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Introduction
Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner's Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
ENDEAVOR. The Owner's Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all ENDEAVOR models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and CAUTION
appear.
N09200100820
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WARNING
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read "driving precaution" and "off-road" driving guidelines in the
"Driving safety" sections.
WARNING
!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2010 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in
U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor the operation of your vehicle. personal injury or damage to your vehicle. Please note that this manual applies to all ENDEAVOR models You will see another important symbol: and explains all features including options. Some features NOTE Gives helpful information.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Overview Quick index General information Seat and restraint systems Features and controls Driving safety Comfort controls For emergencies Vehicle care and maintenance Customer assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects Specifications...
  • Page 3 Overview Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) N00100201071 Instrument cluster P.3-77 Combination headlights and Steering wheel remote dimmer switch P.3-153 control switch Turn signal lever P.3-157 (if so equipped) P.5-68 Supplemental restraint Wiper and washer system (SRS)-air bag switch P.3-159 (for driver’s seat) P.2-35 Horn switch P.3-164 Ignition switch P.3-34 Cruise control lever...
  • Page 4 Overview Instruments and controls (Instrument panel) N00100201228 Multi center display (if so equipped) P.3-86 Supplemental restraint system-air bag Digital clock (if so equipped) P.3-197 (for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35 Front passenger seat belt warning light Passenger’s air bag off indicator P.2-20 P.2-43 Hazard warning...
  • Page 5 Overview Instruments and controls (Floor console) N00100201231 Selector lever P.3-39 Cup holder (for the front seats) Floor console box/ P.3-206 Tissue holder P.3-204 Power outlet (if so equipped) P.3-195 Power outlet P.3-195 Rear cooler (For vehicles with automatic air conditioning) P.5-25...
  • Page 6 Overview Interior (Front area) N00100300987 Sunroof switch Dome light (front) Outside rearview mirror switch P.3-32 (if so equipped) P.3-200, P.3-26 7-46, 7-55 Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) Reading lights P.3-207 P.3-200, 7-55 ® Hands-free Bluetooth Power window switch P.3-23 Inside day/night rearview mirror cellular phone interface P.3-30 system with voice rec-...
  • Page 7 Overview Interior (Rear area) N00100300990 Rear personal lights P.3-201, 7-46, 7-56 Luggage room light P.3-202, 7-46, 7-56 Cup holder (for the rear seat) P.3-206 Tonneau cover (if so equipped) P.3-208 Rear seats P.2-10...
  • Page 8 Overview Luggage area N00100500370 Luggage hooks Luggage hooks P.3-209 P.3-209 Power outlet (if so equipped) P.3-195 Jack P.6-8 Luggage hooks P.3-209 Tools P.6-8 Spare tire P.6-13...
  • Page 9 Overview Outside (Front) N00100600935 Outside rearview mirrors Antenna P.5-77 P.3-32 Windshield wiper and washer P.3-159 Fuel tank filler P.1-4 Locking and unlocking Engine compartment P.7-6 P.3-13 Engine hood P.7-4 Keyless entry system P.3-7 Headlights Parking and front side-marker and front P.3-153, 7-45, 7-46 turn signal lights P.3-153, 3-157, 7-45, 7-48...
  • Page 10 Overview Outside (Rear) N00100600948 Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-26 Tail and stop and rear High-mounted stop light side-marker lights P.7-45 P.3-153, 7-45, 7-51 Rear window wiper and washer P.3-161 Back-up lights P.7-45, 7-51 Rear turn signal lights Rear-view camera P.3-157, 7-45, 7-51 (if so equipped) P.3-74 Tire inflation pressures P.7-24 Changing tires P.6-12...
  • Page 12 If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the system P.3-85 checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. Oil pressure warning light If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.
  • Page 13 Idle the engine until the warning light goes off. If the light does not go off, P.3-42 have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. Automatic transaxle fluid tempera-...
  • Page 14 If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of P.3-60 your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 15 Quick index If you hear this sound... N00200800677 Sound Do this Ref. page “Key reminder buzzer” A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the P.3-14, 3-35 “LOCK” or “ACC” position. Remove the key to stop the tone. Constant tone when the driver’s door is “Headlight reminder buzzer”...
  • Page 16 The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit. P.3-54 brake pedal while driving. Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. “Seat belt reminder buzzer” When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for about 6 seconds.
  • Page 17 Quick index If this problem occurs... N00200900795 Problem Do this Ref. Page Cannot turn the key. From “LOCK” to “ACC” Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction. P.3-35, From “ACC” to “LOCK” 3-36 Check the position of the selector lever. The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P”...
  • Page 18 Quick index Problem Do this Ref. page The engine coolant tempera- ture gauge indicator is at the “H” (hot) position. Steam comes out of the engine compartment. The engine is overheated. P.6-5 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place. The vehicle is stuck in sand, Move the selector lever rhythmically between “Sports Mode”...
  • Page 19 P.3-50 water. There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. The automatic transaxle does Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility not shift when accelerating of your choice. P.3-45 and/or the vehicle does not Shift the lever into 2nd gear of the sports mode when starting the vehicle.
  • Page 20: General Information

    Filling the fuel tank ......1- Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ..1- Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts ....1- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .1-...
  • Page 21: Fuel Selection

    General information Fuel selection Octane requirement Unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87 N00301000824 Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it recom- equipped with a fuel filler tube especially designed to accept mended your vehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.
  • Page 22: Reformulated Gasoline

    If this happens, contact an authorized lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or assistance.
  • Page 23: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could turn the engine off and keep away from flames, make the engine malfunction.
  • Page 24 General information Fuel tank capacity 3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise. 21.4 gal (81 L) Refueling 1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine. 2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of your vehicle.
  • Page 25 General information 4. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han- CAUTION dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use the nozzle in the tank port as far as it goes. only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
  • Page 26: Modifications To And Racing Of Your Vehicle

    Modifications to and racing of your vehicle Installation of accessories N00301700049 N00301600048 This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi CAUTION Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac- tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and Before any electrical or electronic accessories are durability.
  • Page 27 If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or always possible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to improper installation methods are used (protective check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi fuses not included, etc.), electronic devices may be...
  • Page 28: Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts

    Also available from seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries, may contain your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are a wide variety of accessories perchlorate materials. to personalize your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi vehicle has a Special handling may apply.
  • Page 30: Seat And Restraint Systems

    Seat and restraint systems Seats ........2- Seats and restraint systems.
  • Page 31: Seats

    Seat and restraint systems Seats N00408400424 1 - Front seat 2 - Rear seat To adjust the seat forward or backward → P.2-5 Folding the seatbacks forward → P.2-10 To adjust the seatback → P.2-6 Arm rest → P.2-11 To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side, Power seat only) →...
  • Page 32: Seats And Restraint Systems

    Seat and restraint systems Seats and restraint systems Front seats N00401600166 N00401800344 Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main- you and your passengers in an accident. taining a position that still enables you to fully apply the ped- Seat belts are the most important safety device.
  • Page 33 Seat and restraint systems WARNING CAUTION Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might accident.
  • Page 34 Seat and restraint systems To adjust the seat forward or backward Power seat Push the switch to adjust the seat forward or backward to the N00401900286 desired position. Release the switch, and the seat will lock at Manual seat that position. Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.
  • Page 35 Seat and restraint systems To adjust the seatback Power seat Adjust the seatback angle by operating the switch as indicated N00402000314 by the arrows. Manual seat To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable position and release the lever.
  • Page 36 Seat and restraint systems To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side, Power WARNING seat only) To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the N00402100214 event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks Front and/or rear parts of the seat cushion height can be should be kept in the upright position while the vehi- adjusted.
  • Page 37 Seat and restraint systems Rear part of the seat cushion Whole seat cushion Operate the switch to raise or lower the rear part of the seat Operate the center of the switch to raise or lower the whole seat cushion. cushion.
  • Page 38 Seat and restraint systems To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side only) Heated seats (if so equipped) N00402200143 N00435600222 A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s The heated seats can be operated when the ignition key is in the seat.
  • Page 39: Rear Seats

    Seat and restraint systems Rear seats CAUTION N00402500058 Switch off the seat heaters when not in use. Operate Folding the seatbacks forward the heaters at high for quick heating. After the seat has become warm, set the heater to low to keep it N00402900111 The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional warm.
  • Page 40: Arm Rest

    Seat and restraint systems Arm rest WARNING N00403000223 Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown. Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage compart- ment while the vehicle is in motion. People who are The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to the “Cup holder” not properly seated and restrained can be seriously on page 3-206.) injured or killed in an accident.
  • Page 41: Head Restraints

    Seat and restraint systems Head restraints WARNING N00404300496 Padded head restraints for the seats can reduce the risk of a In order to minimize the risk of a neck injury due to a rear impact, the head restraint must be adjusted to whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
  • Page 42 Seat and restraint systems Adjustment of the head restraint height To remove To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, adjust the head Press the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow. restraint height so that the center of the restraint is at your eye Then pull the head restraint up and out of the seatbacks.
  • Page 43 Seat and restraint systems CAUTION CAUTION Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out as The shape and size of the head restraint differs shown in the illustration. Then pull the head according to the seat. Always use the correct head restraint up to make sure that it is locked in place restraint provided for the seat and do not install the and will not come out of the seatback.
  • Page 44: Seat Belts

    In the event of an accident, all seat belt assemblies, operate the vehicle. including retractors and attachment hardware, should be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to determine whether replacement is necessary. 2-15...
  • Page 45 Seat and restraint systems Seat belt instructions 1. Occupants should always sit back in their seats with their backs against the upright seatback. To reduce the risk of N00406200330 All seats are equipped with a seat belt which uses one com- serious injury or death during deployment of the air bag, bined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retrac- adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main-...
  • Page 46 Seat and restraint systems 2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the webbing so that it WARNING easily pulls across your body. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehi- cle is in motion.
  • Page 47 Seat and restraint systems 3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate. 4. The lap part of the belt must always be worn low and snug Push the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a across the hips.
  • Page 48 Seat and restraint systems Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light NOTE With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat N00418400238 A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an the seat belt.
  • Page 49 Seat and restraint systems Front passenger seat belt warning light WARNING N00418300149 The front passenger seat belt warning light is located between In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do the central vents in the instrument panel.
  • Page 50 Seat and restraint systems Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats) WARNING N00406300272 To move the anchor down, press the lock knob (A) and slide Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so that the the anchor down to the desired position. shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder without touching your neck.
  • Page 51: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Seat and restraint systems Seat belt extender Seat belt use during pregnancy N00406700162 N00406800105 When your seat belt, even fully extended, is not long enough, a Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like seat belt extender must be obtained. The extender may be used all occupants, pregnant women are more likely to be seriously for either of the front seats.
  • Page 52: Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner And Force Limiter Systems

    Seat and restraint systems Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following com- ponents: systems N00417700524 The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each have a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner system. Pre-tensioner system The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner system.
  • Page 53 The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. 2-24...
  • Page 54: Child Restraints

    Seat and restraint systems Child restraints Children who weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age, N00407100639 should use a suitable child seat or a booster seat (including When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an a booster cushion) in the rear seat until the vehicle’s appropriate child restraint system must always be used.
  • Page 55 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on Your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger your lap when riding in this vehicle, even when you air bag. are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of Never put REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or or INFANT RESTRAINTS in the front passenger...
  • Page 56 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should It is important to use an approved rear-facing infant always be used in the rear seat whenever possible. If restraint until the infant is one year old (unless the one must be used in the front passenger seat, move infant outgrows the seat sooner).
  • Page 57 Seat and restraint systems Installing a child restraint system using the NOTE Before purchasing a child restraint system, try installing it LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for chil- in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of dren) system the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the N00418800027...
  • Page 58 Seat and restraint systems Tether anchor locations Examples of child restraint systems compatible with the LATCH system N00418900158 Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the headliner, located N00419000143 above the rear seat. These are for securing a child seat tether strap to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your vehicle.
  • Page 59 Seat and restraint systems Using the LATCH system 3. Push the anchor connectors on the child restraint system into the lower anchors (C) in accordance with the instruc- N00419100098 1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap, remove the tions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
  • Page 60 Seat and restraint systems Installing a child restraint system using the seat 4. Open the cover for the tether anchor by pulling it back with your hand as illustrated below (4). belt (with emergency/automatic locking mecha- 5. Latch the tether strap hook (D) of the child restraint sys- nism) tem to the tether anchor (E) as illustrated below (5) and N00407300312...
  • Page 61 Seat and restraint systems Installation 3. To activate the ALR child restraint installation function, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out of 1. Place the child restraint system in a rear seating position. the retractor until it stops. Then let the belt feed back into 2.
  • Page 62 Seat and restraint systems 5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any fasten the tether strap in accordance with the following proce- slack from the lap part of the belt allowing the slack to dures.
  • Page 63 Seat and restraint systems Children who have outgrown child restraint sys- WARNING tems Child restraint tether anchors are designed only to N00407600533 withstand loads from correctly fitted child restraint Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt.
  • Page 64: Maintenance And Inspection Of Seat Belts

    This work should be done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to over is detected. have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer per- form the work could reduce the effectiveness of the The SRS air bags are NOT a substitute for use of the seat belts.
  • Page 65 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROPERLY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WEAR SEATED. YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN • A driver or front passenger sitting too close to the AIR BAG. steering wheel or instrument panel during air bag •...
  • Page 66 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force. Infants and small children should never ride unre- Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean your head strained, or lean against the instrument panel. They or chest close to the steering wheel or the instrument should never ride held in your arms or on your lap.
  • Page 67 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING NEVER REAR-FACING CHILD FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should be RESTRAINTS or INFANT RESTRAINTS in the used in the rear seat whenever possible. If they must front passenger seat. This places the infant too close be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to to the passenger air bag.
  • Page 68 Seat and restraint systems How the Supplement Restraint System works N00407800346 The SRS includes the following components: 9- Side air bag modules 10- Curtain air bag modules 11- Side impact sensors 1- Driver’s air bag The air bag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic 2- SRS warning light parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 69: Event Data Recording

    Seat and restraint systems Event Data Recording When the impact sensors detect a sufficient front or side impact to deploy the air bag(s), the appropriate air bag(s) will be N00418600054 Your vehicle is equipped with an “EDR” - Event Data deployed.
  • Page 70 If any of the following conditions occur, you should back against the seatback. immediately have your vehicle inspected by an Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-3. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as pos- • Do not recline the seatback more than necessary sible: when driving.
  • Page 71 To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the can correctly sense the weight being applied to the sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to Motors dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 72 If any of the following conditions occur, you should central vents in the instrument panel. immediately have the air bag system in your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible: • The passenger’s air bag off indicator comes on when an adult is sitting on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 73 Mitsubishi Motors When the ignition key is in the “ON” or “START” position, the dealer: SRS warning light should come on for several seconds and •...
  • Page 74 Seat and restraint systems Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system N00407900217 The driver’s air bag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s air bag is contained in the instrument panel above the glove compart- ment.
  • Page 75 Seat and restraint systems Deployment of front air bags N00408000417 The front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… Head-on collision with a solid wall at Moderate to severe frontal impact within speeds of approx. 15mph (25 km/h) or the shaded area between the arrows higher The front air bags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suf- absorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example,...
  • Page 76 Seat and restraint systems The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when … Collision with a utility pole, tree or In certain types of frontal collisions, the front air bags may not other narrow object deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants.
  • Page 77 Seat and restraint systems The front air bags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO Rear end collision to your vehicle DEPLOY when … The front air bags are not designed to deploy in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occupants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
  • Page 78 Seat and restraint systems The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when … Collision with an elevated The front air bags may deploy if the underside of the vehicle median/island or curb suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage impact). Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations. Because the front air bags may deploy in certain types of unex- pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unex- pected impacts can move you out of position, it is important to...
  • Page 79 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING Do not attach anything to the steering wheel’s pad- Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of, ded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These the windshield. They could restrict the air bag infla- could strike and injure an occupant if the air bag tion, or strike and injure an occupant, when the air inflates.
  • Page 80 Seat and restraint systems Side air bag system A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side air bags. N00408100362 The side air bags (A) are contained in the driver and front pas- senger seatbacks. The side air bag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front seat.
  • Page 81 Seat and restraint systems Curtain air bag system WARNING N00419200161 The curtain air bags are contained in the front pillars and roof The side air bags and curtain air bags can cause side rail. The curtain air bag is designed to inflate only on the serious injury or death to anyone too close to the air bag when it deploys.
  • Page 82 Seat and restraint systems WARNING WARNING In order to reduce the risk of injury from a deploy- Do not attach a microphone (A) or any other object ing side air bag, do not allow any rear seat passen- where the curtain air bag (B) deploys, such as on the gers to hold onto the back of either front seat.
  • Page 83 Work done on or in the vicinity of the side air bag and curtain air bag system components should be done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Improper work methods can cause acciden- tal side air bag and curtain air bag deployment, or render a side air bag and curtain air bag inoperable.
  • Page 84 Seat and restraint systems Deployment of side air bag and curtain air bag The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro- tection in an accident. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- N00408200190 tem) side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to provide The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE DESIGNED additional protection.
  • Page 85 Seat and restraint systems Side impact in an area away from the passenger compartment Oblique side impact Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collision with Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof (Side air bag only) the side of vehicle Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object 2-56...
  • Page 86 Seat and restraint systems The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE NOT Head-on collision DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when … The side air bag and curtain air bag are not designed to deploy in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occu- pants.
  • Page 87 If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to wiring could result in an accidental air bag deploy- first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of these situations could result in serious injury or that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.
  • Page 88 Cypress, CA 90630-0064 [For vehicles sold in Saipan] [For vehicles sold in Canada] To contact Triple J Motors To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call (670) 234-7133 or write to: call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: Triple J Motors Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
  • Page 89: Warning Labels

    Seat and restraint systems Warning labels N00408600181 Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. Located in the passenger’s side as well. 2-60...
  • Page 90: Features And Controls

    Features and controls Break-in recommendations ....3- Tire pressure monitoring system ....3- 69 Keys .
  • Page 91: Break-In Recommendations

    Features and controls Break-in recommendations Keys N00508700255 N00508800474 Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to Two keys are provided. operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key. period of low-speed driving.
  • Page 92: Electronic Immobilizer (Anti-Theft Starting System)

    The purpose of the system is to a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer if immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid the original keys are lost.
  • Page 93 In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
  • Page 94: Additional Keys

    (already registered) keys and blank (not registered) immobi- lizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized Motors dealer) by doing the following: Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
  • Page 95 “LOCK” position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) is turned to the “ON” position • more than 30 seconds elapse after the immobilizer indi- cator starts blinking 5.
  • Page 96: Keyless Entry System

    Features and controls General information Keyless entry system Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub- N00509000789 Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules the doors and the liftgate. (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic vehicles sold in Canada).
  • Page 97 Features and controls Horn deactivation/reactivation NOTE If you press the LOCK button (1) after locking the doors The answerback function can be set in the following three and the liftgate, the horn will sound once to confirm that ways. they are locked. Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
  • Page 98 Features and controls Using the panic alarm Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti- when the doors and the liftgate are locked or unlocked can be vate the alarm to call attention as follows: turned on or off separately.
  • Page 99 If you lose your remote control transmitter, please contact Operation is subject to the following two conditions. an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement. • This device may not cause harmful interference. If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans- •...
  • Page 100 3. Remove the old battery. NOTE Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you open the remote control transmitter case, the buttons may come out. 3-11...
  • Page 101 7. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works. NOTE You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the battery for you if you prefer. 3-12...
  • Page 102: Door Locks

    Features and controls Door locks To lock or unlock the door with the key (driver’s door only) N00509200417 Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door. WARNING After checking that the door is locked, turn the key back to the center and remove it.
  • Page 103 Features and controls To lock or unlock the door from the inside To lock the door without using the key Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door. 1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position. All doors should be kept locked while driving.
  • Page 104: Power Door Locks

    Features and controls Power door locks “Child safety locks” for rear door N00509300476 N00509400220 NOTE Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock could activate the power door locking systems built-in protection circuit and prevent the system’s from operat- ing. If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the power door lock switch.
  • Page 105: Liftgate

    Features and controls Liftgate WARNING N00510100184 Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked WARNING when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden- tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since who could fall out.
  • Page 106 Features and controls To open To close Pull the liftgate handle upwards to open the liftgate. Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and let it go before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate from the outside so that it is completely closed. CAUTION Make sure there is no one standing nearby when CAUTION...
  • Page 107: Inside Liftgate Release

    Features and controls Inside liftgate release NOTE Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated to N00509800152 support the liftgate. Please observe the following in order The inside liftgate release is designed to provide a way to open to prevent damage or improper operation: the liftgate in the case of discharged battery.
  • Page 108 Features and controls To open 2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the opening. Then push on it to unlock the liftgate. 1. Open the lid (A) inside of the liftgate. 3. Push out on the liftgate to open the liftgate. CAUTION Always keep the release lever lid on liftgate closed when driving so that your cargo cannot accidentally...
  • Page 109: Theft-Alarm System

    Features and controls Theft-alarm system NOTE The system is also armed by locking your vehicle using N00510200114 The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from the following procedures when you leave the vehicle. • With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, unauthorized entry into the vehicle.
  • Page 110 Features and controls Type of alarm NOTE The system will be armed even if the engine hood is open, When the alarm is activated: but when the system is set, be sure that the engine hood is 1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes. locked.
  • Page 111: Disarmed Stage

    Features and controls Disarmed stage Testing the theft-alarm system N00510500117 N00510600075 The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps Use the following procedure to test the system: are taken: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 1. All doors or the liftgate is unlocked by the remote control 2.
  • Page 112: Power Windows

    Features and controls Power windows WARNING N00510800309 Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window. Never leave the vehicle without removing the key. Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up) NOTE...
  • Page 113: Main Switch

    Features and controls Main switch Sub switch The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to operate all the door windows. The windows will move while the switch is pressed and stop when the switch is released. 1- Close 2- Open Each sub switch can be used for its own passenger door win-...
  • Page 114 Features and controls Lock switch What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv- N00549000039 When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door N00551400014 switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows, Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound.
  • Page 115: Sunroof (If So Equipped)

    Features and controls Sunroof To open (if so equipped) Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the N00511000526 sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open WARNING position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be fully open.
  • Page 116 If nothing is trapped, have the 3. Press the switch (3) again to fully close the sunroof. sunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors 4. After pressing the switch (1) to perform full opening, dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 117: Parking Brake

    Features and controls Sunshade Parking brake The sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun- N00511400184 To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully roof is closed. engage the parking brake, and then set the selector lever to “P” When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open auto- (PARK) position.
  • Page 118: Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Lever

    Features and controls To release Steering wheel tilt lock lever Hold the brake pedal (A) down with your right foot. N00511500097 To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever Depress the parking brake pedal (B) by your left foot again while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower until you hear it “click”.
  • Page 119: Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror

    Features and controls Inside day/night rearview mirror WARNING N00511600216 After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat in the locked (1) position. adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle. Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while WARNING driving.
  • Page 120 Features and controls To reduce the glare Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window. The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of To adjust the vertical mirror position vehicles behind you during night driving.
  • Page 121: Outside Rearview Mirrors

    Features and controls Outside rearview mirrors To adjust the mirror position The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition N00512200020 Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat key is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 122 Features and controls To fold the mirror Heated mirror (if so equipped) The outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to N00549300058 When the rear window defogger switch is pressed, the outside prevent damage when parking in tight locations. rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted.
  • Page 123: Ignition Switch

    Features and controls Ignition switch START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and N00512400530 it will return automatically to the “ON” position. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with ignition switch illumina- tion, the ignition switch will be illuminated: •...
  • Page 124 Features and controls To remove the key CAUTION N00550900012 Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the battery to run down. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running.
  • Page 125: Steering Wheel Lock

    Features and controls Steering wheel lock NOTE If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may N00512500081 sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
  • Page 126: Starting

    Features and controls Starting CAUTION N00512600705 Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts. Tips for starting Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged. Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or Starting the engine damage the starter motor.
  • Page 127: Engine Block Heater (If So Equipped)

    Features and controls Engine block heater Startability of automatic transaxle vehicle with ambient (if so equipped) ° ° temperature of -31 F (-35 C) or lower N00551100079 When the ambient temperature is -31 °F (-35 °C) or lower, it The engine block heater warms the engine coolant to promote engine startability in extremely cold weather.
  • Page 128: Automatic Transaxle

    Features and controls Automatic transaxle NOTE During the break-in period or immediately after recon- N00513200131 Designed for the most efficient control and equipped with self- necting the battery, your vehicle may not shift smoothly. This does not indicate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting adapting capabilities, the electronically controlled transaxle will become smoother once the transaxle has been shifted used in your vehicle selects the most favorable gear for each...
  • Page 129 Features and controls The transaxle has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. In the main gate, the selector lever has 4 positions, and is The individual gears are selected automatically, depending on equipped with a lock button (C) to prevent inadvertent selec- the position of the selector lever, the speed of the vehicle and tion of the wrong gear.
  • Page 130 Features and controls WARNING Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever into a gear from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This will cause the vehicle to “jump”...
  • Page 131 If the “N” indicator blinks with the “D” (DRIVE) position or “Sports mode” being selected, the automatic transaxle may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 132 If the warning light does not go off, have Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEU- your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi TRAL) position while driving since you could acci- Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 133 Features and controls Sports mode CAUTION N00514400172 Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is Upward shifts do not take place automatically in selected by pushing the selector lever from the “D” position sports mode. The driver must make upward shifts in into the manual gate.
  • Page 134 Features and controls Operation of the automatic transaxle Move the selector lever gently between the manual and main gates and between positions in the manual gate. N00514500304 Excessive force could damage the selector lever. CAUTION When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator goes out. Before selecting a gear with the engine running and Sports mode indicator the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal...
  • Page 135 Features and controls Passing acceleration Waiting To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake. automatic transaxle will automatically downshift.
  • Page 136: Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (If So Equipped)

    Have ally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors similar locations. dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 137: All-Wheel Drive Operation

    Mitsubishi is not responsible to the operator for any dam- When using all-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, sand, mud age or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and etc.), it is important to operate the vehicle correctly.
  • Page 138 Features and controls Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, avoid sudden WARNING braking, and use engine braking (downshifting). When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck CAUTION position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration, and motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch sharp turning;...
  • Page 139: Driving Through Water

    If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your because of water contamination, it must be replaced with choice and take the necessary measures to prepare, new oil.
  • Page 140: Cautions On The Handling Of All-Wheel Drive Vehicles

    Features and controls Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive CAUTION vehicles Always use tires of the same size, type, and brand N00530800129 that have no wear differences. Using tires of differ- Tires and wheels ent size, type, brand or degree of wear, will increase the differential oil temperature and result in possi- Since the driving torque can be applied to the four wheels, the ble damage to the driving system.
  • Page 141 Features and controls Towing Jacking up all-wheel drive vehicles WARNING Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehi- cle. The tire on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack. CAUTION Do not tow full-time all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A or Type B) as illustrated.
  • Page 142: Service Brake

    If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic damage to the brakes. system stops working properly, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately. 3-53...
  • Page 143: Anti-Lock Braking System

    This helps you keep control of your If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at an vehicle and its direction. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your Driving hints choice.
  • Page 144 (The standard brake system will still work properly.) If this happens, take your vehi- cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. 3-55...
  • Page 145 If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized ice which may have be left around the wheels. On vehi- Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your cles that have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not choice and have the system checked as soon as possible.
  • Page 146: Power Steering System

    If the power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more effort to steer and that there is much more “free play” in the steering wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. WARNING...
  • Page 147: Active Stability Control (Asc)

    Features and controls Active stability control (ASC) NOTE A whining sound may be heard from the engine compart- N00505900083 The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the ment in the following situations. The sound is associated with the ASC self-check operations. It does not indicate a anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid malfunction.
  • Page 148 Features and controls TCL switch NOTE When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing N00506100024 The traction control function is automatically activated when the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. You can deacti- increase.
  • Page 149 If the indicator stays on or does not illuminate when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position, have the vehicle NOTE inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair The skid control function operates at speeds of about facility of your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 150 If the indicators remain on even after your vehicle is driven a short distance after restarting the engine, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. 3-61...
  • Page 151 “ACC” position. an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a Refer to “Towing” on page 6-23. repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 152: Cruise Control

    Features and controls Cruise control CAUTION N00518300443 Cruise control is not recommended when driving Cruise control is an automatic speed control system. It lets you conditions will not allow you to stay at the same keep the same driving speed. Cruise control can be used at speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are speeds of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
  • Page 153: Cruise Control Indicator

    Features and controls Cruise control indicator To activate N00550100160 N00518400183 This indicator will come on when the cruise control main 1. Momentarily push in the main switch (A) at the end of the switch is “ON”. cruise control lever. 3-64...
  • Page 154 Features and controls To increase the set speed 2. Pull the lever (B) down while driving at the desired speed. N00518500230 There are 2 ways to increase the set speed. Cruise control lever Pull the cruise control lever up and hold it while driving at the set speed, and your speed will then gradually increase.
  • Page 155 Features and controls To decrease the set speed Accelerator pedal Press the accelerator pedal to reach your desired speed. Pull the N00518600130 There are 2 ways to reduce the set speed. cruise control lever down for a moment, then release it. Cruise control lever Pull the cruise control lever down and hold it while driving at the set speed, and you will slow down (coast) gradually.
  • Page 156 Features and controls To accelerate for passing Brake pedal Press the brake pedal (which disengages the cruise control), N00518700085 Press the accelerator pedal as you would normally. When you then pull the cruise control lever down momentarily to set a release the pedal, the cruise control will return to your set new desired cruise speed.
  • Page 157 Features and controls To deactivate 3. When the active stability control starts (ASC) operating. Refer to “Active stability control (ASC) system” on page N00518800510 The cruise control can be turned off as follows: 3-58. 1. Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever. WARNING (Main switch OFF) 2.
  • Page 158: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    When the 17-inch steel spare tire or compact spare tire is used, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work properly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire. 3-69...
  • Page 159 Refer to “If the warning light illuminates while driving” on when the tire is replaced. page 3-72 and take the necessary measures. For details, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. NOTE Tire pressure monitoring system doesn’t monitor the spare tire in luggage room, even if the tire inflation pressure sensor is equipped.
  • Page 160 However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it blinks again when the engine is restarted, have the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- Motors dealer.
  • Page 161 20 minutes after you adjust the tire inflation pressure, one or more of the tires may have a puncture. Inspect the tire and if it has a puncture, have it repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible. 3-72...
  • Page 162 If the warning light Mitsubishi Motors dealer. If the tire repair is not done by comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure. an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 163: Rear-View Camera (If So Equipped)

    When the selector lever is in the “R” (REVERSE) position CAUTION with the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the rear-view image will be displayed on the screen of the Mitsubishi Multi- The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent the communication System in the center panel.
  • Page 164 Features and controls Location of rear-view camera Screen image The rear-view camera (A) is in the liftgate, at the left side of Reference guide marks and upper surface of the rear bumper the liftgate handle. (A) are displayed on the screen. Five guide marks in red (B) indicates approximately 20 inches (50 cm) behind the rear bumper.
  • Page 165 It is possible to set the display language of the screen to English, Spanish or French. For details, please refer to the separated owner’s manual for “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System”. Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to see an image on the screen, even when the system is func- tioning correctly.
  • Page 166: Instrument Cluster

    Features and controls Instrument cluster N00519000144 1- Tachometer 2- Speedometer 3- Fuel gauge 4- Odometer/Trip odometer 5- Trip odometer reset button 6- Engine coolant temperature gauge 3-77...
  • Page 167 Features and controls Speedometer Odometer/Trip odometer N00519100015 N00519500426 The speedometer shows your vehicle’s speed. When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, an “ODO” or “TRIP” indicator is displayed. Tachometer N00519200032 The tachometer shows engine revolutions per minute. This allows the driver to determine the most efficient gear range and engine speed combinations.
  • Page 168 Features and controls Every time the reset button (3) is pressed lightly (less than one To reset the trip odometer second), the indicators are changed. To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more than one second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.
  • Page 169 Features and controls Fuel gauge Fuel tank filler door mark The arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located N00519600052 This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank when the on the left side of the vehicle (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” ignition key is turned to the “ON”...
  • Page 170 Features and controls Engine coolant temperature gauge N00519700095 This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the tem- perature is low when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the indicator will remain at the “C” (cold) position until the engine begins to warm up.
  • Page 171: Indicator And Warning Light Package

    Features and controls Indicator and warning light package N00519800735 Type 1 Type 2 12- Oil pressure warning light → P.3-85 1- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” 13- Charging system warning light → P.3-85 or “Check engine light”) → P.3-84 14- Immobilizer indicator →...
  • Page 172: Indicator

    • The brake warning light remains illuminated dur- ing driving. • If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi- cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake application, and contact your nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 3-83...
  • Page 173 This will make it diffi- at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
  • Page 174: Charging System Warning Light

    Motors dealer or a repair facility of your functioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an choice. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair This warning light does not show the amount of oil facility of your choice and have the system checked.
  • Page 175: Multi Center Display (If So Equipped)

    Features and controls Multi center display NOTE (if so equipped) The light remains on for a certain period and then goes out N00522100064 automatically after about 30 minutes. When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the Refer to “Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light display turns on automatically.
  • Page 176 Features and controls The following are special characteristics of liquid crystal displays, and do not mean that something is wrong with the system. • The appearance of small black patches and spots of red, blue and green lights. • The display goes dark, turns red or moves slowly during cold weather.
  • Page 177 Features and controls Controls and display N00533100093 8- Maintenance reminder → P.3-115 1- Electronic compass It is possible to set the dates when maintenance tasks (engine This display shows the compass direction of the vehicle. oil replacement, oil filter replacement, etc.) were last per- 2- Digital clock →...
  • Page 178 Features and controls Change of display N00533200052 Every time the “DISP” button is pressed lightly, the display can be changed to the following: 1- Main display 2- Electronic compass → P.3-93 3- Air conditioning → P.3-95 4- Audio → P.3-96 5- Digital clock/Calendar →...
  • Page 179 Features and controls Digital clock/Calendar Change of display brightness mode When the light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position, press- N00522200049 The digital clock (A) is shown with all displays. ing the “BRIGHT” function button causes the brightness to The calendar (B) is shown only with the calendar and digital change to that seen when the headlight switch is “OFF”.
  • Page 180 Features and controls Adjusting the time 2. Press the “HOUR+/MIN+” or “HOUR-/MIN-” function button to change to the desired number. Pressing CAUTION “HOUR+/MIN+” or “HOUR-/MIN-” function button for more than 2 seconds will fast forward to the desired It is dangerous to adjust the time while driving the change.
  • Page 181: Outside Temperature

    Features and controls Outside temperature Road surface freeze warning N00535300086 N00522300079 When the outside temperature indication drops to 37 °F (3 °C) This value (A) shows the temperature of outside the vehicle. or lower, the road surface freeze warning symbol (B) flashes for approximately 30 seconds then comes on steadily.
  • Page 182 Features and controls NOTE If the condition for illumination of the road surface freeze warning symbol is satisfied while the monitor is set to not give a display, the symbol just flashes for approximately 30 seconds then goes off. Electronic compass N00522400113 The electronic compass (A) shows the direction of the vehicle by the 8 directions using the earth’s magnetic field.
  • Page 183 Features and controls Compass variance NOTE The electronic compass may not show the correct direc- Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross- tion in the following places where the earth’s magnetic country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass vari- field is disrupted.
  • Page 184 Features and controls Air conditioning (For vehicles with automatic air 3- Mode selection indicator This indicates which mode has been selected. conditioning) 4- AUTO mode indicator N00533300082 This illuminates when the air conditioning is working in the This display shows the current status of the air conditioning. automatic mode (when both the blower switch and the mode For instruction on how to use the air conditioning, refer to selection dial are switched to “AUTO”).
  • Page 185: Trip Computer

    Features and controls Audio (For vehicles with AM/FM electronically Trip computer tuned radio with CD autochanger) N00500200010 The trip computer shows driving information and environmen- N00533400100 tal information. It can also be used as a stopwatch and as a This display shows the condition of the audio. For instruction timer.
  • Page 186 Features and controls Combined display The figure of the display varies according to the condi- tions under which a vehicle is travelling (road conditions, N00500500026 The combined display shows the following information: the manner in which the vehicle is being driven, etc.). Observe display for reference because the figure of the display may differ from the actual figure.
  • Page 187 Features and controls Driving range Average speed N00500700028 N00500800029 This value shows the distance (in miles or km) that can be The average speed (B) from the time when the display was last driven on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. reset to the present moment is shown with a graph.
  • Page 188 Features and controls When the ignition switch is turned on, the average speed When the system cannot provide a definite value for aver- which was being displayed when the ignition switch was age fuel economy, it is displayed as “--.-”. previously turned off will be displayed once again.
  • Page 189 Features and controls Stopwatch 3. To reset the stopwatch, press the “RESET” function but- ton after stopping the stopwatch. N00501100029 It is possible to measure the time taken for a journey. 1. Press the “START” function button to start the stopwatch. NOTE While the stopwatch is running, pressing the “RESET”...
  • Page 190 Features and controls Countdown timer 2. Press the “SELECT” function button to put the cursor on the item (hours/minutes) you wish to set. N00501200020 It is possible to set a duration (up to 24 hours) and then view Then use the “ ”...
  • Page 191 Features and controls Normally, a tone sounds to indicate that the countdown 3. Press the “START” function button to start the timer. To timer has reached 0:00:00. It is possible to make a setting stop the timer before it has reached 0:00:00, press the so that the tone does not sound at this time.
  • Page 192 Features and controls Elevation/Barometer NOTE The range (B) for which historical data are shown in the N00501300063 The elevation (A) of the vehicle’s present location and a graph can be changed. Refer to “Graph indication” on barometer (C) are shown together with a graph. For instruc- page 3-106.
  • Page 193 Features and controls Outside temperature NOTE The range (A) for which historical data are shown in the N00501600037 The outside temperature (B) is shown with a graph. For graph can be changed. Refer to “Graph indication” on instructions on resetting the historical data in the graph, refer to page 3-106.
  • Page 194 Features and controls To reset the display Manual reset mode If you reset the display at the time when you want to start N00501700025 The reset mode changes each time the “AUTO/MANUAL” the measurements, average speed/average fuel econ- function button is pressed once (for less than 1 second). omy/elevation/outside temperature from that point of time can be displayed.
  • Page 195 Features and controls Graph indication NOTE When the range for which historical data are shown is N00501800039 The average speed, average fuel economy, elevation, and out- changed for one graph, it also changes for the other side temperature are each shown as a graph at the same time as graphs.
  • Page 196: Door Open Warning

    Features and controls Door open warning NOTE When the unit is changed for one display, it is automati- N00500300037 When any of the doors or the liftgate is not fully closed, a door cally also changed for the other displays. open warning (A) is shown.
  • Page 197 Features and controls Setting and customization Reference Item Condition N00533500055 page It is possible to adjust/set/customize the specifications and dis- plays of the items shown in the table below. Lights P.3-135 Wipers P.3-139 Reference Item Condition page Keyless entry system & P.3-142 power door lock system Customi-...
  • Page 198 Features and controls Basic operation 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. N00535400087 CAUTION It is dangerous to operate the display while driving the vehicle. Operate the display only when the vehi- cle is safely parked.
  • Page 199 Features and controls 3. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the 4. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. •...
  • Page 200 Features and controls 5. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the 6. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. •...
  • Page 201 Features and controls Display brightness adjustment 7. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. N00533800074 It is possible to adjust the display brightness that is seen when the light switch is “OFF”. When the light switch is in the “...
  • Page 202 Features and controls 1. Display “1. Display brightness adjustment” on the moni- 2. Press the “+” or “-” function button to change the bright- tor in accordance with “Basic operation” (see page 3- ness. Pressing “+” or “-” function button for more than 1 109), align the cursor with it, and press the “SELECT”...
  • Page 203 Features and controls Turn off display 2. To set the monitor to give no display, press the “YES” function button. N00533900059 It is possible to set the monitor to give no display. If you press the “NO” function button, the monitor will When the display turns on again, press the “DISP”...
  • Page 204 Features and controls Record maintenance Maintenance reminder N00501000031 N00502700019 For each of the following items, it is possible to set the date When the distance driven reaches a distance that has been set when maintenance was last performed and the driving distance for scheduled maintenance, the maintenance reminder (A) is until the next maintenance.
  • Page 205 Features and controls Checking and setting maintenance information 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the item whose setting you wish to change, and press the N00502900024 1. Display “3. Record Maintenance” on the monitor in “SET”...
  • Page 206 Features and controls Refer to “Units customization” on page 3-120. 3. The date when maintenance was performed on the selected item will automatically be updated, and the driv- 4. Press the “YES” function button to confirm the mainte- ing distance until the next scheduled maintenance will nance date and distance until next scheduled maintenance flash.
  • Page 207 Features and controls Display settings 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the display whose setting you wish to change, and press the N00534000057 It is possible to set the display that will appear whenever the “SELECT”...
  • Page 208 Features and controls 4. To set the display to appear, press the “ON” function but- 3. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the ton. To set the display to not appear, press the “OFF” display whose setting you wish to change, and press the function button.
  • Page 209 Features and controls Units customization 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” N00501400051 1. Display “Units” on the monitor in accordance with “Basic function button. operation” (see page 3-109), align the cursor with it, and press the “SELECT”...
  • Page 210 Features and controls Outside temperature unit 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00501500049 The unit for the outside temperature can be set to °F or °C. When the setting change has been completed successfully, a tone will sound once and the monitor will return to the NOTE “Outside temperature unit”...
  • Page 211 Features and controls Barometer unit 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the unit you wish to select, and press the “SELECT” function N00504000032 The unit for the atmospheric pressure can be set to in.Hg, hPa, button.
  • Page 212 Features and controls Door open warning 2. The monitor will display “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00502100042 It is possible to customize the manner in which the door open When the setting change has been completed successfully, warning is shown.
  • Page 213 Features and controls 3. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the the setting change is in progress. desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. When the setting change has been completed successfully, a tone will sound once and monitor will return to the dis- play in step 1 of this procedure.
  • Page 214 Features and controls Rheostat synchronization 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” N00502300028 It is possible to disable the function that adjusts the monitor function button. brightness in synchronization with the instrument panel light dimmer control.
  • Page 215 Features and controls • OFF: The tone does not sound. 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. NOTE When the setting change has been completed successfully, The initial (default) setting is “ON”. a tone will sound once and the monitor will return to the 2.
  • Page 216 Features and controls History 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00502500033 It is possible to change the range for which historical data are When the setting change has been completed successfully, shown in the graphs.
  • Page 217 Features and controls Opening display setting N00534100061 The opening display that appears when the ignition key is turned from the “OFF” position to the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion can be selected from the following two versions: 3-128...
  • Page 218 Features and controls 2. To set the selected display as the opening display, press 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the the “OK” function button. number of the desired opening display, and press the When the setting change has been completed successfully, “SELECT”...
  • Page 219 Features and controls Date setting NOTE For vehicles with satellite radio, if the ignition switch is N00534200075 1. Display “Date setting” on the monitor in accordance with turned “OFF” while the display is showing an indication “Basic operation” (see page 3-109), align the cursor with other than the audio display, the SIRIUS™...
  • Page 220 Features and controls Compass zone code setting 2. To change the month, day and year readings, press the “SELECT” function button. Each time the “SELECT” N00534300047 1. Find your current geographic location and the correct cor- function button is pressed, the item to be adjusted will responding zone number on the zone map.
  • Page 221 Features and controls 2. Display “Zone code setting” on the monitor in accordance with “Basic operation” (see page 3-109), align the cursor with it, and press the “SELECT” function button. 3-132...
  • Page 222 Features and controls Compass calibration 3. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the correct zone code number, and press the “SELECT” func- N00534400077 tion button. CAUTION When the setting change has been completed successfully, the tone will sound once and the monitor will return to the Operate the compass calibration only when the vehi- “Compass setting”...
  • Page 223 Features and controls 2. To perform compass calibration, press the “YES” function 3. When the message in the illustration appears, slowly turn the vehicle through 360 ° within the specified time. button. If you press the “NO” function button, the monitor will return to the “Compass setting”...
  • Page 224 Features and controls When compass calibration has been completed success- Lights customization fully, the tone will sound once and the monitor will return N00534500065 1. Display “Lights” on the monitor in accordance with to the “Compass setting” display. “Basic operation” (see page 3-109), align the cursor with If compass calibration is not successful, the monitor will it, and press the “SELECT”...
  • Page 225 Features and controls 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. function button.
  • Page 226 Features and controls Dome light shutoff time A: When the ignition key is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position with the light switch in the N00535600119 It is possible to change the period over which the interior lights “...
  • Page 227 Features and controls Interior light auto-shutoff time NOTE The initial (default) setting is “C”. N00535700064 It is possible to change the period that elapses until each inte- rior light whose switch is in the “ON” position automatically 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while goes off when the ignition key is turned from the “ON”...
  • Page 228 Features and controls 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the the setting change is in progress. function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” When the setting change has been completed successfully, function button.
  • Page 229 Features and controls Windshield wiper speed-sensitive operation 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00535800049 It is possible to turn speed-sensitive operation of the wind- When the setting change has been completed successfully, shield wipers “ON”...
  • Page 230 Features and controls • A:8 seconds interval 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the • B:4 seconds interval desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. If the rear wiper switch is turned “OFF” → “ON” → “OFF”...
  • Page 231 Features and controls Keyless entry system & power door lock system customi- 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the zation function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” function button. N00534700038 1. Display “Keyless entry system & power door lock sys- tem”...
  • Page 232 Features and controls • “Keyless entry system confirmation by horn” → P.3-143 • C: The horn does not sound. • “Keyless entry system confirmation by turn signal NOTE lights” → P.3-143 The initial (default) setting is “B”. • “Keyless entry automatic relocking time” → P.3-145 •...
  • Page 233 Features and controls 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the the setting change is in progress. desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. When the setting change has been completed successfully, a tone will sound once and the monitor will return to the “Keyless entry system confirmation by turn signal lights”...
  • Page 234 Features and controls Keyless entry automatic relocking time 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00536200066 It is possible to change the time that elapses before automatic When the setting change has been completed successfully, relocking when the keyless entry system has been used to a tone will sound once and the monitor will return to the unlock and no doors and the liftgate are opened.
  • Page 235 Features and controls Unlock operation using keyless entry system or door key 1. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the desired setting, and press the “SELECT” function button. N00536300067 It is possible to change the door(s) and the liftgate that will be unlocked when an unlock operation is performed using the keyless entry system or when the driver’s door is unlocked using the key.
  • Page 236 Features and controls • A:A single unlock operation unlocks only the driver’s Buzzers customization door. N00534900056 1. Display “Buzzers” on the monitor in accordance with Two unlock operations unlock all of the doors and the “Basic operation” (see page 3-109), align the cursor with liftgate.
  • Page 237 Features and controls Turn signal buzzer 2. Press the “ ” function button, align the cursor with the function you wish to change, and press the “SELECT” N00536600044 It is possible to turn on or off the function that causes the tone function button.
  • Page 238 Features and controls Door-ajar warning buzzer 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00536700090 It is possible to change the setting for the door-ajar warning When the setting change has been completed successfully, buzzer.
  • Page 239 Features and controls Number of keyless entry registration 2. The monitor will show “The setting is progressing” while the setting change is in progress. N00535200030 It is possible to confirm the number of registered remote con- When the setting change has been completed successfully, trol transmitters.
  • Page 240 Features and controls Defaults 2. If communication is successful, the monitor will show the number of registered remote control transmitters then N00535100055 The default function returns all customized settings to their ini- return to the display in step 1 of this procedure. tial conditions.
  • Page 241: Error Message

    Features and controls NOTE 2. To return all customized settings to their initial conditions, Do not use a wet cloth or any kind of spray cleaner as this press the “YES” function button. may cause damage. If you press the “NO” function button, the monitor will return to the “Defaults”...
  • Page 242: Combination Headlights And Dimmer Switch

    When the temperature inside the monitor returns to normal, the previous display will appear. If the display does not turn on, please have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 3-153...
  • Page 243 However, if water col- lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized Headlights illuminate dimly and Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license choice.
  • Page 244 Features and controls Headlight reminder buzzer When you want to keep the lights on: If the light switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” position again N00549800125 If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or after the engine is turned off, the 3 minute auto-shutoff func- “ACC”...
  • Page 245: Headlight Flasher

    Features and controls Dimmer (high/low beam change) Headlight flasher N00549900113 N00550000130 To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently versa, pull the turn signal lever to fully toward you (1). Switch toward you (2).
  • Page 246 There may be times when the lever panel. does not return to the neutral position. This usually happens Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can easily dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 247: Hazard Warning Flasher Switch

    Features and controls Hazard warning flasher switch Front fog light switch (if so equipped) N00522700161 N00522800247 The fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Press the switch to illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the lights off. The indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the fog lights are on.
  • Page 248: Wiper And Washer Switch

    Features and controls Instrument panel light dimmer control Wiper and washer switch N00522900121 N00523000392 The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted Windshield wipers by turning this control while the light switch is in the “ ” or The windshield wipers wipe when the wiper lever is moved as “...
  • Page 249 Features and controls Misting function NOTE In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, and display can be used to enable and disable speed-sensitive the wipers will operate once. operation of the wipers.
  • Page 250: Windshield Washer

    Features and controls Windshield washer Rear window wiper and washer N00504600100 N00523200323 To turn on the windshield washer, pull the lever toward you The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the with the ignition key in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. ignition key is in the “ON”...
  • Page 251 Check the fluid level regularly and refill if necessary. (See Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the “Washer fluid” on page 7-14.) proper size replacement blades. If you have questions, ask your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers N00523500111...
  • Page 252: Electric Rear Window Defogger Switch

    Features and controls Electric rear window defogger switch CAUTION N00523700328 The electric rear window defogger can be used with the igni- The rear window defogger is not designed to melt snow. Remove any snow manually before using the tion key in the “ON” position. rear window defogger.
  • Page 253: Horn Switch

    Features and controls Horn switch ® Hands-free Bluetooth cellular phone N00523800114 interface system with voice recognition (if so To honk the horn, press near the “ ” mark on the steering equipped) wheel. N00506400102 ® The Hands-free Bluetooth cellular phone interface system ®...
  • Page 254 Features and controls Overhead console control switch WARNING N00546700035 ® Although the Bluetooth HFP allows you to make hands-free calls, if you choose to use the cellular phone while driving, you must not allow that usage to distract you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that dis- tracts you from the safe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident.
  • Page 255 Features and controls PHONE button NOTE When you press the SPEECH button to enter voice recog- Press this button when an incoming call is received to answer the telephone. nition mode with a cellular phone paired to the system, current information on the cellular phone, such as When another call is received during a call, press this but- “remaining battery life,”...
  • Page 256 Features and controls Voice recognition function Change the language using the “Language” command 1. Press the SPEECH button. N00506600133 ® The Bluetooth HFP is equipped with a voice recognition 2. Say “Setup.” function. Your voice will be recognized by a microphone in the 3.
  • Page 257 Features and controls Speaker enrollment function Speaker enrollment N00529000020 N00528900080 It takes a few minutes to complete the speaker enrolment pro- ® The Bluetooth HFP can use the speaker enrollment function cess. to create a voice model for one person per language. To ensure the best results, run through the process while in the Your voice characteristics and pronunciations are registered in driver’s seat, in an environment that is as quiet as possible...
  • Page 258 Features and controls NOTE 8. When all enrollment commands have been read out, the If you do not start the speaker enrollment process within 3 voice guide will say “Speaker Enrollment is complete.” minutes of pressing the SPEECH button, the speaker The system will then end the speaker enrollment process enrollment function will time out.
  • Page 259: Help Function

    Features and controls Help function 4. When enrollment is “enabled,” the voice model is on; when enrollment is “disabled,” the voice model is off. Say N00506700033 ® the command that fits your needs. The Bluetooth HFP is equipped with a Help function. Say “Retrain”...
  • Page 260 Features and controls Setting the passcode 1. Press the SPEECH button. 2. Say “Setup.” N00539000010 Use the following procedure to turn on the security function by 3. Say “Confirmation prompts.” setting a passcode. 4. The voice guide will say “Confirmation prompts are 1.
  • Page 261 However, of the cellular the voice input mode and then check with an authorized phones registered, the cellular phone with the highest priority Mitsubishi Motors dealer. ® level will be automatically paired to the Bluetooth HFP.
  • Page 262 Features and controls ® 7. After the voice guide says “Please say a 4-digit pairing Use the following procedure to pair a Bluetooth compatible code,” say a 4-digit code. The 4-digit code will be regis- ® cellular phone to the Bluetooth HFP.
  • Page 263 If you are having difficulty pairing the phone, assistance Try the pairing process again after reconfirming whether can be obtained by calling Mitsubishi hands free con- ® ® or not the Bluetooth HFP supports your Bluetooth sumer support line 1-888-702-4100.
  • Page 264: Cellular Phones

    Features and controls Having the system tell you a list of the registered 4. After the voice guide says “Please say,” it will read out each priority number and phone name pair in order, start- cellular phones ing with the phone that has the highest priority level (from N00507300052 1 to 7).
  • Page 265 Features and controls Deleting a phone 7. When the phone deletion process is completed, the voice guide will say “Deleted.” The system will then beep and N00507400053 ® the voice recognition mode will be exited. Use the following procedure to delete a paired Bluetooth If the phone deletion process fails for some reason, the ®...
  • Page 266 Features and controls NOTE 5. After the voice guide says “Calling <voice tag> at <loca- In the case of English, the system will recognize both ® tion>,” the Bluetooth HFP will make the call. “zero” and “oh (Letter “o”) for the number “0.” Refer to When the confirmation function is on, the system will “Commands and Alternatives”...
  • Page 267: Receiving Calls

    Features and controls Switching between hands-free mode and private Redialing mode N00507800015 You can redial the last number called, based on the history of N00508100031 dialed calls in the paired cellular phone. ® The Bluetooth HFP can switch between Hands-free mode Use the following procedure to redial.
  • Page 268 Features and controls Phonebook function New entry N00508400050 N00508300020 You can register a new entry in the phonebook by saying “New ® The Bluetooth HFP has its own phonebook separate from the entry” on the phonebook main menu. You can register up to a phonebook on the cellular phone.
  • Page 269 Features and controls Edit 3. Say the telephone number to register it. N00508500035 NOTE You can edit information in the phonebook by saying “Edit” on In the case of English, the system will recognize both the phonebook main menu. “zero” and “oh (Letter “o”) for the number “0.” Refer to 1.
  • Page 270 Features and controls Having the system tell you a list of the phonebook 3. After the voice guide says “Number Please,” say the tele- entries phone number to register it. If a telephone number has been registered for the selected N00508600052 You can hear a list of the names registered in the phonebook by location, the voice guide will say “The current number is...
  • Page 271 Features and controls Deleting a registered number 4. When the deletion of the telephone number is completed, the voice guide will say “<voice tag> <location> deleted” N00511700057 You can delete a telephone number in the phonebook by saying and then the system will return to the main menu. “Delete”...
  • Page 272 Features and controls General information N00511900046 MODEL: MMC FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC: 279B- MBLUEC07 ® Your Hands-free Bluetooth cellular phone interface system with voice recognition operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi- cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada).
  • Page 273 Features and controls Voice Command Tree N00512000086 3-184...
  • Page 274 Features and controls Voice Command Tree - Phonebook N00512100045 3-185...
  • Page 275 Features and controls Voice Command Tree - Setup N00512800039 3-186...
  • Page 276 Features and controls Commands and Alternatives Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command N00513300073 guage Commands Lan- Alternative English Pair Command Primary Command guage Commands PAIR Spanish Emparejar English Setup French Jumeler SETUP Spanish Configuración English Delete A Phone Delete French Configurer Eliminar Un Telé- DELETE A Spanish...
  • Page 277 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command Command Primary Command guage Commands guage Commands English Add Location English Edit Agregar {Una} EDIT Spanish Editar Spanish Ubicación French Modifier LOCATION Ajouter {Un} English Call This Number Call French Emplacement CALL THIS Llamar A Este...
  • Page 278 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command Command Primary Command guage Commands guage Commands English Home English HOME Spanish Casa En Su Casa Spanish Todos French Maison À La Maison French Tous English Work English Cancel WORK Spanish Trabajo En Su Trabajo...
  • Page 279 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command Command Primary Command guage Commands guage Commands English English Spanish Spanish Seis French French English Zero Oh (letter “O” ) English Seven ZERO Spanish Cero SEVEN Spanish Siete French Zéro O (lettre «o») French Sept...
  • Page 280 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command Command Primary Command guage Commands guage Commands English English Phonebook List English Spoken Names Spanish Español PHONE- Language BOOK Agenda - Listar French Français Spanish LIST Nombres Phonebook New NAMES English Répertoire Liste Entry...
  • Page 281 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Lan- Alternative Command Primary Command Command Primary Command guage Commands guage Commands Setup Pairing English Passcode English Setup Pairing Options PASSCODE Spanish Contraseña Configuración French SETUP Spanish Opciones De Empa- PAIRING English Setup Passcode rejamiento OPTIONS SETUP Configuración Con-...
  • Page 282 Features and controls Lan- Alternative Phrase # English Spanish French Command Primary Command guage Commands 7 Continue Continuar Continuer English Join Calls 8 Help Ayude Aide JOIN Spanish Unir Llamadas CALLS French Intégrer L’appel English English ENGLISH Spanish Inglés French Anglais l’anglais English...
  • Page 283: Sun Visors

    Features and controls Sun visors To block out additional side glare, swing the sun visor side- ways and slide it backward. N00524600324 Fold the sun visor downward (1) to reduce front glare while driving. To reduce side glare, turn the visor to the side (2). 3-194...
  • Page 284: Vanity Mirror

    Features and controls Vanity mirror Power outlet (if so equipped) N00524700208 N00525000455 The vanity mirrors are located on the back of the sun visors. CAUTION Opening the lid (A) of the vanity mirror will automatically turn on the mirror light (B). Be aware that using electronic equipment with the engine off may run the battery down.
  • Page 285 Features and controls Type 1 Type 2 The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in The power outlet can be used when the ignition switch is in any the “ON” or “ACC” position. position. Front Rear Luggage area 3-196...
  • Page 286: Interior Lights

    Features and controls Digital clock Interior lights (if so equipped) N00525100182 N00525300474 When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the time is displayed. How each button works: Set the time by pressing the various buttons as described Dome light/ Luggage room light below.
  • Page 287: Interior Light Switch

    Features and controls Interior light switch N00537900132 The interior light switch can be used for adjusting the follow- ing switches: dome light, reading lights, luggage room light, rear personal lights and door lights. NOTE If the light is left on with the ignition switch in the “LOCK”...
  • Page 288 Features and controls 3 (OFF) - It is possible to turn off all of the interior lights NOTE {dome light, reading lights, rear personal lights, With the switches on the rear personal lights luggage room light and door lights} by placing the and luggage room light in the “OFF”...
  • Page 289: Dome Light

    Features and controls Dome light Reading lights N00537600126 N00525400329 Push the reading light switch (A) to turn on the light. This light The dome light can be operated by sliding the interior light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light. switch.
  • Page 290 Features and controls Rear personal lights N00526000133 The rear personal lights can be turned on by pushing the rear personal light switches. 1 (ON) - The rear personal light comes on. 2 (OFF) - The rear personal light goes off. 3 (DOOR) - The rear personal lights illuminate when any door or the liftgate is opened and go off when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.
  • Page 291 Features and controls Luggage room light Door lights N00526100147 N00530400095 The luggage room light can be turned on by sliding the luggage room light switch. The door lights come on when any door or the liftgate are opened. When any door and the liftgate are closed, the door lights go 1 (ON) - The luggage room light comes on.
  • Page 292 Features and controls Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light Accessory boxes and other lights) N00526400397 Convenient storage space is located throughout the vehicle. N00526300367 If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after about 30 minutes.
  • Page 293: Glove Compartment

    Features and controls Glove compartment Floor console box/Tissue holder N00526500255 N00526600038 To open, pull the lever (A). Floor console box The floor console box is located under the arm rest. 1. Lift the arm rest (A). NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with glove compartment light, when the light switch is set in either the “...
  • Page 294 Features and controls Tissue holder 2. Open the lid (B). The tissue holder is located on the back of the arm rest. 3-205...
  • Page 295: Cup Holder

    Features and controls Cup holder For the rear seat N00537000016 N00527300133 This cup holder is located in the rear seat arm rest (A). For the front seat Open the lid (B) while holding the side face of the lid with your The cup holder is located in front of the floor console.
  • Page 296: Bottle Holder

    Features and controls Bottle holder Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) N00502800052 N00527400105 Bottle holders are provided for the driver and front passenger To open this holder, push the rear end of the lid (A) at the cen- in the door. ter.
  • Page 297 Features and controls Tonneau cover To remove (if so equipped) 1. Roll back the tonneau cover. N00528300114 2. Move one of the sliders (B) toward the inside of the vehi- To use cle and lift it to remove the tonneau cover. 1.
  • Page 298: Luggage Hooks

    Features and controls Luggage hooks Side (Type 1) N00528500246 CAUTION Do not load the luggage higher than the top of the seatback. Be sure that luggage is firmly secured. Restricted rear vision or flying objects entering the passenger compartment during sudden braking could result in a serious accident.
  • Page 299: Coat Hook

    Features and controls Coat hook NOTE Do not hang any heavy items {more than about 6.6 pound N00553600078 (3 kg)} on the hook {Side (type 2)}. Doing so could dam- There is a hook on the rear driver’s side assist grip for use in age the hook.
  • Page 300: Driving Safety

    Driving safety Driving precaution ......4- Fuel economy......4- Driving, alcohol and drugs.
  • Page 301: Driving Precaution

    Driving safety Driving precaution Fuel economy N00629300040 N00628800080 Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal WARNING driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel use. Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel econ- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover omy are listed below.
  • Page 302: Driving, Alcohol And Drugs

    Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals.
  • Page 303 Motors dealer. Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard Lights to secure the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on Always install the mat with the correct side facing and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam down.
  • Page 304: Safe Driving Techniques

    Driving safety Safe driving techniques Driving during cold weather N00629200052 N00629400315 Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving, Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury. extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you Also, the battery power level may drop because more can better protect yourself and your passengers:...
  • Page 305: Braking

    All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the freeze and water. The recommended blend is about 50 % vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration a repair facility of your choice at regular intervals according to (not over 60 %) when the outside temperature is -31 °F...
  • Page 306: Parking

    Driving safety Parking Where you park N00629600245 WARNING Parking on a hill When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in curb on an uphill.
  • Page 307: Loading Information

    Driving safety Loading information Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, N00629900378 and coolant. It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of carry.
  • Page 308 Driving safety Tire and loading information placard This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit- ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of N00630100136 The tire and loading information placard is located on the occupants and cargo”...
  • Page 309 Driving safety Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Type 2 N00630200052 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passen- gers that will be riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 310 Driving safety NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 311: Cargo Loads

    Driving safety Cargo loads WARNING N00629700318 To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the Cargo load precautions combined weights of the driver, passengers and To determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract cargo and must never exceed the vehicle capacity the weight of all vehicle occupants from the vehicle capacity weight.
  • Page 312 Driving safety Loading cargo on the roof CAUTION N00630400054 Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof WARNING carrier that properly fits your vehicle. For installation, refer to the instruction manual pro- Weight placed on the roof of the vehicle will raise the vided with the roof carrier.
  • Page 313 Driving safety Crossbars (if so equipped) CAUTION N00630500013 Use the following procedure for crossbars as desired. Place the luggage on the carrier so that its weight is 1. Turn the upper and side knobs counterclockwise to loosen distributed evenly with the heaviest items on the bottom.
  • Page 314: Trailer Towing

    Driving safety Trailer towing When the roof carrier is not in use, align the crossbar markings with the roof rail (if so equipped) markings to minimize wind N00629800234 noise. Towing a trailer will adversely affect handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.).
  • Page 315 Driving safety Weight limits Maximum trailer weight Recommendations for towing up to this limit are as follows. Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight, maximum trailer weight (A), maximum tongue weight (B) and Gross Axle Trailer Brake and Towing kit* Weight Rating (GAWR). Total Trailer Weight requirements Up to 1,500 lbs.
  • Page 316: Trailer Hitches

    Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. system” on page 7-34. NOTE Mitsubishi recommends that sway control be used when- ever you are towing, to improve towing stability. For details, please consult your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
  • Page 317: Trailer Brakes

    Driving safety Trailer brakes Operating hints Mitsubishi recommends that any trailer having a total weight WARNING of 1,500 lbs (680 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you have a rear window open and you tow a...
  • Page 318: Vehicle Preparation

    Driving safety Vehicle preparation Making turns Before you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and CAUTION mirror adjustment. Tires Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the cold inflation Your vehicle could be damaged.
  • Page 319: Driving On Hills

    Driving safety When towing at high altitudes, engine coolant and automatic Parking transaxle fluid will overheat at a lower temperature than at nor- Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and mal altitudes. trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high Move the selector lever to the “P”...
  • Page 320: Comfort Controls

    Comfort controls Vents........5- Manual air conditioning (if so equipped)..5- Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) .
  • Page 321: Vents

    Comfort controls Vents Air flow and direction adjustments N00730200271 N00729900092 Center vents Adjust the horizontal direction of the air flow by turning the dial (A). The vent can be opened and closed with the dial (A). Adjust the vertical direction of the air flow by turning the dial (B).
  • Page 322 Comfort controls Changing the mode selection Side/Rear (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning) vents N00736400435 To change the position and amount of air flowing from the Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (C). vents, turn the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Mode selection dial”...
  • Page 323 Comfort controls Foot/Face position Foot position Air flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment, and Air flows mainly to the leg area. flows to the leg area. NOTE With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ”...
  • Page 324 Comfort controls Foot/Defroster position Defroster position Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and the door windows. Air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows. NOTE NOTE With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ”...
  • Page 325: Manual Air Conditioning (If So Equipped)

    Comfort controls Manual air conditioning Blower speed selection dial (if so equipped) N00736500090 N00730300113 When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run- speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower ning.
  • Page 326 Comfort controls Temperature control dial Mode selection dial N00736600147 N00736700148 Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air To change the position and amount of air flowing from the warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler. vents, turn the mode selection dial.
  • Page 327 Comfort controls Air selection switch If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation position. Switch to the outside position every now N00736800312 Normally, use the outside position to keep the windshield and and then to keep the windows from fogging up. side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield.
  • Page 328 If the air conditioning indicator light does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Sometimes, for example after using a high-pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks temporarily.
  • Page 329 Comfort controls Operating the air conditioning system Cooling N00731200281 N00731100176 Heating For ordinary cooling Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclock- wise to the desired temperature.
  • Page 330 Comfort controls For quick cooling NOTE If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation position. Let in some outside air from time to time for good ventila- tion. To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the “...
  • Page 331 Comfort controls Combination of unheated air and heated air Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win- dows N00731300149 Select the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the N00731400414 illustration and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside CAUTION position.
  • Page 332 Comfort controls For ordinary defrosting For quick defrosting Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”...
  • Page 333: Automatic Air Conditioning (If So Equipped)

    Comfort controls Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) Type 2 N00731500082 The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run- ning. Control panel N00711800441 Type 1 1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch 5- Electric rear window defogger switch →...
  • Page 334 Comfort controls Blower speed selection dial NOTE There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illus- N00736900010 When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower trated position. speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
  • Page 335 Comfort controls The blower speed indicator (A) is displayed. Temperature control dial N00737000063 Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler. Type 1 1- High blower speed 2- Low blower speed 5-16...
  • Page 336 Comfort controls The set temperature (A) is displayed. Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 5-17...
  • Page 337 Comfort controls Mode selection dial NOTE While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera- N00737100123 To change the position and amount of air flowing from the ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the vents, turn the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Changing the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with mode selection”...
  • Page 338 Comfort controls The mode selection indicator (A) and front defroster indicator Air selection switch (B) are displayed. N00737200270 Normally, use the outside position to keep the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield.
  • Page 339 Comfort controls When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection will be Air conditioning switch controlled automatically. When the air conditioning turns off, N00737300226 Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn the air selection automatically goes back to the outside posi- on.
  • Page 340 If the air conditioning indicator light (A) does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 341 Comfort controls Operating the air conditioning system (automatic 3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position. mode) The AUTO mode indicator (A) is displayed. N00731700202 The vents (except “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/outside air, In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con- follow these procedures: trolled automatically.
  • Page 342 Comfort controls Operating the air conditioning system (manual NOTE Set the temperature {at about 75 (Type 1) or 25 (Type 2) mode) under normal conditions}. N00731800027 When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-...
  • Page 343 Comfort controls For ordinary defrosting For quick defrosting Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”...
  • Page 344: Rear Cooler

    Comfort controls Rear cooler (For vehicles with automatic To stop the air conditioning N00732500021 air conditioning) To turn the air conditioning off, set the blower speed selection dial to the “OFF” position. All operations will stop except the N00737400038 The rear cooler can only be used while the operation indicator air selection.
  • Page 345: Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips

    Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri- cant recommendations 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 facility of your choice. 5-26...
  • Page 346 Comfort controls 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.
  • Page 347: Audio System

    Comfort controls Audio system N00734300863 Your vehicle is equipped with the following audio system: (1) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 → P.5-30 (2) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-Type 2 → P.5-43 (3) AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-Type 3 → P.5-43 The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 348 SIRUS Satellite Radio, Inc. turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.
  • Page 349 Comfort controls AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 (if so equipped) N00734300993 Volume and tone control panel N00711900657 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- VOL (Volume control) knob 3- AUDIO switch 4- Display 5-30...
  • Page 350 Comfort controls To adjust the volume N00712000293 VOL (Volume control) Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The status will be displayed in the display (4). NOTE The volume control mode will shut off automatically if either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is made within about 2 seconds.
  • Page 351 Comfort controls To adjust the tone N00712100395 1. Press the AUDIO switch (3) repeatedly to select the tone or balance control to change. The order is: BASS → TRE → FADE → BAL → Audio adjust mode off. The status will be displayed in the display (4). 5-32...
  • Page 352 Comfort controls 2. Turn the AUDIO switch (3) either clockwise or counter- clockwise to change the tone/balance setting. Adjusting operation Mode Clockwise Counterclockwise BASS Increase Decrease Increase Decrease More sound from the More sound from the FADE rear speakers front speakers More sound from the More sound from the right speakers...
  • Page 353 Comfort controls Radio control panel and display N00734900843 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- Memory select buttons 3- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 4- SEEK (Up-seek) button 5- SEEK (Down-seek) button 6- SCAN button 7- TUNE/FOLDER switch 8- SCAN indicator 9- AM/FM (AM/FM1/FM2) indicator 10- Preset memory number display 11- ST (Stereo) indicator 12- Frequency display...
  • Page 354 Comfort controls To listen to the radio To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5), or turn the N00735000825 1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio system on and TUNE/FOLDER switch (7) to tune to the frequency you off.
  • Page 355 Comfort controls CD control panel and display N00735300668 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 11- RPT (Repeat-mode) indicator 2- CD eject button 12- RDM (Random-mode) indicator 3- Disc loading slot 13- SCAN indicator 4- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 14- CD indicator 5- CD (CD mode changeover) button 15- TRACK indicator 6- TRACK (Track up) button 16- Track play time display...
  • Page 356 Comfort controls To listen to a CD To listen an MP3 CD This player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) N00735500976 1. Press the CD button (5) and the CD mode will be selected, files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and starting a playback.
  • Page 357 Comfort controls Folder selection order/MP3 file playback order (Example) NOTE While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can switch between reading of the CD-DA and reading of the Root folder (root directory) MP3 files by pressing the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a beep).
  • Page 358 Comfort controls To fast forward/reverse the disc To select a desired folder (MP3 CDs only) To fast forward or reverse, use the TRACK button (6 or 7). You can select your desired folder by turning the TUNE/FOLDER switch (10). Fast forward You can fast forward by holding down the side of the TRACK button (6) for more than about 1 second.
  • Page 359 Comfort controls To select a desired track To repeat the same track or change the order of tracks for playback You can select by using the TRACK button (6 or 7). Press the RPT/RDM button (8) to select RPT → RDM → Track up RPT/RDM mode off.
  • Page 360 Comfort controls Random playback for all folders on a disc (MP3 CDs only) Select the RDM mode, and the RDM indicator (12) will come on. Tracks from all the folders on the disc will be played in a random sequence. NOTE With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the random mode causes only files of the same format (CD-...
  • Page 361 Comfort controls To find the start of each track on a disc for playback Press the SCAN button (9). “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will play back the first 10 seconds of each track on the selected disc. The track number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
  • Page 362: Am/Fm Electronically Tuned Radio With

    Comfort controls AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-Type 2 (if so equipped) AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-Type 3 (if so equipped) N00734300775 Volume and tone control panel N00711900660 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- VOL (Volume control) knob 3- Memory select buttons 4- AUDIO switch 5- Display...
  • Page 363 Comfort controls To adjust the volume To adjust the tone N00712000349 N00712100630 1. Press the AUDIO switch (4) repeatedly to select your VOL (Volume control) desired sound customization setting to change. The order Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume; is: SUB GAIN →...
  • Page 364 Comfort controls MID (Midrange tone control) 2. Turn the AUDIO switch (4) either clockwise or counter- clockwise to adjust the sound customization features. To select the desired midrange level. TREBLE (Treble tone control) Adjusting operation To select the desired treble level. Mode Clockwise Counterclockwise...
  • Page 365 Comfort controls EQ TYPE (Equalizer type select) To store your current sound settings into memory, follow these steps: To select the desired equalizer type. 1. Go to the “SOUND PRESET” setting (preset button lights EQ type Description will be flashing). 2.
  • Page 366 Comfort controls Speed Compensated Volume function N00752200170 Speed Compensated Volume function is a feature that automat- ically adjusts the VOL, BASS, MID, and TREBLE settings in accordance with the vehicle speed. It is possible to turn this function ON-OFF using the following methods: 1.
  • Page 367 Comfort controls Radio control panel and display-Type 2 N00734900771 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- Memory select buttons 3- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 4- SEEK (Up-seek) button 5- SEEK (Down-seek) button 6- SCAN button 7- TUNE/FOLDER switch 8- AM/FM (AM/FM1/FM2) indicator 9- Preset memory number display 10- STEREO indicator 11- Frequency display...
  • Page 368 Comfort controls To listen to the radio To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5), or turn the N00735000838 1. Press the PWR switch (1) or RADIO button (3) to turn on TUNE/FOLDER switch (7) to tune to the frequency you the radio.
  • Page 369 Comfort controls Radio control panel and display-Type 3 N00734900784 1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- Memory select buttons 3- RADIO (AM/FM/Satellite selection) button 4- SEEK (Up-seek) button 5- SEEK (Down-seek) button 6- SCAN button 7- TUNE/FOLDER switch 8- AM/FM/SAT (AM/FM1/FM2/SAT1/SAT2/SAT3/SAT4) indicator 9- Preset memory number display 10- STEREO indicator 11- Frequency display...
  • Page 370 Comfort controls To listen to the radio To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5), or turn the N00735000841 1. Press the PWR switch (1) or RADIO button (3) to turn on TUNE/FOLDER switch (7) to tune to the frequency you the radio.
  • Page 371 Comfort controls SIRIUS Satellite Radio control panel and display-Type 3 N00700200227 1. PWR (On-Off) switch 2. RADIO (AM/FM/Satellite selection) button 3. SEEK (Down-seek) button 4. SEEK (Up-seek) button 5. SCAN button 6. TUNE/FOLDER (Category selection) switch/AUDIO switch 7. Memory select buttons 8.
  • Page 372 Comfort controls To listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel selection N00700300026 N00700500028 Push the SEEK button (3 or 4) to select a channel. 1. If the audio system is OFF, turn it ON by pushing the PWR switch (1). The audio system will start working in NOTE the previously used mode.
  • Page 373 Comfort controls To skip or lock a desired channel using the MENU NOTE Once you have stored channels in memory, you can mode instantly call up a desired channel by just pushing the cor- N00701100034 It is possible to make a setting to skip or lock a desired channel responding memory select buttons (7).
  • Page 374 Comfort controls SKIP setting (SKIP setting mode) To skip a desired channel N00701200035 N00701400037 It is possible to set a channel to be skipped during channel It is possible to set a channel to not be received during channel selection. It is also possible to cancel a skip setting. selection.
  • Page 375 Comfort controls To cancel skip settings To unlock locked channels N00701500038 N00701700043 It is possible to cancel channel skip settings. You can unlock one or all locked channels. Unlocking one or more channels requires entry of the code. 1. Push the AUDIO switch (6) for at least about two seconds to select the MENU mode.
  • Page 376 Comfort controls To change the lock cancellation code 5. Use the memory select buttons (7) to enter the code (1111 to 6666). N00701800044 It is possible to change the code for lock cancellation to any desired number. 1. Push the AUDIO switch (6) for at least about two seconds to select the MENU mode.
  • Page 377 Comfort controls To reset the lock cancellation code Text messages N00701900032 N00702000030 In case you forget the code, it is possible to reset the code to the In a vehicle with a multi center display, it is possible, by push- “1111”...
  • Page 378 Comfort controls NOTE The artist name, track name, and arranger name can each be shown with a maximum of 36 characters. However, a single line of display text can show a maximum of only 16 characters. If a name has more than 16 characters, push the “PAGE”...
  • Page 379 Comfort controls CD control panel and display-Type 2, Type 3 N00735300671 1- LOAD-EJECT button 11- TUNE/FOLDER switch 2- Disc loading slot 12- CD indicator 3- DISC select buttons 13- DISC indicator 4- PWR (On-Off) switch 14- TRACK indicator 5- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 15- RPT/RDM/SCAN indicator 6- CD (CD mode changeover) button 16- Track play time display...
  • Page 380 Comfort controls To listen to a CD To set a disc The indicator light (A) shows the condition of each disc slot. N00735500989 1. Press the CD button (6) and the CD mode will be selected, starting a playback. NOTE As many as 6 CDs can be inserted into the CD autochanger.
  • Page 381 Comfort controls NOTE NOTE When the first disc has played to the end, the second disc While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital will start to play automatically. When the second, third, Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can fourth, fifth, and sixth discs have each played to the end, switch between reading of the CD-DA and reading of the the sequence will begin again from the first disc.
  • Page 382 Comfort controls Folder selection order/MP3 file playback order (Example) To fast forward/reverse the disc To fast forward or reverse, use the TRACK button (7 or 8). Root folder (root directory) Fast forward You can fast forward by holding down the side of the TRACK button (7) for more than about 1 second.
  • Page 383 Comfort controls To select a desired folder (MP3 CDs only) To select a desired track You can select your desired folder by turning the You can select by using the TRACK button (7 or 8). TUNE/FOLDER switch (11). Track up Press the side of the TRACK button (7) until the desired track is reached.
  • Page 384 Comfort controls To repeat the same track or change the order of tracks Random playback for all folders on a disc (MP3 CDs only) Select the RDM mode, and the RDM indicator (15) will come for playback on. Tracks from all the folders on the currently selected disc Press the RPT/RDM button (9) to select RPT →...
  • Page 385 Comfort controls To find the start of each track on a disc for playback Press the SCAN button (10). “SCAN” will appear on the dis- play and the autochanger will play back the first 10 seconds of each track on the selected disc. The track number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
  • Page 386 Comfort controls MP3 title display (Multi center display only) N00752300083 If your vehicle is equipped with the multi center display, it can display MP3 titles including ID3 tag information. 1. In the normal display mode, press the “DETAIL” function button, and the MP3 title or ID3 tag information will be shown.
  • Page 387: Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (If So Equipped)

    Comfort controls Steering wheel remote control switch NOTE (if so Do not push two or more of the steering wheel remote equipped) control switches at the same time. N00714800338 The remote control switches are located on the rear surface of To turn on the power the steering wheel.
  • Page 388 Comfort controls Automatic radio tuning To fast-forward/fast-reverse the disc To fast-forward or fast-reverse the disc, press the fast-forward Seek up button — 1/Seek down button — 5 button (1) or the fast-reverse button (5). After pressing these buttons, reception of the selected station will begin.
  • Page 389: Error Codes

    Comfort controls Error codes N00736100676 Type 1 Type 2, Type 3 If an error code (1) appears in the display, take action in accordance with the table below. Error display Problem Description Repair Type 2 Type 1 Type 3 No DISC NO DISC No disc inserted Disc is not in CD player.
  • Page 390 E 03 ERROR 03 Mechanism error Pick-up is out of position. rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for repair. ERROR Internal protection against high temper- Allow radio to cool by waiting about...
  • Page 391: Error Codes (Sirius Satellite Radio)

    If an error code (1) appears in the display, take action in accordance with the table below. Error display Problem Description Repair Take the vehicle to your authorized Mitsubishi ANTENNA The antenna may be faulty, not securely con- Antenna error Motors dealer or a repair facility of your ERROR nected, or open-circuited.
  • Page 392 Contact SIRIUS Satellite Radio and obtain a SIRIUS channel channel. contract. Take the vehicle to your authorized Mitsubishi Mechanical fault There is a mechanical fault or a bad connec- SAT ERROR Motors dealer or a repair facility of your or bad connection tion.
  • Page 393: Handling Of Compact Discs

    Comfort controls Handling of compact discs N00734100223 Use only the type of compact discs that have the mark shown in the illustration below. (Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs may cause problems.) The use of special shaped, damaged compact discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality compact discs (like warped discs or burrs on the discs) such as those shown will dam- age the CD player.
  • Page 394 Comfort controls In the following circumstances, moisture can form on To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly compact discs and inside the audio system, preventing from the center hole toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in normal operation.
  • Page 395 Do not remove the cover and attempt to repair the CD player by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of malfunction, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 5-76...
  • Page 396: Antenna

    Comfort controls Antenna SIRIUS antenna (if so equipped) The antenna (A) is located as shown in the illustration. N00734200367 Whip antenna To remove the whip antenna, unscrew it by turning it counter- clockwise. NOTE Be sure to remove the whip antenna in the following cases: •...
  • Page 397: General Information About Your Radio

    Comfort controls General information about your radio Signal transmission FM signals do not follow the earth surface nor are they N00733900240 Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and FM stations. reflected by the upper atmosphere. For this reason, FM broad- The quality of your reception is affected by distance, obstacles, casts cannot be received over long distances.
  • Page 398 Comfort controls Reflection Cross modulation The reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking If one listens to a weak station and is in the vicinity of another garages, under bridges etc., is that FM signals, unlike AM sig- strong station, both stations might be received simultaneously.
  • Page 399 Comfort controls Causes of disturbances FM reception is affected by the electrical systems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially those without an electronic noise sup- pression device. The disturbance is even greater if the station is weak or poorly tuned. FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturbances as AM.
  • Page 400: For Emergencies

    For emergencies If the vehicle breaks down ....6- Jump-starting the engine ....6- Engine overheating .
  • Page 401: If The Vehicle Breaks Down

    For emergencies If the vehicle breaks down Jump-starting the engine N00836300174 N00836400667 If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, dead, you can start it with the battery from another vehicle or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with using jumper cables.
  • Page 402 For emergencies 3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking 5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end in “P”...
  • Page 403 For emergencies 6. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative 8. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and the other end to reverse order from the way you connected them. the engine block of the vehicle with the low battery (A) at WARNING the point farthest from the battery.
  • Page 404: Engine Overheating

    3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance. WARNING To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes away from the cooling fan.
  • Page 405 For emergencies 5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood, leave the engine on until the temperature indicator hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator on the instrument panel moves below the red zone.
  • Page 406: Tools And Jack

    10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it fully. Check the temperature indicator. You can drive when the indicator returns to the normal zone. 11. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 1- Jack...
  • Page 407 For emergencies Tools Jack N00832600023 N00832700183 To remove 1. Tip forward the rear seatback. (Refer to “Folding the seat- backs forward” on page 2-10.) 1- Tool bag 2- Wheel nut wrench 3- Bar NOTE When returning the tools to the tool bag, place each one in its own pocket.
  • Page 408 For emergencies 2. Lift the carpet (A) toward the front of the vehicle. 4. To remove the jack, turn the shaft end so that the jack retracts and detach it from fixing bracket (C). 3. Lift the cover (B).
  • Page 409 For emergencies To store 2. Align the hook (A) of the jack with the mounting part (B) of the bracket. 1. Retract the jack, then return it to its original position. To retract To expand 6-10...
  • Page 410 For emergencies 3. Turn the shaft end by hand to expand the jack until it is 4. After tightening the shaft as far as possible by hand, held firmly in position. tighten it by a further 90° using the bar to ensure that the jack is securely retained.
  • Page 411: How To Change A Tire

    For emergencies How to change a tire 5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire that is diago- N00836900750 nally opposite from the tire (B) you are changing. Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat location.
  • Page 412 (city/high-speed driving, varying erly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as load weight, etc.). soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
  • Page 413 For emergencies To remove the spare tire Compact spare tire (if so equipped) The compact spare tire is designed to save space in the luggage N00849700143 compartment. Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat 1. Lift up the luggage floor board. tire occurs.
  • Page 414 For emergencies To change a tire NOTE Put the spare tire under the vehicle body near the jack. N00849800359 This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
  • Page 415 For emergencies 2. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (A) shown 3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange portion (B) fits in in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire the groove (C) at the top of the jack. you wish to change.
  • Page 416 For emergencies 4. Insert the bar (D) into the wheel nut wrench (E). Then put WARNING the end of the bar into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the No one should be in your vehicle when using the illustration.
  • Page 417 For emergencies 6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (F), hub bolts WARNING (G) or in the installation holes (H) in the wheel, and then Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem (I) facing mount the spare tire. outboard.
  • Page 418 For emergencies On steel wheel (spare wheel), install the wheel nuts with 7. On aluminum wheels, temporarily tighten the wheel nuts their tapered ends facing inward, then tighten by hand (flange nuts) until their flange section comes in contact until the wheel is no longer loose. with the wheel and it is no longer loose.
  • Page 419 For emergencies 8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the wheel nut 9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until wrench counterclockwise until the tire touches the each nut has been tightened to the torque listed here. ground.
  • Page 420 When the spare tire is used, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work prop- erly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire. After changing the tire and driving the vehicle about A- Vehicles sold in U.S.A.
  • Page 421 For emergencies To install the flat tire or spare tire To store the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench N00849900057 N00850000029 Tighten the clamp (A) firmly with your fingers by turning it Reverse the removing procedure when storing the jack, bar and clockwise until the tire cannot move.
  • Page 422: Towing

    For emergencies Towing N00837000703 If your vehicle needs to be towed If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by a commercial tow truck service. When towing is required, transport the vehicle using a tow truck. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. CAUTION Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style.
  • Page 423 For emergencies Towing the vehicle by a tow truck CAUTION If you tow the vehicles with an automatic transaxle CAUTION with the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using illustrated, make sure that the towing speed and dis- sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
  • Page 424: Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions

    For emergencies Operation under adverse driving conditions Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B) Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. N00837200620 Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie- snow down strap.
  • Page 425 For emergencies On wet roads On snowy or icy roads When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use CAUTION snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations about using snow Avoid flooded roads.
  • Page 426 For emergencies On a bumpy or rutted road Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes. CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can damage the tires and wheels. Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires are especially at risk for damage.
  • Page 428: Vehicle Care And Maintenance

    Vehicle care and maintenance Service precautions ......7- Fuse links....... . 7- 36 Catalytic converter .
  • Page 429: Service Precautions

    If you discover a malfunction or other problem, have it cor- wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mit- rected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your facility of your choice.
  • Page 430: Catalytic Converter

    Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con- choice for service.
  • Page 431: Engine Hood

    Vehicle care and maintenance Engine hood Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood. N00937500493 To open Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch. NOTE To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the wipers are at resting position when you open the...
  • Page 432 Vehicle care and maintenance To close Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its arrow.
  • Page 433: View Of The Engine Compartment

    Vehicle care and maintenance View of the engine compartment Engine oil and oil filter N00937600595 N00937700844 To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil level.
  • Page 434 Vehicle care and maintenance Engine oil identification mark CAUTION Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration and ILSAC certification symbol on the front of the container. loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine.
  • Page 435 Vehicle care and maintenance Recommended engine oil viscosity If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certification symbol, use an API classification SM oil with the following label. Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor tem- This mark appears on the top of the oil container and tells you peratures where you will be driving.
  • Page 436: Engine Coolant

    256 psi “F” (FULL) and “L” (LOW) marks. The radiator normally (1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace- remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radi- ment filter.
  • Page 437: Radiator Cap

    Take your vehicle to an Radiator cap authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your The radiator cap must be tight sealed to prevent losing coolant choice for testing.
  • Page 438: Air Cleaner Filter

    N00937900295 rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if filter properly.
  • Page 439: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    The automatic transaxle should be maintained and serviced by idling, select each gear momentarily, ending with the an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It 2.
  • Page 440: Transfer Oil (All-Wheel Drive Models)

    Special additives Fill or change the oil according to the table. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi- Oil type tion of any fluid additives to the transaxle. Lubricant Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5...
  • Page 441: Rear Axle Oil (All-Wheel Drive Models)

    Vehicle care and maintenance Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) Washer fluid N00915200171 N00938600198 Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to The windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir is in maintain the proper level. the engine compartment. Fill or change oil according to the table.
  • Page 442: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle care and maintenance Brake fluid Fluid type Use the brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reser- N00938800334 voir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out. To check the fluid level Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. CAUTION The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX”...
  • Page 443: Power Steering Fluid

    “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the If battery performance is suspect, have the battery and charging fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary. system tested by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Fluid type...
  • Page 444 Vehicle care and maintenance Checking battery electrolyte level 2. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the cap, pry gently to remove the cap. Use the following procedure to check the battery electrolyte level. 1. If your vehicle is equipped with battery cover, open the lid on the battery cover.
  • Page 445 It is recommended that you have your battery and charging sys- not overfill above the top of the range because a spill dur- tem checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a ing driving could cause damage. repair facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If necessary, have it charged.
  • Page 446 Vehicle care and maintenance NOTE WARNING Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con- necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run- ning, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical parts.
  • Page 447: Tires

    Driving with tires that are worn, damaged or If the electrolyte level is very low, have the battery improperly inflated is dangerous. checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehi- or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 448 Vehicle care and maintenance Intended outboard sidewall: Cord: the strands forming the plies in the tire. • The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white let- Rim: a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly tering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name upon which the tire beads are seated.
  • Page 449: Tire Markings

    Vehicle care and maintenance Tire Markings Size Designation EXAMPLE:P215/65R15 Passenger car tire size based on U.S.A. design standards Section width in millimeters (MM.) Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section height to section width of tire. Construction code • “R” means radial construction. •...
  • Page 450 Vehicle care and maintenance Service Description Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire but the date code may only be on one side. Look for the TIN EXAMPLE: 95H on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If Load index the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will A numerical code associated with the maxi-...
  • Page 451: Tire Inflation Pressures

    Vehicle care and maintenance Tire inflation pressures Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades N00939300743 Treadwear Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis- The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a cause problems in three major areas: specified government test course.
  • Page 452 Vehicle care and maintenance The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is tires listed below. evenly distributed. Drive at safe speeds. After inflating your tires to the correct pressure, check Item Tire size Front...
  • Page 453: Tread Wear Indicators

    1- Location of the tread wear indicator ered by your vehicle’s warranty. 2- Tread wear indicator See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer when Tread wear indicators are built into the original equipment tires you replace a tire or wheel. on your vehicle to help you know when your tires should be replaced.
  • Page 454: Tire Rotation

    Tires that have arrows showing rotation direction pressure, wheels that are not aligned properly, wheels that are out-of-balance, or severe braking. Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to find out the reason for uneven tread wear.
  • Page 455 Other wheels do not permit correct installation of tire inflation pressure sensors and can thus cause air leakage and sensor failure, which would not be cov- ered by your vehicle’s warranty. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer when you replace a tire or wheel. 7-28...
  • Page 456: Tire Chains

    .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm) body might be damaged. If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for adjustment. 7-29...
  • Page 457: Parking Brake

    This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and the ratchet. You should feel the parking brake pedal movement can be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. of one notch (click). WARNING...
  • Page 458: Wiper Blades

    Vehicle care and maintenance Wiper blades Emission-control system maintenance N00940700011 N00940800315 Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth meets all the requirements of the U.S.
  • Page 459: Spark Plugs

    If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel- plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air. or radio noise. Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND Fuel hoses MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
  • Page 460: General Maintenance

    Have these items checked if you air conditioning compressor) notice a problem with them. N00941900137 See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if you have any questions. Disc brake pads N00941600020 Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear.
  • Page 461: Timing Belt

    Vehicle care and maintenance the pulleys as shown in the illustration with a force of about 22 The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering pounds (100N). inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system prop- Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is erly serviced.
  • Page 462: For Cold And Snowy Weather

    Vehicle care and maintenance For cold and snowy weather and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha- nism until all the movable surfaces are covered. N00942600115 Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch Ventilation slots wherever moving parts touch.
  • Page 463: Fuse Links

    To prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuit- In case of a melted fuse link, see your authorized Mitsubishi ing or overloading, each individual circuit is equipped with a Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for inspection fuse.
  • Page 464 Vehicle care and maintenance Engine compartment Type A 1. Push the lock lever. In the engine compartment, the fuse blocks (A and B) are 2. Remove the fuse block cover. located as shown in the illustration. 7-37...
  • Page 465 Vehicle care and maintenance Type B 1. Pull the lock lever. 2. Open the cover. WARNING Do not touch the electronic control module (C). The module surface can be too hot. Fuse load capacities Wait for the electronic control module to cool down This fuse list shows the names of the electrical systems and before replacing a fuse.
  • Page 466 Vehicle care and maintenance Passenger compartment fuse location table Symbol Electrical system Capacity Passenger compartment fuse location Rear air conditioning — — — Radio 30 A Sunroof 20 A Rear window defogger 30 A Heater 30 A — — — —...
  • Page 467 Vehicle care and maintenance Engine compartment fuse location table Symbol Electrical system Capacity — — — Engine compartment fuse location Back-up lights 7.5 A Gauge 7.5 A Ignition coil 10 A — Spare fuse 20 A — Spare fuse 30 A —...
  • Page 468 Vehicle care and maintenance Symbol Electrical system Capacity Symbol Electrical system Capacity Front fog lights/ Front wiper 30 A 15 A Daytime running lights Radio 40 A Heated seat 20 A Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend- Horn 15 A ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
  • Page 469: Fuse Replacement

    Vehicle care and maintenance Fuse replacement 4. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuse block. 1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item connected to the fuse and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 470 CAUTION Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the problem checked. Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any substitute, such as wire, foil etc.
  • Page 471: Replacement Of Light Bulbs

    If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required, it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing a light and lens.
  • Page 472 Vehicle care and maintenance Outside Rear N00950300788 Front Wattage or ANSI Trade No. Description Candle power or Bulb type Wattage or ANSI Trade No. Description Tail and stop and rear Candle power or Bulb type 32/3 cp 1157 side-marker light 9007 5 - Back-up light 21 cp...
  • Page 473 Vehicle care and maintenance Headlights Inside N00950400486 N00943100801 1. Depress the tab (A) on the harness connector and pull the harness connector toward you to remove it. Description Wattage 1 - Luggage room light 2 - Door light 3 - Dome light (front) 4 - Rear personal lights 7-46...
  • Page 474 Vehicle care and maintenance 2. Remove the locking cap (B) by turning it counterclock- 3. Remove the headlight bulb (C) with holder. wise. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse. 7-47...
  • Page 475 N00943200121 The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop- choice.
  • Page 476 Vehicle care and maintenance Front fog lights (if so equipped) 2. Depress the tab (D) on the harness connector and pull the harness connector to downward to remove it. N00943600398 To remove 1. Remove the six clips (A) by turning them counterclock- wise or prying them, and remove the screw (B) by turning it counterclockwise, then remove the cover (C).
  • Page 477 Vehicle care and maintenance 3. Remove the bulb (E) by turning it counterclockwise. CAUTION Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop- ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter.
  • Page 478: Rear Combination Lights

    Vehicle care and maintenance Rear combination lights To reinstall 1. Reverse the above removal procedure. N00943700373 1. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit. 2. When installing the cover, start by fitting the two clips closest to the outside of the vehicle (the clips numbered 1 and 2 in the illustration) in the order of the numbers.
  • Page 479 Vehicle care and maintenance 2. Move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle and 3. Remove each socket and bulb assembly by turning it remove the clips (B). counterclockwise. C- Tail and stop and rear side-marker light Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counterclock- wise while pressing in.
  • Page 480: License Plate Lights

    Vehicle care and maintenance License plate lights 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse. N00944000315 NOTE 1. When removing the light unit (A), push it toward the left When mounting the light unit, align the clips (F) on the side of the vehicle body.
  • Page 481 Vehicle care and maintenance 2. Use a screw driver to gently pry up the tab (B) and remove 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. the lens. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse. NOTE Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep from scratching the lens.
  • Page 482: Reading Lights

    Vehicle care and maintenance Dome light (front) NOTE When mounting the light unit, insert tab (C) first then N00944100286 align tab (D) with its hole. 1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly. Pry gently to remove the lens, then remove the bulb from the light holder.
  • Page 483 Vehicle care and maintenance Rear personal lights Luggage room light N00944700080 N00944900079 1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry 1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from and pry gently to remove the lens.
  • Page 484: Vehicle Care Precautions

    Vehicle care and maintenance Door lights Vehicle care precautions N00945000077 N00945100153 1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular gently to remove the lens. Pull the bulb from the light maintenance using the proper materials and procedures.
  • Page 485: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle

    Vehicle care and maintenance Cleaning the inside of your vehicle These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehi- cle. N00945200037 After washing the inside of your vehicle with any cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well ventilated area. CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
  • Page 486 Vehicle care and maintenance Upholstery The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush. N00945500030 Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gaso- 1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, maintain the upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
  • Page 487: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Vehicle care and maintenance Cleaning the outside of your vehicle CAUTION N00945700045 To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto- Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts mobile wax.
  • Page 488 Vehicle care and maintenance During cold weather CAUTION Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo- graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain underbody.
  • Page 489: Chrome Parts

    Vehicle care and maintenance Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts N00946200018 N00946300048 Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts. up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. If vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam- bumper, moulding or lights, the surface may appear white in...
  • Page 490: Aluminum Wheels

    Vehicle care and maintenance Aluminum wheels Wiper blades N00946500095 N00946700013 Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead 1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprinkling water on the insects, etc., from the wiper blades. wheel. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind- 2.
  • Page 492: Customer Assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) ....8- Reporting Safety Defects ....8- Important facts to know in case of an accident .
  • Page 493: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects Consumer information (For vehicles sold in WARNING U.S.A.) The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on N01047100100 straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not This information is provided in compliance with the require- include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or ments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, peak traction characteristics.
  • Page 494: Reporting Safety Defects

    330 Sparks Street go to Tower C http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1- 888-576-4878 or write to: NHTSA Headquarters Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE...
  • Page 495 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico For vehicles sold in American Samoa To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. To contact Pacific Marketing Inc. call 1-800-981-0452 or write to: call 684(699)9140 or write to: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
  • Page 496: Specifications

    Key information to discuss with your insurance a choice. So, if you want genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts, you may have to specifically request them. Make certain your company insurance company understands imitations are not to be used in Understand your repair estimate before approving repairs.
  • Page 498 Specifications Vehicle labeling ......9- Vehicle dimensions ......9- Vehicle weights .
  • Page 499: Vehicle Labeling

    Specifications Vehicle labeling Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as N01147400540 Keep a record of the vehicle identification number as such shown in the illustration. information will assist the police if your vehicle is stolen. *- Front of the vehicle 1- Vehicle emission control information label The vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the...
  • Page 500 Specifications Tire and loading information placard Type 1 N01148100443 The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the driver’s door. Type 2 A- Vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada (Type 1) B- Vehicles sold in Canada (Type 2)
  • Page 501: Certification Label

    Specifications Certification label Vehicle dimensions N01148200138 N01147500437 The certification label is located on the inside sill of the driver’s door. Overall length 190.8 in (4,846 mm) 73.6 in (1,870 mm)* Overall width 74.2 in (1,885 mm)* 69.6 in (1,769 mm)* Without cross bars Overall height 69.8 in (1,774 mm)*...
  • Page 502: Vehicle Weights

    Specifications Vehicle weights N01147600728 Item Gross vehicle weight rating 5,159 lb (2,340 kg) 5,346 lb (2,425 kg) Front 2,745 lb (1,245 kg) Gross axle weight rating Rear 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) Gross combination weight rating 8,309 lb (3,769 kg) 8,496 lb (3,854 kg) Trailer without brake 1,500 lb (680 kg) Without Towing kit...
  • Page 503: Engine Specifications

    Specifications Engine specifications N01147700253 Engine model 6G75 Engine displacement 233.6 CID (3,828 cm³) No. of cylinders and cylinder arrangement 6-V60° Bore 3.74 in (95.0 mm) Stroke 3.54 in (90.0 mm) Compression ratio 10.0 190.4 °F (88.0 °C) Thermostat valve opening temperature FR6EI Spark plugs DENSO...
  • Page 504: Battery

    NOTE Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details on the combination used on your vehicle. These tires satisfy vehicle loading conditions described in this owner’s manual.
  • Page 505: Capacities

    Engine oil ing to the API classification SM. Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L) Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Front-wheel drive 8.9 qt (8.4 L) Automatic transaxle DIAMOND ATF SP III All-wheel drive 9.3 qt (8.8 L) Transfer oil (All-wheel drive) .58 qt (0.55 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90...
  • Page 506 Alphabetical index Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68 Automatic transaxle 3-39 Fluid 7-12 Accessory boxes 3-203 Selector lever operation 3-39 Accessory (installation) 1-7 Selector lever positions 3-43 Active stability control 3-58 Sports mode 3-44 Air cleaner filter 7-11 Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning 5-14 Important air conditioning operating tips 5-26 Back-up lights...
  • Page 507 Alphabetical index Service brake 3-53 Digital clock 3-197 Warning light 3-83 Dimensions 9-4 Break-in recommendations 3-2 Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-156 Bulb capacity 7-44 Disc brake pads 7-33 Dome light Bulb capacity 7-46 Replacement 7-55 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9 Switch 3-200 Capacities 9-8 Door lights 3-202...
  • Page 508 Alphabetical index Hood 7-4 Bulb capacity 7-45 Malfunction indicator 3-84 Replacement 7-48 Oil and oil filter 7-6 Fuel Overheating 6-5 Fuel economy 4-2 Serial number 9-2 Fuel gauge 3-80 Specifications 9-6 Fuel hoses 7-32 Error codes 5-70, 5-72 Fuel selection 1-2 Exhaust system 7-34 Low-fuel warning light 3-80 Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8...
  • Page 509 Alphabetical index Dimmer 3-156 Keyless entry system 3-7 Headlight flasher 3-156 Keys 3-2 High beam indicator 3-83 Replacement 7-46 Switch 3-153 Labeling 9-2 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-34 License plate lights Horn switch 3-164 Bulb capacity 7-45 Replacement 7-53 Liftgate 3-16 If the vehicle breaks down 6-2...
  • Page 510 Alphabetical index Engine oil 7-6 Puncture (Tire changing) 6-12 Rear axle oil 7-14 Transfer oil 7-13 Oil pressure warning light 3-85 Radiator cap 7-10 Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-25 Radio Outside rearview mirrors 3-32 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with Overhead console control switch 3-165 CD autochanger-Type 2 5-43 Overheating 6-5...
  • Page 511 Alphabetical index Rearview mirror Speedometer 3-78 Inside 3-30 Starting 3-37 Outside 3-32 Steering Refrigerant (air conditioning) 5-26, 9-8 Power steering fluid 7-16 Replacement of light bulbs 7-44 Tilt lock lever 3-29 Reporting Safety Defects 8-3 Wheel lock 3-36 Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68 Stop lights Bulb capacity 7-45 Safe driving techniques 4-5...
  • Page 512 Alphabetical index Timer function 3-24 3-26 Replacement 7-48 7-51 Timing belt 7-34 Tire pressure monitoring system 3-69 Tires 7-20 Vanity mirror 3-195 Compact spare tire 6-14 Vehicle care precautions 7-57 How to change a tire 6-12 Vehicle dimensions 9-4 Inflation pressure 7-24 Vehicle labeling 9-2 Maintenance 7-26 Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3...
  • Page 513 How to calculate your gasoline mileage You can calculate your miles-per-gallon or kilometers-per-litre 3. Refill the fuel tank. Record the odometer mileage again, by using the following process: as well as the gallons/litres of fuel used. 4. Subtract the first mileage number from the second number 1.
  • Page 514: Maintenance Record

    NOTE Name of Owner Date of Purchase Address of Owner Model of Vehicle Name and Address of Dealer Vehicle Identification Number Maintenance record Kilometers Service Performed Date Inspection and Maintenance Item Miles...

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