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Rear shelf panel*
NOTE
To remove
z Tightly close the cap on drink bottles before
Follow this procedure in reverse to remove.
storing them.
z Some bottles may be too big or the wrong
shape to fit in the holder.
Assist grips
The assist grips (located above the doors on
Rear shelf panel*
the headliner) are not designed to support
body weight. They are intended for use only
CAUTION
while seated in the vehicle.
z Do not place luggage or other items on the
7
rear shelf panel. Any items on the rear shelf
CAUTION
panel would obstruct your rearward view,
and they could fly forward and cause inju-
z
Lightly push the rear shelf panel to make
ries or other mishap in the event of hard
sure that the concave portion (A) is set firm-
ly in the protruding portion (B) of the tail-
braking.
gate. If the rear shelf panel is not securely
locked in place, it could unhook while driv-
To install
ing and cause injuries.
1. Insert the concave portion (A) on the un-
2. Hang the strap (C) of the rear shelf panel
derside of the rear shelf panel into the
on the hook (D).
inside protruding portion (B) of the tail-
gate.
CAUTION
z Do not use the assist grips when getting into
or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could
detach causing you to fall.
For pleasant driving
7-79
Coat hook
Use the hooks on the floor for securing the
Coat hook
luggage.
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist
grip of the driver’s side.
7
CAUTION
WARNING
z Do not pile up the luggage beyond the seat-
back height. Also, firmly secure the luggage.
z Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
to hindered rearward view or flying objects
airbag was activated, any such item could
during sudden braking.
be propelled away with great force and
could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on
the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
Luggage hooks
There are 4 hooks located on the side walls of
the luggage compartment.
7-80
For pleasant driving
For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down
8-02
If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF (vehicles
equipped with the keyless operation system)
8-02
Emergency starting
8-02
Engine overheating
8-04
Tool and jack
8-06
Tyre repair kit*
8-07
How to change a tyre
8-13
8
Towing
8-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions
8-24
If the vehicle breaks down
1. Move the selector lever to the
“P”
If the vehicle breaks down
CAUTION
(PARK) position, and then change the
z
Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling
operation mode to OFF. (For vehicles
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
or pushing the vehicle.
with CVT)
it to the shoulder and turn on the hazard
It could damage your vehicle.
2. One of the other causes could be low
warning flashers and set up a warning trian-
z
Always wear protective eye goggles when
battery voltage. If this occurs, the key-
working near the battery.
gle, flashing lamp, etc.
less entry system, keyless operation
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on
z
function and steering lock will also not
page 5-56.
operate.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
If the engine stops/fails
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
thorized Service Point.
vehicles aren’t touching each other.
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops.
Emergency starting
8
CAUTION
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be
aware of the following:
If the engine cannot be started because the
z
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
z The brake booster becomes inoperative
battery is weak or dead, the battery from an-
volt battery.
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can
other vehicle can be used with jumper cables
damage both vehicles.
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
to start the engine.
z Since the power steering system is no
longer operative, the steering wheel feels
2. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
WARNING
heavy when turning it.
trical loads.
z
To start the engine by using jumper cables
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
from another vehicle, perform the correct
hicle. Put an A/T, CVT in “P” (Park) or
If the operation mode
procedures according to the instruction
an M/T in “N” (Neutral).
cannot be changed to OFF
below. Incorrect procedures could result
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
in a fire or explosion or damage to the ve-
(vehicles equipped with the
hicles.
position or put the operation mode in
OFF.
keyless operation system)
If the operation mode cannot be changed to
OFF, perform the following procedure.
8-02
For emergencies
Emergency starting
1600 models
WARNING
WARNING
z
Perform step 4 on both vehicles before-
z
Make sure you observe the following or-
hand.
der when connecting the cables:
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
z
Make sure you make connection to the
Personal injury could result.
correct designated location (as shown in
the illustration). If the connection is made
directly to the negative (-) side of the bat-
5. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
tery, flammable gases generated from the
proper level.
battery might catch fire and explode.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-08.
z
When connecting the jumper cables, do
2000 models
not allow the positive (+) cable and nega-
WARNING
tive (-) terminal to make contact. Other-
wise sparks might cause explosion of the
8
z
If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
battery.
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
CAUTION
temperature is below the freezing point or
if it is not filled to the proper level.
z
Take care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
z
the positive
(+) terminal of the dis-
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
charged battery (A), and the other end to
7. Connect one end of the other jumper ca-
z
Check the jumper cables for damage and
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
corrosion before use.
ble to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery (B).
booster battery, and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the dis-
8. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
charged battery at the point farthest from
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
the battery.
few minutes, then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
For emergencies
8-03
Engine overheating
CAUTION
WARNING
[If steam does not come from the engine
z
Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
z Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
compartment]
tance running.
acid.
With the engine still running, raise the
If electrolyte
(battery acid) comes into
bonnet to ventilate the engine compart-
contact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
NOTE
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
ment.
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
z
For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
Go (AS&G) system, press the “AS&G OFF”
NOTE
with water immediately and thoroughly,
switch to deactivate the AS&G system and
and get prompt medical attention.
z
For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
prevent the engine from automatically stop-
Go (AS&G) system, press the “AS&G OFF”
ping before the battery is sufficiently charg-
switch to deactivate the AS&G system be-
ed.
NOTE
fore stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-20.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-20.
8
z
If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
9. After the engine is started, disconnect
of smooth engine operation and the anti-lock
[If steam is coming from the engine
the cables in the reverse order and keep
brake warning lamp to illuminate.
compartment]
the engine running for several minutes.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
Stop the engine, and when the steam
page 6-39.
stops, raise the bonnet to ventilate the
WARNING
engine compartment. Restart the engine.
If the battery has to be charged while fit-
Engine overheating
z
ted in the vehicle, disconnect the vehicle
WARNING
side negative (-) terminal connected to the
When the engine is overheating, the informa-
battery.
z
Do not open the bonnet while steam is
tion screen in the multi-information display
Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
coming from the engine compartment. It
z
will be interrupted and the engine coolant
from the battery because the battery may
could cause steam or hot water to spurt
temperature warning display will appear. Al-
out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
produce an explosion.
so “
” will blink.
out even when there is no steam coming
z
Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
Remove all the caps before charging the
If this occurs, take the following corrective
very careful when opening the bonnet.
z
battery.
measures:
z
Be careful of hot steam, which could cause
the cap on the engine reserve tank to blow
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
off.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.
8-04
For emergencies
Engine overheating
B- Caution label
WARNING
Type 1
*: Front of the vehicle
z
Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap
FULL
while the engine is hot.
WARNING
z
Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.
LOW
Type 2
4. When the bar graph in the engine cool-
ant temperature warning display in the
FULL
multi-information display drops, stop the
engine.
LOW
8
WARNING
3. Confirm that the cooling fans are turn-
z If there is none, make sure that the engine
ing. If the fans are not turning, stop the
has cooled down before removing the ra-
engine immediately and have it checked.
diator cap (D), because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the
filler port and may scald you.
6. Fill the reserve tank with coolant as nee-
ded. (Refer to the “Maintenance” sec-
5. Check the coolant level in
the reserve
tion.)
tank (C).
CAUTION
z Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.
Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage
the engine. Wait for the engine to cool down,
then add coolant a little at a time.
A- Cooling fans
For emergencies
8-05
Tool and jack
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
NOTE
leakage and the drive belt for looseness
or damage.
z The jack is maintenance-free.
If there is anything wrong with the cool-
z The jack is in conformity with EC law as ap-
proximated by the Machinery Directive
ing system or drive belt, we recommend
2006/42/EC.
you to have it checked and repaired.
z The EC declarations of conformity are at-
tached to the section “Declaration of Con-
Tool and jack
formity” in the end of this owner’s manual.
The business name, full address of the
manufacturer and of his authorized repre-
sentative and the designation of the jack
Storage
1- Tools
are described in the EC declaration of
2- Jack
conformity.
The tools and jack are stowed in the luggage
8
compartment.
Tools
Removing and storing the jack
The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an emer-
Before removing the jack, lift up the luggage
gency.
floor board.
Vehicles with spare wheel
Vehicles with spare wheel
1- Wheel nut wrench
2- Jack bar
3- Towing hook
1- Tools
2- Jack
Jack
The jack is used only for the purpose of
changing a tyre when a tyre is punctured.
8-06
For emergencies
Tyre repair kit*
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Tyre repair kit storage
6- Speed restriction sticker
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the luggage
How to use the tyre repair kit
compartment.
CAUTION
z
The tyre sealant can cause health damage if
swallowed. If you accidentally swallow it,
drink as much water as possible and imme-
diately consult a doctor.
z
If the tyre sealant gets in your eyes or on
your skin, rinse with lots of water. If you
still sense an abnormality, consult a doctor.
Tyre repair kit*
z
Consult a doctor immediately if any allergic
reactions occur.
8
This kit enables emergency repair of a small
z
Do not allow children to touch the tyre seal-
ant.
puncture in the tread area of a tyre that has
z
Do not breathe in the vapours of tyre sealant.
run over a nail, screw, or similar object.
WARNING
NOTE
z The tyre repair kit may not permanently
z
The tyre sealant cannot be used in any of the
seal a punctured tyre.
situations listed below. If any of these situa-
tions occurs, please contact a MITSUBISHI
z Use only the MITSUBISHI genuine tire
repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or an-
may not sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
other specialist.
The tyre sealant’s expiry date has passed.
(The expiry date is shown on the bottle la-
bel.)
1- Tyre compressor
2- Tyre sealant bottle
3- Valve insert (spare)
4- Valve remover
5- Filler hose
For emergencies
8-07
Tyre repair kit*
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
NOTE
NOTE
set up a warning triangle, flashing signal
The tyre has completely slipped over the
lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from
wheel rim and has come off the wheel.
the vehicle, and have all your passengers
The wheel is damaged.
leave the vehicle.
z
Use the tyre sealant only at ambient temper-
5. Take out the tyre sealant bottle and the
atures of -30 °C to + 60 °C.
Effect an emergency repair without pulling
compressor.
z
out the object (nail, screw, etc.) that is stuck
6. Take the valve cap (C) off the tyre valve
in the tyre.
(D), then press the valve remover (E)
z
Do not use the tyre sealant if the tyre has
onto the valve as illustrated. Allow all of
been damaged by being driven when insuffi-
the air in the tyre to escape.
ciently inflated (e.g. bumps, cuts, cracks etc.
on the tyre).
More than one tyre is punctured.
z
Wipe tyre sealant off the paintwork immedi-
8
ately with a damp cloth.
The puncture hole has a length or width of
4 mm or more.
z
Immediately wash clothes contaminated
with tyre sealant.
The tyre is punctured in the side wall (A),
not in the tread (B).
z
Check the tyre sealant’s expiry date regular-
ly, and be sure to purchase a new one from a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point before the expiry date.
Before repairing a tyre, first stop your vehicle
in a safe, flat location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable
7. Remove the valve insert (F) by turning it
ground.
anticlockwise using the valve remover
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
(E). Put the removed valve insert in a
3. On vehicles with M/T, stop the engine
clean place so it does not get dirty.
and move the gearshift lever to the “R”
(Reverse) position.
The vehicle has been driven with the tyre
On vehicles with CVT, move the selec-
almost completely flat.
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position and
stop the engine.
8-08
For emergencies
Tyre repair kit*
squeeze it again and again to inject all of
NOTE
the sealant into the tyre.
z
In cold conditions (when the ambient tem-
perature is 0 °C or lower), thickening of the
tyre sealant can make the tyre sealant hard to
squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the bottle in-
side the vehicle.
9. Take the cap (G) off the tyre sealant bot-
tle
(H). Do not remove the seal
(I).
Screw the filler hose (J) onto the bottle
(H). As you screw the filler hose onto
the bottle, the seal will break, allowing
CAUTION
the sealant to be used.
8
z
If there is any air left in the tyre when you
remove the valve insert, the valve insert may
fly out and injure you. Make sure the tyre
NOTE
contains no air before removing the valve in-
z
When injecting the sealant, position the
sert.
valve away from the bottom, i.e., away from
the point where the tyre touches the ground.
8. Shake the tyre sealant bottle well.
If the valve is near the point where the tyre
touches the ground, the sealant may not go
into the tyre easily.
11. After injecting the sealant, pull the hose
off the valve, remove any residual seal-
ant from the valve, rim and/or tyre. Fit
the valve insert (F) into the valve (D),
CAUTION
and screw the valve insert securely into
z
If you shake the bottle after screwing on the
place using the valve remover (E).
hose, sealant may spray out of the hose.
10. Press the hose onto the valve (D). Hold-
ing the sealant bottle upside-down,
For emergencies
8-09
Tyre repair kit*
12. After injecting the sealant, securely fit
14. Place the compressor
(L) with its air
the valve remover (E) into the end of the
pressure gauge (M) on top.
filler hose
(J) to prevent sealant from
Pull out the compressor’s power cord
leaking from the empty bottle.
(N), insert the plug on the cord into the
accessory socket or cigarette lighter
socket (O), and then turn the ignition
switch to “ACC” position or put the op-
eration mode in ACC. Refer to “Ciga-
rette lighter” on page 7-70 and “Acces-
sory socket” on page 7-71.
Turn ON the compressor switch (P) and
inflate the tyre to the specified pressure.
NOTE
(Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
8
page 10-10.)
z When removing and screwing in the valve
insert using the valve remover, turn the
valve remover by hand. Using a tool to turn
the valve remover could damage it.
13. Pull out the compressor hose (K) from
the side of the tyre compressor, and then
securely attach the hose to the tyre valve
(D).
8-10
For emergencies
Tyre repair kit*
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
z
The supplied compressor is designed only
z
The surface of the compressor will get hot
z
Simply putting sealant and air into the tyre
for inflation of passenger vehicle tyres.
while the compressor is running. Do not
using the tyre repair kit does not seal the
z
The compressor is designed to run on a vehi-
keep the compressor running continuously
puncture hole. Air will leak through the
cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it
for more than 10 minutes. After using the
puncture hole until the emergency repair
to any other power source.
compressor, wait for the compressor to cool
procedure is completed (through step 19 of
z
The compressor is not waterproof. If you use
before using it again.
these instructions).
it in rain, make sure water does not get on it.
z
If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot
z
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor
while operating, it is overheating. Immedi-
17. Affix the speed restriction sticker (Q) to
could make the compressor break down. Do
ately place the switch in the OFF position
the steering wheel at the position shown
not place the compressor directly on any
and let the compressor cool down for at least
sandy or dusty surface when using it.
30 minutes.
in the illustration. Then immediately
z
Do not disassemble or modify the compres-
drive with great care to a MITSUBISHI
sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or
8
gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
NOTE
another specialist and have tyre repair/
If the tyre pressure does not rise to the speci-
replacement performed.
z
15. Check and adjust the tyre pressure with
fied level within 10 minutes, the tyre may be
reference to the air pressure gauge on the
so severely damaged that the tyre sealant
cannot be used to effect an emergency re-
compressor. If you overinflate the tyre,
pair. Please contact a MITSUBISHI
release air by loosening the hose’s end
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or an-
fitting.
other specialist in this event.
If there is a gap between the tyre and
wheel because the tyre has moved in-
16. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
ward from the wheel rim, press the pe-
pull the power cord plug out of the sock-
riphery of the tyre towards the wheel to
et.
close the gap before running the com-
pressor. (With no gaps, the tyre pressure
will rise.)
CAUTION
z
Be careful not to get your fingers trapped be-
tween the tyre and wheel as the tyre inflates.
For emergencies
8-11
Tyre repair kit*
19. After driving for 10 minutes or 5 km
CAUTION
NOTE
(3 miles), check the tyre pressure using
z
Do not affix the sticker anywhere except the
z
If the tyre pressure has dropped below the
the air pressure gauge on the compres-
specified position on the pad of the steering
specified level when you check it at the end
sor.
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect
of the repair procedure, do not drive the ve-
If the tyre pressure is not sufficient, in-
position could prevent the SRS airbag from
hicle any further. Contact a MITSUBISHI
working normally.
flate the tyre to the specified pressure
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or an-
Be sure to check the tyre pressure for confir-
again and drive the vehicle carefully
other specialist.
z
mation that the emergency repair procedure
without exceeding a speed of 80 km/h
z
In cold conditions (when the ambient tem-
is complete.
(50 mph).
perature is 0 °C or lower), the time and driv-
ing distance necessary until completion of
the repair can be longer than in warmer con-
18. When you have inflated the tyre to the
CAUTION
ditions, meaning that the tyre pressure can
specified pressure, stow the compressor,
drop below the specified level even when
z
If the tyre pressure is lower than the mini-
bottle, and other items in the vehicle and
you have inflated the tyre a second time and
8
mum permitted pressure
(1.3
bar
promptly start driving the vehicle so that
subsequently driven the vehicle. If this hap-
{130 kPa}), the tyre cannot successfully be
the tyre sealant can spread evenly in the
pens, inflate the tyre to the specified pres-
repaired with the tyre sealant. Do not drive
tyre. Drive with great care. Do not ex-
sure once more, drive for about 10 minutes
the vehicle any further. Contact a
or 5 km (3 miles), then check the tyre pres-
ceed a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Ob-
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
sure again. If the tyre pressure has again
serve local speed limits.
ice Point or another specialist.
dropped below the specified level, stop driv-
ing the vehicle and contact a MITSUBISHI
20. After driving for 10 minutes or 5 km
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or an-
CAUTION
(3 miles), check the tyre pressure using
other specialist.
z
If you sense any abnormality while driving,
Please give the empty sealant bottle to your
the air pressure gauge on the compres-
z
stop the vehicle and contact a MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
sor. If the tyre pressure has apparently
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or an-
ice Point when you purchase new sealant or
other specialist. Otherwise the tyre pressure
not dropped, the emergency repair pro-
dispose of the sealant bottle according to na-
may drop before the emergency repair pro-
cedure is complete. You must still not
tional regulations for the disposal of chemi-
cedure is completed, rendering the vehicle
exceed a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
cal waste.
unsafe.
Observe local speed limits.
NOTE
z
Driving faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) can
make the vehicle vibrate.
8-12
For emergencies
How to change a tyre
3. On vehicles with M/T, stop the engine
NOTE
and move the gearshift lever to the “R”
z
A tyre in which puncture sealant has been
(Reverse) position.
used should ideally be replaced with a new
On vehicles with CVT, move the selec-
one. If you wish to have such a tyre properly
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position and
repaired for reuse, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
stop the engine.
ice Point or another specialist. Note that a
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and
proper repair is impossible following an
set up a warning triangle, flashing signal
emergency repair if the puncture hole cannot
lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from
be located.
the vehicle, and have all your passengers
z
Wipe away any sealant that gets on the
leave the vehicle.
wheel. Provided the valve is replaced with a
WARNING
new one, the wheel can be reused.
z
The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that
NOTE
z
Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
8
all tyre punctures can be repaired with the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
z
The warning triangle and flashing signal
tyre repair kit, in particular cuts or perfora-
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
lamp do not come with your vehicle. It is
tions with a diameter of more than 4 mm or
jack could slip out of position, leading to
recommended that you keep one in the vehi-
away from the tyre’s tread. The manufactur-
an accident.
cle for use if needed.
er is not liable for damage sustained through
improper use of the tyre repair kit.
z
The manufacturer is not liable for damage
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
NOTE
sustained through re-use of any tyre in
it is raised on the jack, place chocks or
The chocks shown in the illustration do not
which tyre sealant has been used.
z
blocks (A) in front of and behind the
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
tyre that is diagonally opposite from the
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if
tyre (B) you are changing.
needed.
How to change a tyre
If chocks or blocks are not available, use
z
stones or any other objects that are large
Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehi-
enough to hold the wheel in position.
cle in a safe, flat location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable
6. Get the jack bar and wheel nut wrench
ground, free of loose pebbles, etc.
ready.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
Refer to “Tool and jack” on page 8-06.
For emergencies
8-13
How to change a tyre
Spare wheel information*
Temporary spare wheel (spare
CAUTION
wheel with a speed limit label)*
Check the air pressure of the spare tyre fre-
The temporary spare wheel is specifically
z
quently and make sure it is ready for emer-
The T155/90D16 size spare wheel is stored
designed for your vehicle and it should not
gency use at any time.
beneath the luggage floor board of the lug-
be used on any other vehicle.
gage compartment. It is designed to save
When you purchase a 215/70R16 size spare
wheel, be sure to purchase the type designed
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest
space in the luggage compartment and its
specially for your vehicle from your
specified air pressure will ensure that it can
light weight makes it easy to handle in the
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
always be used under any conditions (city/
event of a flat tyre.
ice Point.
high-speed driving, varying load weight,
Do not use tyre chains with your temporary
z
etc.).
spare wheel. Because of the smaller tyre
CAUTION
The spare wheel is stored beneath the lug-
size, a tyre chain will not fit properly. This
gage floor board of the luggage compartment.
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The temporary spare wheel is for temporary
could cause damage to the wheel and result
use only and should be removed as soon as
in loss of the chain.
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the original wheel can be repaired or re-
If a front tyre becomes flat when using tyre
CAUTION
placed. (For vehicles that are equipped with
chains, first replace a rear wheel with the
a tyre pressure monitoring system, while the
temporary spare wheel and then use the re-
z The pressure should be periodically checked
temporary spare wheel is being used, the
moved rear wheel to replace the flat front
and maintained at the specified pressure
tyre pressure monitoring system will not
wheel so that you can continue to use the
while the tyre is stowed.
function properly.)
chains.
Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure
z
The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in
can lead to an accident. If you have no
excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) while using the
choice but to drive with an insufficient tyre
temporary spare wheel.
pressure, keep your speed down and inflate
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The T155/90D16 size spare wheel is not as
the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as
good as a standard wheel in controllability
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures”
and stability. When the temporary spare
on page 10-10.)
wheel is used, avoid quick starts, sudden
z When the tread wear indicators appear, the
braking and sharp steering.
tyre must be replaced.
The tyre size of the 215/70R16 size tempo-
Refer to “Wheel condition” on page 10-11.
rary spare tyre is different from that of the
standard tyre. When the temporary spare
tyre is used, avoid quick starts, sudden brak-
ing and sharp steering.
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For emergencies
How to change a tyre
2. Place the jack under one of the jacking
CAUTION
NOTE
points (A) shown in the illustration. Use
z Upon installation of the T155/90D16 size
z Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body
the jacking point closest to the tyre you
spare wheel, the ground clearance is reduced
near the jack. This makes it safer if the jack
wish to change.
as the tyre is smaller in diameter than the
slips out of position.
standard tyre.
When passing over the projections on the
road, take care not to damage the vehicle’s
undercarriage.
z Do not install more than one temporary
spare wheel at the same time.
To remove the spare wheel
1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
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2. To remove the spare wheel, remove the
spare tyre pad (A), and then remove the
To change a tyre
installation clamp (B) by turning it anti-
WARNING
clockwise.
1. If a wheel cover is installed, first remove
the cover. (Refer to “Wheel covers”.)
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Set the jack only at the positions shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
Then loosen the wheel nuts a quarter
it could dent your vehicle or the jack
turn with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
might fall over and cause personal injury.
remove the wheel nuts yet.
z
Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause
personal injury. Always use the jack on a
flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there
are no sand or pebbles under the jack
base.
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How to change a tyre
3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until
WARNING
portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the
the tyre is raised slightly off the ground
z
Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
top of the jack.
surface.
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack.
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench, then take the wheel off.
CAUTION
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Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur-
face.
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4. Check that the flange portion at the jack-
6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-
WARNING
ing point fits in the groove at the top of
face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa-
Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tion holes
(H) in the wheel, and then
the jack.
z
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
Insert the jack bar (D) into the wheel nut
mount the spare tyre.
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
wrench (E).
z
Do not get under your vehicle while using
Then put the end of the jack bar into the
the jack.
shaft’s jack end, as shown in the illustra-
Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
z
tion.
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both
are very dangerous.
z
Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
z
The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
z
No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
z
Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
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For emergencies
How to change a tyre
touches the wheel hole seats (B) enough
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until
WARNING
to keep the tyre from wobbling.
the tapered area
(A) of the nuts
z Be sure to position the tyres the correct
lightly touches the wheel hole seat
way when putting them on the vehicle.
area
(B) enough to keep the tyre
The valves should be on the outer side of
from wobbling.
the vehicle. If the valve (I) cannot be seen,
the tyre has been mounted the wrong way
around.
If tyres are mounted the wrong way
around it could have a negative effect on
the vehicle and cause an accident.
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[Vehicle with the flange nuts]
• Aluminium wheel
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until
the wheel nut flange area (C) touch-
CAUTION
es the wheel enough to keep the tyre
from wobbling.
z Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.
7. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand
NOTE
to initially tighten them.
z Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
steel wheel, but return to the original wheel
[Vehicle with the tapered nuts]
and tyre as soon as possible.
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until the
z If all 4 aluminium wheels are changed to
tapered part
(A) of the nuts lightly
steel wheels, e.g. when fitting winter tyres,
use tapered nuts.
• Steel wheel
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How to change a tyre
8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the
(Achieved by applying force of 350 to
wheel nut wrench anticlockwise until the
420 N at end of wheel nut wrench sup-
tyre touches the ground.
plied with vehicle)
CAUTION
z The temporary spare wheel is to be used on-
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ly temporarily when the standard wheel is
damaged. Repair the damaged tyre as soon
9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in
CAUTION
as possible and use it to replace the tempora-
the illustration until each nut has been
ry spare tyre.
tightened to the torque listed here.
z
Never use your foot or a pipe extension for
z After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-
extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you
cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the
do so, you will tighten the nut too much.
Tightening torque 88 to 108 Nm
wheel nuts to make sure that they have not
come loose.
10. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, install
z If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tyre, we recommend you
it.
to have the tyres checked for balance.
Refer to “Wheel covers” on page 8-19.
z Do not mix one type of tyre with another or
11. Lower and remove the jack, then store
use a different size from the one listed. This
the jack, flat tyre, and chocks. Have your
would cause early wear and poor handling.
damaged tyre repaired as soon as possi-
ble.
To store the flat tyre or spare
12. Check your tyre inflation pressure at the
next gasstation. The correct tyre pres-
wheel
sures are shown on the driver’s door la-
1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
bel. See the illustration.
2. Store the flat tyre or the spare wheel un-
der the luggage floor board. To store the
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For emergencies
How to change a tyre
flat tyre or spare wheel, fit the installa-
Wheel covers*
To install
tion clamp (A) by turning it clockwise,
1. Make sure the tabs (A) of the back of the
and then install the spare tyre pad (B).
To remove
wheel cover are not broken and correctly
fitted on the rings (B). If in doubt, do not
Wrap the tip of the jack bar with a cloth, in-
install the wheel cover and consult a
sert it deeply into the notch provided in the
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
wheel cover, and pry the cover away from the
Service Point.
wheel. Using the same procedure at the other
wheel cover notches, work the wheel cover
away from the wheel to remove it complete-
ly.
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NOTE
z On vehicles with a T155/90D16 size spare
wheel, the clamp cannot be used for a nor-
mal size tyre.
2. Align the air valve (C) of the tyre with
the notch (D) in the wheel cover.
3. Have your damaged tyre repaired as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
To store the tools and jack
z Removing the cover with your hands may
cause injury to the fingers.
Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the jack, jack bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to “Tool and jack” on page 8-06.
NOTE
z The wheel cover is made of plastic. Pry it
loose carefully.
For emergencies
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