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or
Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, chec
k 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 au
thorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-76
Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster flashes rapidly
(once per second)
 Park your vehicle in a safe place. Idle the engine until the selector le
ver position indicato
r stops flashing.
If the indicator does not go off, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facili
ty of your choice as soon as possible.
P. 5-45
or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
 Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized M
itsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact 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 auth
orized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-77
Electric power stee
ring system (EPS)
warning light
 If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel. Have your ve
hicle inspected at an aut
horized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
P. 5-51
Warning lights
Do this
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information 3-5
3
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise un
til you hear clicking
sounds, then gently push the fuel tankfiller door closed.
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This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures high quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durabil-ity of your vehicle,
and may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance prob- lems include the following:  Failure to use Mits
ubishi Motors genuine
parts Failure to use required fuel and fluids  Failure to use proper
size tires and wheels
 Modification of the fu
el, intake, exhaust,
emission, suspension,
engine, drive train
or electrical wiring systems Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replac
ing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty
and Maintenance Man-
ual for further details
regarding warranty cov-
erage.
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CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage
and overfilling, do not
“top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel coulddiscolor, stain, or cr
ack the vehicle’s paint-
work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.WA R N I N G Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed. If the fuel tank filler cap were loose, fuel coul
d leak, resulting in a
fire.CAUTION If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use only the fuel tank filler cap specified for your model vehicle.
NOTE
 If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the engine
malfunction indicator
(

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-45
5
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When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transaxle system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor- mally high.
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When a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

NOTE
 The “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT selector lever sw
itch is broken.
It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open theengine hood. Keep th
e engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your
vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer orrepair facility
of your choice.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT may
be operating in fail-
safe mode due to a malfunction.] Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as theCVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or
heating) operating.
Do not release the brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal
with the right foot at
all times. Using the left foot could cause driver move-ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from the

Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-75
5
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Indicator and warning light package 1- High beam indicator
 P. 5 - 7 6
2- Electric power stee
ring system warning
light
 P. 5 - 5 1
3- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light (if so equipped)
 P.5-59
4- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-76
5- Front fog light indicator (if so
equipped)
 P.5-76
6- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-78
7- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
warning light
 P.4-27
8- High coolant temperature warning light
(red)
 P.5-78
9- Low coolant temperature indicator
(green)
 P.5-76
10- Oil pressure warning light
 P.5-78
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
 P. 5 - 7 7
12- Charging system warning light
 P.5-78
13- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 7 6
14- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-50
15- Multi-information display
 P.5-65
16- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
 P.4-10
17- Cruise control indicator (if so
equipped)
 P.5-55
18- Active stability control (ASC) indica-
tor/warning light
 P.5-53, 5-54
19- Washer fluid level warning light (if so
equipped)
 P.5-79
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator/wa
rning light
 P.5-53, 5-54
21- Position indicato
r (if so equipped)
 P.5-76
22- ECO indicator
 P.5-76
23- For details, refer to “Warning activa-
tion

Indicators 5-76 Features and controls
5
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
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This indicator light illuminates while theparking lights are on.
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This indicator comes on in green while thecoolant temperature is low.
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This indicator comes on while fuel-efficientdriving is achieved.
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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON.When the engine is st
arted, the light should
go off a few seconds later. The warning light also illuminates after start- ing the engine under the following condi- tions.  When the parking brake is still applied.  When the brake fluid level is low.  When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and the parking brake applied, a buzzer will sound to in
form the driver that
the parking brake is not properly release. Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.
24- For details, refer
to “Warning activa-
tion” on page 5-14 (if so equipped)
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb or turn signal connection.
High beam indicator
Front fog light indicator
(if so
equipped)Position indicator
(if so equipped)
Low coolant temperature indi- cator - green
NOTE
 When the indicator goes out, this should be used as a rough indication of when the heat- ing starts working.
ECO indicator
Warning lights Brake warning light and buzzer
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-79
5
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This light comes on when the washer fluid is running low.If the light comes on, replenish the container with washer fluid. Refe
r to “Washer fluid” on
page 9-9.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. [When the engine is st
arted, and the parking
brake is released]
The daytime running light
s will be illumi-
nated: [When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is not released] The engine starts when the lights are off.
NOTE
 When the auto cut-out function of the doom light is been activa
ted, the light goes out
automatically after about 30 minutes.Refer to “Dome light” on page 5-116.
Washer fluid level warning light
(if so equipped)
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
Except for vehicles equipped with day- time running lights OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, lic
ense plate and
instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights onNOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, lic
ense plate and
instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
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Hazard warning flasher switch 5-82 Features and controls
5
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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If you press the flasher switch, the turn sig- nals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency
warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergen- cies.If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep working afte
r the ignition switch is
removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam.Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” as the indicator in the instrument cluster. Toturn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
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The windshield wiper and washer can beoperated with the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode is in ON or ACC.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will go out; they will illu- minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.
 If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off.They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ”
position, and turning
the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi-tion.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-83
5
and the blades are free
d, otherwise the wiper
motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation)
position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON or ACC. The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position andreleased. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST”position.
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To turn on the windshield washer, pull thelever toward you with the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. The wipers will wipe automatically severaltimes when the washer fluid is sprayed. To turn off the spray, release the lever.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive) HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
 The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windshield wipers can be deactivated.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
Misting function
A
Windshield washer
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-84 Features and controls
5
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the electric rear window defoggerswitch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the sys- tem will shut off automatically. To switch the defogger OFF before 20 min-utes have passed, press the switch again. The indicator light will go
out and the defogger
will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press th
e switch again. This will add
20 more minutes.
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, washer fluid sprayed onto the
glass might freeze,
blocking your view. Heat the glass with thedefroster before using the washer.NOTE
 Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the wiper blades prematurely.  Before using the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.  If the moving wipers be
come blocked part-
way through a sweep by ic
e or other deposits
on the glass, the wipers may temporarily stop operating to prevent the motor from over- heating. In this case, park the vehicle in asafe place, turn the ignition switch to the“OFF” position or put the operation mode in OFF, and then remove
the ice or other depos-
its.Because the wipers will start operating again after the wiper motor cools down, check that the wipers operate
before using them.
Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not operate the washerwhen the washer fluid reservoir is empty orthe pump may fail.  During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
Otherwise the washer
may not work or may be damaged.  Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacementblades. For further information, please con- tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
NOTE
Type 1Type 2
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
6
Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out.On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, there
is a risk of damage
to the tire inflation pressure sensors when thetire is replaced on the
rim. Tire replacement
should, only be perform
ed by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. 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 imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, your blind spots, and use your turn-signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that the man- ual transaxle oil or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all the lubrica-tion points.  Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normaland shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super LongLife Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working wi
th your battery, or
let a skilled mechanic do it.
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