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Introduction
Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered
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 LANCER EVOLUTION. 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 LANCER EVOLUTION
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 con-
tained 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.
N09200102013
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehi-
cle.
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed.
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.
WARNING
 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2013 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1 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 Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor with any further questions you may have regarding the operation of personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 2 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 Alphabetical index...
  • Page 3 Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) N00100202515 Instrument cluster P.5-89 Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-66 Multi-information meter switch P.5-92 Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-125 Turn signal lever P.5-131 Front fog light switch P.5-131 Wiper and washer switch P.5-132 Active stability control...
  • Page 4 Instruments and controls (Instrument panel) Instruments and controls (Instrument panel) N00100202528 Gearshift lever P.5-57, 5-58 Vents P.7-2 Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.4-20, 4-26 Glove compartment P.5-165 USB input terminal P.5-159 Fuel tank filler door release lever P.3-4 Parking brake lever Trunk lid release lever P.5-47...
  • Page 5 Center panel Center panel N00100701210 Type 1 Type 2 DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped) DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped) Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped) Refer to the separated owner’s manual Refer to the separated owner’s manual Front passenger seat belt warn- Front passenger seat belt warn- Hazard warning flasher switch Hazard warning flasher switch...
  • Page 6 Interior Interior N00100302255 Electric remote-controlled out- side mirror switch Sunroof switch (if so Dome light (Front)/Reading lights P.5-162, P.5-49 equipped) P.5-44 Window lock switch P.5-44 9-30, 9-38 Power door lock switch Power window switches P.5-36 P.5-42 ® Bluetooth 2.0 interface microphone P.5-137 Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor Inside rearview mirror P.5-48 (for front seats) P.4-10...
  • Page 7 Interior Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.4-31 Coat hook P.5-168 Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped) P.5-163, 9-30, 9-39 Assist grip P.5-168 Rear seats P.4-5 Tether anchors for child restraint system Arm rest P.4-5 Cup holder (for rear seat) P.5-167 P.4-15 AWC control fluid reservoir P.9-9 Overview...
  • Page 8 Trunk area Trunk area N00100400249 Inside emergency trunk lid release lever P.5-39 Trunk area light P.9-30, 9-40 Battery P.9-11 Windshield washer fluid reservoir P.9-10 Spare tire P.8-6 Tools P.8-5 Jack P.8-5 Overview...
  • Page 9 Outside (Front) Outside (Front) N00100601235 Locking and unlocking P.5-34 Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-44 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) P.5-7 F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.5-11 Windshield wiper and washer P.5-132 Fuel tank filler P.3-4 Engine hood P.9-3 Engine compartment P.9-5 Outside rearview mirrors P.5-49...
  • Page 10 Outside (Rear) Outside (Rear) N00100602434 Antenna P.7-15 High-mounted stop light P.9-28 Tire inflation pressures P.9-16 Changing tires P.8-6 Tire rotation P.9-18 Tire chains P.9-19 Trunk lid P.5-37 Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-85 Trunk lid OPEN switch (if so equipped) P.5-14 Rear side-marker lights License plate lights P.5-125, 9-28, 9-36...
  • Page 12 Warning light Do this Ref. page  Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your P.5-123 choice for assistance. Charging system warning light  If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.
  • Page 13 5-75  If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom- mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors Anti-lock braking system warning light dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
  • Page 14 If this problem occurs... If this problem occurs... N00200901893 Problem Do this Ref. page Cannot turn the key. When using a key to start the engine (When using a key to start the Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”. engine) Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
  • Page 15 If this problem occurs... Problem Do this Ref. page Cannot shift the gearshift lever from the “P” (PARK) position. Shift the gearshift lever while pressing the brake pedal. P.5-58 (for vehicles with Twin Clutch Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position. SST) The windows are fogged up.
  • Page 16 If this problem occurs... Problem Do this Ref. page The engine coolant temperature display “ ” in the multi-infor- mation display is flashing. Steam comes out of the engine The engine is overheated. compartment. P.8-4 Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place. The vehicle is stuck in sand, Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.
  • Page 17 If this problem occurs... Problem Do this Ref. page The brakes are not functioning properly after driving through Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5 water. Twin Clutch SST does not shift. Vehicle cannot move. Acceleration is slow.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    General information Fuel selection ..................3-2 Filling the fuel tank................3-4 Modifications to and racing of your vehicle........3-5 Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts ............3-7 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements........3-7...

  • Page 19: Fuel Selection

    Fuel selection oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and Oxygenated gasoline Fuel selection minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and N00301000879 Gasoline sold at some service stations con- Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas- your emission-control system working prop- tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although oline only.
  • Page 20 Prop- verter and cause the engine malfunction indi- Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. erly blended reformulated gasoline has no cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or ...

  • Page 21: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the fuel tank 3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly WARNING Filling the fuel tank turning the cap counterclockwise.  Keep the doors and windows closed while N00301100753 refueling the vehicle. If they were open,   WARNING fuel vapor could get into the cabin.

  • Page 22: Modifications To And Racing Of Your Vehicle

    The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the indicator does not go off, con- 7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors slowly clockwise until you hear clicking dealer or a repair facility of your choice as sounds, then gently push the fuel tank soon as possible.
  • Page 23 Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces- safe operation of your vehicle increases  Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine sories should be fitted to your vehicle. your risk of an accident. parts ...

  • Page 24: Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts

    Also avail- able from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are a wide variety of accessories to personalize your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi vehicle...
  • Page 26 Seat and restraint systems Seats....................4-2 Seats and restraint systems ...............4-2 Front seats..................4-3 Rear seats ..................4-5 Head restraints ..................4-5 Seat belts...................4-7 Seat belt use during pregnancy ............4-11 Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ......4-11 Child restraint systems..............4-12 Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ........4-19 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag ......4-20...

  • Page 27: Seats

    Seats Seats N00408400352 locks also are safety equipment, which must 1 - Front seats Seats and restraint systems be used correctly. N00401600182  To adjust the seat forward or backward  Always check the following before you drive: Your vehicle has seat belts and other features P.4-3 that help protect you and your passengers in ...

  • Page 28: Front Seats

    Front seats Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or WARNING To adjust the seat forward or death in all motor vehicle accidents. You can backward  To reduce the risk to the driver of serious help reduce the risk of injury or death, how- injury or death during deployment of the ever, by following the instructions in this N00401900231...
  • Page 29 Front seats Heated seats WARNING (if so equipped)    Persons who are unable to feel tempera- N00435600365 ture change or skin pain due to age, ill- The heated seats can be operated when the ness, injury, medication, alcohol use, ignition switch is in the “ON”...

  • Page 30: Rear Seats

    Rear seats CAUTION WARNING Head restraints  If water or any other liquid is spilled on the  In order to minimize the risk of a neck N00404300500 seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before injury due to a rear impact, the driver and attempting to use the heater.
  • Page 31 Head restraints Adjustment of the head restraint To remove height Press the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrows. Then pull the head To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, restraint up and out of the seatback. adjust the head restraint height so that the center of the restraint is at your eye level when seated.

  • Page 32: Seat Belts

    Seat belts pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraint WARNING WARNING locks into place.  To help reduce the risk of injury or death  To reduce the risk to a front seat passen- in an accident, seat belts and child ger of serious injury or death from a CAUTION restraint systems must always be used.
  • Page 33 The front by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors passenger seat should also be moved as 2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the dealer to determine whether replacement far back as possible.
  • Page 34 Seat belts 3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding 4. The lap part of the belt must always be WARNING the latch plate. Push the latch plate into worn low and snug across the hips. Pull  Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and the buckle until you hear a “click”.
  • Page 35 Seat belts Warning display When the ignition switch is turned to the WARNING “ON” position, this indicator normally comes  In order to reduce the risk of serious on and goes off a few seconds later. injury or death in an accident, always The light comes on when a person sits on the wear your own seat belt.

  • Page 36: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Seat belt use during pregnancy obtained. The extender may be used for either or killed in an accident if they do not wear Anchor down Anchor up of the front seats. seat belts. WARNING  To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to pregnant women and unborn children in an accident, pregnant women should always wear a seat belt.

  • Page 37: Child Restraint Systems

    “START” position. These include all of the belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an items listed above and all related wiring. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. The pre-tensioner seat belt system will oper- ate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 38 Child restraint systems Child restraint systems specifically designed  Children older than 1 year of age and who WARNING for infants and small children are offered by weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who  Any child who is too large to use a child several manufacturers.
  • Page 39 Child restraint systems WARNING Airbag  It is important to use an approved rear- facing infant restraint until the infant is one year old (unless the infant outgrows the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s neck and spine to develop enough to sup- port the weight of their head in the event of an accident.
  • Page 40 Child restraint systems NOTE Installing a child restraint sys- Tether anchor locations tem using the LATCH (Lower  Before purchasing a child restraint system, N00418900116 try installing it in the rear seat to make sure Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the Anchors and Tethers for chil- there is a good fit.
  • Page 41 Child restraint systems 2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the Examples of child restraint sys- NOTE child restraint system into the slits (B) in tems compatible with the LATCH  In order to secure a child restraint system accordance with the instructions provided system compatible with the LATCH system, use the by the child restraint system manufac-...
  • Page 42 Child restraint systems 4. Latch the tether strap hook (F) of the child Installing a child restraint sys- WARNING restraint system to the anchor (G) as illus- tem using the seat belt (with  When you install a child restraint system trated below (4) and tighten the top tether using the seat belt, always make sure the emergency/automatic locking...
  • Page 43 Child restraint systems 2. Route the seat belt through the child 3. To activate the ALR child restraint instal- 5. After confirming that the belt is locked, restraint system according to the instruc- lation function, slowly pull the shoulder grab the shoulder part of the belt near the tions provided by the child restraint sys- part of the belt all the way out of the buckle and pull up to remove any slack...

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Inspection Of Seat Belts

    Maintenance and inspection of seat belts 8. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the 10. To remove a child restraint system from WARNING child restraint system to the tether anchor the vehicle and deactivate the ALR mode,  Any child who is too small to properly (B) as illustrated below (8) and tighten the remove the child from the restraint.

  • Page 45: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag

    The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags During sudden braking just before a col- Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to have are also designed to supplement the seat belts. lision, an unrestrained or improperly an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer...
  • Page 46 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag WARNING WARNING WARNING • Seat belts reduce the risk of being • Seat all infants and children in the rear  Infants and small children should never thrown from your vehicle in a collision or seat, properly restrained in an appropri- ride unrestrained, or lean against the rollover.
  • Page 47 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag WARNING WARNING How the Supplemental Restraint System works  NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD  FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat N00407800519 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas- whenever possible.
  • Page 48 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita- short period of time, typically 30 seconds or tion to people with respiratory problems. less. After deployment, the airbags will quickly The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record deflate, so quickly that some people may not such data as: even realize the airbags inflated.
  • Page 49 EDR. Motors dealer as soon as possible: impact, have the SRS sensor inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as • The SRS warning does not initially come Driver’s seat position sensor soon as possible.
  • Page 50 SRS sensors inspected by seat. of the passenger’s airbag system. an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as  The front passenger’s seat is not occupied. soon as possible. When the weight applied to the front passen- SRS warning light/display Passenger’s airbag off indicator...
  • Page 51 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Warning display WARNING • Even when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the warning light does not come on or it remains on a few sec- onds later • When warning light comes on while driv- Driver If there is an error in the system, the warning •...
  • Page 52 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Deployment of front airbags N00408000518 The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… Head-on collision with a solid wall at speeds of Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded approx.
  • Page 53 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag The front airbags and driver’s The front airbags and driver’s Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY knee airbag ARE NOT when … DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …...
  • Page 54 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag carriage impact). Some typical situations are Collision with an elevated median/island or curb Rear end collision to your vehicle shown in the illustrations. Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may deploy in certain types of unex- pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unexpected impacts can move you Side collision to your vehicle...
  • Page 55 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag WARNING WARNING WARNING  Do not attach anything to the steering  Do not attach additional keys or accesso-  Do not place objects, such as packages or wheel’s padded cover, such as trim mate- ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the pets, between the airbags and the driver rial, badges, etc.
  • Page 56 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Side airbag system Curtain airbag system N00408100333 N00419201256 The side airbags (A) are contained in the The curtain airbags are contained in the front driver and front passenger seatbacks. and rear pillars and roof side rail. The curtain The side airbag is designed to inflate only on airbag is designed to inflate only on the side the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even...
  • Page 57 Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Improper rear pillars and roof side rail. When the and could prevent the curtain airbag from...
  • Page 58 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag to severe side impact to the middle of the pas- in order to help protect the occupants. Also, Side impact in an area away from the passenger senger compartment. depending on the location of the impact, the compartment The typical situation is shown in the illustra- side airbags and curtain airbags may not...
  • Page 59  If your vehicle has received any damage, shown in the illustrations below. you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to Because the side airbags and curtain airbags make sure it is in proper working order.
  • Page 60  If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, P.O. Box 500487 we urge you to first take it to an authorized 4141 Dixie Road Mitsubishi Motors dealer so that the SRS can SAIPAN, MP96950-0487 Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9 be made safe for disposal.
  • Page 61 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag [For vehicles sold in American Samoa] To contact Pacific Marketing Inc. call 684 (699) 9140 or write to: Pacific Marketing, Inc. P.O. Box 698 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799 Warning labels *- Located in the passenger’s side as well. N00408600309 Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS are located in the vehicle as shown in the...
  • Page 62 Features and controls Break-in period .................5-3 S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)..........5-71 Keys ....................5-3 Anti-lock braking system ...............5-74 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)......5-4 Active stability control (ASC)............5-76 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..........5-7 Limited-slip differential..............5-79 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so Service brake ..................5-79 equipped)..................5-11 Brake assist system.................5-80...
  • Page 63 Features and controls Interior lights ................5-162 Storage spaces ................5-164 Cup holder ..................5-167 Bottle holder................. 5-167 Assist grip..................5-168 Coat hook ..................5-168...

  • Page 64: Break-In Period

    Break-in period Break-in period Keys N00508700301 N00508800588 For future performance and economy of your Type 1 vehicle, we recommend that you carry out the following precautions. Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.  Avoid revving the engine. Do not exceed Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

  • Page 65: Electronic Immobilizer (Anti-Theft Starting System)

    ID code N00509101820 rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. from the key. This means the engine will not [For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi start even when the key is turned to the Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-...
  • Page 66 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to NOTE NOTE an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to  Electronic immobilizer is not compatible have your ID code changed. with commercially available remote starting systems. Use of commercially available...
  • Page 67 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 4. When the immobilizer display starts Customer key programming NOTE blinking, turn the second valid key to the (Except for vehicles sold in  The procedure will be terminated automati- “LOCK” position and remove it. Within cally if: Canada) 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank...

  • Page 68: Keyless Entry System (If So Equipped)

    Keyless entry system (if so equipped) Operation is subject to the following two con- To unlock ditions. N00543301109  This device may not cause harmful inter- Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the ference. driver’s door only.  This device must accept any interference Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK received, including interference that may button one more time to unlock all the doors.
  • Page 69 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) 2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com- 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Answerback function bination headlights and dimmer switch to 2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com- N00543501097 the “OFF”...
  • Page 70 N00544001132 remote control transmitters to an authorized You can program new remote control trans- Using the panic alarm Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID mitters to the system if you have one valid N00543700047 codes programmed again. (already registered) remote control transmit-...
  • Page 71 NOTE approved by the manufacturer for compli- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maximum ance could void the user’s authority to oper-  For verification purposes, try to lock and of eight remote control transmitters can be ate the equipment.

  • Page 72: Free-Hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.a.s.t.-Key) (If So Equipped)

    NOTE  You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store.  An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the battery for you if you prefer. CAUTION  When the remote control transmitter case is 4. Remove the old battery.
  • Page 73 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.- remote control transmitter of the keyless key can be modified as stated below. entry system. (Keyless entry operations are possible.) Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security For details, contact an authorized Mitsubi- Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)”: “Keyless entry...
  • Page 74 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) when the ID codes of the vehicle and NOTE F.A.S.T.-key match. Use the emergency key in such circum- stances. Refer to “To operate using the emergency key” on page 5-21.  The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception operations in its communication with the vehicle.
  • Page 75 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) Operating range for starting the To operate using the F.A.S.T.- NOTE engine • There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment N00503300038 N00503401254 • A door is open or ajar The operating range is the interior of the •...
  • Page 76 Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on  Function settings can be modified as stated page 5-30. below. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock • Activating the operation confirmation func- switch (B) to unlock all the doors.
  • Page 77 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition To turn from “LOCK (PUSH switch can be turned to start the engine. OFF)” to “ACC” The engine runs and all electrical accessories N00513600047 can be used. Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.
  • Page 78 Refer to “Key lock-in pre- NOTE If the following warning displays, contact an vention system” on page authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.  For vehicle with Twin Clutch SST, the igni- 5-18. tion switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position unless the gearshift lever is in the Refer to “Door ajar preven-...
  • Page 79 This setting can be changed. F.A.S.T.-key is left in the car, the doors will doors are closed, and someone tries to lock See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer automatically unlock and a buzzer will sound the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front for details.
  • Page 80 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and  If the engine will not start because the bat- CAUTION the doors cannot be locked. tery is weak or discharged, refer to ...
  • Page 81 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 3. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way 6. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, CAUTION down (manual transaxle). slowly turn the ignition switch to the  Do not push-start the vehicle. “START”...
  • Page 82 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 3. If the engine still will not start, the engine place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) could be flooded with too much gasoline. position and let the engine idle for at least 10 While depressing the brake pedal on vehi- minutes.
  • Page 83 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) NOTE LOCK  The vehicle is equipped with an electronic The engine is off and the steering wheel is immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code locked. The emergency key can be inserted which the F.A.S.T.-key sends must match the and removed only when the ignition switch is one registered to the immobilizer computer.
  • Page 84 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition 3. Reinsert the emergency key into the To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK” switch, and slowly push and turn. F.A.S.T.-key. 1. [For vehicles with manual transaxle] NOTE Push the emergency key in at the “ACC”...
  • Page 85 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) Steering wheel lock  On vehicles equipped with the Twin NOTE Clutch SST, the following may occur after  If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft the engine is started, but they do not indi- lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn cate an abnormality.
  • Page 86 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition 6. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way Starting the engine switch. down (manual transaxle). The vehicle is equipped with an electronically NOTE controlled fuel injection system.
  • Page 87 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 9. Turn the emergency key with the 3. If the engine still will not start, the engine NOTE F.A.S.T.-key to the “START” position could be flooded with too much gasoline.  If the emergency key is attached to a key without pressing the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 88 Registering the ID code can be done by an cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi achieved (subject to certain conditions) using authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it Motors dealer). a F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobi- can be done by yourself (except for vehicles To use the new F.A.S.T.-key, it is necessary to...
  • Page 89 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 2. While pushing the lock release buttons 4. Insert the first valid F.A.S.T.-key into the 7. When the immobilizer display starts (A), remove the cover of the ignition emergency key. blinking, turn the second valid F.A.S.T.- switch.
  • Page 90 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) NOTE To unlock  The procedure will be terminated automati- N00544301119 cally if: Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the • a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses driver’s door only. Within about 2 seconds, from the moment when the first F.A.S.T.- press the UNLOCK button one more time to key is turned to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 91 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) This is done with the key removed from the 2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” ignition switch. bination headlights and dimmer switch to position.
  • Page 92 Registering the ID code can be done by an 2. The headlights will blink on and off and procedures below. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it the horn will sound intermittently for can be done by yourself (except for vehicles about 3 minutes.
  • Page 93 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 2. While pushing the lock release buttons 4. Insert the valid F.A.S.T.-key into the 10. Release in sequence the LOCK and (A), remove the cover of the ignition emergency key. UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of switch.
  • Page 94 • The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on. CAUTION  If you lose your F.A.S.T.-key, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a  Changes or modifications not expressly replacement. approved by the manufacturer for compli- ...

  • Page 95: Door Locks

    In addition to the risk of heat  An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can To lock or unlock all doors, use the power stroke, children can activate switches and replace the battery for you if you prefer.
  • Page 96 Door locks 2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehi- The warning display will be displayed on the To lock or unlock the door from cle. Close the door. information screen in the multi-information the inside display. Move the lock knob to the lock position to Lock out protection lock the door.

  • Page 97: Power Door Locks

    These functions are not activated when the display. vehicle is shipped from the factory. To acti- vate or deactivate these functions, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors Power door locks dealer. N00509300580 NOTE Using the ignition switch position ...

  • Page 98: Child Safety Locks" For Rear Door

    “Child safety locks” for rear door For vehicles sold in Canada WARNING  Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally opened by a passen- ger, especially by a child who could fall out.
  • Page 99 Trunk lid CAUTION Operation from inside the vehicle To close  Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated loading and unloading luggage. Heat from before the trunk lid closes completely. Gently the exhaust could lead to burns. slam the trunk lid from the outside so that it is completely closed.

  • Page 100: Inside Emergency Trunk Lid Release

    Inside emergency trunk lid release The emergency trunk lid release lever (see NOTE WARNING illustration) is mounted on the trunk lid.  Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations  People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, illustrated to support the trunk lid. Please even if only for a short period of time, can The lever glows in the dark after exposure to observe the following in order to prevent...

  • Page 101: Theft-Alarm System

    Theft-alarm system 3. Lock all doors by either the keyless entry 4. The system has entered the armed stage Theft-alarm system system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation. after about 20 seconds, when the theft- alarm indicator (A) flashing becomes N00510201270 Arm the system and leave The theft-alarm system is designed to provide slower.
  • Page 102 Theft-alarm system Alarm stage Alarm deactivation Horn sounds! Headlights blink on and off! The alarm can be deactivated in the following The alarm will be activated if any of the fol- ways. lowing occur while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.

  • Page 103: Power Windows

    Power windows 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed NOTE Disarm...by the keyless entry system or stage”. F.A.S.T.-key operation  Never try to operate the main switch and sub 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator switch in different directions at the same comes on and flashes for approximately time.
  • Page 104 Power windows If you want to stop the window movement, Sub switch Safety mechanism (Driver’s operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- door window only) N00548800085 tion. N00528800076 If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automatically lowered a little. After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to close the door window.

  • Page 105: Sunroof (If So Equipped)

    Sunroof (if so equipped) will open or close only the driver’s door win- rear door windows down or partially opened. NOTE dow. To unlock the switch, press it again. This is a normal occurrence that can be mini-  The safety mechanism may be activated if mized.
  • Page 106 (2). After performing the emergency measure, Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati- Press the switch (3). consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors cally opens and the sunroof will stop several dealer. centimeters this side of the full open position.
  • Page 107 Sunroof (if so equipped) WARNING NOTE Sunshade  Do not deliberately trap your hands or  If the sunroof does not operate when the sun- N00545000028 The sunshade can be opened or closed manu- head in order to activate the safety mecha- roof switch is operated, release the switch nism.

  • Page 108: Parking Brake

    Parking brake To release CAUTION Parking brake  Before driving, be sure that the parking N00511400360 brake is fully released and brake warning To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- light is off. plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, If you drive without the parking brake fully and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a released, the warning display will appear on...

  • Page 109: Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror

    Inside day/night rearview mirror To adjust the vertical mirror Inside day/night rearview   position mirror N00548600070 It is possible to move the mirror up and down Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after to adjust its position. making any seat adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 110: Outside Rearview Mirrors

    Outside rearview mirrors Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, the reflection factor of the mirror is automatically changed. NOTE  Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivity could result.

  • Page 111: Ignition Switch

    Ignition switch The indicator light (A) will illuminate while To adjust the mirror position NOTE the defogger is on.  After adjusting, return the lever to the The heater will be turned off automatically in The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted “•”(off) position (C).
  • Page 112 • The ACC power auto-cutout function can release the key and it will return automati- be deactivated. cally to the “ON” position. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. NOTE  Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic To remove the key immobilizer.

  • Page 113: Steering Wheel Lock

    Steering wheel lock CAUTION To lock Twin Clutch SST  Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running. It will damage Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. the starter motor. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Steering wheel lock To unlock N00512500010...

  • Page 114: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting and stopping the engine • You may hear operational sounds of the For information on operation for vehicles Starting and stopping the Twin Clutch SST and you may feel equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, refer to engine vibration in the vehicle body. “F.A.S.T.-key: Starting the engine”...
  • Page 115 Starting and stopping the engine 6. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such Startability of Twin Clutch SST the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) as lights, air conditioning blower and rear vehicle with ambient temperature position.

  • Page 116: Turbocharger Operation

    Turbocharger operation 2. Fully engage the parking brake while NOTE NOTE depressing the brake pedal.  For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the  If the temperature inside the engine compart- 3. For vehicles with a manual transaxle, turn engine will stop and the vehicle power will ment is high, the cooling fans (A) will con- the ignition switch to the “LOCK”...

  • Page 117: Clutch Pedal Operation (If So Equipped)

     If either of the following occurs, the clutch the clutch pedal. Not observing them could should be inspected by a Mitsubishi Motors result in rapid clutch wear or in clutch dam- dealer or a repair facility of your choice: age.

  • Page 118: Manual Transaxle (If So Equipped)

    Manual transaxle (if so equipped) clutch pedal while depressing the accelerator Upshifting Manual transaxle (if so pedal. equipped) N00512900144 For the best fuel economy and performance in CAUTION N00512700139 using your manual transaxle, upshift as listed  Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal The shift pattern below is shown on the gear- below.

  • Page 119: Twin Clutch Sst (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (If So Equipped)

    Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) 2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired Recommended downshifting speed Twin Clutch SST (Spor- position. tronic Shift Transmission) Downshifting speed Shift point NOTE so equipped) Under 20 mph Shift down from cur- ...
  • Page 120 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) NOTE WARNING Gearshift lever position display  In the main shift gate, the gearshift lever has  If the pull-ring is always pulled up when N00539900077 4 positions. using the gearshift lever, the gearshift When the ignition switch is turned to the lever may be accidentally shifted into the ...
  • Page 121 3. Repeat 1 and 2 above if the gearshift lever After a while, check that the warning dis- checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors position display continues to blink. play has gone out. dealer or a repair facility of your choice as If the display goes out, the vehicle can be soon as possible.
  • Page 122 3. After a while, check that the warning checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors high engine rpm, sudden acceleration and/or display has gone out, and then stop the dealer or a repair facility of your choice as deceleration, the vehicle transmission may soon as possible.
  • Page 123 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) length of time during driving, such as in a Gearshift lever positions (Main CAUTION traffic jam. shift gate)  Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the WARNING N00540100040 vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 124 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) Twin Clutch Twin Clutch NOTE SST control Characteristic SST control Characteristic  When continuously driving on closed circuit mode mode racetracks or at other locations where the engine is operated at high speeds and under a Control mode for normal In the “S-Sport”...
  • Page 125 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) Twin Clutch SST control mode Twin Clutch SST control mode To shift from “Sport” mode to “S-Sport” switch mode display N00540300013 N00540400098 While the vehicle is stopped, push the Twin When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” When the ignition switch is set to the “ON”...
  • Page 126 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) CAUTION Shifting using the gearshift lever  If both the left and right sportronic steering N00540600016 wheel shifters are operated at the same time, Selecting manual shifting the transmission may not change gears. While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, move the gearshift lever from the “D”...
  • Page 127 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) NOTE + (SHIFT UP) - (SHIFT DOWN)   SHIFT DOWN  When the gearshift lever is moved to the “D” (DRIVE) position from the manual shift gate, it may automatically select a gear dif- ferent from the gear selected during manual shifting depending on vehicle speed or driv- SHIFT UP...
  • Page 128 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) Manual shift display Shifting down   N00543000095 Each time the - (SHIFT DOWN) sportronic In manual shift, the currently selected gear is steering wheel shifter is pulled, the transmis- displayed on the multi-information display. sion shifts down 1 gear.
  • Page 129 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) CAUTION Passing acceleration CAUTION  Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.  Do not use the tendency of the vehicle to N00540900019 Using the left foot could cause driver move- creep forward in order to drive at low speeds To gain extra acceleration in “D”...
  • Page 130 Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) position. This function assists engine braking CAUTION What to do if the following occur efforts, reducing the need for using the ser- with the Twin Clutch SST • The Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature vice brakes.

  • Page 131: All-Wheel Drive System

    5-122 and follow the repeatedly, have the vehicle checked by an appropriate measures. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a Cautions on handling of all- repair facility of your choice as soon as possi- wheel drive vehicles When the gearshift lever position display ble.

  • Page 132: S-Awc (Super-All Wheel Control)

    S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) Please read this section in conjunction with CAUTION CAUTION the following sections.  Always use tires of the same size, same type,  Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the ACD (Active center differential system)  and same brand, and which have no wear dif- front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A P.5-71...
  • Page 133 S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) and power drive distribution of the center dif- Left-right differential limiting S-AWC ferential. control Operation function mode NOTE Normally, use this control The left-right differential limiting function is  If the parking brake lever is pulled up while TARMAC mode.
  • Page 134 S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) The currently selected control mode is dis- Display example   played on the multi-information display. In addition, when the control mode is The S-AWC operation status is displayed. changed, the selected mode appears on the interrupt display screen of the information screen in the multi-information display.

  • Page 135: Anti-Lock Braking System

    Anti-lock braking system WARNING CAUTION Anti-lock braking system  Always concentrate on your driving first.  The system may be malfunctioning. N00517900295 Keep your eyes and mind on the road. Dis- Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the The anti-lock braking system helps prevent tractions while driving can lead to an acci- engine.
  • Page 136 In this situation, simply hold the brake normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle pedal down firmly. Do not pump the to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or Anti-lock braking system warn- brake, which will result in reduced a repair facility of your choice.

  • Page 137: Active Stability Control (Asc)

    Active stability control (ASC) However, if the warning light / display do not authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair Rear disappear, or if they come on again when the facility of your choice. vehicle is driven, have the vehicle checked by...
  • Page 138 Active stability control (ASC) maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine CAUTION NOTE output and the brake on each wheel.  Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC  When the ASC is activated, you may feel a cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin- NOTE...
  • Page 139 Active stability control (ASC) CAUTION NOTE NOTE  Be sure to turn ON the ASC for normal driv-  If the ASC OFF switch is continuously  The display may come on when you start ing. pressed after the ASC has been turned OFF the engine.

  • Page 140: Limited-Slip Differential

    Limited-slip differential CAUTION NOTE WARNING  The system may be malfunctioning.  Even if there is a difference in the amount of  Do not leave any objects near the brake Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the traction the wheels can get, if both of them pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;...

  • Page 141: Brake Assist System

    Brake assist system erly, the rest of the brake system will still WARNING NOTE work, but the vehicle will not slow down as  Driving with worn brake pads will make it  Once the brake assist system is operational, quickly.

  • Page 142: Cruise Control

    Cruise control lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- CAUTION Cruise control switches son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-  When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, cle, but you will notice it takes much more turn off the cruise control for safety.
  • Page 143 Cruise control 3. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired NOTE NOTE speed, then press and release the “COAST  When operating the cruise control switches,  If the cruise control is on when the ignition SET” switch (B) when the “CRUISE” press the cruise control switches correctly.
  • Page 144 Cruise control When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your new cruising speed is now set. To slow down your speed in small amounts, press the “COAST SET” switch for less than To decrease the set speed about 1 second and release it. N00518600228 Each time you press the “COAST SET”...
  • Page 145 Cruise control To deactivate N00518801588 The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:  Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise control will be turned off.)  Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).  Depress the brake pedal. To temporarily decrease the speed To temporarily increase or decrease the speed Depress the brake pedal to decrease the...

  • Page 146: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Tire pressure monitoring system  When the Twin Clutch SST control mode Under either of the following conditions, CAUTION is set to “Sport” mode. however, using the switch does not allow you  When the set speed driving is deactivated Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode”...
  • Page 147 Have the sys- See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors tem inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer as soon as possible to replace or Motors dealer.
  • Page 148 Tire pressure monitoring system Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency allow the TPMS to continue to function prop- NOTE and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- erly.  In addition, the warning display is displayed cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please on the information screen in the multi-infor- note that the TPMS is not a substitute for If the warning light/display illu-...
  • Page 149  Wheels that are not fitted with tire infla-  If a tire has a puncture, replace that tire with Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is not covered by tion pressure sensors are being used. the spare tire. Driving on a punctured tire your warranty.

  • Page 150: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster CAUTION Instrument cluster Type 1  The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent N00519000317 the proper fit of the tire inflation pressure sensors, resulting in air leakage or damage to the sensors. General information N00533001259 Your tire pressure monitoring system oper- ates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules Type 2...
  • Page 151 Instrument cluster This gauge also assists in evaluating engine 2- Rheostat illumination button NOTE performance.  You can adjust to 8 different levels respec- tively for when the front side-marker and parking lights are illuminated and when they are not. ...

  • Page 152: Multi-Information Display

    Multi-information display Multi-information display N00555000207 The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel remaining, out- side temperature, Twin Clutch SST control mode, S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) control mode, gearshift lever position, average and momen- tary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed, S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) operation display, instrument brightness, etc.
  • Page 153 Multi-information display 8- Fuel remaining display screen  information display by operating the multi- NOTE information meter switch. P.5-101  The display screen is different depending on 9- Twin Clutch SST control mode display whether the ignition switch in the “OFF” or screen (if so equipped) ...
  • Page 154 Multi-information display NOTE Odometer  When the “!” warning is displayed, the warn- Shows the total distance traveled. ing display screen can be redisplayed on the information screen. Trip odometer Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)” on page 5-93. Shows the distance traveled between two Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”...
  • Page 155 Multi-information display Refer to “Service reminder” on page 5-101. Returning to the display screen from before the warning display Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” Even if the cause of the warning display is position) not eliminated, you can return to the screen that was displayed before the warning dis- N00559600139 play.
  • Page 156 Multi-information display NOTE  Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark displayed in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If you want to switch the display, press the multi-information meter switch as follows. “...
  • Page 157 Multi-information display When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the “!” warning goes out automat- ically. NOTE  When the “!” warning is displayed, the warn- ing display screen can be redisplayed on the information screen. Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”...
  • Page 158 Multi-information display 7- S-AWC operation display Information screen (With igni- Engine coolant temperature dis- 8- Function setting screen play tion switch in the “ON” posi- 9- Redisplay of a warning display screen tion) Shows the engine coolant temperature. NOTE N00556200206 If the coolant becomes hot, “...
  • Page 159 Multi-information display NOTE NOTE Manual reset mode  When you refuel, the driving range display is  “---” is displayed when the average speed  When the average speed is being dis- updated. cannot be measured. played, if you hold down the multi-infor- However, if you only add a small amount of ...
  • Page 160 Multi-information display  When the ignition switch is turned to the NOTE NOTE “ON” position from the “ACC” or  Average fuel consumption may vary depend  When the momentary fuel consumption can- “LOCK” position, the mode setting on the driving conditions (road conditions, not be measured, a bar graph is not shown.
  • Page 161 Multi-information display consumption and speed reset method” set- that was displayed before the warning dis- Redisplay of a warning display tings can be modified as desired. play. screen For further details, refer to “Changing the If you press the multi-information meter function settings (With ignition switch in the switch, the display screen switches to the When the “!”...
  • Page 162 Multi-information display Outside temperature display Fuel remaining warning display screen When the fuel level runs low, the information N00556500081 screen switches to the interrupt display of the Shows the temperature outside the vehicle. fuel remaining warning display and the mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flashes.
  • Page 163  The service reminder time can be modified subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ignition switch is switched from the “OFF” by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of your choice to have the system position to the “ON” position.
  • Page 164  If you accidentally reset the display, consult Changing the function settings an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for (With ignition switch in the assistance. “ON” position) Door ajar warning display N00556801166 1.
  • Page 165 Multi-information display 2. When you lightly press the multi-informa- 4. Select the item to change on the menu NOTE tion meter switch, the information screen screen and change to the desired setting.  To return the menu screen to the function set- switches to the function setting screen.
  • Page 166 Multi-information display 3. Press and hold the multi-information  When the ignition switch has been set to Changing the reset mode for aver- meter switch (for about 2 seconds or the “ACC” or “LOCK” position for about age fuel consumption and average more) to switch in sequence from A or 1 4 hours or more, the average fuel con- speed...
  • Page 167 Multi-information display 1. Press and hold the multi-information 4. Lightly press the multi-information meter The distance and speed units are also changed meter switch (for about 2 seconds or switch to switch in sequence from km/L in the following combinations to match the ...
  • Page 168 Multi-information display 2. Lightly press the multi-information meter 1. Press and hold the multi-information 5. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for about 2 seconds or meter switch (for about 2 seconds or switch to select “ ” (temperature unit more) to change from the setting mode more) to change the setting to the selected setting).
  • Page 169 Multi-information display 2. Lightly press the multi-information meter 3. Press and hold the multi-information Changing the time until “REST meter switch (for about 2 seconds or switch to select “ ” (operation sound REMINDER” is displayed more) to display “ALARM” (rest time setting).
  • Page 170 Multi-information display 3. Press and hold the multi-information 2. Lightly press the multi-information meter Changing the turn signal sound meter switch for about 2 seconds or more switch to select . (changing the N00563500067 to switch in sequence from 1 (turn signal momentary fuel consumption display) It is possible to change the turn signal sound.
  • Page 171 Multi-information display 1. Press and hold the multi-information NOTE meter switch (for about 2 seconds or • Fuel consumption display unit: mpg (US) more) to switch from the setting mode or (L/100 km) screen to the menu screen. • Temperature unit: °F (Fahrenheit) or {°C Refer to “Changing the function settings (Celsius)} (With ignition switch in the “ON”...

  • Page 172: Indicator Light, Warning Light, And Information Screen Display List

    Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list N00557700019 Indicator and warning light list N00557800212 Type 1 Type 2 8- Brake warning light  P.5-122 14- Information screen display list  1- Position indicator ...
  • Page 173 • Abnormal voltage or a static electricity discharge is generated by the operation of your vehicle’s electronics (including after-market parts). If the warning display has occurred a number of times, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice and have the system checked.
  • Page 174 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Screen Cause Do this (Reference)  You have forgotten to turn off the lights. Refer to “Light auto-cutout function (head- lights and other lights)” on page 5-127.  The theft-alarm system is operating. Refer to “Theft-alarm system”...
  • Page 175 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Screen Cause Do this (Reference)  There is a fault in the F. A. S. T. -key. Refer to “F. A. S. T. -key” on page 5-11. 5-114 Features and controls...
  • Page 176 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “ON” position) N00558100212 Screen Cause Do this (Reference)  There is a fault in the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key” on page 5-11. Features and controls 5-115...
  • Page 177 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Screen Cause Do this (Reference)  Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on page 5-6. Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key program- ming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on page 5-27.
  • Page 178 “Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and display” on page 4-9.  There is a fault in the fuel system.  Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Features and controls...
  • Page 179 Refer to “Charging system warning dis- play” on page 5-123.  There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the  Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors pre-tensioner system. dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
  • Page 180 Screen Cause Do this (Reference)  There is a fault in the S-AWC (Super-All  Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors Wheel Control). dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con- trol)”...
  • Page 181 5-76. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Screen Do this Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For further details, refer to “Service reminder” on page 5-101. The rest time can be set. 5-120...

  • Page 182: Indicators

    Indicators Screen Do this Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest. Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive. The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set. Refer to “Changing the function settings (When the ignition switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 183 • Should the brakes fail, use engine braking system checked as soon as possible at an NOTE to reduce your speed and slowly apply the authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a parking brake. repair facility of your choice.  Under conditions such as sporty driving, the...

  • Page 184: Information Screen Display

    This will make it rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair difficult to diagnose the cause of future prob- facility of your choice.
  • Page 185 Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair braking. If this happens, park the vehicle in a soon as possible and contact an authorized facility of your choice.

  • Page 186: Combination Headlights And Dimmer Switch

    However, if water collects inside the light, checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 187 Combination headlights and dimmer switch Parking, tail, front and rear side- Parking, tail, front and rear side- Vehicles equipped with daytime running marker lights, license plate and marker lights, license plate and lights instrument panel lights on instrument panel lights on [When the engine is started, and the parking Headlights and other lights on Headlights and other lights on...
  • Page 188 Have the system checked buzzer will sound to remind you to turn dance with outside light level. by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or off the lights. a repair facility of your choice. Parking, tail, front and rear side- •...
  • Page 189 Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” vated. F.A.S.T.-key, if the driver’s door is opened position to stop the tone. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors and the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” dealer for details. position, the headlight reminder buzzer inter- Dimmer (high/low beam mittently emits a high-pitched sound.
  • Page 190 • The welcome light function can be deacti- N00550000185 vated. You can flash the high beams by pulling the For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors lever gently toward you (2). The lights will dealer. go back to normal when you let go. While the...
  • Page 191 • The time that the headlights remain on can be changed. • The coming home light function can be deactivated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Headlights leveling switch (if so 4. The headlights will come on in the low...

  • Page 192: Turn Signal Lever

    Have the system inspected by your autho- does not return to the neutral position. This rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair usually happens when the steering wheel is facility of your choice. turned only slightly. You can easily return the ...

  • Page 193: Wiper And Washer Switch

    Wiper and washer switch The knob will return to the neutral position Wiper and washer switch when it is released. N00523001692 CAUTION  If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster before using the washer.
  • Page 194 For further information, please contact your of moisture on the windshield. If the blades are frozen to the windshield or authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a LO- Slow rear window, do not operate the wipers until repair facility of your choice.
  • Page 195 Have the vehicle checked of the rain sensor by turning the knob (C). at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or • When cleaning the outside surface of the a repair facility of your choice windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.
  • Page 196 (vehicle-speed sensitive, or at adjustable ignition switch is “ON” position. intervals). For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Misting function Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to operate the wipers once.

  • Page 197: Electric Rear Window Defogger Switch

    OFF. If about 6 seconds. deposits form on the windshield, park your For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, dealer. and clean the glass so that the wipers can operate smoothly.

  • Page 198: Horn Switch

    “ACC” position. N00563800015 You have acquired a device that includes soft- ® Before you can use the Bluetooth 2.0 inter- ware licensed by Mitsubishi Motors Corpora- ® face, you must pair the Bluetooth device tion from JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc (the ®...
  • Page 199 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface Operating a music player connected via Blue- ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of NOTE ®  P.5-148 BLUETOOTH SIG, INC. tooth ®  Some Bluetooth devices are not compatible How to make or receive hands-free calls  ®...

  • Page 200: Bluetooth® 2.0 Interface

    Bluetooth® 2.0 interface  Pressing this button briefly during a call Volume up button HANG-UP button will enable voice recognition and allow voice command input.  Press this button when an incoming call is Press this button to increase the volume. received to refuse the call.
  • Page 201 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface to make hands-free calls with voice com- 5. The voice guide will say “English (Span- NOTE mands. ish or French) selected. Is this correct?”  For best performance and further reduction Say “Yes.” of ambient noise, the vehicle windows If you say “No,”...
  • Page 202 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface allows you to decrease the possibility that a Useful voice commands Setting the passcode setting is accidentally changed. N00564200016 The confirmation function can be turned on Use the following procedure to turn on the or off by following the steps below. security function by setting a passcode.
  • Page 203 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5. When the disabling of the passcode is NOTE NOTE completed, the voice guide will say “Pass-  Passcode will be required to access the sys-  You can reenter the passcode as many times code is disabled” and the system will tem after the next ignition cycle.
  • Page 204 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the 4. The voice guide will say “This operation 5. The voice guide will prompt for phrase 1. gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi- must be performed in a quiet environment Repeat the corresponding phrase listed in tion (manual transaxle), or the gearshift while the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 205 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface ® Enabling and disabling the voice Connecting the Bluetooth To pair ® model and retraining interface and Bluetooth device ® N00564901065 To pair a Bluetooth device with the Blue- N00565001210 You can turn a voice model registered with ®...
  • Page 206 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5. The voice guide will say “Select one of NOTE NOTE the following: pair, edit, delete, or list.”  The pairing code entered here is only used  If you enter the wrong number, the voice Say “Pair.” ®...
  • Page 207 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 4. After the voice guide says “Please say,” ® matically connected to the Bluetooth  To select a music player the numbers of the cellular phones and interface. N00582300022 device tags of corresponding cellular 1. Press the SPEECH button (except for You can connect to the other paired cellular phones will be read out in order, starting vehicles with Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-...
  • Page 208 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5. The selected music player will be con- 5. After the voice guide says “Please say,” ® To check a paired Bluetooth the numbers of the devices and device ® nected to the Bluetooth 2.0 interface. device tags of corresponding devices will be read The voice guide will say “<device tag>...
  • Page 209 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 1. Press the SPEECH button (except for 6. The voice guide will say “New name, NOTE vehicles with Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- please.” Say the name you want to regis-  If you press and release the SPEECH button nication System) or PICK-UP button (for ter as a new device tag.
  • Page 210 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface To make a call P.5-149 1. Press the SPEECH button (except for NOTE Send function P.5-150 vehicles with Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- • Except for international telephone number: Receiving calls P.5-151 nication System) or PICK-UP button (for telephone numbers (to 19 digits). Mute function P.5-151 vehicles with Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- Switching between hands-free mode and pri-...
  • Page 211 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 3. After the voice guide says “Name please,” 5. If only 1 telephone number is registered 6. The voice guide will say “Calling <name> say the name you want to call, from those under the name you just said, the voice <location>”...
  • Page 212 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface “<numbers> SEND” to generate DTMF are the vehicle phonebook and the mobile Mute function tones. phonebook. N00565900010 For example, if during a call you need to sim- These phonebooks are used to register tele- At any time during a call, you can mute the ulate the pressing of a phone button as a phone numbers and make calls to desired vehicle microphone.
  • Page 213 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 4. The voice guide will say “Name please.” 6. The voice guide will say “Number  To register a telephone number in Say your preferred name to register it. please.” Say the telephone number to reg- the vehicle phonebook ister it.
  • Page 214 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 2. Say “Phonebook.” ® 6. Operate the Bluetooth compatible cellu-  To select and transfer one phone- 3. The voice guide will say “Select one of lar phone to set it up so that the phone- book entry from the phonebook of the following: new entry, edit number, book entry you want to register in the the cellular phone...
  • Page 215 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 8. The voice guide will say “Adding 5. The voice guide will say “Home, work,  Editing a telephone number <name>.” mobile or other?” Select and say the loca- N00579900040 When the confirmation function is on, the 1.
  • Page 216 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 8. Once the telephone number is registered, 4. The voice guide will say “Please say the 2. Say “Phonebook.” the voice guide will say “Number saved” name of the entry you would like to edit, 3. The voice guide will say “Select one of and then the system will return to the or say list names.”...
  • Page 217 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5. If only one telephone number is registered 7. When the telephone number deletion is  Deleting a telephone number in the selected phonebook entry, the voice complete, the voice guide will say N00580300044 1. Press the SPEECH button (except for guide will say “Deleting <name>...
  • Page 218 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 4. For confirmation purposes, the voice ® The Bluetooth 2.0 interface automatically NOTE guide will ask “Are you sure you want to converts from text to voice the names regis-  All or part of data may not be transferred, erase everything from your hands-free tered in the transferred phonebook entries, even when the cellular phone supports Blue-...

  • Page 219: Usb Input Terminal

    USB input terminal 5. The voice guide will say “Importing the 6. When the transfer is complete, the voice The term “IC:” before the radio certification contact list from the mobile phonebook. guide will say “Import complete” and number only signifies that Industry Canada This may take several minutes to com- then the system will return to the main technical specifications were met.
  • Page 220 USB input terminal Refer to the following sections for details on 3. Connect a commercially available USB WARNING how to play music files: connector cable (C) to the USB memory  An open glove compartment door can Refer to the separate owner’s manual for a device (B).
  • Page 221 USB input terminal 2. Open the USB input terminal cover (A) in 4. Connect the Dock connector (C) to the Types of connectable devices the glove compartment. USB input terminal (D). and supported file specifica- tions N00567000015 Device types N00567100087 Devices of the following types can be con- nected.

  • Page 222: Sun Visors

    Sun visors Apple Inc. in the United States and other Item Condition Vanity mirror countries. MP3, WMA, AAC, File format The vanity mirrors are located on the back of NOTE the sun visors. Maximum number of  Depending on the type of the USB memory levels Level 8 device or other device connected, the con-...

  • Page 223: 12 V Power Outlet

    12 V power outlet Card holder Interior lights Type 1 N00525300429 Cards can be slipped into the front (A) of the lid of the vanity mirror. Type 2 1- Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)  P.5-163 2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights  P.5-162 12 V power outlet N00525000585...
  • Page 224 Interior lights However, the light goes off immedi- 2-(OFF) ately if: The dome light goes off.  The door is closed while the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position.  The driver’s door is closed after all Reading lights the other doors are closed while the N00553800025 lock knob of the driver’s door is in...

  • Page 225: Storage Spaces

    The time until the lights auto-  When the engine is started using the matically go off can be adjusted. See your F.A.S.T.-key while the doors are closed, if authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for 1- (OFF) the ignition switch is moved to the “LOCK” details.
  • Page 226 Storage spaces NOTE  Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle. WARNING NOTE  An open glove compartment door can  Up to 2 cards will fit in the card holder. cause a serious injury or death to the front passenger in an accident, even if the pas- 1- Floor console box with lid senger is wearing his/her seat belt.
  • Page 227 Storage spaces CAUTION Lower box  Do not use the front console tray as an ash- tray. This could cause a fire. Front console boxes (if so equipped) N00546401084 To open, push the lid. Upper box Tissue holder CAUTION The tissue holder (A) is located on the under- ...

  • Page 228: Cup Holder

    Cup holder Cup holder N00527300380 For the front seat The cup holder is located the middle of the floor console. The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans securely. Type 1 CAUTION Bottle holder  Do not drink beverages while driving your N00502800036 vehicle.

  • Page 229: Assist Grip

    Assist grip There are bottle holders located on both sides CAUTION WARNING of the front seats.  Do not use the assist grips when getting into  Do not put a hanger or any heavy or or out of the vehicle. pointed object on the coat hook.
  • Page 230 Driving safety Fuel economy..................6-2 Driving, alcohol and drugs ...............6-2 Floor mat...................6-2 Vehicle preparation before driving ...........6-3 Safe driving techniques..............6-4 Driving during cold weather.............6-4 Braking .....................6-5 Parking....................6-6 Loading information .................6-6 Cargo loads ..................6-10 Trailer towing .................6-10...

  • Page 231: Fuel Economy

    Fuel economy retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to Fuel economy Driving, alcohol and drugs secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving for- N00628800107 N00628900010 Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Drunk driving is one of the most frequent ward and possibly interfering with the opera- Your personal driving habits can have a sig-...

  • Page 232: Vehicle Preparation Before Driving

    Vehicle preparation before driving  Move the driver’s seat as far backward as WARNING possible, while still keeping good visibil-  If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not ity, and good control of the steering properly installed, it can interfere with the wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls.

  • Page 233: Safe Driving Techniques

    Leave plenty replacement should, therefore, be performed more power is used for cold starting and of stopping distance between your vehicle only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors driving. and the vehicle ahead. dealer. Before driving the vehicle, check to see if ...

  • Page 234: Braking

    Braking  Stay at low speeds at first so that the  Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the A film of water can be formed on the brake transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil standard equipment tires be replaced with...

  • Page 235: Parking

    Parking Parking with the engine run- When leaving the vehicle Parking ning N00629600320 When leaving the vehicle unattended, always Parking on a hill carry the key and lock all doors. Never leave the engine running while you Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit take a short sleep/rest.
  • Page 236 Loading information  Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load  Production options weight: the combined on an individual tire that is determined by weight of those installed regular produc- distributing to each axle its share of the tion options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) maximum loaded vehicle weight and in excess of those standard items which dividing by two.
  • Page 237 Loading information Type 1 Determine the combined weight Steps for Determining Correct of luggage and cargo being loaded Load Limit on the vehicle. That weight may N00630201248 not safely exceed the available Locate the statement “The com- cargo and luggage load capacity bined weight of occupants and calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 238 Loading information NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total cargo/load capacity 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 capacity of your vehicle. For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

  • Page 239: Cargo Loads

    Cargo loads WARNING Cargo loads Trailer towing  To reduce the risk of serious injury or N00629700507 N00629801332 death, the combined weights of the driver, passengers and cargo and must never Cargo load precautions exceed the vehicle capacity weight.  Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will To determine the cargo load capacity for your adversely affect vehicle performance, vehicle, subtract the weight of all vehicle...
  • Page 240 Comfort controls Vents ....................7-2 Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped) .7-4 Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale (if so equipped)..7-9 Important air conditioning operating tips ........7-14 Air purifier ..................7-15 Antenna...................7-15 General information about your radio ..........7-15...

  • Page 241: Vents

    Vents Vents Left Right Left Right N00729900223 A- Knob A- Knob 1- Close 1- Close 2- Open 2- Open 1- Center vents 2- Side vents NOTE Side vents  On rare occasions, air from the vents of an Air flow and direction adjust- air-conditioned vehicle may be foggy.
  • Page 242 Vents These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to demonstrate the quantity of air coming from the vents. : Small amount of air from the vents : Medium amount of air from the vents : Large amount of air from the vents Face position Air flows only to the upper part of the passen- ger compartment.

  • Page 243: Automatic Air Conditioning With Fahrenheit Scale (If So Equipped)

    Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped) NOTE NOTE Automatic air conditioning  With the mode selection dial between the with Fahrenheit scale  There is an interior air temperature sensor (if so (A) in the illustrated position. “...
  • Page 244 Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a To change the air selection, simply press the repair facility of your choice for assistance. air selection switch. A sound will be made Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning...
  • Page 245 Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)  Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}  Changing the settings: NOTE Air is recirculated inside the passenger Press the air selection switch for about 10  If the mode selection dial is set between compartment.
  • Page 246 If it does blink, have it checked tioning switch is used. at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Comfort controls...
  • Page 247 Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped) To remove frost or mist from the windshield Operating the air conditioning NOTE and door windows, use the mode selection system (automatic mode)  Set the temperature at about 75 under normal dial (“...

  • Page 248: Automatic Air Conditioning With Celsius Scale (If So Equipped)

    Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale (if so equipped) For quick defrosting 6- Electric rear window defogger switch NOTE  P.5-136  When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the maximum cool position. NOTE This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
  • Page 249 Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance. Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-12.
  • Page 250 Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale (if so equipped) automatically goes back to the outside air  Changing the settings: Air selection switch position. Press the air selection switch for about 10 N00737200241 If high cooling performance is desired, or if seconds or longer.
  • Page 251 If it does blink, have it checked tioning switch is used. at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 7-12 Comfort controls...
  • Page 252 Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale (if so equipped) To remove frost or mist from the windshield Operating the air conditioning NOTE and door windows, use the mode selection system (automatic mode)  Set the temperature at about 25 under normal dial (“...

  • Page 253: Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips

    Important air conditioning leak. operating tips Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility N00733700280 1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever of your choice. possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the 1.

  • Page 254: Air Purifier

    • When using an automatic car wash Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a • When covering your vehicle with a car repair facility of your choice for assistance. cover Comfort controls...
  • Page 255 General information about your radio Signal transmission Reflection Cross modulation FM signals do not follow the earth surface The reason why one can hear FM but not AM If one listens to a weak station and is in the nor are they reflected by the upper atmo- in parking garages, under bridges etc., is that vicinity of another strong station, both sta- sphere.
  • Page 256 General information about your radio 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. AM reception is sensi- tive to electrical disturbances such as power lines, lightning and other types of similar electrical phenomena.
  • Page 258 For emergencies If the vehicle breaks down..............8-2 Jump-starting the engine..............8-2 Engine overheating ................8-4 Tools and jack ...................8-5 How to change a tire .................8-6 Towing ....................8-11 Operation under adverse driving conditions........8-12...

  • Page 259: If The Vehicle Breaks Down

    If the vehicle breaks down 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch If the vehicle breaks down Jump-starting the engine bands or bracelets that might make an accidental electrical contact. N00836300190 N00836400670 If your vehicle breaks down on the road, If the engine cannot be started because the 2.
  • Page 260 Jump-starting the engine 4. Remove the joint terminal cover (A). 7. Start the engine in the vehicle providing NOTE the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-  Use the proper cables suitable for the battery utes, then start the engine in the vehicle size.

  • Page 261: Engine Overheating

    If the bar graph authorized Mitsubishi dealer only. immediately and contact an authorized stays in the red zone, turn off the engine. Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- As your vehicle has anti-lock WARNING ity of your choice for assistance.

  • Page 262: Tools And Jack

    You can start driving again when the bar graph for the engine coolant tempera- ture display returns to the normal zone. 11. Have your vehicle checked by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. For emergencies...

  • Page 263: How To Change A Tire

    How to change a tire 5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when 6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench How to change a tire it is raised on the jack, place chocks or ready. blocks (A) at the tire that is diagonally Refer to “Tools and jack”...
  • Page 264 How to change a tire CAUTION CAUTION  Driving with an improperly inflated tire can  Do not use snow chains with your compact cause an accident. If you have no choice but spare tire. Using chains could cause damage to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep to your vehicle and loss of the chains.
  • Page 265 How to change a tire 2. Place the jack under one of the jacking 3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange WARNING points (A) shown in the illustration. Use portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the top ...
  • Page 266 How to change a tire 6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur- 7. Temporarily tighten the wheel nut. face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa- • Normal wheels tion holes (H) in the wheel, and then Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts mount the spare tire.
  • Page 267 How to change a tire 9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the 11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The rec- CAUTION illustration until each nut has been tight- ommended tire pressure for your vehicle  Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or ened to the torque listed here.

  • Page 268: Towing

    Towing When towing is required, transport the vehi- CAUTION cle using a tow truck.  If the steering wheel vibrates when driving Incorrect towing equipment could damage after changing the tire, have the tire checked your vehicle. for balance at your nearest authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of CAUTION your choice.

  • Page 269: Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions

    Operation under adverse driving conditions CAUTION WARNING On snowy or icy roads  Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the  When trying to rock your vehicle out of a  When driving on a road covered with front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or stuck position, make sure that there are no snow or ice, use snow tires.
  • Page 270 Operation under adverse driving conditions CAUTION  Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the ice, possibly resulting in an accident. On a bumpy or rutted road Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted roads or over potholes etc.
  • Page 272 Vehicle care and maintenance Service precautions................9-2 Replacement of light bulbs.............9-28 Catalytic converter................9-2 Vehicle care precautions ..............9-40 Engine hood ..................9-3 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle ..........9-40 View of the engine compartment............9-5 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle ..........9-42 Engine oil and oil filter ..............9-5 Engine coolant ..................9-7 Air cleaner filter................9-8 Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) ..........9-9...

  • Page 273: Service Precautions

    The fumes are flamma- yourself, and the rest should only be per- ble. formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors  Be extremely careful when working dealer or a repair facility of your choice. around the battery. It contains poisonous If you discover a malfunction or other prob- and corrosive sulfuric acid.

  • Page 274: Engine Hood

     Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- Have an inspection made by an authorized lytic converter. Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice as soon as possible. To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- ...
  • Page 275 Engine hood Pull the lever toward you to release the Release the safety lever and lift the engine Support the engine hood with the hood prop. engine hood latch. hood. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow. WARNING NOTE CAUTION...

  • Page 276: View Of The Engine Compartment

    View of the engine compartment 4- Engine coolant reservoir To close NOTE 5- Engine oil level dipstick  Do not push down strongly on the engine 6- Radiator cap Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and hood. Depending on how strongly or where 7- Engine oil filler cap put it back in its retainer.
  • Page 277 Engine oil identification mark tion and loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine. Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only  Engine oil must be properly maintained to 1- The top portion shows the quality of avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage.

  • Page 278: Engine Coolant

    Take your vehi- cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for testing. To replace the oil filter...

  • Page 279: Air Cleaner Filter

    Only use a Genuine Mitsubi- up, take your vehicle to an authorized shi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equiva- NOTE Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- lent. ity of your choice to have the thermostat  Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recom- checked, and replaced if necessary.

  • Page 280: Manual Transaxle Oil (If So Equipped)

    Manual transaxle oil Rear axle oil (if so equipped) N00915200243 Use only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as N00938200165 to ensure optimum transmission performance. necessary to maintain the proper level. Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is Fill or change oil according to the table.

  • Page 281: Washer Fluid

    Brake fluid/Clutch fluid brake system. (if so If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an equipped) authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a N00938700232 repair facility of your choice. The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reservoir tank.

  • Page 282: Power Steering Fluid

    “MAX” and It is recommended that you have your battery “MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir and charging system checked by an autho- and refill the fluid, if necessary. rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before the Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11...

  • Page 283: Tires

     Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer only. from the battery because the battery could  In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure  Cold tire pressure: explode.
  • Page 284 Tires  Recommended inflation pressure: the  Sidewall: portion of a tire between the Tire Markings inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor- tread and bead. mance.  Section width: the linear distance between  Intended outboard sidewall: the exteriors of the sidewalls of an •...
  • Page 285 Tires Construction code Speed symbol NOTE •“R” means radial construc- A symbol indicating the LT (Light Truck) -metric tire  tion. range of speeds at which a sizing is based on U.S.A. design •“D” means diagonal or bias tire can carry a load corre- standards.
  • Page 286 Tires EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD WARNING Treadwear, Traction and Temper- 1504 ature Grades Overloading of your tire is  Department of Transporta- dangerous. Overloading can tion cause tire failure, affect vehi- Treadwear This symbol certifies that cle handling, and increase the tire is in compliance The treadwear grade is a comparative your stopping distance.
  • Page 287 Tires under controlled conditions on speci- The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is Tire inflation pressures listed on the placard attached to the driver’s fied government test surfaces of N00939300802 door sill. asphalt and concrete. A tire marked Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for (Refer to “Tire and loading information plac- C may have poor traction perfor- the safe and satisfactory operation of your...
  • Page 288 Tires 2 to 6 PSI from the cold inflation pressure.  Have regular maintenance done on the CAUTION Do not let air out of the tires to get back to the wheel balance and front and rear suspen-  Always use tires of the same size, same type, specified cold pressure, or your tire pressure sion alignment.
  • Page 289  If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6 Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors correct direction of rotation, swap the front mm). dealer or a repair facility of your choice to...

  • Page 290: Clutch Pedal Free Play (If So Equipped)

     Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels Clutch pedal free play: should be used, because your vehicle is .2 to .4 inch (4 to 9 mm) equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem.

  • Page 291: Parking Brake Break-In

    Your vehicle is equipped with an emission- vice manual and can be carried out by an vice any time you suspect a malfunction. control system that meets all the requirements authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance...

  • Page 292: General Maintenance

    Have the system checked at an authorized “WARRANTY MAINTENANCE Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- MANUAL”. ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- Fuel system (tank, pipe line and NANCE MANUAL”. NOTE connection, and fuel tank filler ...
  • Page 293 Any open seams or loose problem with them. grease leaks: connections could let dangerous exhaust See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer  Ball joint boots of the front suspension fumes seep into the luggage compartment and for assistance, if you have any questions.

  • Page 294: For Cold And Snowy Weather

    In case of a melted fusible link, see your The ventilation slots in front of the wind- authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a shield should be brushed clear after a heavy repair facility of your choice for inspection snowfall so that the operation of the heating and replacement.
  • Page 295 Fuses 1. Open the fuse lid and pull to remove it. WARNING Engine compartment  When changing fuses, do not damage the driver’s knee airbag harness or acciden- In the engine compartment, the fuse block is tally strike the airbag area with hard located as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 296 Fuses Passenger compartment fuse loca- Sym- Capac- Sym- Capac- Electrical system Electrical system tion table Power window Windshield wiper 30 A 30 A* control Passenger compartment fuse location Optional 10 A Defogger 30 A* Door locks 20 A Heated outside 7.5 A Radio 15 A...
  • Page 297 Fuses Engine compartment fuse location Sym- Capac- Sym- Capac- Electrical system Electrical system table Headlight Automatic transaxle 20 A (low/high Dis- Engine compartment fuse location 20 A Horn 10 A beam) charge (right) Alternator 7.5 A Headlight Headlight washer 20 A (low Halogen 10 A...
  • Page 298 Fuses 2. There is a fuse puller (A) in the engine Sym- Capac- Identification of fuse Electrical system compartment fuse block. N00901100052 Radiator fan motor 40 A* Capacity Color 30 A 7.5 A Brown Audio amplifier 30 A 10 A 15 A Blue Diesel...

  • Page 299: Replacement Of Light Bulbs

     Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than these procedures be carried out by an autho- the one listed or any substitute, such as wire, rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiring facility of your choice.
  • Page 300 Headlight, Headlight, 9006 bulb for the side turn signal light. 51 W low/high low beam Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors 35 W — beam (Dis- dealer or a repair facility of your choice 4- Front fog charge bulb) when the light needs to be repaired or...
  • Page 301 Replacement of light bulbs ANSI Inside Headlights (low beam, except Trade No. for vehicles with high intensity Description Wattage N00950400558 or Bulb discharge headlights) type N00901800105 7- High- 1. When replacing the bulb on the driver’s mounted stop — — side, remove the bolt (A) holding down light the relay box and move the relay box...
  • Page 302 Replacement of light bulbs 2. When replacing the bulb on the passen- 4. While pressing the tab (D), pull out the ger’s side, lift up the coolant reserve tank bulb (E). (B). Headlights (high beam, except 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal *- Front of the vehicle for vehicles with high intensity steps in reverse.
  • Page 303 (D). sary. Adjustment of headlight aim N00943200121 The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance...
  • Page 304 Replacement of light bulbs 2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to Daytime running lights (for Front side-marker and parking remove it. vehicles with high intensity dis- lights (except for vehicles with charge headlights) high intensity discharge head- lights) N00900300129 1. Turn the cap (A) counterclockwise to N00917300482 remove it.
  • Page 305 Replacement of light bulbs 2. When replacing the bulb on the passen- 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 2. Remove the clips (A), clip (B) and screw ger’s side, lift up the coolant reserve tank (C) to turn up the cover (D). (B).
  • Page 306 Replacement of light bulbs 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 2. Remove the entire socket and bulb assem- Front turn signal lights bly (E) by turning it counterclockwise. N00943400338 1. Remove the clips (A) and clips (B), then remove the duct (C) and the upper cover (D).
  • Page 307 Replacement of light bulbs 3. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to Front fog lights remove it. N00943600646 1. Remove the clips (A) and clips (B), then turn up the cover (C). Rear combination lights 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal N00943700399 steps in reverse.
  • Page 308 Replacement of light bulbs 2. Remove the light unit in the rear direc- 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it out. Tail lights and back-up lights tion. Tail and stop light and Rear side-marker light 1. Open the trunk lid. Rear turn signal light Remove the clips (A) and remove the cover (B).
  • Page 309 Replacement of light bulbs 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out. 2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly Dome light (front)/Reading together by turning it counterclockwise. Back-up light lights Tail light N00944500264 1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly.
  • Page 310 Replacement of light bulbs 2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out 3. To install the bulb, perform the removal Dome light (rear) (if so equipped) the bulb. steps in reverse. N00944101342 NOTE 1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly and pry gently to remove ...

  • Page 311: Vehicle Care Precautions

    If you are not sure, contact an lated area. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials. 9-40 Vehicle care and maintenance...
  • Page 312 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle CAUTION NOTE NOTE  Do not use organic substances (solvents,  Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-  If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or tectants containing silicones or wax.

  • Page 313: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the outside of your vehicle NOTE Washing CAUTION  The genuine leather surface may harden and  If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place N00945900601 shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust for long hours.
  • Page 314 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle After washing your vehicle, wipe off all CAUTION CAUTION waterdrops from the rubber parts around the  When using high-pressure water to wash a  Waxes containing high abrasive compounds doors to prevent the doors from freezing. vehicle equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key sys- should not be used.
  • Page 315 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush CAUTION CAUTION the compound from the surface and apply a  Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-  Do not use a brush or other hard implement coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
  • Page 316 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Cleaning the sunroof (if so equipped) N00946800072 Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter- gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh water.
  • Page 318 Customer assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.).....10-2 Reporting Safety Defects..............10-2 Important facts to know in case of an accident.......10-4...
  • Page 319 Administration (NHTSA) in addi- ) times as well on the government course heat when tested under controlled conditions tion to notifying Mitsubishi Motors as a tire graded 100. The relative performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Corporation.
  • Page 320 Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or and if it finds that a safety defect write to: To contact Mitsubishi Motors North exists in a group of vehicles, it may America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can- order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 321  Choosing the repair shop and the brands of parts that they use on your vehicle is your decision. Important facts to know in  Ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. For vehicles sold in Saipan Many times, to save money, your insur- case of an accident...
  • Page 322 Mitsubishi Motors. Remember to ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. Consumer rights (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
  • Page 324 Specifications Vehicle labeling ................11-2 Vehicle dimensions .................11-3 Vehicle weights................11-4 Engine specifications ..............11-4 Battery.....................11-5 Tires and wheels ................11-5 Refill capacities ................11-5...

  • Page 325: Vehicle Labeling

    Vehicle labeling 2 - Vehicle identification num- Chassis number Vehicle labeling ber plate N01147400713 The chassis number is stamped as shown in Keep a record of the vehicle identification the illustration. number. This information will assist the The vehicle identification number is stamped police if your vehicle is stolen.

  • Page 326: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle dimensions Type 1 *- Front of the vehicle Vehicle dimensions Type 2 Tire and loading information N01147500352 placard Overall length 177.0 in (4,495 mm) N01148100560 Overall width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) The tire and loading information placard is Overall height 58.3 in (1,480 mm) located on the driver’s door sill.

  • Page 327: Vehicle Weights

    Vehicle weights Vehicle weights N01147600643 Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,542 lb (2,060 kg) Front 2,381 lb (1,080 kg) Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Rear 2,315 lb (1,050 kg) Vehicle capacity weight 827 lb (375 kg) Seating capacity 5 persons GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle Seating capacity: the number of maximum occupants...

  • Page 328: Battery

    Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Power Steering Fluid 8.0 qt (7.6 L) {Include .53 qt (0.5 Twin Clutch SST Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I L) in oil cooler} Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L) API classification GL-3, SAE 75W-80 Transfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L)
  • Page 329 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 7.9 qt (7.5 L) {Includes .63 qt Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Engine coolant (0.65 L) in reserve tank} Premium or equivalent* Washer fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L)
  • Page 330 Alphabetical index Fluid ..........11-5 Break-in period........5-3 Bulb capacity........9-28 Accessory (installation) ......3-6 ACD (Active center differential system) 5-71 Back-up lights Active stability control (ASC) ....5-76 Bulb capacity ......... 9-28 California Perchlorate Materials ASC OFF indicator ......5-78 Replacement ........
  • Page 331 Alphabetical index Coolant (engine) ......9-7, 11-5 Twin Clutch SST ......11-5 Twin Clutch SST fluid ..... 9-9, 11-5 Cruise control........5-81 Washer fluid ......9-10, 11-5 Electric rear window defogger switch.. 5-136 Cup holder ........5-167 Fluid capacities and lubricants ..... 11-5 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........
  • Page 332 Alphabetical index Fuses ..........9-23 Fusible links........9-23 If the vehicle breaks down..... 8-2 Labeling..........11-2 Ignition switch ......5-15, 5-50 License plate light Bulb capacity ......... 9-28 Important facts to know in case of an accident General maintenance ......9-21 Replacement........
  • Page 333 Alphabetical index Engine oil ....... 9-5, 11-5 Safety mechanism ......5-43 Manual transaxle oil ....9-9, 11-5 Sub switch........5-43 Rear axle oil........9-9 Timer function ........ 5-43 Safe driving techniques ......6-4 Rear differential oil......11-5 Puncture (Tire changing)....... 8-6 S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) ..
  • Page 334 Alphabetical index Speedometer........5-89 Bulb capacity ......... 9-28 Trunk area light Replacement ........9-36 Bulb capacity ......... 9-30 SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) ..5-58 Replacement........9-40 Tail lights Steering Bulb capacity ......... 9-28 Trunk lid ..........5-37 Power steering fluid ....9-11, 11-5 Replacement ........
  • Page 335 Alphabetical index Vanity mirror ........5-161 Vehicle care precautions...... 9-40 Vehicle dimensions......11-3 Vehicle labeling ......... 11-2 Vehicle preparation before driving ..6-3 Vehicle weights ........11-4 Vents........... 7-2 Warning lights........5-122 Washer Fluid ........9-10, 11-5 Switch ......... 5-135 Waxing..........
  • Page 337 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 338 N09348201032 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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