Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2013 Owner's Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORT­BACK.
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
LANCER SPORTBACK. 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 LANCER SPORT­BACK 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.

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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.

©2012 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan

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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3

4

5

6

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8

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Overview

Multi-information meter switch P.3-178

Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-230
Turn signal lever P.3-239
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-241

Steering wheel audio remote
control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-127

Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-238

Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-150

Fuses P.7-46

Engine hood release lever
P. 7 -4

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

Instrument cluster P.3-174

Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-48

Bluetooth

®

2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-253

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Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-106

Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 -2 4 2
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-249

Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-153

Ignition switch
P.3-23, 3-34, 3-85

Supplemental restraint system

- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 -3 7
Horn switch P.3-252

Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-78

Overview

Vents P.5-2

Instruments and controls

Gearshift or selector lever P.3-95, 3-98

Parking brake lever
P. 3 -7 6

Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4

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Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-37

Glove compartment P.3-295
USB input terminal (if so equipped)
P. 3 -2 8 0

Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-299

12 V power outlet P.3-287

Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7

Floor console box P.3-298

Overview

<Type 1>

Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-74
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-141
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”

Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-240

Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45

Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125

Center panel

Front console tray
P. 3- 2 96

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Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21

Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-251

Air conditioning
P.5-16, 5-25, 5-35

12 V power outlet P.3-287

<Type 2>

Overview

Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-74
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-141
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”

Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-240

Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45

Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 -2 9 7

Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-297

12 V power outlet
P. 3 -2 8 7

Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21

Electric rear window defogger switch
P.3 -2 5 1

Air conditioning
P.5-25, 5-35

Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125

Overview

Window lock switch

P. 3 -7 2
Power window
switches P.3-69

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.2-22
Seat belts P.2-16

Rear shelf panel
P. 3- 3 01

Interior

Electric remote­controlled outside
mirror switch
P.3-83

Power door lock
switch P.3-56

Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-290, 7-59, 7-87

Bluetooth

®

2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)

P.3-253

Inside rearview mirror
P.3-79, 3-172

Sun visors P.3-286
Vanity mirror P.3-286
Card holder P.3-286

Bottle holder (for front seats)
P.3-301

Front seats P.2-3

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Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -7 3

Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-54

Head restraints (except for RECARO seat) P.2-9

Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.2-55

Overview

Luggage compartment
levers P.2-14

Tether anchors
for child restraint
system P.2-30

Cargo floor boxes
(if so equipped) P.3-299

Coat hook P.3-304

Dual height adjustable cargo
floor board (if so equipped)
P. 3 -3 0 2

Assist grips P.3-304

Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)
P.3-292, 7-59, 7-88

Rear seats P.2-9

Cup holder (for rear seat) P.3-299

Arm rest P.2-9

Overview

Spare tire P.6-9

Luggage compartment

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Cargo room light
P.3-293, 7-59, 7-90

AWC control fluid
reservoir (Vehicles
with turbocharger)
P. 7 -1 9

To ol s P.6 - 7 Ja c k P. 6- 8

Overview

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-73

Windshield wiper P.3-242

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

[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]

Front turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56, 7-71

Headlights, low beam
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-60

Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-67

Headlights, high beam P.3-230, 7-56, 7-62

Outside (Front)

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Outside rearview mirrors P.3-83

Fuel tank filler P.1-4

Locking and unlocking P.3-52
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-8
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-16

Side turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56

Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-241, 7-56, 7-73

[For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]

Front turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56, 7-71

Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-67

Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-69

Daytime running lights P.3-230, 7-56, 7-65

Overview

Rear window wiper P.3-249

High-mounted stop light
P. 7 -5 6

Rear hatch P.3-59

Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -1 6 9

License plate lights P.3-230, 7-56, 7-85

Outside (Rear)

Antenna P.5-141

Back-up lights P.7-56, 7-83

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Tire inflation pressure P.7-32
Changing tires P.6-8
Tire rotation P.7-36
Tire chains P.7-38
Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 -1 6 2

Rear side-marker lights
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-81

Rear turn signal lights
P.3-239, 7-56, 7-81

Tail and stop lights P.3-230, 7-56, 7-81

Quick index

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

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● For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-

177.

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

Warning light Do this Ref. page

● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Charging system warning light

or

Brake warning light

or

Engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check

engine light”)

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.

● 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.

● 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 1­888-648-7820 (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.

P.3-226

P.3-224

P.3-225

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Quick index

Warning light Do this Ref. page

Anti-lock braking system warning light

● When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-

tioning 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 3-145.

● 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.3-144,

3-145

SRS warning light

Tire pressure monitoring system warning light

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● It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend

that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer 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 7-32.)
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.

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P.3-164

Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)

(When using the F.A.S.T.-key
to start the engine)

The F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A .S .T. -k ey)

If this problem occurs...

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When using a key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.

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

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.

Vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch
SST:

Check the position of the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST).
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:

Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.

When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.

Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the
ignition switch.

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.

Vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:

Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to
the “P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:

Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-33

P.3-86,

3-88

P.3-16

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) from the
“P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles equipped with
CVT or Twin Clutch SST)

The windows are fogged up.

Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while pressing the
brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

P.3-98, 3-112

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.

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

2. Turn on the blower.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

P.5-33, 5-43

P. 6 -2 ,

7-23

Problem Do this Ref. page

The engine coolant tempera-

ture display “ ” in the multi­information display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
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Quick index

Typ e 2

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.

Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.6-23

P. 6 -5

● 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 CVT makes no engine
speed to vehicle speed ratio
change when accelerating. The
initial movement of the vehicle
is slow when the vehicle starts
moving.
(for vehicles equipped with
CVT)

Twin Clutch SST does not
shift.
Vehicle cannot move.
Acceleration is slow.
The vehicle does not creep.
A large shock is felt when
shifting.
Shifting occurs at higher
engine speed.
Response is slow.
(for vehicles equipped with
Twin Clut c h S S T )

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-7

There may be a problem in the CVT.

If the or warning lights on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they
are coming on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi

P. 3 - 11 1

Motors dealer.

The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch
SST has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is
a possible malfunction in the engine electronic control module.

P.3-117,

3-132,

3-225

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Problem Do this Ref. page

A tire is punctured.

Quick index

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

2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

P. 6 -8

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General information

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

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

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 7

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

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .1- 10

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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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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.

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.

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Octane requirement

Except for vehicles equipped with turbocharger

Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline hav­ing a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91
RON.

Vehicles equipped with turbocharger

Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium grade
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating of 93
[(MON+RON)/2] or higher for optimum performance. In case
premium grade unleaded gasoline 93 [(MON+RON)/2] is not
available, unleaded gasoline rating of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] can
be used. However, the performance level is reduced.
In order to maintain exhaust system durability, premium
unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of at least 91
[(MON+RON)/2] must be used.
If the premium grade unleaded gasoline rating of 91
[(MON+RON)/2] or higher is not available on journey, etc.,
regular unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] can be used temporarily as an emergency
measure.

MON: Motor Octane Number
RON: Research Octane Number

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Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol, 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 up to 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.

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 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 light”) 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.

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General information

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● 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

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“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

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

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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.

Filling the fuel tank

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General information

Fuel tank capacity

2WD: 15.5 gal (59 liters)
4WD: 14.5 gal (55 liters)

Refueling

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
at the left side of the driver’s seat.

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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General information

4. While filling with fuel, store the cap in the cap holder
located on the inside of the fuel tank filler door.

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5. 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 will go.

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CAUTION

● Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded

gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.

6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not attempt 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.

7. 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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WARNING

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

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

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CAUTION

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

only the cap specified for your model vehicle.

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● 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.

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac­tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.

DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULTING
FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause dam­age or performance problems include the following:

● Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

● Failure to use required fuel and fluids

● Failure to use proper size tires and wheels

● Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-

pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

● Modification of any onboard computer/control module,

including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module

Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.

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General information

Installation of accessories

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CAUTION

● Before any electrical or electronic accessories are

installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

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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/alterations to the electrical or
fuel systems” section within this owner’s manual.

● Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-

out 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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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
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.

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General information

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 to consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any accessory
which may involve modification of the electrical or fuel sys­tems.

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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, vehicle dam­age, or other accident.

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 Motors 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.

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General information

California Perchlorate Materials Require-

ments

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

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www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Seat and restraint systems

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

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

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

Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 9

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 9

Extending a luggage compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 13

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 16

Seat belt use during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 23

Seat belt pre-tensioner and

force limiter systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 24

Child restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 26

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts. . . . . . . .2- 36

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag . . .2- 37

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