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12 V power outlets
Ticket holder
CAUTION
Interior lights
z When the power outlet is not in use, be sure
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The holder (A) is located on the back of the
to close the power outlet cover. This will pre-
sun visor.
vent the power outlet from becoming
NOTE
clogged and short circuiting.
z Be aware that leaving the light illuminated
with the engine off may run the battery
Accessories can be operated while the igni-
down.
tion switch or the operation mode is in ON or
Never leave the vehicle without checking
5
ACC.
that the light is off.
To use a “plug-in” type accessory, open the
cover, and insert the plug in the power outlet.
CAUTION
z Do not leave plastic cards in the ticket
holder. Because the inside of the vehicle will
become hot if the vehicle is parked in strong
sunlight, the cards could deform or crack.
1- Cargo room light P.5-109
2- Dome light P.5-109
12 V power outlets
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CAUTION
z Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory
operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less.
z Also be aware that using electronic equip-
ment with the engine off may run the battery
down.
5-108
Features and controls
Interior lights
• When the remote control transmitter of
Dome light
NOTE
the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-
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z
When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the
key is used to lock the vehicle.
engine: if the operation mode is put in OFF
• When the door lock/unlock switch or
while the doors and liftgate are closed, the
liftgate lock/unlock switch is pressed to
light illuminates and after approximately 30
lock the vehicle while carrying the
seconds it goes off.
F.A.S.T.-key.
z
The time until the light goes off (delayed off)
Auto cut-out function
can be adjusted. See your authorized
5
If the light is left switched on with the
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ACC”
z
The auto cut-out function cannot be operated
position or the operation mode in OFF or
when the dome light switch is in the “
ACC, and a door or the liftgate is opened,
position.
it goes off automatically after approxi-
Also, this function can be deactivated. See
mately 30 minutes.
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for
1- (
)
The light will illuminate again after it
details.
The
light illuminates
regardless of
automatically goes off in the following
whether a door or the liftgate is open or
cases:
3- (
)
closed.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
The light goes off regardless of whether a
2- (•)
“ON” position or the operation mode is
door or the liftgate is open or closed.
Delayed off function
put in ON.
The light illuminates when a door or the
• When the keyless entry system or the
Cargo room light
liftgate is opened. It goes off approxi-
F.A.S.T.-key is operated.
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mately 30 seconds after the door or lift-
• When all doors and the liftgate are
gate is closed.
closed.
However, the light goes off immediately
with all doors and the liftgate closed in the
NOTE
following cases:
z When the key was used to start the engine: if
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
the key is removed while the doors and lift-
“ON” position or the operation mode is
gate are closed, the light is illuminated and
after approximately 30 seconds it goes off.
put in ON.
• When the power door lock function is
used to lock the vehicle.
Features and controls
5-109
Storage spaces
The light illuminates when the liftgate is
Glove compartment
WARNING
opened, and goes out when the liftgate is
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z
Do not spray water or spill beverages
closed.
inside the vehicle. If switches, wires, or
WARNING
electrical components become wet, they
z An open glove compartment door can
could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.
Storage spaces
If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
cause a serious injury or death to the front
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passenger in an accident, even if the pas-
up as much liquid as possible.
senger is wearing his/her seat belt. Always
5
CAUTION
keep the glove compartment door closed
z
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans,
when driving.
NOTE
or spectacles in the cabin when parking the
vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will
z
Plastic bottles may sometimes not fit
To open, pull the lever (A).
become extremely hot, so lighters and other
securely depending on the shape of the bot-
flammable items may catch fire and
tle. Plastic bottles could fall if driving is
unopened drink cans (including beer cans)
done while a plastic bottle is not securely
may rupture. The heat may also deform or
placed, so check that plastic bottles are
crack plastic spectacle lenses and other spec-
placed securely or use the bottle holder.
tacle parts that are made of plastic.
z
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while
driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a
For the front seat
storage space could otherwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.
The cup holder is located in front of the floor
console.
NOTE
z
Do not leave valuables in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.
Cup holders
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The cup holder is designed for holding cups
or drink-cans securely in its holes.
5-110
Features and controls
Bottle holders
CAUTION
CAUTION
Rear shelf panel (if so equipped)
z Do not drink beverages while driving your
z Drinking beverages while driving your vehi-
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vehicle.
cle is distracting and can cause an accident.
This is distracting and could cause an acci-
z Vibration and shaking while driving may
CAUTION
dent.
cause beverages to spill. Be very careful, as
z Do not place luggage or other items on the
spilling hot beverages could cause burns.
rear shelf panel. Any items on the rear shelf
There are bottle holders located on the front
panel would obstruct your rearward view,
For the rear seat
5
doors.
and they could fly forward and cause injuries
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or other mishap in the event of hard braking.
To install
1. Insert the concave portion
(A) on the
underside of the rear shelf panel into the
inside protruding portion (B) of the rear
pillar.
NOTE
Bottle holders
z Do not store cup or drink can in the bottle
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holder.
z Make sure all lids are tightly closed when
WARNING
storing beverages that are in plastic bottles,
z Do not spray water or spill beverages
etc.
inside the vehicle. If switches, wires, or
z Some beverages may not be stored, depend-
electrical components become wet, they
ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot-
could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.
tles, etc.
If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
up as much liquid as possible.
Features and controls
5-111
Convenience hook
CAUTION
z Lightly push the rear shelf panel to make
sure that the concave portion
(A) is set
firmly in the protruding portion (B) of the
liftgate. If the rear shelf panel is not securely
locked in place, it could unhook while driv-
ing and cause injuries.
5
2. Hang the strap (C) of the rear shelf panel
on the hook (D).
NOTE
CAUTION
z To avoid damage to the convenience hook,
z Do not use the assist grips when getting into
do not hang objects that weight more than 9
or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could
pounds (4 kg).
detach causing you to fall.
Assist grips
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These grips are to support the body by hand
while seated in the vehicle.
To remove
Follow this procedure in reverse to remove.
Convenience hook
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Convenience hook is located on the seatback
of the passenger’s seat.
5-112
Features and controls
Driving safety
Fuel economy
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
6-2
Floor mat
6-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
6-3
6
Safe driving techniques
6-4
Driving during cold weather
6-4
Braking
6-5
Parking
6-5
Loading information
6-6
Cargo loads
6-11
Trailer towing
6-12
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
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help prevent the floor mat from moving for-
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-
causes of accidents.
tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat
nificant effect on your fuel consumption.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired
from moving forward and possibly interfering
Several recommendations for achieving the
even with blood alcohol levels far below the
with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi
greatest fuel economy are listed below.
legal minimum. If you have been drinking,
Motors Genuine floor mats are recom-
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
mended.
z
Whenever accelerating from a stop,
drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use
6
always accelerate slowly and smoothly.
public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-
To install the floor mat
z
When parked for even a short period, do
ing a cold shower will not make you sober.
not idle the engine. Shut it off.
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Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of the
z
Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary
drugs affect your alertness, perception and
floorboard.
stops.
reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
2. Align the floor mat with the installation
z
Keep your tires inflated to the recom-
pharmacist before driving while under the
holes over the retaining clips.
mended pressures.
influence of any of these medications.
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
z
For freeway driving, maintain a speed of
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when
WARNING
traffic, roadway and weather conditions
z NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
safely permit.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your
z
Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
lubricated according to the recommenda-
impaired.
tions in this manual.
z
Always keep your vehicle well main-
tained. A poorly maintained engine
Floor mat
wastes fuel and costs money.
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z
Never overload your vehicle.
The original equipment floor mat provided
with your vehicle was specifically designed
for your vehicle. Always properly position
the floor mat and assure it does not interfere
with operation of the pedals. Always use the
6-2
Driving safety
Vehicle preparation before driving
NOTE
WARNING
Seat belts and seats
z
The shape of the mat and the number of
• While the vehicle is stopped with the
retaining clips may vary depending on the
engine off, check that the floor mat is not
z
Before starting the vehicle, make certain
vehicle model.
interfering with the pedals by depressing
that you and all passengers are seated and
the pedals fully.
wearing their seat belts properly
(with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate
WARNING
restraints), and that all the doors and the
z
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
liftgate are locked.
properly installed, it can interfere with the
z
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as
operation of the pedals. Interference with
possible, while keeping good visibility,
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the pedals can cause unintended accelera-
and good control of the steering wheel,
tion and/or increased stopping distances
brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check
resulting in a crash and injury. Always
the instrument panel indicators and multi-
make sure the floor mat does not interfere
information display for any possible prob-
with the accelerator or brake pedal.
lem.
z
Always use the retaining clip on the
z
Similarly, the front passenger seat should
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor
also be moved as far back as possible.
mat.
z
Make sure that infants and small children
z
Always install the mat with the correct
are properly restrained in accordance with
side facing down.
Vehicle preparation before
all laws and regulations.
z
Never install a second mat over or under
driving
an existing floor mat.
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z
Do not use a floor mat designed for
Defrosters
another model vehicle even if it is a
For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mat.
check for the following:
Check these by selecting the defroster mode,
z
Before driving, be sure to check the fol-
lowing:
and set the blower switch on high. You should
• Periodically check that the floor mat is
be able to feel the air blowing against the
properly secured with the retaining clips.
windshield.
If you remove the floor mat while clean-
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (wind-
ing the inside of your vehicle or for any
shield, door windows)” on page 7-9.
other reason, always check the condition
of the floor mat after it has been rein-
stalled.
Driving safety
6-3
Safe driving techniques
to find out why immediately and have it
Tires
Driving during cold weather
fixed.
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Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or
z
Check the battery. At the same time,
uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,
Safe driving techniques
check the terminals and wiring. During
glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Look
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extremely cold weather, the battery will
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check
Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and
not be as strong. Also, the battery power
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires
your safest driving, cannot guarantee that you
level may drop because more power is
(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
used for cold starting and driving.
Replace your tires before they are heavily
you give extra attention to the following
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if
6
worn out.
areas, you can better protect yourself and
the engine runs at the proper speed and if
On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
your passengers:
the headlights are as bright as normally.
monitoring system, there is a risk of damage
Charge or replace the battery if necessary.
to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the
z
Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic,
During extreme cold weather, it is possi-
tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
road and weather conditions. Leave plenty
ble that a very low battery could freeze.
should, only be performed by an authorized
of stopping distance between your vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
and the vehicle ahead.
WARNING
z
Before changing lanes, check your mir-
z The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
rors, your blind spots, and use your turn-
gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-
Lights
signal light.
tery to explode, which could cause serious
z
While driving, watch the behavior of
injury or death.
Have someone watch while you turn all the
other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Always wear protective clothes and a face
exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn
z
Always obey applicable laws and regula-
mask when working with your battery, or
let a skilled mechanic do it.
signal indicators and high-beam indicators on
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always
the instrument panel.
leave room for unexpected events, such as
sudden braking.
z Warm the engine sufficiently. After start-
z
If you plan to drive in another country,
ing the engine, allow a short warm-up
Fluid leaks
obey their vehicle registration laws and
time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then
make sure you will be able to get the right
drive your vehicle slowly.
Check the ground under the vehicle after
z Stay at low speeds at first so that the man-
fuel.
parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, or
ual transaxle oil or the automatic transaxle
other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
fluid has time to spread to all the lubrica-
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need
tion points.
6-4
Driving safety
Braking
z Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
Parking
cold weather conditions. This is normal
they work normally.
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and shifting will get easier as the transaxle
A film of water can be formed on the brake
warms up.
discs or brake drums, and prevent normal
z Check the engine antifreeze.
braking after driving in heavy rain or through
Parking on a hill
If there is not enough coolant because of a
large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.
leak or from engine overheating, add
If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.
pedal.
downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.
Please read this section in conjunction
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
6
with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
When driving in cold weather
For vehicles equipped with man-
WARNING
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking
ual transaxle
z Never open the radiator cap when the
system, making the brakes less effective.
radiator is hot. You could be seriously
burned.
While driving in such conditions, pay close
Place the gearshift lever into the
“R”
attention to surrounding vehicles and to the
(Reverse) position when parking on a down-
condition of the road surface. From time to
hill slope, into the 1st position when parking
time, lightly depress the brake pedal and
Braking
on an uphill slope.
check how effective the brakes are.
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All parts of the brake system are critical to
For vehicles equipped with contin-
When driving downhill
safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an autho-
uously variable transmission
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
(CVT)
facility of your choice at regular intervals
It is important to take advantage of the engine
according to the
“WARRANTY AND
braking by downshifting while driving on
Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
steep downhill roads in order to prevent the
when parked and that the selector lever is in
brakes from overheating.
the “P” (PARK) position.
When brakes are wet
When parking on a hill, it is important to set
the parking brake before moving the selector
Check the brake system while driving at a
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
vents loading the parking brake against the
Driving safety
6-5
Loading information
transaxle. When this happens, it is difficult to
weight of all occupants, cargo, non-
WARNING
move the selector lever out of the
“P”
factory-installed options, if any,
z Do not park your vehicle in areas where
(PARK) position.
combustible materials such as dry grass or
being towed. The tire and loading
leaves can come in contact with a hot
information placard located on the
Parking with the engine run-
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
driver’s door sill of your vehicle will
ning
show how much weight it may prop-
erly carry.
Do not keep the steering wheel
Never leave the engine running while you
take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the
fully turned for a long time
6
WARNING
engine running in a closed or poorly venti-
lated place.
More effort could be required to turn the
z Never overload your vehicle.
steering wheel.
Overloading can damage your
Refer to
“Electric power steering system
WARNING
vehicle, adversely affect vehi-
(EPS)” on page 5-53.
z Leaving the engine running risks injury or
cle performance, including
death from accidentally moving the gear-
handling and braking, cause
shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selec-
When leaving the vehicle
tire failure, and result in an
tor lever (CVT) or from the accumulation
of toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger
accident.
compartment.
Always carry the key and lock all doors and
the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-
It is important to familiarize yourself
tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
with the following terms before load-
Where you park
area.
ing your vehicle:
Your front bumper can be damaged if you
z Vehicle maximum load on the tire:
scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.
Loading information
load on an individual tire that is
Be careful when traveling up or down steep
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determined by distributing to each
slopes where your bumper can scrape the
It is very important to know how
road.
axle its share of the maximum
much weight your vehicle can carry.
loaded vehicle weight and divid-
This weight is called the vehicle
ing by two.
capacity weight and includes the
6-6
Driving safety
Loading information
z
Vehicle normal load on the tire:
z
Accessory weight: the combined
z Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs
load on an individual tire that is
weight (in excess of those stan-
(68 kg)* times the number of
determined by distributing to each
dard items which may be
specified occupants.
(In your
axle its share of the curb weight,
replaced) of automatic transmis-
vehicle the number is 3)
accessory weight, and normal
sion, power steering, power
z Occupant distribution: Occupant
occupant weight and dividing by
brakes, power windows, power
distribution within the passenger
two.
seats, radio, and heater, to the
compartment (In your vehicle the
z
Maximum loaded vehicle weight:
extent that these items are avail-
distribution is 2 in front, 1 in sec-
6
the sum of -
able as factory- installed equip-
ond row seat)
(a) Curb weight;
ment (whether installed or not).
*:
150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of
(b) Accessory weight;
z
Vehicle capacity weight: the rated
one person as defined by U.S.A.
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
cargo and luggage load plus 150
and Canadian regulations.
(d) Production options weight.
lbs
(68 kg)* times the vehicle’s
z
Curb weight: the weight of a
designated seating capacity.
motor vehicle with standard
z
Production options weight: the
equipment including the maxi-
combined weight of those
mum capacity of fuel, oil, and
installed
regular
production
coolant.
options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3
kg) in excess of those standard
items which they replace, not pre-
viously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.
Driving safety
6-7
Loading information
This placard shows the maximum
Tire and loading information
number of occupants permitted to
placard
ride in your vehicle as well as “the
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combined weight of occupants and
The tire and loading information
cargo” (A), which is called the vehi-
placard is located on the inside sill of
cle capacity weight. This placard also
the driver’s door.
tells you the size and recommended
inflation pressure for the original
6
equipment tires on your vehicle. For
more information, refer to “Tires” on
page 9-13.
6-8
Driving safety
Loading information
5. Determine the combined weight
Steps for Determining Correct
of luggage and cargo being loaded
Load Limit
on the vehicle. That weight may
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not safely exceed the available
1. Locate the statement “The com-
cargo and luggage load capacity
bined weight of occupants and
calculated in Step 4.
cargo should never exceed XXX
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
trailer, load from your trailer will
placard.
6
be transferred to your vehicle.
2. Determine the combined weight
Consult this manual to determine
of the driver and passengers that
how this reduces the available
will be riding in your vehicle.
cargo and luggage load capacity
3. Subtract the combined weight of
of your vehicle.
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
NOTE
4. The resulting figure equals the
z The above steps for determining
available amount of cargo and
correct load limit were written in
luggage load capacity. For exam-
accordance with U.S.A. regula-
ple, if the “XXX” amount equals
tions.
1400 lbs. and there will be five
Your vehicle cannot tow a
150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-
trailer, so step 6 is irrelevant.
cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
Driving safety
6-9
Loading information
NOTE
z 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.
z For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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6-10
Driving safety
Cargo loads
NOTE
z Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWR’s, vehicle loading, see the “Specifications” section of
this manual.
Cargo loads
WARNING
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z Do not load cargo or luggage higher than
the top of the seatback. Be sure that your
cargo or luggage cannot move when your
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Cargo load precautions
vehicle is in motion.
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Having either the rear view blocked, or
To determine the cargo load capacity for your
your cargo being thrown inside the cabin
vehicle, subtract the weight of all vehicle
if you suddenly have to brake can cause a
occupants from the vehicle capacity weight.
serious accident or injury or death.
For additional information, if needed, refer to
z Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the weight
“Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit”
evenly.
on page 6-9.
WARNING
DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
z
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
ing and Gross Axle Weight Rating numbers
Loading cargo on the roof
death, the combined weights of the driver,
listed on the safety certification label
(A)
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passengers and cargo and must never
located on the inside sill of the driver’s door
exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
as the guide for passengers and/or cargo
WARNING
z
Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will
weight.
z Weight placed on the roof of the vehicle
adversely affect vehicle performance,
will raise the vehicle’s center of gravity
including handling and braking, and may
and adversely affect its handling charac-
cause an accident.
teristics. As a result, driving errors or
emergency maneuvers could lead to a loss
of control and result in an accident. Drive
slowly and avoid excessive maneuvers
such as sudden braking or quick turning.
Driving safety
6-11
Trailer towing
WARNING
CAUTION
Trailer towing
z
Make sure that the weight of luggage and
z
Before driving and after traveling a short dis-
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the roof carrier do not exceed the maxi-
tance, always check the load to make sure it
mum roof load, 110 lb (50 kg). If the maxi-
is securely fastened to the roof carrier.
mum roof load is exceeded, this could
Stop the vehicle periodically and check that
cause damage to the vehicle or result in an
the load remains secure. If the load is not
accident.
secure, it could fall from the vehicle and
z
The total weight of all occupants and lug-
damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre-
gage, including your roof load, must not
ate a road hazard.
exceed the vehicle capacity weight. For
6
more information, refer to “Tire and load-
ing information placard” on page 11-3.
NOTE
z
Roof load is determined by adding the
z
To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas
weight of the roof carrier and the weight
mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in
of the luggage placed on the roof carrier.
use.
WARNING
z
Before using an automatic car wash, check
with the attendant to determine if the roof
z
Do not use this
vehicle for
CAUTION
carrier should be removed.
trailer towing. It may not be
z
Do not load luggage directly onto the roof.
z
Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
possible to maintain control or
Use a roof carrier that properly fits your
tained for raising the liftgate during loading
vehicle.
luggage on the roof carrier.
adequate braking.
For installation, refer to the instruction man-
ual provided with the roof carrier.
z
Place the luggage on the carrier so that its
weight is distributed evenly with the heaviest
items on the bottom. Do not load items that
are wider than the roof carrier.
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Driving safety
Comfort controls
Vents
7-2
Automatic air conditioning
7-4
Important air conditioning operating tips
7-10
Air purifier
7-11
Antenna
7-11
General information about your radio
7-12
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Vents
Vents
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1- Open
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2- Close
Side vents
*: Optional equipment
1- Center vents
NOTE
When the dimple (A) is pressed, the vents
2- Side vents
open.
z On rare occasions, air from the vents of an
air-conditioned vehicle may be foggy. This is
To close the vents, press the dimple on the
only moist air cooling suddenly and does not
opposite side.
Air flow and direction adjust-
indicate a problem.
Change the direction of the air flow by turn-
z Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the
ments
ing the vent itself.
vents as they could prevent the air condition-
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ing from operating normally.
Center vents
Changing the mode selection
Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.
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To change the position and amount of air
flowing from the vents, press the MODE
switch or defogger switch. (Refer to “MODE
switch” on page 7-6, “Defogger switch” on
page 7-6.)
7-2
Comfort controls
Vents
These symbols are used in the next several
Foot/Face position
Foot/Defroster position
illustrations to demonstrate the quantity of air
coming from the vents.
Air flows to the upper part of the passenger
Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and
: Small amount of air from the vents
compartment, and flows to the leg area.
the door windows.
: 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.
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Foot position
Defroster position
Air flows mainly to the leg area.
Air flows mainly to the windshield and the
door windows.
Comfort controls
7-3
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
CAUTION
z The engine speed may increase when the air conditioning is operating.
With an increased engine speed, a CVT vehicle will creep to a greater degree than with a lower engine speed. Fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.
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Control panel
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Type 1
Type 2
1- Temperature control switch
4- Air selection switch
8- Electric rear window defogger switch
2- Air conditioning switch
5- Blower speed selection switch
P.5-105
3- MODE switch
6- Defogger switch
9- OFF switch
7- AUTO switch
10- Temperature display
7-4
Comfort controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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