software, the CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive), and the di
sc used to create a
CD-R/RW, the disc might not play suc- cessfully. This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the sessi
on is not closed.
 This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs which contain data other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.).  Be sure to observe
the handling instruc-
tions for the CD-R/RW disc.
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Turn the pole (A) counterclockwise.
Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base (B) until it is securely retained.
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
WA R N I N G Operating the CD player in a manner other than specifically instructed hereinmay result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. Do not remove the cover and attempt to repair the CD player by yourself. Thereare no user serviceable parts inside. In case of malfunction,
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice.
Antenna To remove
To install
NOTE
 Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the following cases: • When using an automatic car wash• When covering your ve
hicle with a car
cover • When driving into a structure that has a low ceiling.
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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks down ...............................................................8-2 Jump-starting the engine ..................................................................8-2 Engine overheating ..........................................................................8-4Jack and tools ...................................................................................8-5 Tire repair kit (if so equipped) ..........................................................8-6 How to change a tire (Vehicles equipped with spare tire) ............. 8-11Towing ...........................................................................................8-17 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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.....8-18
Fuel Pump Shut-off System ...........................................................8-20
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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 hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with the haza
rd lights flashing until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers 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 pedal will 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 vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi- cle. Put an automatic transaxle or CVT in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N”(Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the operation mode inOFF. 5. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-10.)
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 To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump- starting the vehicle. Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.
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.NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.WA R N I N G If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMPSTARTING!! The battery might spli
t open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezingpoint or if it is not filled to the proper level.
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
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10. Replace the radiator
cap and tighten it
fully. Check the coolant temperaturewarning light. You can start driving again when the high coolant temperature warn- ing light does not come on.
11. Have the system in
spected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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The tools are stored beneath the floor boardof the cargo area. The jack (if so equipped) is stored under the driver’s seat.
Before removing or storing the jack, move the driver’s seat fully forward to access the jack from the rear seat area. (Refer to “Front seat” on page 4-3.) Turn the shaft end of the jack in the direction (1) until the jack fully retracts and remove the jack from the holder (A). Put the jack in the holder (A) and turn the shaft end of the jack in the direction (2) byhand until the jack is firmly secured.
Jack and tools Storage
1- Tools 2- Jack (if so equipped)Tools 1- Tools bag 2- Wheel nut wrenchType A Type B
3- Jack bar 4- Towing hookJack
(if so equipped)CAUTION Never access, remove or store the jack from the front of the driver’s seat. Doing so could damage electr
ical wires under the driver’s
seat.
To remove

To s t o r e

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Tire repair kit (if so equipped)
For emergencies 8-9
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12. Pull out the compressor’s power cord (K),
insert the plug on the cord into the 12 Vpower outlet (L), and then turn the igni- tion switch or the operation mode to the ACC position. (Refer to “12V power out-let” on page 5-106.) Turn ON the compressor switch (M) and inject all of the tire sealant and inflate thetire to the specified pressure. (Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-14.) If there is a gap between the tire andwheel, push the tread area toward the cen- ter of the wheel to close the gap before running the compressor.
13. Affix the speed rest
riction sticker (N) to
the three-diamond mark on the steeringwheel.
CAUTION If the bottle hose is not attached securely, the tire sealant will leak out from the tire valveand the tire may not inflate to the specifiedpressure.
WA R N I N G Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire and wheel while inflating the tire. Your hand or fingers may become caughtbetween the tire and wheel.CAUTION The supplied compressor is designed only for inflation of your vehicle tires. The compressor is designed to run on a vehi- cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other power source. The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in rain, make sure water does not get on it.
 Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could make the compressor break down. Donot place the compressor directly on anysandy or dusty surface when using it. Do not disassemble or modify the compres- sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It
could malfunction.
CAUTIONDo not affix the sticke
r anywhere except the
specified position on th
e pad of the steering
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent the SRS airbag from deploying properly.CAUTION
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Tire repair kit (if so equipped) 8-10 For emergencies
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14. Check and adjust the tire pressure with
reference to the air pressure gauge on thecompressor. If you overinflate the tire, release air by pressing the pressure release switch (O) on the compressor.
15. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
pull the power cord plug out of the 12 V power outlet.
16. When you have inflated the tire to the
specified pressure, stow the compressor and bottle in the vehicle and promptly start driving the vehicle so that the tiresealant can spread evenly in the tire. Drive with great care. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80
km/h). Observe local
speed limits.
17. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km), park the vehicl
e in a safe place.
Remove the air compressor from the stowed position. Check the tire pressure using the air pressure gauge on the com-pressor. If the tire pressure has not dropped, the emergency repair procedure is complete. Proceed to step 19.If the tire pressure is insufficient, inflate the tire to the specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully withoutexceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Before driving, make sure that the com- pressor is stowed.
CAUTION The surface of the compressor will get hot while the compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor running continuously for more than 10 minutes. After using thecompressor, wait for the compressor to cool before using it again. If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while operating, it is
overheating. Immedi-
ately place the switch in the OFF positionand let the compressor cool down for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE
 If the tire pressure does not rise to the speci- fied level within 10 minutes, the tire may beso severely damaged that
the tire sealant can-
not be used for emergency repair. Do not drive the vehicle. Plea
se contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice.NOTE
 At this point the punctu
re hole is
not sealed
yet. Air will continue to leak through thepuncture hole until the emergency repair pro- cedure is completed (through step 17 or step 18 of these instructions).
CAUTION If you sense any abnorma
lity while driving,
stop the vehicle and c
ontact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice. Otherw
ise the tire pressure
may drop before the emergency repair proce- dure is completed,
rendering the vehicle
unsafe to drive.CAUTION If the tire pressure is lower than the mini- mum permitted pressure
(18 psi {130 kPa}),
the tire cannot successful
ly be repaired with
the tire sealant. Do not drive the vehicle any further. Contact an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
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How to change a tire (Vehicle
s equipped with spare tire) For emergencies 8-11
8
18. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km) again, check the tire pressure usingthe air pressure gauge on the compressor. If the tire pressure has not dropped, the emergency repair proc
edure is complete.
Before driving, make sure that the com- pressor is stowed. You must still not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Observe local speed limits.
19. Immediately drive with great care to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice and have the
tire repair/replacement performed.
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground. 2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles equipped with manual trans- axle, stop the engine and move the gear-shift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position. On vehicles equippe
d with continuously
variable transmissi
on (CVT), move the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and stop the engine. 4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up awarning triangle, flas
hing signal light,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have a
ll your passengers exit
the vehicle. 5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling whenit is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire
that is diagonally
opposite from the tire (B) you are chang-ing.
NOTE
 If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level when you check it at the end of the repair procedure, do not drive the vehicle any further.
Contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.  In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the time and driving distance
required until comple-
tion of the repair can become longer than in warmer conditions, and th
e tire pressure may
drop below the specified level even after youhave inflated the tire
the second time and
subsequently driven the
vehicle. If this hap-
pens, inflate the tire to the specified pressureonce more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then check the tire pressure again. If the tire pressure has again droppedbelow the specified level, stop driving the vehicle and cont
act an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
NOTE
 Please give the empty sealant bottle to an authorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or dis-
pose of the sealant bottle according to regu- lations for the disposal of chemical waste.  To purchase a new tire sealant bottle, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
How to change a tire (Vehi- cles equipped with spare tire)
WA R N I N G The jack should not be used for any pur- pose other than to
change a tire.
Never get unde
r the vehicle or put any
portion of your body under the vehiclewhile it is supported by the jack.
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How to change a tire (Vehicle
s equipped with spare tire)
8-12 For emergencies
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6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready. (Refer to “Jack and tools” on page 8-5.)
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The compact spare tire is stowed beneath thefloor board of the cargo area. It is designed to save space in the cargo area. Its lighter weightmakes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
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1. Lift up the floor board of the cargo area.2. To remove the spare tire, remove the installation clamp (A) by turning it coun- terclockwise.
WA R N I N G Be sure to apply choc
ks or blocks to the
correct tire when jacking up the vehicle. Ifthe vehicle moves while jacked up, thejack could slip out of
position, leading to
an accident.NOTE
 The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with your vehicle. It is recommendedthat you purchase chocks
or blocks and keep
them in the vehicle for use if needed.  If chocks or blocks ar
e not available, use
stones or any other obj
ects that are large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
Spare tire information Compact spare tire
WA R N I N G Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are notbeing used. It is recommended that tiresover 6 years generally
be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.CAUTION While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation pressure shoul
d be checked at least
once a month to assure
that it remains at the
recommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading informati
on placard attached to
the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire and load- ing information placard” on page 11-3. Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause an accident. If
you have no choice but
to drive with an under-inflated tire, keepyour speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as s
oon as possible. Refer to
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-14. The compact spare tire should be used only temporarily. While the compact spare tire is being used, the tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem will not function pr
operly. Have the tire
replaced or repaired at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv- ing with the compact spare tire. Avoid sudden starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire.
 Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that
could possibly dam-
age the underside of your vehicle. Becausethe compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance between the ground and your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is designed only for your vehicle, do not use it on anyother vehicle. Do not put the compact spare tire on a differ- ent wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare wheel.
Otherwise, you could
damage these parts or other parts on your vehicle. Do not use tire chains with your compact spare tire. Using a ch
ain could cause damage
to your vehicle and loss of the chains.
To remove spare tire
CAUTION
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