Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english

Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.

Control panel

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1- Driver’s side temperature control

7- Defogger switch  P.7-18

14- Air conditioning indicator  P.7-20

switch  P.7-17

8- AUTO switch  P.7-21

15- Blower speed display  P.7-16

2- MODE switch  P.7-18

9- SYNC switch  P.7-17

16- Passenger’s side temperature display

3- Blower speed selection switch



10- Electric rear window defogger switch

 P.7-17

P.7-16

 P.5-211

4- Air conditioning switch  P.7-20

11- OFF switch  P.7-21

5- Passenger’s side temperature control

12- Driver’s side temperature display

switch  P.7-17

 P.7-17

6- Air selection switch  P.7-19

13- Mode selection display  P.7-18

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

NOTE

Blower speed selection switch

NOTE

There is an interior air temperature sensor

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Due to a drop in the battery voltage or some

(A) in the illustrated position.

other problem, the blower speed may tempo-

Press

of the blower speed selection

Never place anything over the sensor, since

rarily become less than the selected blower

switch to increase the blower speed.

doing so will prevent it from functioning

speed display setting or the fan may stop.

properly.

Press

of the blower speed selection

If the fan stops, set the operation mode to

switch to decrease the blower speed.

OFF, wait a few minutes, and then set the

The selected blower speed (A) will be shown

operation mode back to ON.

in the display.

In the following cases, have the system

inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

choice.

• The blower speed remains lower than the

blower speed set using the blower speed

display or the blower speed decreases fre-

Since the air conditioning operation is con-

quently.

trolled while the ECO mode is operating,

• The fan does not operate even after stop-

you may feel that effectiveness of the air

ping and restarting the engine or the fan

conditioning is insufficient.

stops frequently.

Refer to “ECO mode switch” on page 5-204.

Even during ECO mode operation, you can

select normal operation of the air condition-

Increase

ing.

Decrease

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio

(SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

change the setting. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

In extreme cold, the air conditioning control

panel screen may operate sluggishly. This

does not indicate a problem.

It will disappear when the vehicle interior

temperature rises to a normal temperature.

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

air conditioning switch to match your per-

Temperature control switch

NOTE

sonal preferences.

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When the engine coolant temperature is low,

Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

Press

of the temperature control switch to

the air temperature from the heater will be

dealer or a repair facility of your choice for

increase the temperature.

cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if

assistance.

you have selected warm air with the switch.

Press

of the temperature control switch to

Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning

To prevent the windshield and windows

decrease the temperature.

switch (Changing the function setting)” on

from fogging up, the vent mode will be

The selected temperature (A) will be shown

page 7-20.

changed to “

” and the blower speed will

in the display.

be reduced while the system is operating in

Refer to

“Personalizing the air selection

the AUTO mode.

(Changing the function setting)” on page

When you feel that it is hotter or colder than

7-19.

the set temperature, you may adjust it to your

preference.

To control the driver’s side and the

For further information, we recommend you

passenger’s side temperature inde-

consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

pendently

When the temperature is set to the highest or

the lowest setting, the air selection and the

When the indicator light

(A) goes off by

air conditioning will be automatically

pressing the passenger’s side temperature

changed as follows.

control switch (B) or the SYNC switch, the

Also, if the air selection is operated manually

driver’s side and the passenger’s side temper-

after an automatic changeover, manual oper-

ature can be controlled independently of each

ation will be selected.

NOTE

other.

• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set

The temperature value of air conditioning is

to the highest setting)

switched in conjunction with outside temper-

Outside air will be introduced and the air

ature display unit of the multi-information

conditioning will stop.

display.

• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set

Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on

to the lowest setting)

page 5-158.

Inside air will be recirculated and the air

conditioning will operate.

The above indicates the factory settings. You

can personalize the air selection switch and

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

MODE switch

Defogger switch

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To change the amount of air flowing from the

When this switch is pressed, the mode

vents, press the MODE switch. Each time the

changes to the “

” mode and the blower

MODE switch is pressed, the mode changes

speed will be set at the maximum automati-

to the next one in the following sequence:

cally. The indicator light (A) will come on

“

”  “

” 

and the “

” mode is shown in the display

“

”. The selected mode is shown in the dis-

(B).

play (A). Refer to “Changing the mode selec-

tion” on page 7-3.

NOTE

When the indicator light (A) comes on by

pressing the SYNC switch, the passenger’s

side temperature will be controlled to the

same setting temperature as the driver’s side.

When the indicator light (A) illuminates, if

the driver’s side temperature control switch

is pressed, the passenger’s side setting tem-

perature will be synchronized to the driver’s

side.

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

NOTE

When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

z When the engine coolant temperature rises to

conditioning system automatically operates

a certain level, the air selection is automati-

and outside air (as opposed to recirculated

cally switched to the recirculation position

air) is selected. This automatic switching

and the indicator light (A) comes on. At this

control is carried out to prevent misting of

time, the system will not switch to the out-

the windows even if “Disable automatic air

side position even if the air selection switch

conditioning control” or “Disable automatic

is pushed.

air selection control” is set. Refer to “Person-

alizing the air conditioning switch (Changing

Personalizing the air selection

the function setting)” on page 7-20, “Person-

(Changing the function setting)

alizing the air selection (Changing the func-

When the air conditioning turns on, the air

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tion setting)” on page 7-19.

selection is controlled automatically. When

You can change the following functions to

z The indicator light

(A) will go off when

adjusting the blower speed.

the air conditioning turns off, the air selection

match your preference.

automatically goes back to the outside posi-

tion.

Enable automatic air selection control:

If high cooling performance is desired, or if

When the AUTO switch is pressed, the air

Air selection switch

the outside air is dusty or contaminated in

selection switch will also be automatically

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some way, use the recirculation position.

controlled.

Normally, use the outside air position to keep

Switch to the outside position every now and

the windshield and side windows clear and to

Disable automatic air selection control:

then to keep the windows from fogging up.

quickly remove fog or frost from the wind-

Even when the AUTO switch is pressed,

shield.

the air selection switch will not be auto-

CAUTION

matically controlled.

To change the air selection, simply press the

z Using recirculated air for a long time may

air selection switch.

cause the windows to fog up.

z Changing the settings:

Press the air selection switch for approxi-

z Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

mately 10 seconds or longer.

Outside air is introduced into the passen-

NOTE

When the setting has changed, the system

ger compartment.

z If the mode selection is set to the “

” posi-

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

z Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}

tion, you cannot turn the air conditioning off

Air is recirculated inside the passenger

or select the recirculation position.

compartment.

This prevents the windows from fogging up.

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

• When the setting has changed from

Personalizing the air conditioning

enabled to disabled, the system will beep

switch (Changing the function set-

three times and the indicator light will

ting)

flash three times.

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• When the setting has changed from dis-

You can change the following functions to

abled to enabled, the system will beep

match your preference.

two times and the indicator light will

flash three times.

Enable automatic air conditioning control:

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

When the AUTO switch is pressed, or

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) or the

when the temperature control switch has

Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)

been set to the minimum temperature, the

navigation system, screen operations can

Push the switch again and the air condition-

air conditioning switch is automatically

also be used to change the setting. Refer

ing compressor will stop and the indicator

controlled.

to the separate owner’s manual for

goes off.

details.

Disable automatic air conditioning con-

trol:

NOTE

The air conditioning switch is not auto-

NOTE

If a problem is detected in the air condition-

matically controlled, unless the air condi-

The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

ing compressor, the “

” indicator blinks.

tioning switch is used.

selection control”.

Press the air conditioning switch once to turn

When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

it off, then once more to turn it back on. If

Changing the settings:

selection will automatically change to the

the“

” indicator does not blink, there is

Press the air conditioning switch for

outside air position, even if the system is set

no problem. If it does blink, have it checked

approximately 10 seconds or longer.

to “Disable automatic air selection control”,

at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

in order to prevent windows from fogging

When the setting has changed, the system

a repair facility of your choice.

up.

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

For example, sometimes after using a high-

• When the setting has changed from

pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,

enabled to disabled, the system will beep

and the “

” indicator blinks temporarily.

Air conditioning switch

three times and the indicator light will

Wait for a while, press the air conditioning

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flash three times.

switch once to turn the system off, then once

• When the setting has changed from dis-

Push the switch, and the air conditioning

more to turn it back on. Once the water evap-

orates, the blinking will stop.

abled to enabled, the system will beep

compressor will turn on. The “

” indicator

two times and the indicator light will

(A) will be shown in the display.

flash three times.

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

OFF switch

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) or the

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Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)

Push the switch to turn off the air condition-

navigation system, screen operations can

ing system.

also be used to change the setting. Refer

to the separate owner’s manual for

details.

NOTE

z The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

conditioning control”.

z When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

conditioning will run automatically, even if

the system is set to “Disable automatic air

conditioning control”, in order to prevent

windows from fogging up.

AUTO switch

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When the AUTO switch is pressed, the indi-

cator light (A) comes on and the mode selec-

tion, blower speed adjustment, recirculated/

outside air selection, temperature adjustment,

and air conditioning ON/OFF status are all

controlled automatically. The selected mode

and the blower speed are not shown in the

display.

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Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioning (if so equipped)

Operating the air conditioning

NOTE

Defrosting or defogging (wind-

system (automatic mode)

Set the temperature at approximately

shield, door windows)

(when the outside temperature unit of the

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multi-information display shows °F) or 24

(when the outside temperature unit of the

CAUTION

multi-information display shows °C) under

z For safety, make sure you have a clear view

normal conditions.

through all the windows.

When the engine coolant temperature is low,

the air temperature from the heater will be

To remove frost or mist from the windshield

cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if

and door windows, use the MODE switch or

you have selected warm air with the temper-

ature switch. To prevent the windshield and

defogger switch (“

” or “

”).

windows from fogging up, the vent mode

will be changed to “

” and the blower

For ordinary defrosting

speed will be reduced.

In normal conditions, use the system in the

Use this setting to keep the windshield and

AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

door windows clear of mist, and to keep the

Operating the air conditioning

leg area

heated

(when

driving

rain

1. Push the AUTO switch.

system (manual mode)

snow).

2. Set the temperature control switch to the

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desired temperature. The temperature can

Blower speed and vent mode may be con-

be set within a range of around 61 (LO) to

trolled manually by setting the blower speed

89 (HI) (when the outside temperature

selection switch and the MODE switch to the

unit of the multi-information display

desired positions. To return to automatic

shows °F) or 17 (LO) to 31 (HI) (when the

operation, press the AUTO switch.

outside temperature unit of the multi-

information display shows °C).

The vents, recirculated/outside air, blower

speed, temperature adjustment, and ON/OFF

of the air conditioning will be controlled

automatically.

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Air purifier

1. Set the air selection switch to the outside

NOTE

position.

z Operation in certain conditions such as driv-

2. Set the MODE switch to the “

” posi-

While the “

” indicator light is on, the air

ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the

conditioning compressor will run automati-

tion.

air conditioning can lead to reduction of ser-

cally. The outside air position will also be

3. Select your desired blower speed by

vice life of the filter. When you feel that the

selected and the blower speed will be set at

pressing the blower speed selection

air flow is lower than normal or when the

the maximum automatically.

switch.

windshield or windows start to fog up easily,

If the “

” indicator light is on, you cannot

4. Select your desired temperature by press-

replace the air filter.

turn the air conditioning off or select the

ing the temperature control switch.

Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

recirculation position. This prevents the win-

5. Push the air conditioning switch.

dealer or a repair facility of your choice for

dows from fogging up.

assistance.

To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the

For quick defrosting

side vents toward the door windows.

When defrosting, do not set the temperature

to the maximum cool position. This will

General information about

blow cool air on the window glass and fog it

your radio

up.

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Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and

FM stations.

Air purifier

The quality of your reception is affected by

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distance, obstacles, and signal interference.

The air conditioning system is equipped with

an air filter to remove pollen and dust.

This radio complies with Part 15 of Federal

The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and

Communications Commission (FCC) Rules

dirt is reduced as it becomes dirty, so replace

(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is

1. Push the defogger switch.

it periodically. For the maintenance interval,

subject to the following conditions:

2. Set the temperature to the highest posi-

refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-

tion.

z The device may not cause harmful inter-

NANCE MANUAL”.

ference.

z This device must accept any interference

recieved, including interference that may

cause undesirable operation.

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General information about your radio

CAUTION

Weak reception (fading)

z Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party meeting the above

Because of the limited range of FM signals

conditions could void the user’s authority to

and the way FM waves transmit, you may

operate the equipment.

experience weak or fading FM reception.

When the broadcast is blocked by mountains

or similar obstructions, reception can be dis-

Signal transmission

turbed.

FM signals do not follow the earth surface

nor are they reflected by the upper atmo-

Reflection

sphere. For this reason, FM broadcasts cannot

be received over long distances. AM signals

The reason why one can hear FM but not AM

Cross modulation

follow the earth’s surface and are reflected by

in parking garages, under bridges etc., is that

the upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM

FM signals, unlike AM signals, are reflected

If one listens to a weak station and is in the

broadcasts can be received over longer dis-

by solid objects such as buildings, etc.

vicinity of another strong station, both sta-

tances.

Because FM signals are easily reflected by

tions might be received simultaneously.

buildings, this can also cause reception dis-

turbances.

The direct signal from the broadcast station

reaches the antenna slightly before the

reflected signal. This time difference may

cause some reception disturbance or flutter.

This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.

25 to 40 mile radius

100 mile radius

(40 to 64 km)

(160 km)

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General information about your radio

FM stereo reception

Causes of disturbances

FM reception is affected by the electrical sys-

Stereo reception requires a high quality

tems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially

broadcast signal. This means that types of

those without an electronic noise suppression

disturbances mentioned previously become

device. The disturbance is even greater if the

more marked and the reception range is

station is weak or poorly tuned.

somewhat diminished during stereo recep-

FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical

tion.

disturbances as AM. AM reception is sensi-

tive to electrical disturbances such as power

lines, lightning and other types of similar

electrical phenomena.

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If the vehicle breaks down

If the operation mode can-

WARNING

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z To reduce the risk of igniting flammable

not be changed to OFF

gas that may be emitted from the battery,

If your vehicle breaks down on the road,

(vehicles equipped with the

carefully read this section before jump-

move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard

starting the vehicle.

warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or

F.A.S.T.-key)

z Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing

the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane

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or towing. This can cause an accident

slowly with the hazard lights flashing, until

If the operation mode cannot be changed to

resulting in serious injury or death and

you come to a safe stopping place. Keep the

OFF, perform the following procedure.

can damage the vehicle.

flashers flashing.

1. Move the selector lever to the

“P”

(PARK) position, and then change the

NOTE

If the engine stops/fails

operation mode to OFF.

z Do not use jumper cables if they have dam-

2. One of the other causes could be low bat-

age or corrosion.

If the engine stops, there will be no power

tery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless

assist to the steering and brakes, making these

entry system and the F.A.S.T.-key opera-

1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch

difficult to use.

tion will also not operate. Contact an

bands or bracelets that might create an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

z The brake booster will not work, so the

accidental electrical contact.

repair facility of your choice.

brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal

2. Position the vehicles close enough

will be harder to press than usual.

together so that the jumper cables can

z Since there is no power steering assist, the

Jump-starting the engine

reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t

steering wheel will be hard to turn.

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touching each other.

If the engine cannot be started because the

CAUTION

When the engine fails at the

battery is weak or dead, you can start it with

z Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-

the battery from another vehicle using jumper

intersection

volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,

cables.

both systems can be damaged.

Get help from your passengers, bystanders,

etc. to push the vehicle and move it to a safe

3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi-

area.

cle and move the selector lever into the

“P” (PARK) position.

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For emergencies

Jump-starting the engine

4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other

8. Connect one end of the other jumper cable

vehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”

to the negative

(-) terminal of the

(PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N”

booster battery (B), and then connect the

(Neutral).

other end

to the designated ground

5. Turn the ignition switch

(the engine

location of the vehicle with the discharged

switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or

battery (A) at the point farthest from the

“OFF” position.

battery.

NOTE

WARNING

z Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical

Be sure to follow the proper order when

loads. This will avoid sparks and help save

connecting

the

batteries,

of:

both batteries.

WARNING



Make sure that the jumper cables and

Make sure that the connection

is made

6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at

your clothing are clear of the cooling fans

to the correct designated location

(as

the proper level. Refer to “Battery” on

and drive belts. Entanglement with the

shown in the illustration) properly. If the

page 9-10.

fans or belts can cause serious personal

connection is directly made to the negative

injury.

(-) terminal of the battery, the flammable

WARNING

gases from inside the battery might catch

z If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or

fire and explode, causing personal injury.

looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP

When connecting the jumper cable, do not

NOTE

STARTING!!

connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-

Open the terminal cover before connecting

The battery might split open or explode if

tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-

the jumper cable to the positive terminal of

the temperature is below the freezing

tery explode.

the battery.

point or if it is not filled to the proper

Refer to “Battery” on page 9-10.

level.

Use the proper cables suitable for the battery

9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing

size.

the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-

7. Connect one end of one jumper cable

Otherwise heat damage to the cables could

utes, then start the engine in the vehicle

to the positive

(+) terminal of the dis-

result.

with the discharged battery.

charged battery (A), and then connect the

10. After the engine is started, disconnect the

other end

to the positive (+) terminal

cables in the reverse order from the way

of the booster battery (B).

you connected them.

For emergencies

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Engine overheating

3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If

Charging the battery by using

As your vehicle has anti-lock

the fan is not turning, stop the engine

an external battery charger

brakes

immediately and contact an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-

If you drive your vehicle with a low battery

ity of your choice for assistance.

WARNING

charge after the engine has been started by

Always remove the battery from your

using jumper cables, the engine may misfire.

WARNING

vehicle when the battery is charged by an

This can cause the anti-lock braking system

z To avoid personal injury, keep hands,

external battery charger.

warning light to blink on and off. This is only

hair, jewelry and clothes away from the

Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

due to the low battery voltage. It is not a

cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at

from the battery because the battery could

any time.

problem with the brake system. If this hap-

explode.

pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the

Keep your work area well vented when

charging or using the battery in an

charging system is operating properly.

4. If you see steam or spray coming from

enclosed space.

under the hood, turn off the engine.

Remove all the caps before charging the

5. If you do not see steam or spray coming

Engine overheating

battery.

from under the hood, leave the engine on

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Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-

until the high coolant temperature warn-

sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte

When the engine is overheating, the informa-

ing goes off. After the high coolant tem-

comes in contact with your hands, eyes,

tion screen in the multi-information display

perature warning has gone off, you can

clothes, or the painted surface of your

will be interrupted and the engine coolant

start driving again. If the high coolant

vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If

temperature warning display will appear.

temperature warning stays on, turn off the

electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them

Also “

” will blink.

engine.

immediately and thoroughly with water,

and get prompt medical attention.

If these warnings are displayed:

WARNING

Always wear protective clothing and gog-

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on

z Before raising the engine hood, check to

gles when working near the battery.

the hazard warning flashers.

see if there is steam or spray coming from

Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-

2. With the engine still running, carefully

under the hood. Steam or spray coming

dren.

raise the engine hood to vent the engine

from an overheated engine could seriously

scald you.

compartment.

Do not open the hood until there is no

steam or spray.

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For emergencies

Jack and tools

6. When you do not see any more steam or

10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it

Tools

spray, open the hood. Look for obvious

fully. Check the engine coolant tempera-

leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be

ture display on the multi-information dis-

careful as components will be hot. Any

play. You can start driving again when the

leak source must be repaired.

high coolant temperature warning does

7. If there is no obvious leak source, check

not come on.

the coolant level in the engine coolant

11. Have the system inspected by your autho-

reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is too

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

low, slowly add coolant.

facility of your choice.

8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs

coolant, you will probably also need to

Jack and tools

add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen

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or remove the radiator cap until the engine

has cooled down.

Bar

Storage

Wheel nut wrench

WARNING

z Removing the radiator cap could scald

The tools and jack are stored under the lug-

you with escaping hot water or steam.

gage floor board of the luggage compartment.

Jack

When checking the radiator level, cover

the cap with a cloth before trying to

Before removing the jack, lift up the luggage

remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock-

floor board.

wise, without pressing down, to the first

notch. The pressure in the system will then

Refer to

“Luggage floor board ” on page

be let out. When the pressure is COM-

5-230.

PLETELY LET OUT, press down and

keep turning the cap counterclockwise

until it comes off.

9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant,

up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use

1- Tools

plain water if you have to (and replace it

2- Jack

with the right coolant as soon as possible).

For emergencies

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How to change a tire

4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

NOTE

set up a warning sign, such as a warning

z The chocks shown in the illustration do not

triangle or flashing signal lights, at an

come with your vehicle. It is recommended

adequate distance from the vehicle, and

that you purchase chocks or blocks and keep

have all your passengers leave the vehicle.

them in the vehicle for use if needed.

5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when

z If chocks or blocks are not available, use

it is raised on the jack, place chocks or

stones or any other objects that are large

blocks (A) at the tire that is diagonally

enough to hold the wheel in position.

opposite from the tire (B) you are chang-

ing.

6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench

ready.

NOTE

(Refer to “Jack and tools” on page 8-5.)

When returning the jack to its original posi-

tion, retract the jack completely. The jack

Spare tire information

may interfere with the luggage floor board.

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Compact spare tire

How to change a tire

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The compact spare tire is stored under the

Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle

luggage floor board of the luggage compart-

in a safe, flat location.

ment. It is designed to save space in the lug-

WARNING

gage compartment. Its lighter weight makes it

1. Park the vehicle on level and stable

z Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the

easier to use if a flat tire occurs.

ground.

correct tire when jacking up the vehicle. If

the vehicle moves while jacked up, the

2. Set the parking brake firmly.

jack could slip out of position, leading to

3. Move the selector lever to the

“P”

WARNING

an accident.

(PARK) position and turn the ignition

z Tires, including the spare tire, degrade

switch (the engine switch) to the “OFF”

over time with age even when they are not

being used. It is recommended that tires

position.

over

6 years old generally be replaced

even if damage is not obvious.

8-6

For emergencies

How to change a tire

CAUTION

To change a tire

While the compact spare tire is stowed, the

Because the compact spare tire is designed

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inflation pressure should be checked at least

only for your vehicle, do not use it on any

1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut

once a month to assure that it remains at the

other vehicle.

wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts

recommended inflation pressure. See the tire

Do not put the compact spare tire on a differ-

yet.

and loading information placard attached to

ent wheel, and do not put standard tires,

the driver’s door sill. Refer to

“Tire and

snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings on the

loading information placard” on page 11-3.

compact spare tire. Otherwise, you could

Driving with an improperly inflated tire can

damage these parts or other parts on your

cause an accident. If you have no choice but

vehicle.

to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep

Do not use tire chains with your compact

your speed down and avoid sudden steering

spare tire. Using a chain could cause damage

or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the

to your vehicle and loss of the chains.

correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to

“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-16.

To remove the spare tire

The compact spare tire should be used only

temporarily. While the compact spare tire is

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being used, the tire pressure monitoring sys-

1. Lift up the luggage floor board. Refer to

2. Place the jack under one of the jacking

tem will not function properly. Have the tire

“Luggage floor board ” on page 5-230.

points (A) shown in the illustration. Use

replaced or repaired at an authorized

2. To remove the spare tire, remove the

the jacking point closest to the tire you

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

spare tire pad (A), and then remove the

of your choice as soon as possible.

wish to change.

installation clamp (B) by turning it coun-

Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv-

terclockwise.

ing with the compact spare tire.

Avoid sudden starting and braking when

driving with the compact spare tire.

Do not drive through automatic car washes

and over obstacles that could possibly dam-

age the underside of your vehicle. Because

the compact spare tire is smaller than the

original tire, there is less clearance between

the ground and your vehicle.

For emergencies

8-7

How to change a tire

WARNING

Set the jack only at the positions shown

Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the

here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,

tire is raised off the ground. It is danger-

it could dent your vehicle or the jack

ous to raise the vehicle any higher.

might fall over and cause personal injury.

Do not get under your vehicle while using

Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-

the jack.

face.

Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it

Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause

sitting on the jack for a long time. Both

personal injury. Always use the jack on a

are very dangerous.

flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack,

Do not use a jack except the one that came

make sure there are no sand or pebbles

with your vehicle.

under the jack base.

4. Check that the flange portion at the jack-

The jack should not be used for any pur-

pose other than to change a tire.

ing point fits in the groove at the top of

No one should be in your vehicle when

the jack.

NOTE

using the jack.

Insert the bar

(D) into the wheel nut

Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body

Do not start or run the engine while your

wrench (E). Then put the end of the bar

near the jack. This makes it safer if the jack

vehicle is on the jack.

into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the

slips out of position.

Do not turn the raised wheel. The tires

illustration.

that are still on the ground could turn and

Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until

make your vehicle fall off the jack.

the tire is raised slightly off the ground

surface.

5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut

wrench, then take the wheel off.

CAUTION

z Handle the wheel carefully when changing

the tire, to avoid scratching the wheel sur-

face.

3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange

portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the top

of the jack.

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For emergencies

How to change a tire

6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-

7. Turn the wheel nut clockwise by hand to

face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa-

initially tighten them.

tion holes

(H) in the wheel, and then

Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by

mount the spare tire.

hand until the flange parts of the wheel

nuts make light contact with the wheel

and the wheel is not loose.

CAUTION

z Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or

the nuts or they will tighten too much.

WARNING

z Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem

NOTE

(I) facing outward. If you cannot see the

NOTE

z On vehicles with aluminum wheels, if all 4

valve stem

(I), you have installed the

z Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the

aluminum wheels are changed to steel

wheel backwards.

compact spare tire as shown in the illustra-

wheels, use tapered nuts.

Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel

tion, but return to the original wheel and tire

installed backwards can cause vehicle

as soon as possible.

8. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

damage and result in an accident.

touches the ground, by rotating the wheel

nut wrench counterclockwise.

For emergencies

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How to change a tire

10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.

CAUTION

11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The rec-

z If the steering wheel vibrates when driving

ommended tire pressure

for your vehicle

after changing the tire, have the tire checked

is listed on the tire and loading informa-

for balance at an authorized Mitsubishi

tion placard attached to

the driver’s door

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

sill as shown in the illustration. Refer to

choice.

“Tire inflation pressures”

on page 9-16.

z Do not mix one type of tire with another or

use a different size from the one listed. This

would cause early wear and poor handling.

To store the spare tire

9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the

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illustration until each nut has been tight-

1. Lift up the luggage floor board. Refer to

ened to the torque listed here.

“Luggage floor board ” on page 5-230.

65 to 80 ft-lb (88 to 108 N•m)

2. Store the spare tire under the luggage

floor board. To store the spare tire, fit the

installation clamp (A) by turning it clock-

wise, and then install the spare tire pad

(B).

CAUTION

Driving with an improperly inflated tire can

cause an accident. If you have no choice but

to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep

your speed down and avoid sudden steering

or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the

correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to

“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-16.

After changing the tire and driving the vehi-

CAUTION

cle approximately

620 miles

(1,000 km),

Never use your foot or a pipe extension to

retighten the wheel nuts to make sure that

apply added force to the wheel nut wrench

they have not come loose.

when tightening the wheel nuts. If you do so,

you can over-tighten the wheel nuts and

damage the wheel, wheel nuts and hub bolts.

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For emergencies

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