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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*
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zWhen the select position is other than“D”.zWhen the parking brake is engaged.zWhen the ACC is self-cancelled becausethe system determines that its perfor-mance has declined and it cannot operatetemporarily due to the following situa-tions, the driver is informed by a buzzerand an indication on the screen.•Under adverse weather conditions (rain,snow, sand storms, etc.)•When the sensor is dirty or blocked bysnow and ice.•When a preceding or oncoming vehiclesplashes water, snow, or sand in front ofthe sensor.•The brake pads are overheating.•When you are driving in light traffic withfew vehicles and obstacles in front.
When the ACC returns to normal opera-tion, the indicator is cancelled. If the indi-cator continues, there may be a fault in thesystem. Please contact a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point.zWhen some problem occurs with the sys-tem. (In this situation, the ACC control isautomatically cancelled and the system isturned off. You are alerted to this situationby the sound of a buzzer and a message onthe display. If the message remains dis-played even after setting the operationmode to “ON”, please contact a MIT-SUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint.)
zWhen some other condition which causesthe control to terminate occurs. (This situ-ation may indicate a fault. Turn off theACC and please contact a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point.)
Press the “ACC ON/OFF” switch when theACC is in the ‘ON state’ to turn off the ACC.
WA R N I N GzAlthough the set speed driving will bedeactivated when shifting to the “N”(NEUTRAL) position, never move theselector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)position while regenerative braking andcould cause a serious accident.
To turn off ACC
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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*7-58 Starting and driving
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*: When judging the state that detection per-formance deterioration and the FCM can’toperate temporarily by these situations auto-matically, “FCM TEMPORARILY NOTAVA I L A B L E ” m e s s a g e i s i n d i c a t e d , a n d a“FCM OFF” indicator lights up.Additionally, it may be indicated in the fol-lowing situations.•When the brake is over heating.•When you are driving in light traffic withfew vehicles and obs
tacles in front.
When the FCM will be in the state which canoperate, indication is released automatically.When indication keeps going out, there is anabnormal possibility of the system. Pleasecontact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ised Service Point.zFactors such as the positional relationshipbetween your vehicle and a vehicle in front,driver’s own technique of steering the vehi-cle and irregularly moving traffic due toaccidents or vehicle trouble may deter theFCM control and alarm from functioning.CAUTION
zWhen the system recognizes driver’s steer-ing or accelerating actions as evasive actionsto avoid collision, the FCM control andalarm functions may be canceled.zThe FCM control and alarm functions maybe triggered in the following situations.•When there is a structure (B) beside theentrance of a curve and intersection.•When running on a na
rrow iron bridge.
•When passing through a gate with smallhead or side clearances.•When there are metallic objects, steps orprojections on the road surface.•When quickly approaching a vehicle infront to overtake it.•When passing an electronic toll collectiongate.•When running under an
overpass, an pedes-
trian overpass or a small tunnel.•When running in Multi-storey car park.•When running the road the gradientchanges suddenly.•When stopping very close to a wall or avehicle in front.CAUTION
B
•When passing close to the vehicle or anobject.•When driving on the road that the vehicle infront runs in offset
position from your vehi-
cle.
zTurn off the system beforehand when thevehicle is placed in a
ny of the following situ-
ations as the system can operate unexpect-edly.•When your vehicle’s wheels are driven bythe Plug-in Hybrid EV System on a lift.•When your vehicle is towed or your vehicletows another vehicle.•When your vehicle is carried on a truck.•When enjoying sports driving on a circuit.•When your vehicle is on a chassisdynamometer or free rollers.•When the tyre pressure is not proper. CAUTION
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Towing caravans and trailersStarting and driving 7-71
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Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s q u a l i t i e s w h i c h m a k e i t w e l lsuited for normal towing operations provideda few recommendations are observed. Theseare primarily concerne
d with the prevention
of overloading of the vehicle and with theselection of the proper equipment. If theseprecautions are taken and driving habits areregulated accordingly, the effects of towingtrailers and caravans can be minimized.It should be noted that damage to the vehiclecaused directly or indirectly by operatingunder conditions outside the limits set out onthis page will void the warranty, relative tosuch damage.
The legal authorities require that a trailer orcaravan be fitted with stop, tail and turn sig-nal lamps. An electrical kit can be fitted byyour authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORSdealer which meets legal requirements andcan be left on your vehicle permanently. Itmay be necessary to fit additional rear visionmirrors to both sides of your vehicle to giveclear vision past your trailer or caravan.Ensure that your trailer or caravan complieswith the regulations of the particular State inwhich you are travelling, e. g. lighting, safetychains, brakes, mass, etc. Check that yourtowbar tongue does not obscure your vehi-cle’s number plate when the trailer or caravanis disconnected. If it does, remove the tongueensuring that it is refitted securely when refit-ted.
The maximum payload of the towing vehicledoes not exceed the requirements of eachmaximum mass described in the “Vehiclemass”. See “Specifications” for the payloadinformation.Having established compliance with the Stateregulations for permissible towing loads and
To w i n g c a r a v a n s a n d t r a i l -ers
WA R N I N GzWhen connecting the trailer with ElectricTr a i l e r B r a k e ( E T B )
, use MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE ETB harness.zIf using an ETB harness other than MIT-SUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts, anunexpected reduction in drive force mayoccur when using the manual trailerbrake override which co
uld lead to insta-
bility and increase the risk of an accident.
CAUTIONzMITSUBISHI MOTORS recommends theuse of MITSUBISHI MOTORS towingequipment where it is available. No recom-mendation is made as to the make of equip-ment which may be used if MITSUBISHIMOTORS equipment is not available.zThe loads specified apply only if a MITSUB-ISHI MOTORS GENUINE Parts Tow Barand other specified equipment is used.
State re gulations
Permissible towing load and requirements
CAUTIONzThe trailer brake and towing hitch require-ments as specified are minimum require-ments only and MITSUBISHI MOTORSrecommend that a trailer brake and a loaddistributing hitch is used whenever you aretowing, to improve
stopping distance and
towing stability.When using a load distributing hitch the loadon the trailer tyres increases. Do not exceedthe trailer tyre load rating.With all towing operations it is important tolimit the towing vehicle payload as noted.Failure to do so may result in exceeding themaximum load rating of the tyres. This rat-ing is marked on the tyre placard and mayalso be displayed on
the tyre sidewall.
Setting up for towing
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Towing caravans and trailers7-72 Starting and driving
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brake/hitch requirements, adjust the positionof the load in the trailer to achieve the specifi-cation requirements.Select the appropriate hitch combinationwhich is to be used in conjunction with theMITSUBISHI MOTORS approved parts tow-bar. If you use the load distributing hitch, itmust be installed in accordance with the man-ufacturer’s instructions.It is recommended that two safety chains areused. The chains should be
crossed
under the
trailer draw bar so that the draw bar is pre-vented from touching the ground if itbecomes detached from the vehicle. Thechains must not stop the trailer from turningfreely. Correct load rated shackles must beused to attach the chains. In some states andterritories, a single safety chain is permittedby regulation. Be sure it is attached with cor-rect load rated shackles.For further information about the selectionand use of towing equipment, consult a MIT-SUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint.
Have your vehicle serviced prior to towing aheavy trailer or caravan, taking particularcare of the state of Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemtune, the condition of brakes, steering andtyres.Adjust tyre pressures to those quoted for afully laden vehicle (see Tyre placard).Check the tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted)on the caravan / trailer.Have the cooling system checked and ensurethat the radiator intake is clear to allow maxi-mum air flow through the radiator. Do not
place restrictions in front of the radiator(water bags, driving lamps, insect screens,non MITSUBISHI MOTORS approved bull-bars, etc.) as they restrict air flows.Check that tow bar fixing bolts are tightenedto specification.After a loaded caravan has been connected tothe vehicle, there may be a slight change invehicle attitude which for your night drivingsafety may require the headlamps to be re-aimed.If you have never towed before, connect yourtrailer or caravan and take it for a run overfamiliar ground in your own district. Feel thedifference in acceleration, handling and brak-ing and you are less likely to be surprised ifan emergency does occur, when you are awayfrom home territory. The other driving mem-bers of your family should also becomefamiliar with the vehicle in this condition.If particularly steep or long downgrades areencountered, avoid “riding” the brakes.Apply the brakes firmly to reduce speed andthen remove your foot from the pedal to
Operating hints Ve h i c l e p r e p a r a t i o n Example
Driver preparation Hill climbing
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
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zDo not drive on a flooded road. If youdrive on a flooded road, not only the Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops but also a fail-ure like electric leakage or short circuitmay occur.If you inevitably had to run on a floodedroad and the vehicle was exposed towater, be sure to have your vehicleinspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.zIf there is water on the brakes after driv-ing through puddles or washing the vehi-cle, resulting in temporarily ineffectivebrakes. In such cases, lightly depress thebrake pedal to see if the brakes operateproperly. If they do not, lightly depressthe pedal several times while driving inorder to dry the brake pads.zWhen driving in rain or on a road withmany puddles a layer of water may formbetween the tyres and the road surface.This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistanceon the road, resulting in loss of steeringstability and braking capability.To c o p e w i t h t h i s , o b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n gitems:
zWhen driving on a snow-covered or fro-zen road, it is recommended that you usesnow tyres or snow traction device (tyrechains).Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snowtraction device (tyre chains)” sections.zAv o i d h i g h - s p e e d o p e r a t i o n , s u d d e nacceleration, abrupt brake application andsharp cornering.zDepressing the brake pedal during travelon snowy or icy roads may cause tyreslippage and skidding. When tractionbetween the tyres and the road is reducedthe wheels may skid and the vehicle can-not readily be brought to a stop by con-ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether youhave anti-lock brake system (ABS). Asyour vehicle is equipped with ABS, brakeby pressing the brake pedal hard, andkeeping it pressed.zAllow extra distance between your vehi-cle and the vehicle in front of you, andavoid sudden braking.
zAccumulation of ice on the braking sys-tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pullaway from a standstill slowly after con-firming safety around the vehicle.
Drive as slow as possible when driving onbumpy or rutted roads.This vehicle is intended for driving mainlyon roads with firm surface.4WD system makes possible driving on roadswithout special coverage, on flat and firmsurface. Please, remember that off-road abil-ity of your vehicle is limited. Your vehicle isnot intended for driving in heavy off-road,overcoming the rugged terrain, deep ruts, etc.
On a flooded road (a)Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.(b)Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c)Always maintain the specified tyre infla-tion pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
CAUTIONzDo not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. Ifthe wheels break free of the ice, the vehiclecould suddenly start
moving and possibly
cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTIONzThe impact on tyres and/or wheels whendriving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-age the tyre and/or wheel.
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Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle10-4 Vehicle care
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Sea water contains salt, which generallyaccelerates corrosion of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Wind born spray from thesea can distribute salt for a distance of up to20 km from the shore line with prevailing on-shore winds, although the effect is generallyworse within 2 km of the shore. Salt spraycovers roads, and may be passed to your vehi-cle as dust, or as salt spray after rain. For thisreason it is important to wash all the vehicleincluding the underside (not forgetting theplug-in hybrid EV system bay and plug-inhybrid EV system bay components). See sec-tion entitled “Engine compartment” for rec-ommended cleaning practices.Ensure you request a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point to con-duct the scheduled Preventative Maintenancecorrosion inspection if you live within 20 kmof the sea. Sea water spray in coastal condi-tions
WA R N I N GzDo not wash the vehicle while charging thetraction battery.Doing so could cause a fire or an electricshock.
zBefore washing the vehicle, make surethat the charging lid
and the inner lid are
completely closed.If the lid is open, the charging unit isexposed to water, resulting in a fire or anelectric shock.CAUTIONzWhen washing the under
side of your vehicle
or wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.zIf your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, placethe wiper switch lever in the “OFF” positionto deactivate the rain sensor before washingthe vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-ate in the presence of water spray on thewindscreen and may get damaged as a result.zRefrain from excessively using a car wash asits brushes may scratch the paint surface,causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will beespecially visible on da
rker coloured vehi-
cles.zNever spray or splash
water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment.Doing so could have an adverse effect on theplug-in hybrid EV system startability.Exercise caution also when washing theunderbody; be careful not to spray water intothe engine compartment.WA R N I N G
zSome types of hot wa
ter washing equipment
apply high pressure and
heat to the vehicle.
They may cause heat distortion and damageto the vehicle resin parts and may result inflooding of the vehicle interior.Therefore;•Maintain a distance of approx. 70 cm ormore between the vehicle body and thewashing nozzle.•When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 70 cmand at right angles to the glass surface.
zAfter washing the vehicle, drive the vehicleslowly while lightly depressing the brakepedal several times in order to dry out thebrakes.Leaving the brakes wet could result inreduced braking performance. Also, there isa possibility that they could freeze up orbecome inoperative due
to rust, rendering the
vehicle unable to move.zUsing an automatic car wash, pay attentionto the following items, referring to the opera-tion manual or consulting a car wash opera-tor. If the following procedure is notfollowed, it could result in damage to yourvehicle.•The outside rear-view mirrors are retracted.•The antenna is removed.•The wiper arms are secured in place withtape.CAUTION
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Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
Vehicle care 10-5
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The salt and other chemicals spread on theroads in some areas in winter can have aharmful effect on the vehicle body. Youshould therefore wash the vehicle as often aspossible in accordance with our care-instruc-tions. It is recommended to have a preserva-tive applied and the underfloor protectionchecked before and after the cold weatherseason.After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wa x i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i l l h e l p p r e v e n t t h eadherence of dust and road chemicals to thepaintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-ing the vehicle, or at least once every threemonths to assist di
splacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.Yo u s h o u l d w a x a f t e r t h e s u r f a c e s h a v ecooled.For information on how to use wax refer tothe instruction manual of the wax.
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The vehicle should only be polished if thepaintwork has become stained or lost its lus-tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coatingand the plastic bumpers. Doing so couldcause stains or damage the finish.
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.If a car wax adheres on a grey or black roughsurface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,the surface becomes white. In such a case,wipe it off using lukewarm water and softcloth or chamois leather.
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion ofchrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-oughly, and apply a special protective coat-ing. This should be done more frequently inwinter.
•If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
consult a car wash opera
tor before using the
car washer.•If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” posi-tion to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
NOTE
zTo p r e v e n t f r e e z i n g o f
the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone spray.CAUTION
Wa x in g
CAUTIONzWa x e s c o n t a i n i n g h i
gh abrasive compounds
should not be used.zOn vehicles with the sunroof, be carefulwhen waxing the area around the sunroofopening, not to put any wax on the weather-strip (black rubber). If stained with wax, theweatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproofseal with the sunroof.
Polishing
Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTIONzDo not use a scrubbing brush or other hardtools as they may damage the plastic partsurface.zDo not bring the plastic parts into contactwith petrol, light oil,
brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuricacid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour
the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic
parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and anaqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts withwater.
Chrome parts
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Auxiliary battery11-8 Maintenance
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The fluid level is monitored by a float. Whenthe fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark,the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of thebrake pads, but this does not indicate anyabnormality.The fluid in the master cylinder should bechecked when doing other work under the
bonnet. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time.If the fluid level falls markedly in a shortlength of time, it indicates leaks from thebrake system.If this occurs, we recommend you to have thevehicle checked.Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 orDOT4 from a sealed container. The brakefluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture inthe brake fluid will adversely affect the brakesystem, reducing the performance.
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The condition of the auxiliary battery is veryimportant for quick starting of the plug-inhybrid EV system and proper functioning ofthe vehicle’s electrical system. Regularinspection is especially important in coldweather. Be sure to have a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorized Service Point checkthe auxiliary battery.
LHDRHD
Fluid type
CAUTIONzTa k e c a r e i n h a n d l i n g b r a k e f l u i d a s i t i sharmful to the eyes,
may irritate your skin
and also damage to painted surfaces.zUse only the specified brake fluid.Do not mix or add different brand of brakefluid to prevent chemical reaction.Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid.This will damage the seals.zKeep the reservoir tank cap closed to preventthe brake fluid from deteriorating exceptmaintenance.zClean the filler cap before removing andclose the cap securely after maintenance.
Auxiliary battery
WA R N I N GzBe sure to have a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorized Service Point charge the bat-tery. Do not charge the battery yourself.Flammable gases may leak and explode.CAUTIONzThere is a type of auxiliary battery is notproperly installed in the vehicle, even if thesame specification.When replacing the auxiliary battery, pleasecontact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ized Service Point.
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