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HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if so equipped)
• If the device does not operate, continue
NOTE
with “Programming a new HomeLink®
z Some devices may require you to replace this
steps 5 to 7 to complete the program-
“Programming a new HomeLink®” step 3
ming of a rolling code equipped device.
with procedures noted in the “Gate operator /
5. At the garage door opener receiver
Canadian programming” section. If the indi-
cator light does not change to rapidly flash-
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the
ing green or continuously lit green after
“Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usu-
ally be found where the hanging antenna
5
performing these steps, contact HomeLink®
wire is attached to the motor-head unit
(see the garage door opener manual to
identify the “Learn” button.)
4. Press the HomeLink® button that was just
6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or
NOTE
programmed and observe the indicator
“Smart” button. (The name and color of
z
Some hand-held transmitters may actually
light.
the button may vary by manufacturer.)
train better from a distance of 6 to 12 inches
• If the indicator light continuously illumi-
There are typically 30 seconds to initiate
(15 to 30 cm). Keep this in mind if you have
nates green, programming is complete
step 7.
difficulty with the programming process.
and your device should operate when the
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
HomeLink® button is pressed and
hold for 2 seconds and release the pro-
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter
released.
grammed HomeLink® button. Repeat the
button while watching the indicator light
• If the indicator light rapidly flashes
“press/hold/release” sequence a second
(A). Continue pressing the button until the
green, firmly press, hold for 2 seconds
time, and, depending on the brand of the
indicator light (A) changes from slowly
and release the programmed HomeLink®
garage door opener (or other rolling code
flashing orange to either rapidly flashing
button. Repeat the “press/hold/release”
equipped device), repeat this sequence a
green (rolling code) or continuously lit
sequence a second time, and, depending
third time to complete the programming
green (fixed code). Now you may release
on the brand of the garage door opener
process.
the hand-held transmitter button.
(or other rolling code equipped device),
HomeLink® should now activate your
repeat this sequence a third time to com-
rolling code equipped device.
plete the programming process. At this
point if your device operates, program-
ming is complete.
5-218
Features and controls
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if so equipped)
NOTE
NOTE
z In the event that there are still programming
z If programming a garage door opener or gate
difficulties or questions, additional Home-
operator, it is advised to unplug the device
Link® information and programming videos
during the “cycling” process to prevent pos-
can be found online at www.homelink.com,
sible overheating.
calling the HomeLink® Hotline.
3. Press and release
- every
2 seconds
(“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the
5
HomeLink® indicator light changes from
Gate operator/Canadian pro-
slowly flashing orange to either rapidly flash-
gramming
ing green (rolling code) or continuously lit
1. Within 5 seconds after successfully pro-
green (fixed code). Now you may release the
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gramming the garage door opener (refer
hand-held transmitter button.
Canadian radio-frequency laws require trans-
to
“Programming a new HomeLink®
Proceed with “Programming a new Home-
mitter signals to
“time-out” (or quit) after
section), both garage door operation indi-
several seconds of transmission - which may
Link®” step 4 to complete.
cators (A) will flash rapidly green indicat-
not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick
ing that the garage door feedback has
up the signal during programming. Similar to
Additional steps for program-
been enabled.
this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators
If the indicators do not flash, perform
ming a door system with feed-
are designed to “time-out” in the same man-
steps 2 and 3 while pressing the Home-
back
ner.
Link® button up to the first 10 times after
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The indicator LED on the hand-held transmit-
successful programming.
ter will go off when the device times out indi-
The HomeLink® has the capability of receiv-
2. Press and release the programmed Home-
cating that it has finished transmitting.
ing garage door status from compatible
Link® button to activate the door. You
If you live in Canada or you are having diffi-
garage door opener systems. Check your
now have 1 minute in which to complete
culties programming a gate operator or
garage door opener manual for the available
step 3.
garage door opener by using the “Program-
feature and HomeLink® compatibility. Also
ming” procedures, replace “Programming a
for a listing of compatible systems contact
new HomeLink®” step 3 with the following:
HomeLink® at: www.homelink.com
Features and controls
5-219
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if so equipped)
3. Once the door has stopped, press and
The HomeLink® has the capability of listen-
release the “Learn” or “Smart” button on
ing to these messages at a range up to 820.2
the garage door opener
(refer to your
feet (250 m) (open line of sight), but range
garage door opener owner’s manual for
may be reduced by obstacles such as houses
the location of the “Learn” button). Both
or trees. You may have to slow your vehicle
the HomeLink® garage door operation
speed to receive the CLOSED or OPENED
indicators will flash rapidly green upon
message feedback from the garage door
successful synchronization with the door
opener. If the unit is out of range before
5
opener (within 5 seconds).
receiving either the UP or DOWN message
from the door opener, both the UP and
DOWN indicators will flash red followed by
Operating HomeLink®
The indicators will illuminate/blink
in
a continuous lit orange indicator in the direc-
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response to the following conditions:
tion the door was last moving.
To operate, simply press and release the pro-
Recall of the door state after initial feedback
grammed HomeLink® button. Activation will
: Blinking
: Illuminates
is possible by simultaneously pressing either
now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage
HomeLink® buttons 1 and 2 or buttons 2 and
door opener, gate operator, security system,
Garage door opener closing
3 for 2 seconds. The last recorded message
(orange)
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.).
will be displayed for 3 seconds, again follow-
For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of
ing the garage door status indication of the
Garage door opener closed
the device may also be used at any time.
(green)
figure above.
Garage door feedback
Out of range
(red)
Clearing the programmed
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information
The HomeLink® has the capability of receiv-
Garage door opener opening
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(orange)
ing garage door status from compatible
To erase programming from the 3 buttons
garage door opener systems. Refer to “Addi-
Garage door opener opened
(individual buttons cannot be erased but can
tional steps for programming a door system
(green)
be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), fol-
with feedback” on page 5-219.
low the steps noted:
Garage door status is then displayed with
Out of range
(red)
indicators (A).
5-220
Features and controls
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (if so equipped)
1. Press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink®
NOTE
CAUTION
buttons for at least 10 seconds. The indi-
z If you do not complete the programming of a
z The transmitter has been tested and complies
cator will change from continuous yellow
new device to the button, it will revert to the
with FCC and IC rules.
to rapidly flashing green.
previously stored programming.
Changes or modifications not expressly
2. Release both buttons.
For questions or comments, visit
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
NOTE
operate the device.
z Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.
calling the HomeLink® Hotline.
5
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
3. HomeLink® is now in the training (or
General information
environment. End Users must follow the spe-
learning) mode and can be programmed at
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cific operating instructions for satisfying RF
any time beginning with “Programming a
exposure compliance. This transmitter must
new HomeLink®” step 1.
Your HomeLink® system operates on a radio
be at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the user and
frequency subject to Federal Communica-
must not be co-located or operating in con-
tions Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles
Reprogramming a single
junction with any other antenna or transmit-
sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules
ter.
HomeLink® button
(For vehicles sold in Canada). This device
The term “IC:” before the certification/regis-
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complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
tration number only signifies that Industry
RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Oper-
To reprogram a HomeLink® button, complete
Canada technical specifications were met.
ation is subject to the following two condi-
the following.
tions.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink®
z This device may not cause harmful inter-
button. Do not release the button.
ference.
2. The indicator light will begin to slowly
z This device must accept any interference
flash orange after 20 seconds. The Home-
that may be received, including interfer-
Link® button can be released at this point.
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Proceed with
“Programming a new
HomeLink®” step 2.
Features and controls
5-221
Interior lights
z
The doors and the liftgate are closed
Interior lights
Dome light (front)/Reading
while the ignition switch is in the
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lights
“ON” position or the operation mode
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is in ON.
NOTE
z
The driver’s door is closed while the
z
Be aware that leaving the light illuminated
Dome light (front)
lock knob is in the lock position, after
with the engine off may run the battery
all the other doors are closed.
down.
z
The doors and the liftgate are closed
Never leave the vehicle without checking
5
that the light is off.
and the power door lock function is
used to lock the doors.
z
The key button is used to lock the
doors.
z
In vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift-
gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-
key.
1-
NOTE
The dome light illuminates regardless of
z When the engine is started using the key
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if you
any door or the liftgate being opened or
remove the key, the dome light will illumi-
closed.
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go
2-
off.
When any of the doors or the liftgate is
z When the engine is started using the
1- LED interior illumination (Front door)
opened, the dome light illuminates; when
F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate are
any of them are closed, the dome light
closed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,
(if so equipped) P.5-224
goes off after approximately 30 seconds.
the dome light will illuminate for approxi-
2- Dome light (front)/Reading lights
mately 30 seconds and then go off.
P.5-222
However, the light goes off immediately
3- LED interior illumination (Smartphone
if:
tray) P.5-224
4- Dome light (rear) P.5-223
5- Cargo room light P.5-224
5-222
Features and controls
Interior lights
z The door and the liftgate are closed
NOTE
Dome light (rear)
and the power door lock function is
z The time until the light goes off can be
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used to lock the doors.
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi
z The keyless entry system key is used
Motors dealer for details. On vehicles
to lock the doors.
equipped with the SDA or the SDA naviga-
tion system, screen operations can be used to
z In vehicles equipped with the
make the adjustment.
F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift-
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for
gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-
5
details.
key.
3-
NOTE
The dome light stays off regardless of any
z
When the engine is started using the key
door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if you
remove the key, the dome light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go
Reading lights
1-
off.
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The dome light illuminates regardless of
z
When the engine is started using the
any door or the liftgate being opened or
When the dome light (front) are turned off,
F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate are
closed.
push the switch (A) to turn on the light. Push
closed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,
2- z
the switch again to turn off the light.
the dome light will illuminate for approxi-
When any of the doors or the liftgate is
mately 30 seconds and then go off.
opened, the dome light illuminates;
z
When the dome light switch is in the “ON”
when any of them are closed, the dome
position, the light will not go off, even when
light goes off after approximately 30 sec-
all the doors and the liftgate are closed.
onds. However, the light goes off imme-
z
The time until the light goes off can be
diately if:
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi
z The door and the liftgate are closed
Motors dealer for details. On vehicles
while the ignition switch is in the
equipped with the SDA or the SDA naviga-
tion system, screen operations can be used to
“ON” position or the operation mode
make the adjustment.
is in ON.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for
z The driver’s door is closed while the
details.
lock knob is in the lock position,
after all the other doors are closed.
Features and controls
5-223
Interior lights
3-
The dome light stays off regardless of any
door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
Cargo room light
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When the liftgate is opened, the cargo room
5
light illuminates; when it is closed, the light
turns off.
NOTE
LED interior illumination
z If the driver's door is opened when the opera-
tion mode is set to OFF or ACC, the illumi-
(Front door) (if so equipped)
nation will illuminate.
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For the inside door handle
For the door grip and bottle
holder
When the operation mode is set from ON to
OFF, the LED interior illumination
(Front
When the lights are illuminated with the light
door) illuminates for several seconds.
switch in the “
”, “
”, or “AUTO” posi-
LED interior illumination
tion, the LED interior illumination
(Front
door) illuminates.
(Smartphone tray)
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When the light is illuminated with the light
switch in the “
”, “
”, or “AUTO” posi-
tion (vehicles with automatic light control),
the LED interior illumination (Smartphone
tray) illuminates.
5-224
Features and controls
Storage spaces
z If interior lights are left on with the igni-
Door grip
Storage spaces
tion switch in the “OFF” position or the
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operation mode in OFF, the lights go off
automatically after approximately 30 min-
CAUTION
utes.
z
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans,
z The lights come on again if the ignition
or spectacles in the cabin when parking the
switch or the engine switch is operated, if
vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will
any door or liftgate is opened or closed, or
become extremely hot, so lighters and other
5
if the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key is
flammable items may catch fire and
operated.
unopened drink cans (especially carbonated
beverages, including beer) may rupture. The
heat may also deform or crack plastic specta-
NOTE
Bottle holder
cle lenses and other spectacle parts that are
z The interior light auto-cutout function can be
made of plastic.
deactivated. The time until the lights auto-
z
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while
matically go off can be adjusted. See your
driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for
storage space could otherwise cause injuries
details.
during a sudden stop.
On vehicles equipped with the SDA or the
SDA navigation system, screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.
NOTE
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for
details.
z
Do not leave valuables in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.
Interior light* auto-cutout
function
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*: Dome light (front)/Reading lights, dome
light (rear), cargo room light and LED inte-
rior illumination (Front door) (if so equipped)
for the inside door handle.
Features and controls
5-225
Storage spaces
Glove compartment
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WARNING
z An open glove compartment door can
cause a serious injury or death to the front
passenger in an accident, even if the pas-
senger is wearing his/her seat belt. Always
5
keep the glove compartment door closed
when driving.
1- Floor console box
To open, pull the lever (A).
2- Glove compartment
Card holder
There is a card holder on the inside of the
glove compartment.
5-226
Features and controls
Drink holders
Floor console box
Drink holders
For the rear seat (if so equipped)
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To open the console box, lift the release lever
This drink holder is located in the rear seat
WARNING
(A) and raise the lid.
arm rest.
The floor console box can also be used as an
z Do not spray water or spill beverages
Pull the arm rest down to use the drink holder.
inside the vehicle. If the switches, wires, or
arm rest.
electrical components become wet, they
could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.
5
If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
up as much liquid as possible and immedi-
ately consult an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
The drink holder is designed for holding cups
or drink-cans securely in its holes.
For the front seat
The drink holder is located in front of the
Bottle holders
floor console.
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WARNING
z Do not spray water or spill beverages
inside the vehicle. If the switches, wires, or
electrical components become wet, they
could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.
If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
up as much liquid as possible and immedi-
ately consult an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
Features and controls
5-227
Cargo area cover (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Cargo area cover (if so
NOTE
z Drinking beverages while driving your vehi-
z Do not place anything on the cargo area
equipped)
cle is distracting and can cause an accident.
cover.
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z Vibration and shaking while driving may
cause beverages to spill. Be very careful, as
spilling hot beverages could cause burns.
To use
To remove
5
There are bottle holders located on both sides
1. Pull out the spring-loaded cover (A) and
1. Roll back the cover (A).
of front and rear doors.
insert it in the mounting grooves (B) on
2. Move one of the sliders (C) towards the
both sides.
inside of the vehicle and lift it to remove
the cargo area cover.
NOTE
z Do not store a cup or drink can in the bottle
holder.
To refit
z Make sure all lids are tightly closed when
2. Remove the cover (A) from the mounting
storing beverages that are in plastic bottles,
grooves (B), and the cover will be rolled
To refit the cargo area cover, follow the
etc.
back into the retracted position.
removal steps in reverse. Gently shake the
z Some beverages may not be stored, depend-
entire cargo area cover after fitting it to make
ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot-
sure it is securely retained.
tles, etc.
5-228
Features and controls
Assist grips
To store
Assist grips
Coat hooks
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The cargo area cover can be fitted at the indi-
The assist grips (located above the doors on
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist
cated position when not in use.
the headliner) are not designed to support
grip of the driver’s side.
The cargo area cover can be stored above the
body weight. They are intended for use only
luggage floor board.
while seated in the vehicle.
5
WARNING
z Do not put a hanger or any heavy or
CAUTION
CAUTION
pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur-
z When storing the cargo area cover, position
z Do not use the assist grips when getting into
tain airbag was activated, any such item
the cover (A) to face the front of the vehicle.
or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could
could be propelled away with great force
If the cover is stored facing the rear of the
detach causing you to fall.
and could prevent the curtain airbag from
vehicle, the cover will be caught in the lift
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly
gate when the liftgate is closed, which may
on the coat hook (without using a hanger).
cause damage.
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
Features and controls
5-229
Luggage hooks
Luggage hooks
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There are hooks on the sides of the luggage
area for use in securing luggage.
5
NOTE
z To avoid damage to the convenient hook, do
not hang objects that weight more than 6.6
pounds (3 kg).
CAUTION
Luggage floor board
z Do not load the luggage higher than the top
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of the seatback.
Be sure that luggage is firmly secured.
Insert your finger in the notch (A) and lift the
Restricted rear vision or flying objects enter-
luggage floor board (B).
ing the passenger compartment during sud-
den braking could result in a serious
accident.
Convenient hook
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Light items of luggage can be hung from the
hook.
5-230
Features and controls
Driving safety
Driving precaution
6-2
Fuel economy
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
6-2
Floor mat
6-3
6
Vehicle preparation before driving
6-4
Safe driving techniques
6-4
Driving during cold weather
6-5
Braking
6-5
Parking
6-6
Loading information
6-6
Cargo loads
6-11
Trailer towing
6-13
Driving precaution
to perform satisfactorily in off-road condi-
z
Keep your tires inflated to the recom-
Driving precaution
tions.
mended pressures.
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Always drive safely and steer the vehicle
z
When driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle on
carefully. Avoid operating the vehicle in a
highways or dry improved roads, set the
WARNING
manner that might require sharp turns or
drive mode to “AUTO”.
z Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of
z
For freeway driving, maintain a speed of
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor-
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when
Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive
rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle
traffic, roadway and weather conditions
speed. Always buckle up.
rollover.
safely permit.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-
z
Keep your air cleaner filter clean and your
6
Your vehicle has been designed for both nor-
nificantly more likely to die than a person
vehicle lubricated according to the recom-
mal and occasional off-road use. However,
wearing a seat belt. Before starting the vehi-
mendations in this manual.
avoid driving the vehicle through areas where
cle, always make certain that you and all your
z
Always keep your vehicle well main-
the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud as
passengers are properly wearing their seat
tained. A poorly maintained engine
your vehicle is designed primarily for use on
belts (with children in the rear seat, in appro-
wastes fuel and costs money.
pavement, unlike a conventional off-road
priate restraints).
z
Never overload your vehicle.
vehicle.
Keep in mind that 2-wheel drive vehicles are
less capable than 4-wheel drive vehicles for
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
driving on muddy, slippery, wet or snow-cov-
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ered roads.
Fuel economy is dependent on many factors.
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent
Your personal driving habits can have a sig-
causes of accidents.
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance
nificant effect on your fuel consumption.
Your driving ability can be seriously
and a narrower track, which enables them to
Several recommendations for achieving the
impaired even with blood alcohol levels far
perform in a wide variety of off-road situa-
greatest fuel economy are listed below.
below the legal minimum. If you have been
tions. Because of the higher ground clear-
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
ance, these vehicles have a higher center of
z Whenever accelerating from a stop,
non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
gravity, which makes them handle differently
always accelerate slowly and smoothly.
use public transportation. Drinking coffee or
than ordinary vehicles when driving on pave-
z When parked for even a short period, do
taking a cold shower will not make you sober.
ment. They are not designed to maneuver or
not idle the engine. Shut it off.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
corner at the same speed on pavement as con-
z Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary
drugs affect your alertness, perception and
ventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars any
stops.
reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
more than low-slung sports cars are designed
6-2
Driving safety
Floor mat
pharmacist before driving while under the
2. Align the floor mat with the installation
WARNING
influence of any of these medications.
holes over the retaining clips.
z
Always install the mat with the correct
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
side facing down.
WARNING
z
Never install a second mat over or under
z NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
an existing floor mat.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your
z
Do not use a floor mat designed for
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
another model vehicle even if it is a
impaired.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mat.
z
Before driving, be sure to check the fol-
lowing:
6
• Periodically check that the floor mat is
Floor mat
properly secured with the retaining clips.
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If you remove the floor mat while clean-
The original equipment floor mat provided
ing the inside of your vehicle or for any
with your vehicle was specifically designed
other reason, always check the condition
for your vehicle.
of the floor mat after it has been rein-
NOTE
Always properly position the floor mat and
stalled.
z
The shape of the mat and the number of
assure it does not interfere with operation of
• While the vehicle is stopped with the
retaining clips may vary depending on the
the pedals. Always use the retaining clip on
engine off, check that the floor mat is not
vehicle model.
interfering with the pedals by depressing
the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor
the pedals fully.
mat. When used, this clip will help prevent
the floor mat from moving forward and possi-
WARNING
bly interfering with the operation of the ped-
z
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
als. To prevent the floor mat from moving
properly installed, it can interfere with the
forward and possibly interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Interference with
operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi Motors
the pedals can cause unintended accelera-
Genuine floor mats are recommended.
tion and/or increased stopping distances
resulting in a crash and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere
To install the floor mat
with the accelerator or brake pedal.
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z
Always use the retaining clip on the
1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor
floorboard.
mat.
Driving safety
6-3
Vehicle preparation before driving
signal indicators and high-beam indicators on
Vehicle preparation before
Defrosters
the instrument panel.
driving
Check these by selecting the defroster mode,
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Fluid leaks
and set the blower switch on high. You
For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always
should be able to feel the air blowing against
check for the following:
the windshield.
Check the ground under the vehicle after
Refer to
“Defrosting or defogging
(wind-
parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, or
Seat belts and seats
shield, door windows)” on page 7-13, 7-22.
other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need
6
z
Before starting the vehicle, make certain
to find out why immediately and have it
Tires
that you and all passengers are seated and
fixed.
wearing their seat belts properly
(with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate
Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or
restraints), and that all the doors and the
uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,
Safe driving techniques
liftgate are locked.
glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Look
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Move the driver’s seat as far backward as
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check
Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and
possible, while keeping good visibility,
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires
your safest driving, cannot guarantee that you
and good control of the steering wheel,
(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check
Replace your tires before they are heavily
you give extra attention to the following
the instrument panel indicators and multi-
worn out.
areas, you can better protect yourself and
information display for any possible prob-
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres-
your passengers:
lem.
sure monitoring system, there is a risk of
z
Similarly, the front passenger seat should
damage to the tire inflation pressure sensors
z Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic,
also be moved as far back as possible.
when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire
road and weather conditions. Leave plenty
z
Make sure that infants and small children
replacement should, only, be performed by an
of stopping distance between your vehicle
are properly restrained in accordance with
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
and the vehicle ahead.
z Before changing lanes, check your mir-
all laws and regulations.
rors, blind spots, and use your turn signal
Lights
light.
z While driving, watch the behavior of
Have someone watch while you turn all the
other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn
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Driving safety
Driving during cold weather
z Always obey applicable laws and regula-
z
Warm the engine sufficiently. After start-
When brakes are wet
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always
ing the engine, allow a short warm-up
leave room for unexpected events, such as
time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then
sudden braking.
drive your vehicle slowly.
Check the brake system while driving at a
z If you plan to drive in another country,
Stay at low speeds at first so that the
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
obey their vehicle registration laws and
transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
make sure you will be able to get the right
have time to spread to all lubrication
they work normally.
fuel.
points.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
z
Check the engine antifreeze.
discs and prevent normal braking after driv-
If there is not enough coolant because of a
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
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Driving during cold weather
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
leak or from engine overheating, add
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the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long
z Check the battery. At the same time,
depressing the brake pedal.
Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.
check the terminals and wiring. During
Please read this section in conjunction
extremely cold weather, the battery will
with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
When driving in cold weather
not be as strong. Also, the battery power
level may drop because more power is
WARNING
used for cold starting and driving.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking
z Never open the radiator cap when the
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if
system, making the brakes less effective.
radiator is hot. You could be seriously
the engine runs at the proper speed and if
While driving in such conditions, pay close
burned.
the headlights are as bright as normally.
attention to surrounding vehicles and to the
Charge or replace the battery if necessary.
condition of the road surface. From time to
During extreme cold weather, it is possi-
time, lightly depress the brake pedal and
Braking
ble that a very low battery could freeze.
check how effective the brakes are.
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WARNING
All the parts of the brake system are critical
When driving downhill
to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an
z The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
tery to explode, which could cause serious
repair facility of your choice at regular inter-
It is important to take advantage of the engine
injury or death.
vals according to the “WARRANTY AND
braking by downshifting while driving on
Always wear protective clothes and a face
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
steep downhill roads in order to prevent the
mask when working with your battery, or
brakes from overheating.
let a skilled mechanic do it.
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Parking
Parking
WARNING
Do not keep the steering wheel
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z Leaving the engine running risks injury or
fully turned for a long time
death from accidentally moving the selec-
tor lever or the accumulation of toxic
Parking on a hill
More effort could be required to turn the
exhaust fumes in the passenger compart-
ment.
steering wheel.
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,
Refer to
“Electric power steering system
and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
(EPS)” on page 5-84.
downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.
Where you park
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If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
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Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set
Your front bumper can be damaged if you
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when parked and that the selector lever is in
scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.
the “P” (PARK) position.
It is very important to know how
Be careful when traveling up or down steep
When parking on a hill, it is important to set
much weight your vehicle can carry.
slopes where your bumper can scrape the
the parking brake before moving the selector
This weight is called the vehicle
road.
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-
capacity weight and includes the
vents loading the parking brake against the
weight of all occupants, cargo
transaxle. When this happens, it is difficult to
WARNING
z Do not park your vehicle in areas where
(including the roof load), non-fac-
move the selector lever out of the
“P”
(PARK) position.
combustible materials such as dry grass or
tory-installed options, and the tongue
leaves can come in contact with a hot
weight of the trailer, if any, being
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
Parking with the engine run-
towed. The tire and loading informa-
tion placard located on the driver’s
ning
When leaving the vehicle
door sill of your vehicle will show
Never leave the engine running while you
how much weight it may properly
take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the
Always carry the key and lock all doors and
carry.
engine running in a closed or poorly venti-
the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-
lated place.
tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
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Maximum loaded vehicle weight:
z
Production options weight: the
WARNING
the sum of -
combined weight of those
z Never overload your vehicle.
(a) Curb weight;
installed
regular
production
Overloading can damage your
(b) Accessory weight;
options weighing over
5 lbs
vehicle, adversely affect vehi-
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stan-
cle performance, including
(d) Production options weight.
dard items which they replace, not
handling and braking, cause
z
Curb weight: the weight of a
previously considered in curb
tire failure, and result in an
motor vehicle with standard
weight or accessory weight,
accident.
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equipment including the maxi-
including heavy duty brakes, ride
mum capacity of fuel, oil, and
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
It is important to familiarize yourself
coolant.
battery, and special trim.
with the following terms before load-
z
Accessory weight: the combined
z
Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs
ing your vehicle:
weight (in excess of those stan-
(68 kg)* times the number of
z Vehicle maximum load on the
dard items which may be
specified occupants (3 in the case
tire: load on an individual tire that
replaced) of automatic transaxle,
of your vehicle)
is determined by distributing to
power steering, power brakes,
z
Occupant distribution: Occupant
each axle its share of the maxi-
power windows, power seats,
distribution within the passenger
mum loaded vehicle weight and
radio, and heater, to the extent that
compartment (In your vehicle the
dividing by two.
these items are available as fac-
distribution is 2 in front, 1 in rear
z Vehicle normal load on the tire:
tory-installed equipment (whether
seat)
load on an individual tire that is
installed or not).
*:150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of
determined by distributing to each
z
Vehicle capacity weight: the rated
one person as defined by U.S.A.
axle its share of the curb weight,
cargo and luggage load plus
and Canadian regulations.
accessory weight, and normal
150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehi-
occupant weight and dividing by
cle’s designated seating capacity.
two.
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weight. This placard also tells you
Tire and loading information
Steps for Determining Correct
the size and recommended inflation
placard
Load Limit
pressure for the original equipment
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tires on your vehicle. For more infor-
1. Locate the statement “The com-
The tire and loading
information
mation, refer to “Tires” on page 9-12.
bined weight of occupants and
placard is located on the
inside sill of
cargo should never exceed XXX
the driver’s door.
Type 1
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
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2. Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
Type 2
luggage load capacity. For exam-
This placard shows the maximum
ple, if the “XXX” amount equals
number of occupants permitted to
1400 lbs. and there will be five
ride in your vehicle as well as “the
150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-
combined weight of occupants and
cle, the amount of available cargo
cargo” (A), which is called the vehi-
and luggage load capacity is
cle capacity weight. The weight of
650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =
any non-factory installed options, as
650 lbs.)
well as the tongue weight of a trailer
being towed and roof load is included
in the definition of
“cargo” when
determining the vehicle capacity
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Driving safety
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5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
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be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
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