Mitsubishi Endeavor 2010 Owner's Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi­neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
ENDEAVOR. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.

Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all ENDEAVOR models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.

This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.

Throughout this manual the words WAR N IN G and CAUTION
appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the

instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.

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WAR NI NG

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.

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CAUTION

Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

You will see another important symbol:

NOTE Gives helpful information.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “driving precaution” and “off-road” driving guidelines in the

“Driving safety” sections.

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WAR NI NG

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc­tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

©2009 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in
U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

Table of contents

Overview

Quick index

General information

Seat and restraint systems

Features and controls

Vehicle care and maintenance

Customer assistance/

Driving safety

Comfort controls

For emergencies

Reporting Safety Defects

Specifications

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Overview

Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-153
Turn signal lever P.3-157

Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)-air bag
(for driver’s seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-164

Instrument panel light dimmer control
P.3-159

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

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Instrument cluster
P.3-77

Steering wheel remote
control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-68

Wiper and washer
switch P.3-159

Ignition switch P.3-34

Cruise control lever
P.3-63

Front fog light switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 -1 5 8

TCL switch P.3-59

Overview

Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)

Multi center display (if so equipped) P.3-86
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.3-197

Passenger’s air bag off indicator
P. 2 -4 3

Fuses P.7-36

Engine hood release
lever P.7-4

Parking brake pedal
P. 3 -2 8

Heated seat switch
(if so equipped) P.2-9

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Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35

Front passenger seat
belt warning light
P. 2- 2 0

Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 3- 1 5 8

Vents P.5-2

Audio system
P.5-30, 5-43

Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-14

Overview

Instruments and controls (Floor console)

Cup holder
(for the front seats)
P.3-206

Power outlet
(if so equipped)
P. 3- 1 95

Rear cooler
(For vehicles with automatic air conditioning)
P.5-25

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Selector lever
P.3-40

Floor console box/
Tissue holder
P.3-204

Power outlet P.3-195

Overview

Outside rearview mirror switch P.3-32

Power window switch P.3-23

Adjustable seat belt
shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.2-21

Seat belts
P. 2 -1 5

Head restraints
P.2-12

Interior (Front area)

Dome light (front)
P.3-200,

7-46, 7-55

Reading lights
P.3-200, 7-55

Inside day/night rearview mirror
P. 3 -3 0

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Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -2 6
Sunglasses holder
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -2 0 7

Hands-free Bluetooth

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cellular phone interface
system with voice rec­ognition (if so equipped)
P. 3 -1 6 4

Sun visors P.3-194
Vanity mirror P.3-195

Glove compartment
P. 3 -2 0 4

Front seats P.2-3

Supplemental restraint system-side air bag
(for front seats) P.2-51

Overview

Rear personal lights
P.3-201, 7-46, 7-56

Luggage room light
P.3-202, 7-46, 7-56

Tonneau cover
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -2 0 8

Interior (Rear area)

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Cup holder
(for the rear seat)
P.3-206

Rear seats P.2-10

Overview

Luggage hooks
P. 3- 2 09

Tools P.6-8

Luggage area

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Luggage hooks P.3-209

Power outlet
(if so equipped) P.3-195

Jack P.6-8

Luggage hooks
P. 3 -2 0 9

Spare tire P.6-13

Overview

Antenna P.5-77

Windshield wiper and
washer P.3-159

Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4

Headlights
P.3-153, 7-45, 7-46

Outside (Front)

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Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 -3 2

Fuel tank filler P.1-4

Locking and unlocking
P. 3 -1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 -7

Parking and front side-marker and front
turn signal lights
P.3-153, 3-157, 7-45, 7-48

Engine block heater (if so equipped) P.3-39

Front fog lights (if so equipped)
P.3-158, 7-45, 7-49

Overview

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-26

High-mounted stop light
P. 7 -4 5

Rear window wiper and
washer P.3-161

Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-75

License plate lights
P.3-153, 7-45, 7-53

Outside (Rear)

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Tail and stop and rear
side-marker lights
P.3-153, 7-45, 7-51

Back-up lights
P.7-45, 7-51

Rear turn signal lights
P.3-157, 7-45, 7-51

Tire inflation pressures P.7-24
Changing tires P.6-12
Tire rotation P.7-27
Tire chains P.7-29
Tire pressure monitoring sys­tem P.3-69

Quick index

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

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● These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.

Warning light Do this Ref. page

● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.

Charging system warning light

● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the engine
oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

Oil pressure warning light

or

Brake warning light

choice as soon as possible.

● If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

● If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.

● If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

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P.3-85

P.3-85

P.3-83

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Quick index

Warning light Do this Ref. page

Automatic transaxle fluid tempera-

ture warning light

or

Engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

“Check engine light”)

or

Anti-lock braking system warning

light

● Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the warning light goes off. If the light does not go off,
have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.

● Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con­tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.

● When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-56.

● If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom­mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 3 -4 3

P. 3 -8 4

P. 3 -5 5

● It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that
you have the air bag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

P.2-24,

2-44

SRS warning light

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Warning light Do this Ref. page

● Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine and check to see if the indicator comes on again.

● If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, it is not necessary to
stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that you have your vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

ASC indicator/TCL indicator,

TCL OFF indicator

● When this indicator comes on, the Traction control system or Active skid con­trol system is not functioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be
affected.

Quick index

P.3-60

“N” indicator in the instrument clus-

ter flashes slowly

Tire pressure monitoring system

warning light

● Have the automatic transaxle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

● If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-24.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.

● If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con­tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

P.3-42

P.3-71

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Quick index

Sound Do this Ref. page

Constant tone when the driver’s door is
opened.

If you hear this sound...

“Key reminder buzzer”

A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
Remove the key to stop the tone.
OR

“Headlight reminder buzzer”

A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on. Turn the lights off.
The tone will stop automatically when the lights are automatically turned off.
(See page 3-154 for auto-shutoff function.)

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P.3-14, 3-35

P.3-155

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Quick index

Sound Do this Ref. page

Metallic squeal when you press the
brake pedal while driving.

Tone when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position.

Tone when the vehicle is moving at
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Wind buffeting when driving with one
or both rear door windows opened.

When the headlights have flashed for
three minutes, the horn will sound inter­mittently for three minutes.

“Brake pad wear alarm”

The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.

“Seat belt reminder buzzer”

When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for
about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the
tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being
driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.
When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.

“Door-ajar warning buzzer”

Door, liftgate is not properly shut.
If you shut the door, liftgate the tone will stop.

“What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving”

Open the front door windows as well as the rear door windows.

“Theft-alarm system”

The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, turn the key in the
driver’s door toward the front of the vehicle (the lock direction) or toward the
rear of the vehicle (the unlock direction). Alternatively, use the keyless-entry
transmitter to lock or unlock the doors, liftgate.

P.3-54

P.2-19

P.3-85

P.3-25

P.3-20

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot turn the key.

Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.

The windows are fogged up.

The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.

If this problem occurs...

From “LOCK” to “ACC”

Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction.

From “ACC” to “LOCK”

Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.

2. Turn on the blower.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

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P.3-35,

3-36

P.3-40

P.5-12,

5-23

P. 6 -2 ,

7-16

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Problem Do this Ref. page

The engine coolant tempera­ture gauge indicator is at the
“H” (hot) position.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.

Quick index

The vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, or snow.

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WARNING

The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Move the selector lever rhythmically between “Sports Mode” and “R” (REVERSE) posi­tions, while pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.

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P.6-25

● When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking

motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

● Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating

and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. page

The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water.

The automatic transaxle does
not shift when accelerating
and/or the vehicle does not
easily begin to move.

A tire is punctured.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.3-50

There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
Shift the lever into 2nd gear of the sports mode when starting the vehicle. If the vehicle is

P.3-46

on a level road, shift the lever back to “D” (DRIVE) position.
(This method may or may not work depending on the type of malfunction.)

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.

2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

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P.6-12

General information

Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2

Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 4

Modification of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 7

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .1- 9

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General information

Fuel selection

Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel filler tube especially designed to accept
only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.

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Gasoline detergent additives

In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector fouling
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.

WARNING

● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You

could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

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CAUTION

● Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage

the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sen­sors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.

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Octane requirement

Unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it recom­mended your vehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded
gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91
[(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. To get maximum performance,
premium gasoline is recommended.

MON: Motor Octane Number
RON: Research Octane Number

Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not
be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.

Ethanol (Gasohol)

A mixture of 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 % unleaded
gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the octane
number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded
gasoline.

Methanol

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.

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Reformulated gasoline

Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or on the durabil­ity of the engine and fuel system.

MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri­carbonyl)

MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per­formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru­ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.

Sulfur in gasoline

Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali­fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle's catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “CHECK ENGINE”) to come on. Illumi­nation of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gaso­line does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.

OTE

● Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob­lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“CHECK ENGINE”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

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General information

● Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi­tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi­tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi

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cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could
make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact
the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Filling the fuel tank

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WARNING

● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You

could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

● Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of

your body’s static electricity by touching a metal
part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.

● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the

fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.

● Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until

refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part­way through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.

● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains

toxic substances.

● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling

the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.

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General information

Fuel tank capacity

21.4 gal (81 L)

Refueling

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
To open the fuel tank filler door, hook a finger behind the
door, and pull the door toward you.

3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap
counterclockwise.

A- Remove
B- Close

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WARNING

● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,

remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.

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4. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han­dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert
the nozzle in the tank port as far as it goes.

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CAUTION

● Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded

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gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is filled into
these vehicles, and consequently, this must never be
attempted.

5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not try to add
more fuel.

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CAUTION

● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-

off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain,
or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the
paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.

6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise
until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel
tank filler door closed.

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CAUTION

● If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use

only the cap specified for your model vehicle.

OTE

● If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear click­ing sounds.
The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsub­ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.

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WARNING

● Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed. If the fuel

cap was loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.

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General information

Modification of your vehicle

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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Modification with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate regulations. In addition, dam­age or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of accessories

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CAUTION

● Before any electrical or electronic accessories are

installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

● The installation of accessories, optional parts, etc., should
only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in
the driving area and in accordance with the guidelines and
warnings contained within the documents accompanying
this vehicle.
Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be
fitted to your vehicle.

● Improper installation of electrical parts could cause fire.
Refer to the “Modification/alteration to the electrical or
fuel systems” section within this owner’s manual.

● Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with­out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter­ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

● Tires and wheels which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for information
regarding wheel and tire sizes.

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General information

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WARNING

● If you choose to use a cellular phone while driving,

you must not allow that usage to distract you in the
safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including
cellular phone usage, that distracts you from the

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safe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of
an accident.
Refer to and follow all state and local laws in your
area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.

Important point!

Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts
provided by different manufacturers in the market, it is not
always possible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts will affect the driving safety of your Mit­subishi-vehicle.

Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems

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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high quality vehicles with an
emphasis on safety. It is important that any accessory that is to
be fitted, or any modifications carried out which involve the
electrical or fuel systems, should be carried out in accordance
with Mitsubishi Motors guidelines.

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CAUTION

● Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer concerning any such accessory fitment or
modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or
improper installation methods are used (protective
fuses not included, etc.), electronic devices may be
adversely affected, resulting in a fire or other acci­dent.

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General information

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are designed and manufac­tured to meet high standards of performance, and are recom­mended for all of your maintenance needs. Also available from
your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are a wide variety of accessories
to personalize your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi vehicle has a
selection of Mitsubishi Motors authorized accessories to
choose from to tailor your new vehicle to your own personal
preference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealer’s Parts Manager has
information on various audio systems, protection items, as well
as interior and exterior accessories available for your specific
model.

California Perchlorate Materials Require-

ments

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Certain components of this vehicle, such as airbag modules,
seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries, may contain
perchlorate materials.
Special handling may apply. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 2

Seats and restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3

Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 10

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 12

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 15

Seat belt use during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 22

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems .2- 23

Child restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 25

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts. . . . . . . .2- 35

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag . .2- 35

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1 - Front seat

● To adjust the seat forward or backward → P.2 -5

● To adjust the seatback → P.2- 6

● To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side, Power seat only)

→ P.2 -7

● To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side only) → P.2 -9

● Heated seats (if so equipped) → P.2-9

Seats

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2 - Rear seat

● Folding the seatbacks forward → P.2 -1 0

● Arm rest → P.2- 1 1

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Seats and restraint systems

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Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect
you and your passengers in an accident.
Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn
properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or
death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a
severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with air bags for the driver and passen­gers. The seats, head restraints, and door locks also are safety
equipment, which must be used correctly.

Always check the following before you drive:

● That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their
seat belt.

● That infants and small children are properly secured in
appropriate child restraints in the rear seat.

● That all doors are fully closed and locked.

● That seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly

adjusted.

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor
vehicle accidents. You can help reduce the risk of injury or
death, however, by following the instructions in this manual.

Front seats

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Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main­taining a position that still enables you to fully apply the ped­als, easily control the steering wheel and safely operate the
vehicle.

Manual seat Power seat

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WARNING

● Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This

can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an
accident.

● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is

securely locked into position.

● To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or

death during deployment of the driver’s air bag,
always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the

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driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintain­ing a position that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely
operate the vehicle.

● To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious

injury or death during deployment of the passen­ger’s air bag, always properly wear the seat belt and
adjust the front passenger’s seat as far back as pos­sible.

● Always place children 12 years old and under in the

rear seat and use appropriate child restraints.

!

CAUTION

● Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it

is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might
occur.

● Do not place a cushion or the like between your back

and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of
the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.

● When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your

hand or leg.

● When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay

careful attention to the rear seat passengers.

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To adjust the seat forward or backward

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Manual seat

Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to
lock the seat in place.

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WARNING

● To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to

move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever.

Power seat

Push the switch to adjust the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the switch, and the seat will lock at
that position.

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1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehicle)

OTE

● To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.

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To adjust the seatback

Manual seat

To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the
seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.

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!

CAUTION

● The reclining mechanism used in the seatback is

spring loaded, and will cause the seatback to return
quickly to the vertical position when the lock lever is
operated. When pulling the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold the seatback with your hand to
control its return motion.

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Power seat

Adjust the seatback angle by operating the switch as indicated
by the arrows.

1- To move forward
2- To recline backward

OTE

● To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.

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!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the

event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks
should be kept in the upright position while the vehi­cle is in motion.
Seat belt performance during an accident can be
adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The
more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt
performance will be adversely affected. If the seat
belt is not properly positioned against the body dur­ing an accident, there is increased risk you will slide
under the belt and receive serious injury or death.

To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side, Power
seat only)

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Front and/or rear parts of the seat cushion height can be
adjusted.

OTE

● To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.

Front part of the seat cushion

Operate the switch to raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion.

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1- Raise
2- Lower

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Rear part of the seat cushion

Operate the switch to raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion.

2

1- Raise
2- Lower

Whole seat cushion

Operate the center of the switch to raise or lower the whole seat
cushion.

1- Raise
2- Lower

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To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side only)

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A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s
seat.

1- Strong
2- Weak

Heated seats (if so equipped)

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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” position.

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1- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

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!

CAUTION

● Switch off the seat heaters when not in use. Operate

the heaters at high for quick heating. After the seat
has become warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in the seat temperature may
be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
If the following types of persons use the heated seats,
they might become too hot or receive minor burns

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(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):

• Children, elderly persons, ill persons

• Person with sensitive skin

• Excessively fatigued persons

• Persons under the influence of alcohol or sleep­inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)

● Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,

needles, or other pointed objects into it.

● Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with

high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; doing so could cause the heater ele­ment to overheat.

● When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene, gaso-

line, alcohol, or other organic solvents; doing so
could damage not only the surface of the seat, but
also the heater.

● If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat,

allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use
the heater. Turn the heater off immediately if it
appears to be malfunctioning during use.

Folding the seatbacks forward

The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional
luggage compartment space.
Pull the left and/or right release knobs, and fold the rear seat­backs forward.

OTE

● Confirm that the seatback locks securely when it is
returned.

Rear seats

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WARNING

● Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage compart-

ment while the vehicle is in motion. People who are
not properly seated and restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in an accident.

● To avoid reducing rearward vision, do not load

cargo or luggage higher than the top of the seatback.

● Firmly secure cargo and luggage. Unsecured cargo

and luggage can move during braking or in an acci­dent, causing serious injury or death.

Arm rest

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Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to the “Cup holder”
on page 3-206.)

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Head restraints

Padded head restraints for the seats can reduce the risk of a
whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
The head restraints are equipped in the illustrated position.
To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, adjust the
head restraint to the proper position. For the driver and front
passenger, adjust the seatbacks to the upright position before
adjusting the head restraints. Sit back against the seatback with
your head close to the head restraint.

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!

WARNING

● In order to minimize the risk of a neck injury due to

a rear impact, the head restraint must be adjusted to
the proper position before vehicle operation. For the
driver and front passenger, the seatbacks must be
adjusted to the upright position before adjusting the
head restraints.
The driver should never adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.

● Driving without the head restraints in place can

cause you and your passengers serious injury or
death in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in
an accident, always make sure the head restraints
are installed and properly positioned when the seat
is occupied.

● Never place a cushion or similar device on the seat-

back. This can adversely affect head restraint per­formance by increasing the distance between your
head and the restraint.

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Adjustment of the head restraint height

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, adjust the head
restraint height so that the center of the restraint is at your eye
level when seated. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach
their eye level when seated should raise the restraint to the
highest locked position.

● To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.

● To lower the restraint, push down on it while pressing the

lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow.

● After adjusting the height, push down on the restraint to
make sure it is locked in position.

To r e mo ve

Press the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow.
Then pull the head restraint up and out of the seatbacks.

!

WARNING

● To help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event

of an accident, the head restraints must be properly
installed and positioned to proper height before
vehicle operation.

To install

First check that the head restraint is facing in the right direction
as shown in the previous illustration, and then insert it into the
seatback. Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock
knob (A) until the restraint locks into place.

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CAUTION

● Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out as

shown in the illustration. Then pull the head
restraint up to make sure that it is locked in place
and will not come out of the seatback.

!

CAUTION

● The shape and size of the head restraint differs

according to the seat. Always use the correct head
restraint provided for the seat and do not install the
head restraint in the wrong direction.

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Seat belts

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Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to help reduce the risk of
injury to the driver and passenger in the event of an accident.
Always use the provided seat belts.
Carefully review the following information for proper seat belt
usage.

!

WARNING

● To help reduce the risk of injury or death in an acci-

dent, seat belts and child restraints must always be
used. Refer to “Child restraints” on page 2-25 for
additional information.

● Never use one seat belt for more than one person.

● Never carry more people in your vehicle than there

are seat belts.

● Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.

● Always place the shoulder belt over your shoulder

and across your chest. Never put it behind you or
under your arm.

● Always wear the lap belt as low as possible across

your hips, not around your waist.

● Never modify or alter the seat belts in your vehicle.

● To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or

death during deployment of the driver’s air bag,
always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the
driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintain­ing a position that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely
operate the vehicle.

!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk to a front seat passenger of seri-

ous injury or death from a deploying air bag, make
sure the passenger always wears the seat belt prop­erly, remains seated all the way back and upright in
their seat, and moves the seat as far back as possible.
Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ­air bag” on page 2-35 for additional information.

● Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on

your lap when riding in this vehicle even when you
are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of
the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or
child. Failure to follow these simple instructions cre­ates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in
the event of an accident or sudden stop.

● Children 12 years old and under should always ride

in the rear seat and be properly restrained. This
reduces their risk of serious injury or death in an
accident, especially due to a deploying front passen­ger air bag. Refer to “Child restraints” on page 2-25
for additional information.

● Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat

belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint system. Children 12 years old and
under should be seated only in the rear seat to
reduce their risk of serious injury or death in an
accident, especially from the deployment of a front
passenger air bag.

● Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing child safety

seat and positioned in the rear seat.

● In the event of an accident, all seat belt assemblies,

including retractors and attachment hardware,
should be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to determine whether replacement is
necessary.

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Seat belt instructions

All seats are equipped with a seat belt which uses one com­bined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retrac­tor.

This system is designed to provide both comfort and safety. It
permits full extension and automatic retraction of the belts dur­ing normal vehicle operation. A sensing device inside the belt
retractor is designed to lock the retractor in the event of a sud­den change in the vehicle’s motion.

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OTE

● For instructions on installing a child restraint system using
a seatbelt, refer to “Installing a child restraint system
using the seat belt” on page 2-31.

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1. Occupants should always sit back in their seats with their
backs against the upright seatback. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death during deployment of the air bag,
adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main­taining a position that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely oper­ate the vehicle. The front passenger seat should also be
moved as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - air bag” on page 2-35. Also
refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page
2-5.

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WARNING

● To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the

event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks
should be kept in the upright position while the vehi­cle is in motion.

Seat belt performance during an accident can be
adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The
more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt
performance will be adversely affected. If the seat
belt is not properly positioned against the body dur­ing an accident, there is increased risk you will slide
under the belt and receive serious injury or death.

2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the webbing so that it
easily pulls across your body.

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3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click”. Pull up on the belt to be sure the latch plate is
locked securely in the buckle.

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OTE

● If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled out, pull it
once with force and let it retract all the way.
Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

4. The lap part of the belt must always be worn low and snug
across the hips. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt
to take up any slack in the lap belt.

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OTE

● With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat
belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will
switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see
page 2-31). When the ALR function has been activated,
the seat belt will only retract. If this happens, let the belt
fully retract, then pull the seat belt back out, repeating
steps 1 through 4.

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WARNING

● Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn

as low as possible across the hips, not around the
waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.

● Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when

worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat
belt performance.

5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.

Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light

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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.

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When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn­ing light will come on and a tone will sound for about 6 sec­onds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened
approximately 1 minute later, the warning light will flash and
the tone will sound intermittently (12 times each) when the
vehicle is driven. If the driver subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning light and tone will issue further
warnings. And if the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning
light and tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop.

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WARNING

● In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death

in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.

Front passenger seat belt warning light

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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located between
the central vents in the instrument panel.

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The light normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.

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WARNING

● Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes

the light difficult to see.

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Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)

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To move the anchor down, press the lock knob (A) and slide
the anchor down to the desired position.
To move the anchor up, slide the anchor up to the desired posi­tion.

Anchor down Anchor up

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WARNING

● Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so that the

shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder without touching your neck. The shoulder
belt should not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail­ure to follow this instruction can adversely affect
seat belt performance and increase the risk of seri­ous injury or death in the event of an accident.

● Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when the vehi-

cle is not in motion.

● Make sure the anchor is securely locked in position

after adjusting it.

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Seat belt extender

When your seat belt, even fully extended, is not long enough, a
seat belt extender must be obtained. The extender may be used
for either of the front seats.

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WARNING

● The extender should only be used if the existing belt

is not long enough. Anyone who can use the stan­dard seat belt should not use an extender. Unneces­sary use of an extender can adversely affect seat belt
performance in an accident.

● When not required, the extender must be removed

and stowed.

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Seat belt use during pregnancy

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Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like
all occupants, pregnant women are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed in an accident if they do not wear seat belts.

!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to preg-

nant women and unborn children in an accident,
pregnant women should always wear a seat belt. The
lap portion of the seat belt should be worn snug and
low across the hips and below the rounding. Consult
your doctor if you have any additional questions or
concerns.

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Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter

systems

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each have a seat belt
equipped with a pre-tensioner system.

Pre-tensioner system

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a
seat belt pre-tensioner system. In moderate-to-severe frontal
collisions or when a rollover or overturning of the vehicle is
detected, the pre-tensioner system operates simultaneously
with the deployment of the front air bags or curtain air bags.
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located within the seat belt
retractors (A). When activated, the pre-tensioners quickly draw
back seat belt webbing and increase seat belt performance.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following com­ponents:

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1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners
4- Seat belt buckle switches
5- Air bag control unit

The air bag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.
The pre-tensioner seat belts will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

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When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is
released and a loud noise will be heard. The smoke is not harm­ful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it
may cause some temporary irritation to people with breathing
problems.
Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre-tensioners will not
operate if the seat belts are not fastened. The seat belt pre-ten­sioners may not activate in certain collisions, even though the
vehicle may appear to be severely damaged. Such non-activa­tion does not mean that something is wrong with the seat belt

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pre-tensioner system, but rather that the collision forces were
not severe enough to activate it.

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WARNING

● The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to

work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners
have been activated, they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt
pre-tensioner system inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

SRS warning light

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This warning light tells you if there is a problem involving the
SRS air bags and the pre-tensioner seat belts. Refer to “SRS
warning light” on page 2-44.

Force limiter system

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In the event of an accident, the seat belt force limiter system
will help reduce the force applied to the driver and front seat
passenger.

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Child restraints

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When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an
appropriate child restraint system must always be used. This is
required by law in the U.S. and Canada.
Child restraints specifically designed for infants and small chil­dren are offered by several manufacturers. Choose only a child
restraint system with a label certifying that it complies with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety
Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of
compliance on the box and child restraint itself.

The child restraint system should be appropriate for your
child’s weight and height, and should properly fit your vehi­cle’s seat.
For detail information, refer to the instruction manual accom­panying the child restraint system.

Guidelines for child restraint system selection

All children should be properly restrained in a restraint device
that offers the maximum protection for their size and age.
Be sure to check local, state, or provincial requirements for
child size and age that may vary from the recommendations
listed below.

● Children less than 1 year old and children less than 20
pounds (9 kg) MUST ride in a rear-facing child safety seat
that MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

● Children older than 1 year of age and who weigh less than
40 pounds (18 kg) or who are less than 40 inches (100 cm)
tall must be in a forward-facing restraint used only in the
rear seat.

● Children who weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who
are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age,
should use a suitable child seat or a booster seat (including
a booster cushion) in the rear seat until the vehicle’s
lap/shoulder belt fits them properly.

!

WARNING

● All children must be seated in the rear seat, and

properly restrained.
Accident statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat, rather than in the front seat.

● Any child who is too large to use a child restraint

should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap and
shoulder belt properly. The shoulder belt must be
positioned over the shoulder and across the chest,
not across their neck, and with the lap belt posi­tioned low on the child’s hips, not across their stom­ach. If necessary, a booster seat (including a booster
cushion) should be used to help achieve a proper
seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat (including a
booster cushion) manufacturer’s instructions. Only
use a booster seat (including a booster cushion) that
is certified as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys­tems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations.

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WARNING

● Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on

your lap when riding in this vehicle, even when you
are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of
the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or
child. Failure to follow these simple instructions cre­ates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in
the event of an accident or sudden stop.

!

WARNING

● Your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger

air bag.
Never put REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS
or INFANT RESTRAINTS in the front passenger
seat. This places the infant too close to the passenger
air bag. During deployment of the air bag, the infant
can be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing child
restraints or infant restraints must only be used in
the rear seat.

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Air bag

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WARNING

● FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should

always be used in the rear seat whenever possible. If
one must be used in the front passenger seat, move
the seat to the most rearward position and make
sure the child stays in the child restraint, properly
restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury or death to the child.

!

WARNING

● It is important to use an approved rear-facing infant

restraint until the infant is one year old (unless the
infant outgrows the seat sooner). This allows the
infant’s neck and spine to develop enough to support
the weight of their head in the event of an accident.

● When installing a child restraint system, follow the

instructions provided by the manufacturer and fol­low the directions in this manual. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death to your child in
an accident or sudden stop.

● After installation, push and pull the child restraint

system back and forth, and side to side, to see that it
is firmly secured. If the child restraint system is not
installed securely, it may cause injury to the child or
other occupants in the event of an accident or sud­den stop.

● When not in use, keep your child restraint system

secured with the seat belt, or remove it from the
vehicle, in order to prevent it from being thrown
around inside the vehicle during an accident.

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N

OTE

● Before purchasing a child restraint system, try installing it
in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of
the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the
seat cushion, it may be difficult to securely install some
manufacturer’s child restraint systems.
If the child restraint system can be pulled forward or to
either side easily on the seat cushion after the seat belt has
been tightened, choose another manufacturer’s child

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restraint system.
Depending on the seating position in the vehicle and the
child restraint system that you have, the child restraint can
be attached using one of the following two methods:

• To the lower anchorage in the rear seat ONLY if the
child restraint is compatible with the LATCH system
(See page 2-30).

• To the seat belt (See page 2-31).

Installing a child restraint system using the
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for chil­dren) system

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Lower anchor locations

The outboard seating positions in the rear seat of your vehicle
are equipped with lower anchors for attaching child restraint
systems compatible with the LATCH system.

OTE

● The symbols on the seatback show the location of the
lower anchor points.

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Tether anchor locations

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Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the headliner, located
above the rear seat. These are for securing a child seat tether
strap to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your vehicle.

Examples of child restraint systems compatible with the
LATCH system

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A: Rear-facing child restraint

B: Front-facing child restraint
C: Child restraint system lower anchor connectors

D: Tether strap

(These are only examples.)

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Using the LATCH system

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap, remove the
head restraint from the location where you wish to install
the child restraint.

2. Open the gap a little between the seat cushion (A) and the
seatback (B) with your hand to locate the lower anchors
(C).

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3. Push the anchor connectors on the child restraint system
into the lower anchors (C) in accordance with the instruc­tions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
Remember, the lower anchors provided with your vehicle
are designed to secure suitable child restraint systems
compatible with the LATCH system in the outboard posi­tions of the rear seat only. The anchor connectors are NOT
designed to secure a suitable child restraint system in the
center position of the rear seat.

OTE

● In order to secure a child restraint systems compatible
with the LATCH system, use the lower anchor points in
the outboard positions of the rear seat. It is not necessary
to use the vehicle’s seat belt. The vehicle’s seat belt, how­ever, MUST be used to secure a child restraint system in
the center position of the rear seat.

!

WARNING

● If there is any foreign material in or around the

lower anchors, remove it before installing the child
restraint system. Also, make sure the seat belt is
away from, not looped through or otherwise inter­fering with, the child restraint system. If foreign
matter is not removed and/or the seat belt interferes
with the child restraint system, the child restraint
system will not be secured properly, could detach
and move forward in the event of sudden braking or
an accident, and could result in injury to the child or
other vehicle occupants.

● When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust the seat

where the child restraint system is installed.

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4. Open the cover for the tether anchor by pulling it back
with your hand as illustrated below (4).

5. Latch the tether strap hook (D) of the child restraint sys­tem to the tether anchor (E) as illustrated below (5) and
tighten the tether strap so it is securely fastened.

6. Push and pull the child restraint system in all directions to
be sure it is firmly secured.

!

WARNING

● Child restraint tether anchors are designed only to

withstand loads from correctly fitted child restraint
systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Installing a child restraint system using the seat
belt (with emergency/automatic locking mecha­nism)

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With the exception of the driver, the seat belt in all other seat­ing positions can be converted from normal Emergency Lock­ing Retractor (ELR) mode, to Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode. This means that when you pull the seat belt fully
out of the retractor, the retractor will switch to its ALR child
restraint installation function. Always use the ALR child
restraint installation function when you install a child restraint
system using the seat belt.
Children 12 years old and under should always be restrained in
the rear seat, whenever possible, although the front passenger
seat belt can also be converted to ALR mode.

!

WARNING

● When you install a child restraint system using the

seat belt, always make sure the retractor has been
switched to the ALR child restraint installation
function. The ALR function will keep the child
restraint system tightly secured to the seat.
Failure to convert the retractor to the ALR function
may allow the child restraint system to move for­ward during sudden braking or an accident, result­ing in serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants.

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Installation

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1. Place the child restraint system in a rear seating position.

2. Route the seat belt through the child restraint system
according to the instructions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer. Then insert the seat belt latch plate
into the buckle. Make sure you hear a “click” when you
insert the latch plate into the buckle.

3. To activate the ALR child restraint installation function,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out of
the retractor until it stops. Then let the belt feed back into
the retractor.

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is in the
ALR function, you will not be able to pull it out. If the
webbing can be pulled out from retractor, the ALR func­tion has not been activated and you will need to repeat
steps 3 and 4.

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5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder
part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any
slack from the lap part of the belt allowing the slack to
feed into the retractor. Remember, if the lap belt portion is
not tight, the child restraint system will not be secure. It
may help to put your weight on the child restraint system
and/or push on its seatback while pulling up on the belt.
(see illustration).

If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap,
fasten the tether strap in accordance with the following proce­dures. (For the tether anchor locations, refer to “Tether anchor
locations” on page 2-29.)

6. In order to securely fasten the tether strap, remove the
head restraint from the location where you wish to install
the child restraint system.

7. Open the cover for the tether anchor by pulling it back
with your hand as illustrated below (7).

8. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint sys­tem to the tether anchor (B) as illustrated below (8) and
tighten the tether strap so it is securely fastened.

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!

WARNING

● Child restraint tether anchors are designed only to

withstand loads from correctly fitted child restraint
systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.

9. Before putting your child in the restraint, push and pull
the restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secure.

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Do this before each use. If the child restraint system is not
firmly secure, repeat steps 1 through 8.

10. To remove a child restraint system from the vehicle and
deactivate the ALR mode, remove the child from the
restraint. Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the belt from
the restraint and let the belt fully retract.

Children who have outgrown child restraint sys­tems

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Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be
seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt. If the shoulder
belt crosses their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their
stomach, a commercially available booster seat (including a
booster cushion) must be used, to raise the child so that the
shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains
positioned low across their hips. The booster seat (including a
booster cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan­dards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush­ions Safety Regulations.

!

WARNING

● Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat

belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious
injury or death in an accident.

● A child should never be left unattended in, or unsu-

pervised, around your vehicle. When you leave the
vehicle always take the child out as well.

● Children can die from heat stroke if left or trapped

inside the vehicle, especially on hot days.

● Keep your vehicle locked when not in use. Keep

your vehicle keys away from children.

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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

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The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or deter­gent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely
dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may
rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.

Regularly check your seat belt buckles and their release mech­anisms for positive engagement and release of the latch plate.
Check the retractors for automatic locking when in the Auto­matic Locking Retractor function.

The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing
shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec­tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or severe fading from
sunlight. All of these conditions indicate a weakening of the
belt, which may adversely affect seat belt performance in an
accident.

!

WARNING

● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the

seat belt assemblies. This work should be done by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to
have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer per­form the work could reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and could result in a serious injury or death in
an accident.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air

bag

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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which includes air bags for the driver and passengers.

The SRS front air bags are designed to supplement the primary
protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems
by providing those occupants with protection against head and
chest injuries in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions.
The SRS driver and front passenger air bags, together with sen­sors at the front of the vehicle and sensors attached to the front
seats, form an advanced air bag system.

The SRS side air bags and the curtain air bags are also
designed to supplement the seat belts. The SRS side air bags
provide the driver and front passenger with protection against
chest injuries by deploying the bag on the side impacted in
moderate to severe side impact collisions. The SRS curtain air
bags provide the driver and passengers on the front seat and
second row outboard seat with protection against head injuries
by deploying a bag on the side impacted in moderate to severe
side impact collisions and by deploying both bags when a roll­over is detected.

The SRS air bags are NOT a substitute for use of the seat belts.
For maximum protection in all types of accidents, seat belts
must ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives or rides in
this vehicle (with infants and small children in an appropriate
child restraints in the rear seat, and older children buckled in
the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraints” on page 2-25.

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WARNING

● IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WEAR

YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN
AIR BAG.

• Seat belts help keep the driver and passengers
properly positioned. This reduces the risk of injury
in all collisions, and reduces the risk of serious
injuries or death when the air bags inflate.
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unrestrained or improperly restrained driver or
passengers can move forward into direct contact
with, or within close proximity to, the air bag when
it begins to inflate.
The beginning stage of air bag inflation is the most
forceful and can cause serious injuries or death if
the occupant comes in contact with the air bag at
this time.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in rear impact
collisions, and in lower-speed frontal collisions
because the air bags are not designed to inflate in
those situations.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from
your vehicle in a collision or rollover.

!

WARNING

● IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROPERLY

SEATED.

• A driver or front passenger sitting too close to the
steering wheel or instrument panel during air bag
deployment can be seriously injured or killed.

• Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force.
If the driver and front passenger are not properly
seated and restrained, the air bag may not provide
the proper protection and can cause serious inju­ries or death when it inflates.

• To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or
death due to a deploying driver’s air bag, always
properly wear your seat belt and adjust the
driver’s seat as far back as possible, maintaining a
position that still allows the driver to have good
control of the steering wheel, brake, accelerator,
and other vehicle controls.

• To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious
injury or death from a deploying passenger’s air
bag, make sure the passenger always wears the
seat belt properly, remains seated upright and all
the way back in the seat, and positions the seat as
far back as possible.

• Seat all infants and children in the rear seat, prop­erly restrained in an appropriate child restraint
system.

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WARNING

● Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force.

Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean your head
or chest close to the steering wheel or the instrument
panel.

● Do not put your feet or legs on or against the instru-

ment panel.

!

WARNING

● Infants and small children should never ride unre-

strained, or lean against the instrument panel. They
should never ride held in your arms or on your lap.
They can be seriously injured or killed in an acci­dent, especially when the air bags inflate. Infants
and children should be properly seated in the rear
seat in an appropriate child restraint system. Refer
to “Child restraints” on page 2-25.

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WARNING

● NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINTS or INFANT RESTRAINTS in the
front passenger seat. This places the infant too close
to the passenger air bag. During deployment of that
air bag, the infant can be seriously injured or killed.
Rear-facing child restraints or infant restraints must
only be used in the rear seat.

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Air bag

!

WARNING

● FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should be

used in the rear seat whenever possible. If they must
be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to
the most rearward position and make sure the child
stays in the child restraint, properly restrained. Fail­ure to follow these instructions could result in seri­ous injury or death to the child.

!

WARNING

● Older children should be seated in the rear seat with

their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropri­ate booster seat (including a booster cushion) if
needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems” on page 2-34.

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How the Supplement Restraint System works

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The SRS includes the following components:

1- Driver’s air bag
2- SRS warning light
3- Passenger’s air bag off indicator
4- Passenger’s front air bag
5- Front impact sensors
6- Driver’s seat position sensor
7- Passenger’s seat weight sensors
8- Air bag control unit

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9- Side air bag modules
10- Curtain air bag modules
11- Side impact sensors

The air bag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.

The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “START” position.

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When the impact sensors detect a sufficient front or side impact
to deploy the air bag(s), the appropriate air bag(s) will be
deployed.

When the air bag control unit detects rollover of the vehicle,
the curtain air bags will deploy.

When air bags deploy, some smoke is released accompanied by
a loud noise. The smoke is not harmful, but do not intentionally
inhale the smoke as it may cause temporary irritation to people
with respiratory problems.

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After deployment, the air bags will quickly deflate, so quickly
that some people may not even realize the air bags inflated.
Air bag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or
being able to steer the vehicle, and does not prevent people
from leaving the vehicle.

!

CAUTION

● Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force. In

certain situations, contact with an inflating air bag
may cause small cuts, abrasions, and bruises.

Event Data Recording

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Your vehicle is equipped with an “EDR” - Event Data
Recorder which is capable of collecting and storing data in the
event of an air bag deployment.

The EDR may record the following information:

● Condition of specific vehicle systems;

● Whether the driver and front passenger seat belts were

buckled;

● Diagnostic code(s)

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Driver’s seat position sensor

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached to the seat rail and
provides the air bag control unit with information on the seat’s
fore-aft position. The air bag control unit controls deployment
of the driver’s front air bag in accordance with the information
it receives from this sensor.
If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor,
the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on.
Refer to “SRS warning light” on page 2-44.

!

WARNING

● If the SRS warning light comes on, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as possible.

● Please observe the following instructions to ensure

that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate
correctly.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary
when driving.

• Do not place metallic objects or luggage under the
front seat.

● If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the

sensor inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible.

Passenger’s seat weight sensors

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The passenger’s seat weight sensors are attached to the seat
rails and provide the air bag control unit with information
regarding the weight on the front passenger seat. The air bag
control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front air
bag in accordance with the information it receives from this
sensor.
The passenger’s front air bag will not deploy in an impact
when the weight on the seat is sensed to be less than approxi­mately 66 pounds (30 kg). In this case, the passenger’s air bag
off indicator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s air bag off indicator” on page 2-43.
If there is a problem involving the passenger’s seat weight sen­sors, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come
on. Refer to “SRS warning light” page 2-44.

!

WARNING

● If any of the following conditions occur, you should

immediately have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as pos­sible:

• The SRS warning light does not initially come on
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.

• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev­eral seconds.

• The SRS warning light comes on while you are
driving.

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WARNING

● To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors

can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to
follow these instructions can adversely affect the
performance of the passenger’s air bag system.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.

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• Never have more than one person (adult or child)
sitting on the seat.

• Do not place anything between the seat and the
floor console.

• Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s
seatback.

• Do not remove the head restraints.

• When attaching a child restraint system, secure it
firmly.

• Do not place luggage or other objects on the seat.

• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.

• Do not modify or replace the seat and seat belt.

• Do not place luggage or other objects under the
seat.

• Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.

• Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.

• Do not subject the sensors to shock.

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front
passenger seat with their feet or force the front
passenger seat upward.

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to grasp the front
passenger’s seatback or put their arms around it.

• When attaching a child restraint system in the rear
seat, make sure it does not interfere with the front
seat.

!

WARNING

● If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the

sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible.

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Passenger’s air bag off indicator

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The passenger’s air bag off indicator is located between the
central vents in the instrument panel.

The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes out a few seconds later.
In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show
that the passenger’s front air bag is not operational.

● The passenger’s seat weight sensors sense a weight of less

than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passen­ger seat.

● The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.

When the weight applied to the front passenger seat is sensed
to be approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator
goes out to show that the passenger’s front air bag is opera­tional.

!

WARNING

● If any of the following conditions occur, you should

immediately have the air bag system in your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as possible:

• The passenger’s air bag off indicator comes on
when an adult is sitting on the front passenger
seat.

• The passenger’s air bag off indicator does not
come on when the front passenger’s seat is not
occupied.

• The passenger’s air bag off indicator does not
come on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

• The passenger’s air bag off indicator comes on and
goes out repeatedly.

● Do not attach any accessory to your vehicle that

makes the passenger’s air bag off indicator difficult
or impossible to see.
You must be able to see the passenger’s air bag off
indicator and verify the status of the passenger’s air
bag system.

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SRS warning light

There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself each time the
ignition is turned on.
When the ignition key is in the “ON” or “START” position, the
SRS warning light should come on for several seconds and
then go out. This means the system is working properly.
If there is a problem involving one or more of the SRS compo­nents, the warning light will come on and stay on.
The SRS warning light is shared by the Supplemental Restraint

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System (SRS) and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.

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WARNING

● If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS

and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly and you should immediately have it
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer:

• The SRS warning light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.

• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev­eral seconds.

• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.

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Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system

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The driver’s air bag is located under the padded cover in the
middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s air bag is
contained in the instrument panel above the glove compart­ment. The driver’s air bag and the front passenger’s air bag are
designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front pas­senger’s air bag does not deploy when the front passenger seat
is not occupied or when the weight sensor in the front passen­ger seat senses a weight on the seat of less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg).

Driver

Front passenger

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Deployment of front air bags

The front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

Head-on collision with a solid wall at
speeds of approx. 15mph (25 km/h) or
higher

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The front air bags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suf­fers a moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical condition is
shown in the illustration to the left.

The front air bags are designed to deploy only in certain mod­erate to severe frontal collisions within the shaded area
between the arrows in the illustration to the right.
The front air bags will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s
main structure is above a specific threshold level. The thresh­old level is approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) for a frontal colli­sion straight into a solid flat wall that does not bend or deform.
If the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is below this
threshold level, the front air bags may not deploy. This thresh­old level may also be higher if the vehicle hits something that

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Moderate to severe frontal impact within
the shaded area between the arrows

absorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example,
another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard rail).
The beginning stage of air bag inflation is the most forceful,
and can cause serious injuries or death if you are too close to
the deploying air bag. Accordingly, it is important that you
always wear the available seat belt.

Seat and restraint systems

The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when …

In certain types of frontal collisions, the front air bags may not
deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large,
because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the
impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants. Some
typical situations where the front air bags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.

Because the front air bags do not protect the occupant in all
types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.

Collision with a utility pole, tree or
other narrow object

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Collision where the vehicle slides under
the rear body of a truck

Oblique frontal impact

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The front air bags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO
DEPLOY when …

The front air bags are not designed to deploy in situations
where they cannot provide protection to the occupants.
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.

Because the front air bags do not protect the occupants in all
types of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts prop­erly.

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Rear end collision to your vehicle

Side collision to your vehicle

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

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The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when …

The front air bags may deploy if the underside of the vehicle
suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage impact).
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.

Because the front air bags may deploy in certain types of unex­pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unex­pected impacts can move you out of position, it is important to
always wear your seat belts properly. When worn properly, seat
belts can help maintain your distance from the air bags when
they begin to inflate. The beginning stage of air bag inflation is
the most forceful and can cause serious injury or death if you
are close to the deploying air bag.

Collision with an elevated
median/island or curb

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Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and
hits the ground

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WARNING

● Do not attach anything to the steering wheel’s pad-

ded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These
could strike and injure an occupant if the air bag
inflates.

● Do not set anything on, or attach anything to, the

instrument panel above the glove compartment.
Such items could strike and injure an occupant if the
air bag inflates.

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WARNING

● Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of,

the windshield. They could restrict the air bag infla­tion, or strike and injure an occupant, when the air
bag inflates.

● Do not place objects, such as packages or pets,

between the air bags and the driver or the front pas­senger. Such objects can adversely affect air bag
performance, or cause serious injury or death when
the air bag deploys.

● Immediately after air bag inflation, some parts of

the air bag system will be hot. Do not touch them.
You could be burned.

● The air bag system is designed to work only once.

After the air bags deploy, they will not work again.
They must promptly be replaced and the entire air
bag system must be inspected by an authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer.

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Side air bag system

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The side air bags (A) are contained in the driver and front pas­senger seatbacks.
The side air bag is designed to inflate only on the side of the
vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front
seat.

A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side air
bags.

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Curtain air bag system

The curtain air bags are contained in the front pillars and roof
side rail. The curtain air bag is designed to inflate only on the
side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in
the front seat.
Also, when the air bag control unit detects rollover of the vehi­cle, the curtain air bags will deploy.

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!

WARNING

● The side air bags and curtain air bags can cause

serious injury or death to anyone too close to the air
bag when it deploys. To reduce the risk of injury
from deploying side air bags and curtain air bags,
all occupants must be properly restrained and
seated well back, upright, and in the middle of the
seat. Do not lean against the door.

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!

WARNING

● In order to reduce the risk of injury from a deploy-

ing side air bag, do not allow any rear seat passen­gers to hold onto the back of either front seat.
Special care should be taken with children.

● Do not place any objects near or around the front of

either front seatback. Such objects can interfere
with proper side air bag deployment and cause
injury during deployment of the side air bag.

● Do not place stickers, labels or additional trim on

the back of either front seat. They can interfere with
proper side air bag deployment.

● Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats that have

side air bags. Covers can interfere with proper side
air bag deployment and adversely affect side air bag
performance.

!

WARNING

● Do not attach a microphone (A) or any other object

where the curtain air bag (B) deploys, such as on the
windshield, side door glass or front and rear pillars
and roof side or assist grips. When the curtain air
bag inflate, the object may be hurled with great
force or the curtain air bag may not inflate cor­rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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!

WARNING

● Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object

on the coat hook. If the curtain air bag was acti­vated, any such item could be propelled away with
great force and could prevent the curtain air bag
from inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the
coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there
are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of
clothes that you hang on the coat hook.

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● Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraints
MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

● Front-facing child restraints should also be used

ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child
restraint must be used in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible, and make sure
that the child stays in the child restraint, properly
restrained and away from the door.

● Do not allow a child to lean against or sit close to the

passenger door, even if the child is seated in a child
restraint system. The child’s head should also not
lean against or be close to the section of the seatback
where the side air bag and curtain air bag are
located. It is dangerous if the side air bag and cur­tain air bag deploys. Failure to follow all of these
instructions could lead to serious injury or death to
the child.

● Work done on or in the vicinity of the side air bag

and curtain air bag system components should be
done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. Improper work methods can cause acciden­tal side air bag and curtain air bag deployment, or
render a side air bag and curtain air bag inoperable.
Either of these situations can result in serious injury
or death.

!

WARNING

● Do not place luggage heavier that specified on the

roof carrier.
Such luggage may cause the curtain air bags inflate
accidentally, which could result in serious injury or
death.

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Deployment of side air bag and curtain air bag

N00408200190

The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when …

The side air bag and curtain air bag are designed to deploy
when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to
the middle of the passenger compartment.
Also when the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle, the cur­tain air bags will deploy.
The typical situation is shown in the illustration.

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body’s
side structure

When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle (Curtain air
bag only)

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro­tection in an accident. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys­tem) side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to provide
additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety
of all occupants, be sure to always wear your seat belts prop­erly.

The side air bag and curtain air bag MAY NOT
DEPLOY when …

In certain types of side collisions, the side air bag and curtain
air bag may not deploy, even if the deformation of the body
seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body structure is
designed to absorb the impact and to deform in order to help
protect the occupants. Also, depending on the location of the
impact, the side air bags and curtain air bags may not deploy
simultaneously. Some typical situations where the side air bag
and curtain air bag may not deploy are shown in the illustra­tions.

Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always wear
your seat belts properly.

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Seat and restraint systems

Side impact in an area away from the passenger compartment

2

Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collision with
the side of vehicle

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object

Oblique side impact

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof (Side air bag only)

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The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

The side air bag and curtain air bag are not designed to deploy
in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occu­pants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.

Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your
seat belts properly.

Head-on collision

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Rear end collision to you vehicle

Pitch end over end

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SRS servicing

!

● Any maintenance performed on or near the compo-

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● Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS

● If your vehicle has received any damage, you should

● Do not modify your front seats, center pillar or cen-

N00408500643

WARNING

nents of the SRS should be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit
anyone else to do any service, inspection, mainte­nance or repair on any SRS components or wiring.
Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be han­dled, removed or disposed by anyone except an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS components or
wiring could result in an accidental air bag deploy­ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of
these situations could result in serious injury or
death.

component or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.

have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working
order.

ter console. Such modifications can adversely affect
SRS performance and may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

!

WARNING

● If you find a crack in or damage to the front pillar,

rear pillar, or roof side rail where the curtain air bag
is located, have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

OTE

● When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica­ble sections in this owner’s manual.

● If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to
first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so
that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.

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● If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use
by a handicapped person, the advanced air bag system
will be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer.

• Driver’s seat

• Front passenger seat

• Front seat belt

• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]

To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P. O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064

[For vehicles sold in Canada]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9

[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
Inc.
call 1-800-981-0452 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216

[For vehicles sold in Guam]

To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
call [phone] or write to:

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 6066
TAMUNING
GUAM 96931

[For vehicles sold in Saipan]

To contact Triple J Motors
call [phone] or write to:

Triple J Motors
P.O. Box 500487
SAIPAN, MP96950-0487

[For vehicles sold in American Samoa]

To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.
call 684 (699) 9140 or write to:

Pacific Marketing, Inc.
P.O. Box 698
PAGO PAGO,
AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799

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Warning labels

Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS are located in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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N00408600181

*: Located in the passenger’s side as well.

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Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft

starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3

Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7

Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 13

Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15

“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15

Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16

Inside liftgate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18

Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 20

Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 23

Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 28

Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 29

Inside day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 30

Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 32

Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 34

Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 36

Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 37

Engine block heater (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . .3- 39

Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 39

Full-time all-wheel drive (if so equipped). . . . . . .3- 47

All-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 48

Inspection and maintenance following rough

road operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 50

Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive

vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 51

Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 53

Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 54

Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 57

Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 58

Cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63

Tire pressure monitoring system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 69

Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 75

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 77

Indicator and warning light package. . . . . . . . . . . 3- 82

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83

Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83

Multi center display (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .3- 86

Combination headlights and dimmer switch. . . . . 3-153

Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-157

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-158

Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3-158

Instrument panel light dimmer control . . . . . . . . . 3-159

Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-159

Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . .3-163

Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-164

Hands-free Bluetooth

interface system with voice recognition

(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-164

Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-194

Vanity mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-195

Power outlet (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-195

Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-197

Interior lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-197

Accessory boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-203

Glove compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-204

Floor console box/Tissue holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-204

Cup holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-206

Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-207

Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .3-207

Tonneau cover (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-208

Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-209

Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-210

®

cellular phone

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Features and controls

Break-in recommendations

Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

● Avoid revving the engine.

● Avoid rough driving such as fast starts, sudden accelera-

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tion, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden braking.
These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and
also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which
could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be
particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in low
gear.

● Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-12).

● Refrain from towing a trailer or other vehicle (See
“Trailer towing” on page 4-15).

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Keys

N00508800474

Two keys are provided.
The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

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N

OTE

● The key number (A) is stamped on the key number plate
as shown in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store the key and
key number plate in separate places, so that you can order
a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer if
the original keys are lost.

● The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig­nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent damage.

• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.

• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.

• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.

• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.

• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key holders.

• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.

• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.

• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

● As your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobi­lizer, the engine is designed so that it will not start if the
ID code registered in the immobilizer computer and the
key’s ID code do not match. Refer to the section entitled
“Electronic immobilizer” for details and key usage.

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting

system)

N00509100618

The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi­tions), using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro­grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.

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Features and controls

N

OTE

● In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec­ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the
“START” position.

• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)

• When the key grip contacts metal of another key
(Type B)

• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizing
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

● In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away

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from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the
engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

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Features and controls

N

N

OTE

● Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with remote
starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehi­cle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

● A system failure is suspected when the ignition key is
turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not
start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

!

CAUTION

● Do not make any alterations or additions to the

immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.

Replacement keys

Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electron­ics can be used to start the vehicle.

If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must
be changed.
Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.

Additional keys

To add a key, you need to register the ID code to the vehicle.
Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except for
vehicles sold in Canada).
For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer
key programming” procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and any remain­ing keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

OTE

● You are provided with 2 keys, but you may add up to 6
more keys.

Customer key programming (Except for vehicles
sold in Canada)

You can program new keys to the system if you have 2 valid
(already registered) keys and blank (not registered) immobi­lizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi
Motors dealer) by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the igni­tion to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition to the “LOCK” position and remove the
first key.

3. Within 30 seconds of turning the first key to the “LOCK”
position, insert the second valid key into the ignition and
turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the
immobilizer indicator will start blinking.

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N

4. When the immobilizer indicator starts blinking, turn the
second valid key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobi­lizer key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position.
Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds after the
immobilizer indicator starts blinking. When registration
of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer indicator will
come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs, the
immobilizer indicator will go off during the procedure.

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5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process
again from step 1.

OTE

● It is not possible to register a key if:

• the immobilizer indicator goes off during the procedure

• the immobilizer indicator does not come on for 3 sec­onds after turning the ignition to the “ON” position with
a blank immobilizer key

● The procedure will be terminated automatically if:

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the second key is turned to
the “ON” position

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the second key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key
(specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors
dealer) is turned to the “ON” position

• more than 30 seconds elapse after the immobilizer indi­cator starts blinking

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Features and controls

General information

Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub­ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

● This device may not cause harmful interference.

● This device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

!

CAUTION

● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Keyless entry system

N00509000789

Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and the liftgate.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.

1-

LOCK ( ) button

2-

UNLOCK ( ) button
3- PANIC button
4- Indicator light

To l oc k

Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate.
When they are locked with the dome light in the “DOOR”
position, the dome light will blink once. The turn signal lights
will also blink once.

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N

N

N

N

OTE

● If you press the LOCK button (1) after locking the doors
and the liftgate, the horn will sound once to confirm that
they are locked.

To unlock

Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the
doors and the liftgate.
When the driver’s door only or all doors and the liftgate are
unlocked with the dome light in the “DOOR” position, the
dome light will turn on for 15 seconds. The turn signal lights
will also blink twice.

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OTE

● In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to change the settings for unlocking
the doors with the remote control transmitter. For details,
refer to “Setting and customization” on page 3-108.

Answerback function

The keyless entry system answerback functions from the horn
and turn signal lights can each be turned on or off as desired.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

OTE

● The answerback function is not provided when the key is
in the ignition switch.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.

One chime: The horn will sound if the doors and the liftgate

are locked with the keyless entry system.

Two chimes: The horn will not sound, even if the doors and

the liftgate are locked with the keyless entry sys­tem.

Three chimes: The horn will sound if the doors and the liftgate

are already locked and the keyless entry system
is used.
In this mode, the horn will only sound when the
keyless entry LOCK button is pressed again to
reconfirm that the doors and the liftgate are
locked.

1. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.

2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 sec­onds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 1.

OTE

● In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to change the answerback function
provided by the horn. For details, refer to “Setting and
customization” on page 3-108.

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Features and controls

N

N

Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation

The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating
when the doors and the liftgate are locked or unlocked can be
turned on or off separately.
A tone will sound once when the function has been turned on,
and twice if it has been turned off.

To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for lock­ing of the doors and the liftgate, take the following steps:

1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.

2. Release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.

To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for
unlocking of the doors and the liftgate, take the following
steps:

1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.

2. Release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.

OTE

● In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to change the answerback function
provided by the turn signal lights. For details, refer to
“Setting and customization” on page 3-108.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti­vate the alarm to call attention as follows:

1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.

2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.

3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con­trol transmitter.

OTE

● The indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.

● The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition.

● The remote control transmitter can be used from about 40
feet (12 m) away. However, this distance may change if
your vehicle is near a TV transmitting tower, a power sta­tion, or a radio station.

● If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed when all doors and
the liftgate are closed and no doors and the liftgate are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate
will automatically re-lock.
In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to change the time that elapses until
automatic relocking. For details, refer to “Setting and cus­tomization” on page 3-108.

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● If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the battery in the remote control transmitter
may need to be replaced.

• The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked or unlocked.

• The panic alarm cannot be operated.

• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.

● If you lose your remote control transmitter, please contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

● If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans­mitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. A maximum of 4 remote control transmitters can

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be programmed for your vehicle.
In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to confirm the number of registered
remote control transmitter. For details, refer to “Setting
and customization” on page 3-108.

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● Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada
Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Indus­try Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

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CAUTION

● Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Procedure for replacing the remote control trans­mitter battery

1. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov­ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the
remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.

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● Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi
mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you
when you open the remote control transmitter case, the
buttons may come out.

2. Remove the remote control transmitter from the remote
control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control
transmitter using the method described in step 1.

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3. Remove the old battery.

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