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Features and controls
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Sunshade illumination
(if so equipped)
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The sunshade illumination turns on when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON or ACC.NOTEThe sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sun-
shade illumination dimming control switch is off.
Refer to “Sunshade illumination dimming control
switch”on page 3-248.
When the sunshade illumination is turned on, it will go off
approximately 30 seconds after the following operation is per-
formed.
When the key was used to start the engine, the key is
removed while all doors and the liftgate remain closed.For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the operation
mode is put in OFF while the engine is running and the
doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTEThe time until the sunshade illumination goes off can be
adjusted. If it is adjusted, the time until the dome light go
off is also adjusted automatically at the same time.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
The sunshade illumination also turns on when a door or the lift-
gate is opened, and goes off 30 seconds after the door or the
liftgate is closed, even when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode is in OFF.
However, the sunshade illumination immediately goes off in
the following cases.
When the power door lock function is used to lock the
vehicle.
When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, when the
F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.NOTEWhen the doors other than the driver’s door and liftgate
are closed if the driver’s door is closed while its lock knob
is in the lock position, the light goes off immediately.
The sunshade illumination does not turn on if the sun-
shade illumination dimming control switch is off.
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4-2 Driving safety
4Driving precaution
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Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower
track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-
road situations. Because of the higher ground clearance, these
vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them
handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on
pavement. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the
same speed on pavement as conventional 2-wheel drive pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions.
Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid oper-
ating the vehicle in a manner that might require sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly can result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Before starting
the vehicle, always make certain that you and all your passen-
gers are properly wearing their seat belts (with children in the
rear seat, in appropriate restraints).
Fuel economy
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel use.
Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel econ-
omy are listed below.
Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.
Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
When you drive on highways or dry improved roads, set
the drive mode-selector “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” posi-
tion (if so equipped).
For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.
Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.
Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.
Never overload your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt
maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
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4-4 Driving safety
4
To install the floor mat
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of the floorboard.
2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the
retaining clips.
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.NOTEThe shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips
may vary depending on the vehicle model.
WA R N I N G
!If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly
installed, it can interfere with the operation of the
pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unin-
tended acceleration and/or increased stopping dis-
tances resulting in a crash and injury. Always make
sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accel-
erator or brake pedal.Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floor-
board to secure the floor mat.Always install the mat with the correct side facing
down.Never install a second mat over or under an existing
floor mat.Do not use a floor mat designed for another model
vehicle even if it is a Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.
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Comfort controls
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5
NOTEWhile the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be
selected automatically. (In this case, the air conditioning
indicator will not change.)
When the temperature control dial is set to the “MAX
A/C” position, the air selection will be automatically set
to the recirculation position.
When the temperature control dial is in the “MAX A/C”
position, if it is set to a position other than “MAX A/C”,
the setting for the air selection switch is selected as
described below. The selection of recirculated air or out-
side air depends on the setting before “MAX A/C” was
used.
• If automatic control was set:
Automatic control is continued
• If recirculated air was selected:
Recirculated air is selected
• If outside air was selected:
Outside air is continued
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air control:
When the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will not be automatically controlled.
Changing the settings
Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.
While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air selection will automatically change
to the outside air position, even if the system is set to
“Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent win-
dows from fogging up.
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Comfort controls
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Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air control:
When the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will not be automatically controlled.
Changing the settings
Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air selection will automatically change to the outside
air position, even if the system is set to “Disable auto-
matic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
A sound will be made every time you push the switch.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!Using the air conditioning slightly increases the
engine idle speed. Therefore, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the tran-
saxle into drive.
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Comfort controls
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Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air control:
When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection
switch will also be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the mode selection dial or the blower speed
selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selec-
tion switch will not be automatically controlled.
Changing the settings
Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.
While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air selection will automatically change
to the outside air position, even if the system is set to
“Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent win-
dows from fogging up.
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Comfort controls
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Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air conditioning control:
When the mode selection dial or blower speed selection
dial has been set to the “AUTO” position or when the tem-
perature control dial has been set to the minimum temper-
ature, the air conditioning switch is automatically
controlled.
Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not automatically con-
trolled, unless the air conditioning switch is used.
Changing the settings
Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning
control”.
While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning will run automatically,
even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air condi-
tioning control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
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Comfort controls
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5
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air control:
When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection
switch will also be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the mode selection dial or the blower speed
selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selec-
tion switch will not be automatically controlled.
Changing the settings
Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air selection will automatically change to the outside
air position, even if the system is set to “Disable auto-
matic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
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Comfort controls
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Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.
Enable automatic air conditioning control:
When the mode selection dial or blower speed selection
dial has been set to the “AUTO” position or when the tem-
perature control dial has been set to the minimum temper-
ature, the air conditioning switch is automatically
controlled.
Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not automatically con-
trolled, unless the air conditioning switch is used.
Changing the settings
Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTEThe factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning
control”.
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning will run automatically, even if the sys-
tem is set to “Disable automatic air conditioning control”,
in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
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Comfort controls
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5 Important air conditioning operating tips
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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 then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning 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 obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains.Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendationsIf 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 facility of your choice.
During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts to keep
the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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