Mitsubishi FTO Series Owner's Handbook Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Owners Handbook Contents Contents ............................2 Forward ..........................5 Acknowledgements ......................5 Disclaimer ......................... 5 General overview............................ 6 Dashboard............................. 6 Interior ............................7 Exterior ............................8 Vehicle Introduction and Safety ......................9 Warning notes..........................9 Tips when driving an automatic vehicle................12 Opening / closing the vehicle .......................
Page 3 Owners Handbook Hazard switch ........................36 Windscreen de-mist ......................36 Fog / park light ........................ 37 Ignition switch ......................... 37 Park brake........................38 Hand brake operation ...................... 41 Adjustable items ......................... 42 Steering wheel adjustment....................42 Interior mirror adjustment ....................42 Door mirrors ........................
Page 4: All Rights Reserved 26-Aug
Owners Handbook Engine information ........................71 Removing the spark plugs......................71 Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 5: Forward
Acknowledgements Mitsubishi Motors copyright most of the illustrations. Any additional illustrations or drawings are the property of Tarkus Services. Thanks to Chihiro Iwamura and Junko Machida for help with the translation.
Page 6: General Overview
Owners Handbook General overview Dashboard 1. Passenger air bag cover 10. Fog light switch 2. Climate control screen 11. Indicator / light switch 3. Analogue clock 12. Traction control switch 4. Heated rear screen switch 13. Exterior mirror control 5. Ammeter 14.
Page 7: Interior
Owners Handbook Interior 1. Rear view mirror 7. Glove box 2. Sunroof switch 8. Cigarette lighter 3. Sun visor 9. Ash tray 4. Power window switch panel 10. Cup tray 5. Seat belt 11. Console box 6. Emergency flare 12. Seat Copyright ©...
Page 8: Exterior
Owners Handbook Exterior 1. Boot lid 7. Antenna 2. Power windows 8. Fuel cover 3. Door handle / lock 9. Wheel 4. Bonnet 10. Headlight 5. Sun roof 11. Sidelight 6. Mirrors Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 9: Vehicle Introduction And Safety
Owners Handbook Vehicle Introduction and Safety Please read this section. Even if you do not read the entire manual, this section should be studied before operating the vehicle. Warning notes Check exterior of vehicle before driving. Do not carry flammable liquids or gas bottles in the vehicle, as this may cause a fire or explosion in the event of an accident.
Page 10 Owners Handbook Make that there is nothing loose that can interfere with the controls of the vehicle, such as cans or bottles. Make sure that any mats or covers do not interfere with the controls of the vehicle. Page 6 ? 2000cc ? “check translation”.
Page 11 Owners Handbook When travelling in wet or slippery conditions, use care when accelerating and braking. After driving through deep water (over 5 cm’s deep) gently apply the brakes whilst moving to dry them. When travelling downhill, take extra care not to use the brakes too much. Excessive use can cause the fluid to boil and become ineffective.
Page 12: Tips When Driving An Automatic Vehicle
Owners Handbook When driving an automatic, only use the right foot to operate the accelerator and brake. When leaving the vehicle, leave the gear lever in park. Do not start the vehicle, if the exhaust is not clear. Always leave the ignition in “lock”, when sleeping? Tips when driving an automatic vehicle.
Page 13 Make sure children are secure, before moving the vehicle. Help children when entering or leaving the vehicle. Always use genuine Mitsubishi spare parts. SRS – Supplemental Restraint System In vehicles fitted with SRS, do not replace the steering wheel with an “after market” wheel. The SRS will NOT work.
Page 14: Opening / Closing The Vehicle
Owners Handbook Opening / closing the vehicle The key The key number is located as shown. It is advisable to make a note of the key number. Page 14 Unlocking the door To unlock the vehicle with the key, turn it anti-clockwise.
Page 15: Keyless Entry
Owners Handbook To lock the door from inside the vehicle, push the door-lock lever forward. To unlock pull the lever backward. If the drivers handle is used, the door will automatically open if previously locked. Page 15? Keyless entry To lock the door with the remote, press the red button.
Page 16: Central Door Locking
Owners Handbook Central door locking When the key is turned in the door lock, both doors will either lock or unlock. This is the same for the remote control. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 17: Window Operation
Owners Handbook Window operation Push down the button, to close the window. Pull the button up to open the window. The driver’s window can be opened or closed in one operation. To open pull the switch up to the top and released quickly, to close push the switch forward and release quickly.
Page 18: Engine Compartment
Owners Handbook Engine compartment 1. To open the engine compartment, pull the small lever indicated towards you. 2. Under the front of the bonnet, there is a small lever. Push this to the left. This will allow the bonnet to lift up. To secure the bonnet, release the bonnet stay from the front of the engine bay.
Page 19: Fuel Access
Owners Handbook Fuel access To gain access to the fuel filler, lift the small lever located at the right side of the driver’s foot-well. Boot access Lift lever Use key Redo photo Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 22: Driving Position
Owners Handbook Driving position Seat adjustment Important Always adjust the seat to suit you before driving, making sure: • You can comfortably reach the steering wheel. • You can operate the foot controls with ease. • The seat belt is comfortable with no twists.
Page 23 Owners Handbook Seat back tilt Lift the lever indicated, and move the backrest. Front seat cushion By turning the 2 dials at the right-hand side of the seat, the seat cushion height can be adjusted. See above. Rear seat access. To gain access to the rear seats, push the small lever (on the passenger seat) backwards.
Page 24: Rear Seat
Owners Handbook Rear seat The rear seat cushion can be removed, for cleaning or the fitting of seat covers. Rear seat removal. Pull the 2 small catches forward lifting the seat clear of the rear locating lugs. Then pull the cushion towards yourself.
Page 26: When You Fasten Your Seat Belt
Owners Handbook Fto-28-1c Redo photo When you fasten your seat belt. Fto-29-1a Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Set the plate into the buckle until it clicks. Fto-29-1b Fto-29-1c When you unfasten the belt, hold the plate and press on the buckle.
Page 27: Srs Air Bag Restraint System
Owners Handbook Fto-29-1d Redo photo Fto-29-1e When you see a red label on the anchor cover, this means that the belt has been stretched. It must be replaced with a new belt. SRS Air bag restraint system Air bags are used to supplement the normal seat belts in case of an accident. Insert from pages 30, 31 &...
Page 28 Owners Handbook The SRS cannot be turned off. Redo photo Do not place objects or stickers onto the steering wheel or passenger side air bag egress panel. Do not fit rear facing child restraint seats in the front passenger seat. If the air bag is deployed in an accident, the child seat will be pushed backwards.
Page 29: Instrument Panel
Owners Handbook Instrument panel Instrument overview 1. Volt-meter. 2. Rev counter. 3. Fuel level. 4. Speedometer. 5. Odometer / trip button. 6. Odometer. 7. Trip meter. 8. Engine temperature. Volt-meter The voltmeter should have a reading of about 13 volts in normal running. If the reading is below 12 volts, have the system checked by an auto electrician.
Page 30: Odometer / Trip Meter
Owners Handbook Odometer / trip meter To change from “odometer” to “trip” or vice versa, push the ODO / trip button on the instrument panel. To zero the trip meter, whilst the “trip” is visible, push and hold the ODO / trip button in for 5 seconds.
Page 31: Warning Lights
Owners Handbook Warning lights 1. Exhaust warning light. 2. Oil pressure warning light. 3. Battery warning light. 4. Engine system warning light 5. Turn signal lights. 6. Washer reservoir tank warning light. 7. Door open warning light. 8. Brake / hand brake warning light. 9.
Page 32 Owners Handbook Turn signal indicator. – when the indicator lever is operated for a left or right turn, the appropriate light will be illuminated, it will flash along with the outside lights. Pushing the hazard-warning switch will cause both the turn indicators on the instrument panel and all the outside lights to flash.
Page 33: Light Switch
Owners Handbook Light switch Redo photo Ft0-40-1a - Off. - Parking lights. - Driving lights. Ft0-40-1b Change from main beam to low beam. Ft0-41-1a Position 1 – indicator on. Position 2 – hold for indicator. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 34: Wiper Switch
Owners Handbook Wiper switch Front wiper Fto-41-1b O = off - - - = intermittent (fixed time) I = normal speed II = fast speed Fto-41-1c O = off - - - = intermittent (variable time) I = normal speed II = fast speed Fto-42-1a O = off...
Page 35: Wash / Wipe Control
Owners Handbook Fto-42-1c By turning this switch, you can control the delay on the intermittent. Wash / wipe control. Fto-43-1a Operates wash / wipe. Rear screen wiper. Fto-43-1b O = off - - - = Intermittent. I = normal speed. Copyright ©...
Page 36: Other Switches
Owners Handbook Fto-43-1c Rear screen washer control. Other switches Hazard switch Hazard warning light switch. This turns ON / OFF the hazard warning lights. The turn signal indicator light will operate on the instrument panel. The ignition does not need to be on for this operation. Windscreen de-mist The switch indicated is for the windscreen de-mister.
Page 37: Fog / Park Light
Owners Handbook Fog / park light Fto-44-1c Fog light switch? / Park lights?. When this is depressed the front fog lights and the rear lights will be illuminated. Redo photo Ignition switch Ft0-46-1a Ignition switch. Ft0-46-1b When the key is in this position, the steering is locked and the key can be removed.
Page 38: Park Brake
Owners Handbook Park brake Fto-47-1a Lift up to activate park brake. Press button in, to release the brake. Fto-47-1b Always leave the gear selection in Neutral or Park, when the park brake is applied. Fto-48-1a Recommended speeds / gears for running in.
Page 39 Owners Handbook Ft0-50-1a The button indicated must be depressed and the foot brake applied, before the gear lever can be moved. Fto-50-1b FTO-51-1 Gear selection indicator. Add pages 52/53/54/55/56 Fto-52-1a Park. Reverse. Neutral. Drive. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 41: Hand Brake Operation
Owners Handbook Kick Down When the accelerator is pressed down quickly, the transmission will “kick down” to a lower gear. This will give an instant power response which is useful when overtaking or entering a major road or motorway. 55-1a Tip-Tronic gear selection.
Page 42: Adjustable Items
Owners Handbook Adjustable items Steering wheel adjustment Fto-57-1a Push lever located under the steering wheel down, move the steering wheel to the desired position and firmly pull the lever up to lock. Interior mirror adjustment Fto-57-1b The mirror can be dipped (so you are not dazzled by the lights from a following vehicle) by moving the small lever forward or backward.
Page 43: Door Mirror Parking
Owners Handbook Fto-57-1d On the next model, the switch can be moved so you can adjust both door mirrors. Door mirror parking Fto-58-1a The door mirrors can be folded in to allow for easier parking. Fto-58-1b To fold the mirrors in, depress #1 button. To unfold the mirrors, depress #2 button.
Page 44: Traction Control Operation
Owners Handbook Traction Control operation Fto-060-1a To turn the TCL on / off, use the switch located next to the mirror adjustment switch. Fto-060-1b Fto-060-1c When the Traction Control on, the indicator light on the instrument panel is illuminated. Interior bits Fto-062-1a The sun-visor can be unclipped and moved to the side position.
Page 45 Owners Handbook Fto-062-1b Document / sunglasses holder. Fto-062-1c Cigarette ashtray. Lift to open. Fto-062-1d Pull to remove so you can empty the ashtray. Fto-062-1e Cigarette lighter, push in to use. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 46: Passenger Interior Lights
Owners Handbook Passenger interior lights. Fto-063-1a Fto-063-1b Clock 64-1a Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 47: Storage Space
Owners Handbook Storage space Coin holder 064 1b Redo photo Glove box Center console Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 48: Storage In Boot
Owners Handbook Storage in boot 65-1a Redo photo Climate control Fto-68-1a Fto-68-1b Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 50: Climate Controls
Owners Handbook Climate controls Fto-70-1a 1. On switch. 2. Rear screen de-mist switch. 3. Air flow. 4. Fan speed control. 5. Air condition control. 6. Exterior temperature switch. 7. Off switch. 8. Indicator screen. 9. Air flow direction. 10. Front screen de-mist switch. Fto-70-1b Fan speed indicator.
Page 52: Automatic Air Conditioning
Owners Handbook Automatic air conditioning By simply pressing the “AUTO” button and selecting the desired temperature, the air conditioning operates to cool or warm automatically in order to maintain the selected temperature. Insert pictures – showing sensors. CAUTION – When using the air conditioning, the idling speed is slightly increased. Therefore, take extra care when starting to move the vehicle.
Page 53: Operating The System As An Automatic Air Conditioning
Owners Handbook temperature automatically to 25.0°C (AUTO). Operating the system as an automatic air conditioning 1. Auto button and temperature set dial. 2. Front windscreen demister. 3. Outside air / recirculate. 4. Fan speed control. 5. Air condition control. 6. Set temperature / outside temperature control. 7.
Page 54: Operating The System As A Normal Air Conditioner
Owners Handbook ECO * - Use this mode when humidity is low. The air compressor is operated as required to make energy saving operation. • - Effectively used for dehumidification. The air compressor is operated to perform air cooling and dehumidifying. Operating the system as a normal air conditioner.
Page 56: Audio Equipment
Owners Handbook Audio equipment Antenna 90-1a There are 2 antenna options on the vehicle. 1 option is a built in antenna using part of the heated rear screen element. The 2 option is an electric telescopic antenna, located on the rear near side quarter panel.
Page 58: Safety Features
Owners Handbook Safety features Fitting of snow chains 98-1a Redo photo Emergency flare 100-1a In Japan it is mandatory to carry an emergency flare, in case you break down. This is illegal in Australia. Redo photo Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 59: Tool Kit And Jack
Owners Handbook Tool kit and jack 101-1a To access the tool kit and jack, open the boot and lift up the carpeted section in the middle of the boot floor. The tool kit is in a black plastic bag and the jack is secured at the left hand side of the spare wheel.
Page 60: Supporting The Vehicle
Owners Handbook Supporting the vehicle Changing the wheel and tyre. 102-1a Note that the spare wheel is of the “emergency” use only type. It should only be used for a short distance and at greatly reduced road speed. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 64: Starting The Vehicle By External Battery
Owners Handbook 106-1c Starting the vehicle by external battery. 107-1a 107-1b 108-1a Redo photo Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 66: Service Guide
Owners Handbook Service guide Capacities Fuel 60 liters Engine oil 4 liters Transmission oil – manual ? liters Transmission oil – automatic 7.5 liters Cooling system ? liters Fuses 110-1a To access fuse in drivers foot-well. 110-1b Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 67: Removal Of Fuses
Owners Handbook Removal of fuses 111-1a 111-1b #1 fuse is OK, #2 fuse is dead. Redo photo 112-1a Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 69: Belt Adjustment
Owners Handbook 114-1a Redo photo Belt adjustment. 1800 cc engine A – 7.00 m/m to 8.00 m/m Globes. Headlight Main beam 60 W Low beam 51 W 55 W 21 / 5 W Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 70: Tyre Information
Owners Handbook 21 W 21 W 21 W Tyre information Position of sticker showing tyre pressures and size. 117-1a Tyres should be only moved front to back, not diagonally. The tyres are directional. Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...
Page 71: Engine Information
Owners Handbook Engine information 1800 cc & 2000 cc engine. 118-1a 2000 cc MIVEC 118-1b Redo photo Removing the spark plugs Remove the 5 screws indicated. 119-1a Copyright © Tarkus Services (2003) All rights reserved www.angelfire.com/emo/fto 26-Aug-04...

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