Mitsubishi Mirage 2015 User Manual

Introduction

WARNING

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. 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 MIRAGE. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation

and maintenance of your vehicle.

Throughout this manual the words WARNING 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.

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

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 MIRAGE 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.

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.

 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents 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.

This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. in Thailand under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

Table of contents

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Overview Quick index General information Seat and restraint systems Features and controls Driving safety Comfort controls For emergencies Vehicle care and maintenance Customer assistance/ Specifications Alphabetical index

Reporting Safety Defects

Instruments and controls

Instrument cluster P.5-62

Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-77

Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-74 Turn-signal lever P.5-76 Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-77

Wiper and washer switch P.5-78 Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-79

Cruise control switches (if so equipped) P.5-52

Engine switch (if so equipped) P.5-13

Ignition switch (if so equipped) P.5-35

Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-50

Electric remote-controlled outside rearview mirror switch P.5-33

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag (for driver) P.4-21, 4-27 Horn switch P.5-81

Steering wheel height adjustment P.5-32

Steering wheel remote control switches (if so equipped) P.5-83, 7-37

Supplemental restraint system-driver’s knee airbag P.4-27

Instruments and controls

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1-1

Overview

Instruments and controls

Center vents P.7-2

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag (for front passenger) P.4-21, 4-27

Heater (if so equipped) P.7-4 Manual air conditioning (if so equipped) P.7-7

Audio (if so equipped) P.7-18 Mitsubishi Multi Entertainment System (if so equipped) Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi Entertainment System owner’s manual” Clock (if so equipped) P.7-24

Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-80

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) P.7-11

Side vents P.7-2

Glove compartment P.5-108

Engine hood release lever P.9-4

Cup holder (for the front seat) P.5-108

12 V power outlets P.5-106

Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-80

Key slot (if so equipped) P.5-20

Gearshift lever (if so equipped) P.5-38 Selector lever (if so equipped) P.5-39

Fuel tank filler door release lever P. 3- 3

Parking brake lever P.5-31

Cup holder (for the rear seat) P.5-108

Overview 1-2

Bottle holders P.5-108

Power window lock switch P.5-29

Microphone P.5-83

Sun visors P.5-105 Vanity mirror P.5-105 Card holder P.5-105

Power door lock switch (if so equipped) P.5-26

Dome light P.5-106, 9-27

Inside rearview mirror P.5-32

Head restraints P. 4- 7

Power window switch P.5-29

Seat belts P.4-8

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)curtain airbags P.4-32

USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.5-101

Manual window control (if so equipped) P.5-28

Heated seats (if so equipped) P.4-4

Cargo room light P.5-107, 9-27

Front seats P.4-2

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-side airbag (for front seat) P.4-31

Rear shelf panel (if so equipped) P.5-109

Jack (if so equipped) P.8-5

Rear seats P.4-5

Interior

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1-3 Overview

Luggage area

Type 1 Type 2

Tether anchors for child restraint system P.4-16

Too ls P.8-5

Spare wheel P.8-12

Tools P.8-5 Tire repair kit P.8-6

Luggage area

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Overview 1-4

Antenna P.7-41

Power window (if so equipped) P.5-29

Windshield wipers P.5-78

Outside rearview mirrors P.5-33 Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.9-26

Fuel tank filler P.3-3

Engine hood P.9-4

F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so equipped) P. 5 -9 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) P. 5 -6 Locking and unlocking P.5-24

Side turn signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-76, 9-26

Front side- marker lights P.5-74, 9-26, 9-28

Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-77, 9-26, 9-29

Front turn signal lights P.5-76, 9-26, 9-28

Headlights/Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P.5-74, 9-26, 9-27

Parking lights P.5-74, 9-26, 9-29

Outside

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1-5 Overview

Outside

High-mounted stop light P.9-26

Rear spoiler

Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped) P.5-56 Changing tires P.8-11 Size of tires and wheels P. 11 - 5 Tire inflation pressure P.9-14 Tire rotation P.9-16 Tire chains P.9-17

Rear window wiper and washer P.5-79

Liftgate P.5-27

Rear side- marker lights/Tail and stop lights P.9-26, 9-30

Rear-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-60

Rear turn signal lights P.5-76, 9-26, 9-30

Licence plate lights P.9-26, 9-31

Back-up light P.9-26, 9-30

Overview 1-6

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

NOTE

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 switch is first turned to “ON” or the operation mode is put in ON.

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

Charging system warning light

(Illuminates and intermittent sounds)

Oil pressure warning light

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

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

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

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

 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 choice as soon as possible.

Quick index

P. 5-73

P. 5-15

P. 5-73

2-1

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

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

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

released.

Selector lever position indicator in the

Electric power steering system (EPS)

Brake warning light

instrument cluster flasher rapidly

(once per second)

Engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

“Check engine light”)

warning light

 If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately 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 speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

 Park your vehicle in a safe place.

Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing. If the indicator 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 1-888-5764878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.

 If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to turn the

steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 5-72

P. 5-42

P. 5-72

P. 5-48

2-2 Quick index

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

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

 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 5-47.

Anti-lock braking system warning

light

 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. 5-47

SRS warning light

Selector lever position indicator in the

instrument cluster flasher slowly

(every 2 seconds)

and

ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator

 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 Have your continuously variable transmission (CVT) checked at an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

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

Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

 If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

 When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning.

Quick index 2-3

P. 4-27

P. 5-42

P. 5-51

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

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

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

Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

 If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

Tire pressure monitoring system warn-

ASC indicator

ing light (if so equipped)

 When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.

Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.

 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 9-14.) 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 continu-

ously 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. 5-46

P. 5-56

2-4 Quick index

If this problem occurs...

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Problem Do this Ref. Page

Unable to turn the key. (except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)

The engine does not start when the engine switch is pressed. (for vehicles equipped with the F.A. S. T.- ke y)

From “ACC” to “OFF” Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):

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

Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.

Vehicles with manual transaxle:

Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down, and then press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.

Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):

Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.

P. 5-35

P. 5-16

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

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door. Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console, and then start the engine or change the operation mode.

P. 5-19

Quick index 2-5

If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position. (for vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT))

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.

The high coolant temperature warning light is illuminates.

Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal. Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.

Vehicles equipped with the heater without air conditioning function or the manual air conditioning:

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

2. Turn on the blower.

Vehicles equipped with the automatic air conditioning: Push the defogger switch to change the “ ” mode.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

P. 5-39

P. 7-6, 7-10,

7-13

P. 8-2,

P. 9-10

Steam comes out of the engine compartment.

2-6 Quick index

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

P. 8-4

WARNING

Problem Do this Ref. Page

The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud or snow

If this problem occurs...

Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P. 8-18

 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.

Problem Do this Ref. Page

The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) makes no shift change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving. (for vehicles with CVT)

A tire is punctured.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P. 6-5

There may be a problem in the CVT. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

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

2. If your vehicles equipped with the tire repair kit, repair the flat tire with tire repair kit. If your vehicles equipped with the spare tire, replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

P. 5-42

P. 8-6,

P. 8- 11

Quick index 2-7

General information

Fuel selection ...................................................................................3-2

Filling the fuel tank ..........................................................................3-3

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ....................................3-5

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts ....................................................3-6

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-7

Fuel selection

WARNING

CAUTION

Fuel selection

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

oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working properly.

Octane requirement

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.

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. 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.

 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 gas-

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

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.

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.

Filling the fuel tank

NOTE

WARNING

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 using high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may suggest using a different, lowersulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to determine if the problem is fuel-related.

 Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems

such as hard 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 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 hard 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 an engine malfunction. For details, please contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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 When handling fuel, comply with the

safety regulations displayed by garages and filling stations.

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. 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 tank filler 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 tank filler cap, etc.) by yourself; do not let any other person 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) part-way 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.

General information 3-3

Filling the fuel tank

WARNING

CAUTION

Fuel tank capacity

9.2 gal (35 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. 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 fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise.

1- Remove 2- Close

4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel tank filler cap cord on the hook located on the inside surface of the fuel tank filler door.

 Since the fuel system may be under pres-

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

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 fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.

 Your vehicle can only be operated using

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

6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not add more fuel.

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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED

 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.

 Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is

securely closed. If the fuel tank filler cap were loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.

 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 at least 3 clicks. The indicator will go off after several driving cycles. 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

 If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,

use only the fuel tank filler cap specified for your model vehicle.

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

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, suspension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

 Modification of any onboard com-

puter/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.

Installation of accessories

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 Before any electrical or electronic accesso-

ries are installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

General information 3-5

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts

WARNING

CAUTION

 The installation of accessories, optional

parts, etc., should only be performed within the limits prescribed by law, 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 a 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 without an external antenna may cause electrical system interference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

 Tires and wheels which do not meet spec-

ifications must not be used. Refer to the “Specifications” section for information regarding wheel and tire sizes.

 While driving, do not use a cellular phone

in a way that hinders safe driving. 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 a non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts affects 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 to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any

accessory which may involve modification of the electrical or fuel systems.

 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.

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors 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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California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

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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.

General information 3-7

Seat and restraint systems

Seats .................................................................................................4-2

Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-2

Front seats ........................................................................................4-3

Rear seats .........................................................................................4-5

Head restraints .................................................................................4-7

Seat belts ..........................................................................................4-8

Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-12

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-13

Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-14

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-20

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag .............................4-21

Seats

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1 - Front seats

 To adjust the seat forward or back-

wardPage 4-3

 To adjust the seatbacks Page 4-3  To adjust the seat height (Driver’s seat

only, if so equipped) Page 4-4

 Heated seats (if so equipped) Page 4-4

2 - Rear seats

 Folding the seatbacks forward Page 4-6

4-2 Seat and restraint systems

Seats and restraint systems

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Your vehicle has seat belts and other safety 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 airbags 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 prop-

erly secured in an appropriate child restraint system in the rear seat.

 That all doors are fully closed and locked.  That seatbacks are upright, with head

restraints properly adjusted.

Front seats

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor vehicle accidents. However, you can help reduce the risk of injury or death 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.

 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

seat is securely locked into position.

 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

injury or death during deployment of the driver’s airbag, 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.

 To reduce the risk to the front passenger

of serious injury or death during deployment of the passenger’s airbag, 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 restraint systems.

 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.

To adjust the seat forward or backward

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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.

 To make sure that the seat is securely

locked, try to move it forward or backward without using the adjusting lever.

To adjust the seatbacks

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To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable position and

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Front seats

CAUTION

WARNING

release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.

 The reclining mechanism used in the seat-

back 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.

 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 seat only, if so equipped)

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To adjust the seat height, turn the dial as shown in the illustration.

1- To move the seat cushion up 2- To move the seat cushion down

Heated seats (if so equipped)

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The heated seats can be operated by pushing the switch when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

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Rear seats

WARNING

CAUTION

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Rear seats

 Switch off the heated seats when not in use.

Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for quick heating. After the seat has become warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” position 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.

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

warm)

 Persons who are unable to feel tempera-

ture change or skin pain due to age, illness, injury, medication, alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions must use care when using the heated seat.

 Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.

 Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other

insulating material on the seat while using the heater; doing so can cause the heater element to overheat.

 When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,

kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents; doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of the seat, but also to 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.

 Never adjust the seats to make a cargo

area when the vehicle is in motion or on a slope. The seats could move more than necessary or move suddenly causing a serious accident and/or injury.

 After folding down a seat or returning a

seat back to its original position, make sure the seat is firmly secured. Also check to make sure that the seat belts are in front of the seatbacks, and not caught behind the seatbacks. If the seat is not secured, it could move causing a serious accident and/or injury.

 Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo

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

 The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle

should never be used as a play area by children. All children should be properly restrained in a restraint device that offers the maximum protection for their size and age. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-14.

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Rear seats

CAUTION

NOTE

 In the cargo area, do not load luggage or

cargo higher than the top of the seats and make sure that it is firmly secured. Restricted rear vision or flying objects entering the passenger compartment during sudden braking could result in a serious accident and/or injury.

 Seatbacks should always be folded and put

back into their normal position by an adult.

 When adjusting the seats, be careful not to

catch your hand. Personal injury could result.

Folding the seatbacks forward

The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional luggage compartment space.

To fold

1. Place each head restraint in its lowest position. (Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-7.)

2. Make sure that the seat belt for the outboard seating position is passed through the seat belt guide strap (A) and the seat belt guide is fastened as shown in the illustration.

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 If the seat belt interferes with luggage, unfas-

ten the seat belt guide to release the seat belt and store the seat belt latch plate as shown in the illustration.

3. Pull the left or right release straps (B), and fold the rear seatbacks forward.

To re turn

1. Make sure that the seat belt for the outboard seating position is passed through the seat belt guide or the seat belt latch plate for the outboard seating position is stored.

2. Raise the seatback until it locks securely into place. After returning the seatback to its normal position, gently shake the seat and seatback to make sure they are firmly secured.

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Head restraints

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Adjustment of the head

 After returning the seatbacks to their

upright positions, make sure that the seatbacks are locked in place and firmly. Also check to be sure that the rear seat belts are in front of the seatbacks, and not caught behind the seatbacks.

 Do not grab the seat belt guide to raise the

seatback; doing so can cause damage of the seat belt guide and the seatback.

Head restraints

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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 front seatback to the upright position, the rear seatback to the normal seating position, and the head restraint to the proper position. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.

 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.

 In order to minimize the risk of a neck

injury due to a rear impact, the front seatback must be adjusted to the upright position, the rear seatback to the normal seating position, and the head restraint to the proper position before vehicle operation. The driver should never adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

 Never place a cushion or similar device on

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

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 ear level when seated. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach their ear 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.

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Seat belts

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CAUTION

WARNING

To remove

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

 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.

 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.

 The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

fers 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.

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.

 To help reduce the risk of injury or death

in an accident, seat belts and child restraint systems must always be used. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-14 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.

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Seat belts

WARNING

NOTE

inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the

 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

 To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-

ger of serious injury or death from a deploying airbag, 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) - airbag” on page 4-21 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’s airbag. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-14 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.

 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.

Seat belt instructions

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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

retractor in the event of a sudden change in the vehicle’s motion.

 For instructions on installing a child restraint

system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a child restraint system using the seat belt” on page 4-18.

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 airbag, 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) - airbag” on page 4-21. Also refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page 4-3.

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Seat belts

WARNING

NOTE

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.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

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.

 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 4-18). 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.

 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.

Seat belts

WARNING

NOTE

 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.

If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON without the driver’s seat belt being fastened, a warning light will come on and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind you to fasten your seat belt. If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still unfastened, the warning light will blink and the tone will sound intermittently until the seat belt is fastened.

 In order to reduce the risk of serious

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

 If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-

tened, the warning light and the tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle starts moving from a stop.

Front passenger seat belt warning light

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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located at shown in the illustration.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, this indicator normally comes on 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

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Seat belt use during pregnancy

WARNING

seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is subsequently fastened.

 When a child booster seat is used on the

front passenger seat, the front passenger seat belt warning light will not come on, if the seat belt is not fastened when the booster seat is used. Confirm that the child is wearing the seat belt properly.

 Do not install any accessory or sticker that

makes the light difficult to see.

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)

The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted. To move the anchor, pull the lock knob (A) and slide the anchor to the desired position. Release the lock knob to lock the anchor into position.

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 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 vehicle is not in motion.

 Make sure the anchor is securely locked in

position after adjusting it.

Seat belt extender

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If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender

must be obtained. The extender may be used for either of the front seats.

 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.

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

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Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems

WARNING

or killed in an accident if they do not wear seat belts.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

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

Pre-tensioner system

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner system. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side collision, the pre-tensioner system operates simultaneously with the deployment of the front airbags, side airbags or curtain airbags. 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:

1- SRS warning light 2- Front impact sensors 3- Seat belt pre-tensioner 4- Side impact sensors 5- Airbag control unit

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch or the operation mode is under the following conditions. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in ON.

The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate under the same conditions as the airbag control unit.

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 respiratory problems. The pre-tensioners activate in the event of a moderate-to-severe front or side impact, even if the seat belt is not being worn. 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 pre-tensioner system, but rather that the collision forces were not severe enough to activate the system.

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Child restraint systems

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

This warning light tells you if there is a problem involving the SRS airbags and/or the seat belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to “SRS warning light” on page 4-27.

Force limiter system

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.

Child restraint systems

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.

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Child restraint systems 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 Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of compliance on the box and child restraint system itself.

The child restraint system should be appropriate for your child’s weight and height, and should properly fit your vehicle’s seat. For detailed 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 who

weigh 22 pounds (10 kg) or less 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 in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap-andshoulder belt fits them properly.

 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.

 Be sure to select a child restraint system

that is appropriate not only for the child’s size and age but also for your vehicle. Some child restraint systems may not fit your vehicle properly.

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WARNING

Airbag

 Any child who is too large to use a child

restraint system 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 should be used to help achieve a proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use a booster seat that is certified as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.

 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.

 Your vehicle is also equipped with a front

passenger’s airbag. Never put REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front passenger seat. This places the infant too close to the passenger’s airbag. During deployment of that airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.

 FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS should 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 system, properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death to the child.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

NOTE

 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.

 Before purchasing a child restraint system,

try installing it in the rear seat to ensure proper fit. Due to 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 restraint system. Depending on the seating position in the vehicle and the child restraint system that you have, the child restraint system can be attached using one of the following 2 methods:

• Attach to the lower anchorage in the rear seat ONLY if the child restraint system is compatible with the LATCH system (See page 4-16).

• Attach to the seat belt (See page 4-18).

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.

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Tether anchor locations

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Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the back of the rear seatbacks. These are for securing a child restraint system tether strap

Child restraint systems

NOTE

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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3. Push the anchor connectors (D) 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 seats only. The anchor connectors are NOT designed to secure a suitable child restraint system in the center position of the rear seat.

 The attachments points are behind slits on

the seatback backboard cloth.

A- Rear-facing child restraint system B- Front-facing child restraint system C- Child restraint system lower anchor

connectors

D- Tether strap

(These are only examples.)

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

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

A- Vehicle seat cushion B- Vehicle seatback C- Lower anchor D- Connector

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Child restraint systems

NOTE

WARNING

 In order to secure a child restraint system

compatible with the LATCH system, you must use the lower anchor points in the outboard positions of the rear seat. To secure a child restraint system in the center position of the rear seat, you must use the vehicle’s center seat belt.

 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.

4. On a vehicle equipped with a rear shelf panel, remove the rear shelf panel from the vehicle. (Refer to “Rear shelf panel” on page 5-109.)

5. Open the slit on the backboard cloth of the seatback, latch the tether strap hook (E) of the child restraint system to the tether anchor bar (F) and tighten the tether strap so it is securely fastened.

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

 Child restraint system 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, 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.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

If the belt is in the ALR function, you will

 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.

3. To activate the ALR child restraint installation function, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out of the

Installation

retractor until it stops. Then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

1. Place the child restraint system on the seat where you wish to install it. To help assure proper fitting of the child restraint system, always remove the head restraint.

2. Route the seat belt through the child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system’s 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.

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it.

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.

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.

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6. On a vehicle equipped with a rear shelf panel, remove the rear shelf panel from the vehicle. (Refer to “Rear shelf panel” on page 5-109.)

7. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint system to the tether anchor bar (B) and tighten the tether strap so it is securely fastened.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

8. Before putting your child in the restraint, push and pull the restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this before each use. If the child restraint system is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1 through 7.

9. 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.

10. Reinstall the head restraint. Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-7.

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 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 should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint

Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.

 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 unsupervised 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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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 redye the belts. The color may rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.

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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.

 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.

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

The SRS front airbags 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 front airbags, together with sensors at the front of the vehicle and sensors attached to the front seats, form an advanced airbag system.

The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to supplement the primary protection of the driver’s seat belt system. It can reduce the forward movement of the driver’s lower legs and provide increased overall body protection in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions.

The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags are also designed to supplement the seat belts. The SRS side airbags 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 airbags provide the driver and passengers on the front seat and rear outboard seat with protection against head injuries by deploying a bag on the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact collisions.

The SRS airbags 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 restraint system in the rear seat, and older children buckled in the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-14.

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG.

• 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 airbags inflate. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained or improperly restrained driver or passengers can move forward into direct contact with, or within close proximity to, the airbag when it begins to inflate. The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and can cause serious injuries or death if the occupant comes in contact with the airbag at this time.

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

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

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-

ERLY SEATED.

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

• Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. If the driver and front passenger are not properly seated and restrained, the airbag 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 airbag, 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 airbag, 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.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with

great force. Do not sit on the edge of the seat or sit with your lower legs too close to the instrument panel, 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 instrument panel.

 Infants and small children should never

ride unrestrained, 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 airbags inflate. Seat all infants and children in the rear seat, properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-14.

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Airbag

WARNING

 NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front passenger seat. This places the infant too close to the passenger’s airbag. During deployment of that airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.

 FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS 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 system, properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death to the child.

 Older children should be seated in the

rear seat with their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropriate booster seat if needed. Refer to “Children who have outgrown child restraint systems” on page 4-20.

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How the Supplemental Restraint System works

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The SRS includes the following components:

1- Curtain airbag modules 2- Airbag module (Driver) 3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator 4- SRS warning light 5- Airbag module (Passenger) 6- Front impact sensors 7- Side airbag modules 8- Driver’s seat position sensor 9- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-

tion sensor system 10- Side impact sensors 11- Airbag module (Driver’s knee) 12- Airbag control unit

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever

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CAUTION

NOTE

the ignition switch or the operation mode is under the following conditions. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in ON.

The airbags will operate under the same conditions as the airbag control unit.

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

When airbags 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.

An inflated airbag will deflate quickly, so you may not even notice that the airbag was inflated. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, and does not prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with great

force. In certain situations, contact with an inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abrasions, and bruises.

Event Data Recording

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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

 How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

 Whether or not the driver and front pas-

senger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

 How far (if at all) the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

 How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only

if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Driver’s seat position sensor

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached to the seat rail and provides the airbag control unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft position. The airbag control unit controls deployment of the driver’s front airbag in

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WARNING

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 4-27.

 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 seats” on page 4-3.

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

Passenger’s seat occupant classification sensor system

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The passenger’s seat occupant classification sensor system is attached to the front passenger seat cushion and provides the airbag control unit with information regarding the occupant on the front passenger seat. The airbag control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this system. The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy in an impact when the system senses no occupant on the front passenger seat or a child in a child restraint system. In this case, the passenger’s airbag off indicator will illuminate. Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on page 4-26. If there is a problem involving the passenger’s seat occupant classification sensor system, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning light” page 4-27.

 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 switch or the operation mode is under the following conditions.

• [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A. S. T.- ke y] The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in ON.

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

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

 To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu-

pant classification sensor system can sense correctly, observe the following instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect the performance of the passenger’s airbag system.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well back against the seatback. Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.

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

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

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

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

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• 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 and use an electronic device such as a computer on the seat.

• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, needles, or other objects into it.

• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.

• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it and dry the seat immediately.

 If the vehicle is involved in a severe

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

The passenger’s airbag off indicator is located at shown in the illustration.

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The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes out a few seconds later. In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger front airbag is not operational.

 The front passenger seat is not occupied.  The system senses that a child is using a

child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

When the passenger’s seat occupant classification sensor system senses there is a person seated in the front passenger seat, the indicator goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is operational.

 If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have the airbag system in your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible:

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

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

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come on when a child is in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

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

 Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

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

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Driver

Front passenger

SRS warning light

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There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light on the instrument panel.

The system checks itself every time the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON. The SRS warning light will come on for several seconds and then go out. This is normal and 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 SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.

 If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the SRS airbags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and they may not function properly in a collision or may suddenly activate without a collision:

• Even when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, the SRS warning light does not come on or it remains on.

• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners are designed to help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in certain collisions. If either of the above conditions occurs, immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system

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The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel above the glove compartment. The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front passen-

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ger’s airbag does not deploy when the front passenger seat is not occupied or when the system senses that a child is in the child restraint system.

Driver’s knee airbag system

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The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at the same time as the driver’s front airbag.

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

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

Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object

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

Oblique frontal impact

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 airbags and driver’s knee airbag 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 airbags and driver’s knee airbag 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 airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This threshold level may also be higher if the vehicle hits something that absorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example, another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard rail). The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful, and can cause serious injury or death if you are too close to the deploying airbag. Accordingly, it is important that you always wear the available seat belt.

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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when …

In certain types of front collisions, the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag 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 airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy are shown in the illustrations.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag do not protect the occupant in all types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are not designed to deploy in situations where

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Rear end collision to your vehicle

Side collision to your vehicle

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

WARNING

Collision with an elevated median/island or curb

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground

they cannot provide protection to the occupants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustration.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when …

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag do not protect the occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear the your seat belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may deploy if the underside of the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage impact). Some typical situations are shown in the illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag 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 airbags when they begin to inflate. The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and can cause serious injury or death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

 Do not attach anything to the steering

wheel’s padded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These could strike and injure an occupant if the airbag 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 airbag inflates.

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Side airbag system

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

 Do not attach accessories to, or put them

 Do not attach additional keys or accesso-

 Do not attach accessories to the lower por-

in front of, the windshield. They could restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and injure an occupant, when the airbag inflates.

ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the ignition key. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.

tion of the driver’s side instrument panel. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attempt to remove, install, disas-

semble or repair the SRS airbags.

 Do not place objects, such as packages or

pets, between the airbags and the driver or the front passenger. Such objects can adversely affect airbag performance, or cause serious injury or death when the airbag deploys.

 Immediately after airbag inflation, some

parts of the airbag system will be hot. Do not touch them. You could otherwise be burned.

 The airbag system is designed to work

only once. After the airbags deploy, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire airbag system must be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles equipped with side airbags.

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Curtain airbag system

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The curtain airbags are contained in the front pillars and roof side rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the seat.

 The side airbags and curtain airbags can

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

 In order to reduce the risk of injury from

a deploying side airbag, 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 around the area

where the side airbags deploy. Such objects can interfere with proper side airbag deployment, and cause injury during deployment of the side airbag.

 Do not place stickers, labels or additional

trim on the back of either front seat. They can interfere with proper side airbag deployment.

 Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

other object around the part where the curtain airbag deploys, such as on the windshield, side door glass or front and rear pillars and roof side rail. When the curtain airbag inflates, the microphone or other object may be hurled with great force or the curtain airbag may not inflate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

 Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

that have side airbags. Covers can interfere with proper side airbag deployment and adversely affect side airbag performance.

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 Never install a rear-facing child restraint

WARNING

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

system in the front passenger seat. Rearfacing child restraint systems MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

 Front-facing child restraint systems

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child restraint system 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 system, 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 airbag and curtain airbag are located. It is dangerous if the side airbag or curtain airbag 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

airbag or curtain airbag components should be done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. There is a risk of a serious injury or death. Improper work methods can cause accidental side airbag or curtain airbag deployment, or render a side airbag or curtain airbag inoperable. Either of these situations could result in serious injury or death.

Deployment of side airbag and curtain airbag

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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...

The side airbag and curtain airbag are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment. A typical situation is shown in the illustration.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in an accident. The SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all

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occupants, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

The side airbag and curtain airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

In certain types of side collisions, the side airbag and curtain airbag 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. Some typical situations where the side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy are shown in the illustrations on the following page.

Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always wear the seat belts properly.

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Side impact in an area away from the passenger compartment

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

Head-on collision

Rear end collision to your vehicle

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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...

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

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

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NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

SRS servicing

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 Any maintenance performed on or near

the components 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 airbag deployment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of these situations could result in serious injury or death.

 Do not modify your steering wheel or any

other SRS 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.

 If your vehicle has received any damage,

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

 Do not modify your front seats, center pil-

lar or center 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 airbag, have the seat inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If you have found any scratch, crack or

damage to the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 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.

 If any of the following parts needs to be

modified for use by a handicapped person, the advanced airbag 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

Seat and restraint systems 4-35

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 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 American Samoa]

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

Pacific Marketing, Inc. P.O. Box 69 8 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799

Warning label

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

[For vehicles sold in Guam]

To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc. call (671) 649-3673 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 (670) 234-7133 or write to:

Triple J Motors P.O. Box 500487

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

SAIPAN, MP96950-0487

4-36 Seat and restraint systems

Features and controls

Break-in recommendations ..............................................................5-2

Keys .................................................................................................5-2

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-3

Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-6

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)

(if so equipped) ............................................................................5-9

Door locks ......................................................................................5-24

Power door locks ...........................................................................5-26

Child safety locks for rear door .....................................................5-27

Liftgate ...........................................................................................5-27

Manual window control (if so equipped)........................................5-28

Power window control ...................................................................5-29

Parking brake .................................................................................5-31

Steering wheel height adjustment ..................................................5-32

Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-32

Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-33

Ignition switch ...............................................................................5-35

Starting the engine .........................................................................5-36

Manual transaxle (if so equipped) ..................................................5-38

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-39

Service brake .................................................................................5-44

Hill start assist (if so equipped) ......................................................5-45

Brake assist system ........................................................................5-46

Anti-lock braking system ...............................................................5-46

Electric power steering system (EPS) ............................................5-48

Active stability control (ASC) .......................................................5-49

Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................................5-52

Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped) ..........................5-56

Rear-view camera (if so equipped).................................................5-60

Instrument cluster ..........................................................................5-62

Multi-information display ............................................................. 5-62

Indicator and warning light package .............................................5-70

Indicators .......................................................................................5-71

Warning lights ................................................................................5-72

Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................. 5-74

Turn signal lever ............................................................................5-76

Hazard warning flasher switch ......................................................5-77

Front fog light switch (if so equipped) ..........................................5-77

Wiper and washer switch ...............................................................5-78

Electric rear window defogger switch ...........................................5-80

Horn switch ...................................................................................5-81

Link System (if so equipped) ......................................................... 5-81

Bluetooth

USB input terminal (if so equipped) ...........................................5-101

Sun visors .................................................................................... 5-105

12 V power outlets .......................................................................5-106

Interior lights ...............................................................................5-106

Storage spaces ..............................................................................5-107

Cup holders ..................................................................................5-108

Bottle holders ...............................................................................5-108

Rear shelf panel (if so equipped)..................................................5-109

Convenience hook ....................................................................... 5-109

Assist grips .................................................................................. 5-110

2.0 interface (if so equipped).......................................5-81

Break-in recommendations

Break-in recommendations Keys

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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 sudden starts,

sudden acceleration, prolonged highspeed 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 shift position (low gears).

 Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within

the seating capacity. (Refer to “Cargo load precautions” on page 6-10.)

 Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.

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Type 1

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

1- Key for the electronic immobilizer 2- Key number plate

Type 2

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

1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and

keyless entry system

2- Key number plate

Type 3

Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys are provided. Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency key in a safe place together as a set of spare keys.

5-2 Features and controls

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

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

• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices and high frequency equipment (including medical devices).

• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.

1- F.A.S.T.-key

(with electronic immobilizer and key-

less entry system function) 2- Emergency key 3- Key number plate

 The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are 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 rings.

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

 If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of

the vehicle immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of the key number, they can make a new key. The key number is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.

 No keys other than those registered in

advance can be used to start the engine. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-3. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-20.

 When the theft-alarm is in the system opera-

tional status, the alarm operates if a door or liftgate is opened after using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock switch to unlock the vehicle.

 The system does not enter the preparation

status if the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the vehicle.

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.key)] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Antitheft starting system)” on page 5-20.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Freehand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)] 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

Features and controls 5-3

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

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.

 A system failure is suspected when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 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 immobilizer keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

 In cases like the above, move the offending

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

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 The key may not operate properly when it is

near an object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.

 Electronic immobilizer is not compatible

with commercially available remote starting systems. Use of commercially available remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

 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’s 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.

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

Additional keys

To add a key, you must already have 2 registered keys. You need to register the ID code to the vehicle. Registering the ID code can be done by yourself (except for vehicles sold in Canada), or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. 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 all remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 You are provided with 2 keys, but you may

Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)

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You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) keys and blank 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 switch and turn the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.

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

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

4. When the immobilizer indicator starts blinking, turn the second valid key to the “OFF” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobilizer key into the ignition switch 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.

 When the key registration is completed, the

immobilizer indicator will come on within 30 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position with the blank immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer).

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

 It is not possible to register a key if:

• the immobilizer indicator goes off during the procedure

• the immobilizer indicator does not come on within 30 seconds after step 4.

 The procedure will be terminated automati-

cally if:

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

• more than 20 seconds elapses after the immobilizer indicator starts blinking

Features and controls 5-5

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

WARNING

NOTE

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 FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Keyless entry system (if so

equipped)

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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.

LOCK ( ) button

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

To lock

Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will also blink once.

 If you press the LOCK button (1) twice the

horn will sound once.

To unloc k

Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only. Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the doors and liftgate. The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will also blink twice.

 The door and liftgate unlock function can be

set so that all doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock function” on page 5-7.

Answerback function

The horn of the keyless entry system answerback function can be changed as required. This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

5-6 Features and controls

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

Turn signal lights deactiva-

 The answerback function will not operate if

any of the doors are open.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

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

One chime: The horn will not sound. Two chimes: The horn will sound. Four chimes: The horn will sound if the

LOCK button is pressed twice within 1 second.

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

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

4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 3.

tion/reactivation

The turn signal lights answerback function can be changed. If you want to change the answerback function, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Setting of door and liftgate unlock function

The door and liftgate unlock function can be set to the following two conditions. Each time the door and liftgate unlock function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the door and liftgate unlock function.

Number of

chimes

One chime

Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only

1. Put the operation mode in OFF.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

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Condition

All doors and the liftgate unlock

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

4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.

Using the panic alarm

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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti-vate 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.

Replacement remote control transmitters

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Only remote control transmitters programmed with the vehicle’s electronics can lock or unlock all doors and the liftgate.

If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a remote control transmitter from

Features and controls 5-7

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the remote control transmitter must be changed. Take your vehicle and all remote control transmitters to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.

Additional remote control transmitters

To add a remote control transmitter, you must already have 1 registered remote control transmitter. Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Take your vehicle and any remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 You are provided with 2 remote control

transmitters, but you may register up to 4 remote control transmitters.

General information

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

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(For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter battery

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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.

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

 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.

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

5-8 Features and controls

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

+ side

- side

Coin type battery CR1620

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

8. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

 You may purchase a replacement battery at

an electric appliance store.

 An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can

replace the battery for you if you prefer.

system” on page 5-21.

The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate, starting the engine, and changing the operation mode. When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.

4. Remove the old battery.

5. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.

6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.

7. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control transmitter case, then securely close the remote control transmitter case.

 When the remote control transmitter case is

opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal components.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.key)

(if so equipped)

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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and the liftgate to be locked and unlocked, the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed simply by carrying it. The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Keyless entry

 Individuals who use implantable pace-

makers or implantable cardiovasculardefibrillators should keep away from the external and internal transmitters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators.

Features and controls 5-9

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

WARNING

NOTE

The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.key can be modified as stated below. (Keyless entry operations are possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors and the liftgate

• Enabling only the starting of the engine

• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key

A- External transmitter B- Internal transmitter

 Individuals using other electro-medical

apparatus besides implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators should check with the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromagnetic waves may affect the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.

 The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic

waves. In cases such as the following, operation may be improper or unstable.

• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves, such as a TV transmitting tower, a power station, a radio station or an airport

• The key is carried together with other communication devices such as cellular phones or radios, or electrical appliances such as computers

• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object

• A keyless entry system is being used nearby

• The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down

• The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic waves or noise

Use the emergency key in such circumstances. Refer to “To operate without using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 5-19.

 The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing

reception operations in its communication with the vehicle. This means that the battery is always running down, regardless of how often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1 to 2 years, depending on the usage conditions.

 Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly perform-

ing reception operations, the reception of strong electromagnetic waves can accelerate the running down of the battery. Do not place near to electrical appliances such as televisions or computers.

Operating range of the F.A.S.T.- key

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When a person enters the operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key while carrying the F.A.S.T.key and presses the driver’s door lock/unlock switch the liftgate switch, verification of the ID code is performed. The doors and the liftgate can only be locked and unlocked, the engine can only be started and the operation mode can only be changed when the ID codes of the vehicle and F.A.S.T.- key matc h.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

Operating range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode

The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.

*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

 When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run

down or there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise in the area, the operating range could decrease or operations could become unstable.

Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate

The operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s door lock/unlock switch and the liftgate switch.

 Only the doors and the liftgate that detect the

F.A.S.T.-key can be locked and unlocked.

 The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-

key is too close to the windshield, door windows or liftgate.

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3

feet (70 cm) of the driver’s door switch or the tailgate switch, the system may not operate if the key is close to the ground or in a high position.

 If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating

range, even a person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock the doors or the liftgate by pressing the driver’s door switch or the tailgate switch.

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operat-

ing range, it may not be possible to start the engine and change the operation mode if the key is in a storage space such as the glove compartment, on top of the instrument panel, or in the door pocket or luggage compartment.

*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

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Features and controls 5-11

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

Driver’s door

Liftgate

Driver’s switch

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle,

it may not be possible to start the engine and change the operation mode if the key is too close to a door or door window.

To operate using the F.A.S.T.key

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To lock

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s door switch (A), or the liftgate switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound once.

Also refer to “Doors locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate” on pages 5-24, 5-26 and 5-27 respectively.

 In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-

key does not operate.

• There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment

• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar

• The operation mode is not in OFF.

 The time within which locking confirmation

is possible can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

To unlock

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range, you can unlock the doors and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key. The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will blink twice and the buzzer will sound twice.

Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate” on pages 5-24, 5-26 and 5-27 respectively.

Press the driver’s door switch (A) to unlock only the driver’s door. Within about 2 seconds, press the driver’s door switch one more time to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

Liftgate switch

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

 Settings can be changed so that all doors and

the liftgate are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door switch once. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

Press the liftgate switch (B) to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

 If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked

using the driver’s door switch when all doors and the liftgate are locked and no doors or the liftgate are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate will automatically re-lock.

 The amount of time after unlocking until the

vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

 In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-

key does not operate.

• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar

• The operation mode is not in OFF.

 Functions settings can be modified as stated

below. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

• Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking of the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only during unlocking.

• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blinking of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.

• Modifying the number of blinks in the operation confirmation function (blinking of the turn signal lights).

• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the passenger compartment when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.

Engine switch

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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those registered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer function) While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the engine switch can be used to start the engine.

 The indicator light (A) will flash orange

when there is a problem or malfunction in Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter. Never drive if the indicator light on the engine switch is flashing orange. Immediately contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If the engine switch operation is not smooth

and feels like it is sticking, do not operate the switch. Immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 When operating the engine switch, press the

switch all the way in. If the switch is not fully pressed, the engine may not start or the operation mode may not change. If the engine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold the engine switch down.

Features and controls 5-13

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

CAUTION

Operation mode of the engine switch and its function

OFF

The indicator light on the engine switch turns off. On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT), the operation mode cannot be put in OFF when the selector lever is in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.

ACC

Allows operation of some electrical accessories. The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates orange.

All electrical accessories can be used. The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates green. The indicator light turns off when the engine is running.

 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-20)

Changing the operation mode

If you press the engine switch without pressing the brake pedal {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) while the vehicle is stationary, you can change the operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.

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 When the engine is not running, put the oper-

ation mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC for a long time when the engine is not running may cause the battery to be discharged, making it impossible to start the engine.

 When the battery is disconnected, the current

operation mode is memorized. After reconnecting the battery, the memorized mode is selected automatically. Before disconnecting the battery for repair or replacement, make sure to put the operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you are not sure which operation mode the vehicle is in when the battery is run down.

 The operation mode cannot be changed from

OFF to ACC or ON if the F.A.S.T.-key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode” on page 5-11.

ACC power auto-cutout function

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When the vehicle is in ACC operation mode for approximately 30 minutes, the ACC power auto-cutout function automatically cuts power to the audio system and other electronic devices that can be used during ACC operation mode.

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NOTE

To enable power after ACC power auto-cutout function, press the engine switch while in ACC.

 It is possible to modify the functions as fol-

lows:

• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to approximately 60 minutes.

• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.

For details, we recommend you to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

If the following warnings show, the light goes off if the correct action is taken.

 The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the

vehicle cannot be verified

Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the engine again. If the warning is not cancelled, there is a fault in the electronic immobilizer (Antitheft starting system). Please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page 5-16.

Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 5-16.

Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system” on page 5-16.

F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system

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Warning activation

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With the F.A.S.T.-key, warnings are given through buzzers and displayed symbols in order to prevent mistaken operations or vehicle theft. When a warning operates, be sure to check the vehicle and the F.A.S.T.-key. A warning is also shown if there is a problem in the F.A. S. T.- ke y.

If the following warning shows, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

There is a problem in the F.A. S. T.- ke y

 A door or the liftgate cannot be locked

even when the driver’s door switch or the liftgate switch is pressed.

Someone may be carrying a F.A.S.T.-key with a different ID code, or the F.A.S.T.-key may not be within the operating range

Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key takeout monitoring system” on page 5-15.

The battery of the F.A.S.T.key is run down

When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, and a door is opened and the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the passenger compartment the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.key and the vehicle can no longer be verified. When the door is closed, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds 4 times as a warning. If the vehicle starts, the inner buzzer sounds once.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

 The F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system

does not function if the F.A.S.T.-key is removed through a window without opening a door. This setting can be changed. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

 The warning may display even if the

F.A.S.T.-key is in the operating range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode. The surrounding environment or electromagnetic waves may make it impossible to verify the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and vehicle.

Key lock-in prevention system

When the operation mode is in OFF, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compartment, all the doors and the liftgate are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch or the liftgate switch, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.

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Door ajar prevention system

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When the operation mode is in OFF, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch or the liftgate switch while one of the doors or the liftgate is not fully closed, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.

Operation mode OFF reminder system

When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, all the doors and the liftgate are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch or the liftgate switch, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.

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Starting and stopping the engine

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Tips for starting

 The operation mode can be in any mode

to start the engine.

 The starter motor will be turning for up to

approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed. If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.

 If the engine will not start because the bat-

tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions.

 A longer warm up period will only con-

sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Low coolant temperature indicator” on page 5-71.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.

 Do not push-start the vehicle.  Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive

at high speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm up.

Starting the engine

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a system that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

 After the engine has not started for a while,

the brake pedal effort needed to start the engine may become greater. If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual.

4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle).

 For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-

axle, the engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.

5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.

 On vehicles equipped with continuously

variable transmission (CVT), the engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position. For safety reasons, the engine should be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving wheels lock.

6. Press the engine switch.

7. Confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are functioning properly.

 Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

up. These will disappear as the engine warms up.

When the engine is hard to start

After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start.

To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine.

1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditioning blower and rear

1. Make sure all occupants are properly

window defogger, are turned off.

seated with seat belts fastened.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot.

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WARNING

NOTE

2. While depressing the brake pedal {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.

3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engine switch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the engine switch to stop cranking the engine, and release the accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the engine again while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT) vehicles with an ambient temperature of -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower

When the ambient temperature is -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes. The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.

Stopping the engine

 Do not operate the engine switch while

driving except in an emergency. If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will not function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This could result in a serious accident.

 If you have to bring the engine to an emer-

gency stop while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 seconds or more, or press it quickly 3 times or more. The engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.

 On vehicles equipped with continuously

variable transmission (CVT), do not stop the engine with the selector lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position. If the engine is stopped with the selector lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation mode will go to ACC rather than OFF. Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.

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1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.

3. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, press the engine switch to stop the engine, and then move the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position. On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to stop the engine.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operating properly

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Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console. Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should be now possible. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the engine or changing the operation mode.

 Remove the object or additional key from the

F.A.S.T.-key before inserting the key into the key slot. The vehicle may not be able to receive the registered ID code from the registered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the operation mode may not change.

F.A.S.T.-key reminder

vehicle has run down, the emergency key can be used to lock and unlock the passenger’s door.

To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (C).

If the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s door is opened with the F.A.S.T.-key in the key slot, a warning is issued with the warning light and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3 seconds to remind you to remove the key.

 Only use the emergency key in an emer-

gency. When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down, replace the battery as soon as possible and use it as a F.A.S.T.-key again.

 After using the emergency key, be sure to

reinsert it into the F.A.S.T.-key.

Locking and unlocking the passenger’s door

Turn the emergency key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door. After checking

 Do not insert into the key slot anything other

than the F.A.S.T.-key. This could cause damage or a malfunction.

To operate without using the F.A.S.T.- key

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Emergency key

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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.key. When the F.A.S.T.-key cannot be used, such as when the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the

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NOTE

that the door is locked, turn the emergency key back to the center and remove it.

1- Lock 2- Unlock

Electronic immobilizer (Antitheft starting system)

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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 F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobilizer system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle’s electronics.

Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys

Only the F.A.S.T.-keys that have been programmed to the vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.

If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, take your vehicle and the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the ID codes reprogrammed.

Additional F.A.S.T.-keys

To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have 2 registered F.A.S.T.-keys. 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 F.A.S.T.-key programming” procedure below. If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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 You are provided with 2 F.A.S.T.-keys, but

you may register up to 4 F.A.S.T.-keys. You can obtain blank F.A.S.T.-keys for your vehicle from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)

You can program new F.A.S.T.-keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) F.A.S.T.-keys and blank (not registered) F.A.S.T.-key.

For F.A.S.T.-key programming, follow the procedures below.

1. Open the driver’s door.

 Keep the driver’s door open until F.A.S.T.-

2. While carrying the first valid F.A.S.T.-

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key programming is finished. Do not open or close other doors.

key, put the operation mode in ON. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds.)

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NOTE

3. Insert the new F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot.

When registration of ID code is complete, the buzzer will sound 3 times and the immobilizer indicator will come on for 30 seconds. If an error occurs, F.A.S.T.-key programming will be terminated and the buzzer

4. With the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during this time.

5. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 4. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds.)

6. With the second valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during this time.

7. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 6. The immobilizer warning light will blink.

will sound for 3 seconds.

 F.A.S.T.-key programming will be termi-

nated if the operation mode is put in OFF before the immobilizer warning light starts blinking.

8. If you wish to register another F.A.S.T.key, repeat the process from step 1 after the operation mode is put in OFF.

 The immobilizer display will go off immedi-

ately if the operation mode is put in OFF.

 It is not possible to register a F.A.S.T.-key if

the immobilizer warning light goes off during the procedure.

Keyless entry system

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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.

LOCK ( ) button

UNLOCK ( ) button 3- PANIC button 4- Operation indicator light

To lock

Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will also blink once.

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NOTE

 If you press the LOCK button (1) twice, the

horn will sound once.

To unlock

 The door and liftgate unlock function can be

set so that all doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock function” on page 5-22.

Answerback function

The horn of the keyless entry system answerback function can be changed as required. This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

The answerback function can be set in the following three ways.

One chime: The horn will not sound. Two chimes: The horn will sound. Four chimes: The horn will sound if the

LOCK button is pressed twice within 1 second.

1. Put the operation mode in OFF.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

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

4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 3.

Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation

The turn signal lights answerback function can be changes. If you want to change the answerback function, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Buzzer deactivation/reactivation

The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as required.

Setting of door and liftgate unlock function

Number of

One chime

Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only

1. Put the operation mode in OFF.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com-

3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 sec-

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chimes

All doors and the liftgate unlock

bination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

onds and press the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.

Condition

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NOTE

WARNING

4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.

Using the panic alarm

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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-vate 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.

 The indicator light (4) comes on each time a

button is pressed.

 The F.A.S.T.-key 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 following conditions are observed after

pressing the LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control transmitter, the buttery in the F.A.S.T.-key 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 F.A.S.T.-key, please contact

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

 If you wish to obtain an additional F.A.S.T.-

key, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maximum of four F.A.S.T.key can be programmed for your vehicle.

 To use the new remote control transmitters, it

is necessary to register the key with the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system): Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 5-20.

General information

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Your F.A.S.T.-key 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 FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter battery

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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.

2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov-ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the case and use it to open the case.

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Door locks

NOTE

+ side

- side

Coin type battery CR2032

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

 Be sure to perform the procedure with the

Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you open the case, the transmitter may come out.

5. Close the case firmly.

6. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

 You may purchase a replacement battery at

an electric appliance store.

 An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can

replace the battery for you if you prefer.

 When the remote control transmitter case is

opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal components.

 Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it.

Children who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly be overcome by heat and suffer serious injury or death due to heat stroke.

 Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. In

addition to the risk of heat stroke, children can activate switches and controls, resulting in an injury or fatal accident.

 When closing a door, make sure that the

door is fully closed and the door-ajar warning display goes out on the information screen on the multi-information display. If the door is ajar it could open while driving and cause an accident.

3. Remove the old battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) up.

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Door locks

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 Make sure all doors are tightly closed and

locked while driving.

• Locked doors, in combination with the use of seat belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an accident.

• Locked doors can help keep passengers, especially small children, from opening doors and falling out of moving vehicles.

• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders from gaining access to your vehicle when you slow or come to a stop.

To lock and unlock with the key (driver’s door)

Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door. After checking that the door is locked, turn the key back to the center and remove it.

Door locks

NOTE

To lock or unlock the door from

2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door.

the inside

Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door. All doors should be kept locked while driving.

1- Lock 2- Unlock

 When locking or unlocking with the key,

only the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked. To lock or unlock all doors and the liftgate, use the power door lock switches, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T-key operation. (if so equipped) Refer to “Power door locks” on page 5-26, “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-6 and 5-21, and “To operate using the F.A.S.T.key” on page 5-12.

 In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,

the passenger’s door can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-19.

1- Lock 2- Unlock

The driver’s door can be unlocked without using the lock knob by pulling on the inside door handle.

To lock the door without using the key

1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.

Key reminder system (except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S .T.-ke y)

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If the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the key.

Lock out protection

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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob forward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,

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Power door locks

NOTE

the lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.

Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)

If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the operation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to put the operation mode in OFF.

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To lock and unlock the doors and liftgate

Using the power door lock switch

(if so equipped)

To unlock the doors and liftgate

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You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate either using the ignition switch or the engine switch, or using the selector lever position {continuously variable transmission (CVT)}. These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Power door locks

 When locking or unlocking with the key on

the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will lock or unlock.

 Repeated continuous operation between lock

and unlock could activate the power door locking system’s built-in protection circuit, and prevent the system from operating. If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the power door lock switch.

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1- Lock 2- Unlock

All of the doors and the liftgate can be locked or unlocked by pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front passenger door.

Using the ignition switch or the engine switch

All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.

Using the selector lever position {continuously variable transmission (CVT)}

All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.

Child safety locks for rear door

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially children, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle. A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear door. When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot be opened using the inside door handle. To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, pull the outside door handle. When the lever is in the release position (2),

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the child safety lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the inside door handle.

 Always keep the doors tightly closed and

locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally opened by a passenger, especially by a child who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from the vehicle in an accident.

1- To lock 2- To release

Liftgate

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 It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate

open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger compartment. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and even death.

 When opening and closing the liftgate,

make sure that there are no people nearby and be careful not to hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.

 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when

loading and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.

 Locking and unlocking the doors by using

the power door lock switch, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation also locks and unlocks the liftgate. (if so equipped)

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Manual window control (if so equipped)

CAUTION

NOTE

To open

After unlocking the tailgate, pull the tailgate handle upward to open.

• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.

1- Unlock

 Make sure there is no one standing nearby

when opening the liftgate.

To close

Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate from the outside so that it is completely closed.

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 To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not

attempt to close the liftgate without releasing the liftgate grip (A).

 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-

firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driving the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage compartment could fall out into the road.

 Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations

illustrated in order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:

• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the liftgate.

• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas struts.

• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.

Manual window control (if so

equipped)

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1- To open 2- To close

NOTE

WARNING

Type 1

Type 2

Power window control

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1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)

 Never try to operate the main switch and

sub-switch in different directions at the same time. This will freeze the window in position.

 Operating the power windows repeatedly

with the engine stopped will run down the battery. Use the window switches only while the engine is running.

 Never leave the vehicle without carrying

the key.

 Never leave children or unreliable adults

unattended inside the vehicle.

Main switch

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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to operate all the windows. A window can be opened or closed by operating the corresponding switch. Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes completely. (Type 1) If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the driver’s door window automatically opens completely. (Type 2) If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direction.

Power window control

1- Driver’s door window switch 2- Front passenger door window switch 3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch 5- Lock switch

 Before operating the power windows,

make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.

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Power window control

NOTE

Typ e 1

Typ e 2

WARNING

CAUTION

Sub switch

1- Close 2- Open

Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door window, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.

 The rear door windows open only half-way.

Power window timer function

The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after the engine is

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stopped. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be operated.

Lock switch

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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows, and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door window. To unlock the switch, press it again.

1- Lock 2- Unlock

 Before driving with a child in the vehicle,

be sure to lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Children tampering with the switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.

Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window of Type 1 only)

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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automatically lowered a little. After the door window is lowered, clear the obstruction, then pull up the switch again to close the door window.

 If the battery terminals are disconnected

or the fuse for electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be cancelled. If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could result.

 The safety mechanism is deactivated just

before the door window closes. This allows the door window to close completely. Therefore be especially careful that fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.

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Parking brake

NOTE

CAUTION

 The safety mechanism is deactivated while

the switch is pulled up. Therefore be especially careful that fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.

 Do not deliberately trap your hands or head

in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head could be trapped and personal injury could result.

What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving

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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door windows down or partially opened.

To apply

This is a normal occurrence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear door windows open, open the front door win-

 The safety mechanism can be activated if the

driving conditions or other circumstances cause the door window to be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by trapped hand or head.

 If the battery terminals are disconnected or

the fuse for electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be cancelled and the door window will not automatically open/close completely. If the window is open, repeatedly raise the driver’s door window switch until the window has been fully closed. Following this, release the switch, raise the switch once again and hold it in this condition for at least 1 second, then release it. You should now be able to operate the driver’s door window in the normal fashion.

dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.

Parking brake

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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position for vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

1- Pull the lever up without pushing the

button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch or the operation mode is in the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument cluster will come on.

Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.

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Steering wheel height adjustment

CAUTION

WARNING

To deactivate

1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Press and hold the button at the end of

the hand grip.

3- Push the lever downward.

When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.

 Before driving, be sure that the parking

brake is fully released and brake warning light is off. If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning lamp will illuminate and a buzzer sounds when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possible brake failure.

Steering wheel height adjustment

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To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the lever upward or downward while moving the steering wheel to the desired level.

A- Wheel lock

B- Release

 After adjusting, make sure the lever is

secured in the locked (A) position.

 Do not attempt to adjust the steering

wheel while driving. This can be dangerous.

 When releasing the lever (moving it to the

position (B), be sure to hold the steering wheel firmly. Otherwise, the steering wheel may slip down too suddenly.

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Inside rearview mirror

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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING

 Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear-

WARNING

view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous. Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.

Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window.

Outside rearview mirrors

To adjust the mirror position

It is possible to move the mirror up/down and left/right to adjust its position.

To adjust the vertical mirror position

It is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its position.

To reduce the glare

The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you during night driving.

1- Daytime position 2- Night position

Outside rearview mirrors

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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.

 Do not attempt to adjust the outside rear-

view mirrors while driving. This can be dangerous. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.

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Outside rearview mirrors

WARNING

NOTE

Type 1

 Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.

The objects you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther away than they appear in a regular flat mirror. Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of vehicles following you when changing lanes.

To adjust the mirror position

The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to adjust.

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Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position.

1- Up 2- Down 3- Right 4- Left

 After adjusting, return the lever to the “•”

(OFF) position (C).

To fold the mirror

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The outside mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window to prevent damage when parking in tight locations.

Door mirror heater (if so equipped)

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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation. The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on. The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.

L- Left outside mirror adjustment

R- Right outside mirror adjustment

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Ignition switch

Type 2

NOTE

START

Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.

 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered to the immobi-

Ignition switch

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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.key)]

For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Engine switch”on page 5-13.

OFF

The engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position.

ACC

Allows operation of some electrical accessories with the engine off.

lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 5-20.)

To remove the key

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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position {continuously variable transmission (CVT)}.

2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]

The engine runs and all accessories can be used.

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Starting the engine

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

 If the engine is stopped while driving, the

brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will not function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering.

 Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for

a long time when the engine is not running, doing so will cause the battery to be discharged.

 Do not turn the key to the “START” position

when the engine is running, doing so could damage the starter motor.

Starting the engine

[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.key)]

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For information on operation for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Starting and stopping the engine” on page 5-16.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]

Tips for starting

 Do not operate the starter motor continu-

ously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” position, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.

 If the engine will not start because the bat-

tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2) for instructions.

 A longer warm up period will only con-

sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Low coolant temperature indicator” on page 5-71.

 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.

 Do not push-start the vehicle.  Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive

at high speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm up.

 Release the ignition switch as soon as the

engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged.

Starting the engine

This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a system that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine.

1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.

Starting the engine

NOTE

2. Insert the ignition key.

3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle).

 On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle,

the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).

6. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.

7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly before starting the engine.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the engine starts.

 Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

up. These will disappear as the engine warms up.

When the engine is hard to start

After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start.

3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

 On vehicles equipped with CVT, the starter

will not operate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position. For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.

1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned off.

Startability of CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower

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Manual transaxle (if so equipped)

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

not indicate a problem. If this occurs, place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes. The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.

Manual transaxle (if so

equipped)

The shift pattern below is shown on the gearshift lever. Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting gears.

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 During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-

cult until the transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle.

To start

Press the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse) position. Then gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the accelerator pedal.

 Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse

while the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage the transaxle.

 Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

because this will cause premature clutch wear or damage.

 Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position

(illegal in many states).

 Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest,

because this can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.

 If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the

clutch pedal a second time; the shift will then be easier.

 To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the

gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then shift it into reverse.

Proper shift points

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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life.

 Avoid downshifting that may cause the

tachometer pointer to enter the red zone. This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.

Upshifting

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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your manual transaxle, upshift as listed below.

At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will improve your fuel economy.

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

Shift point

1st gear to

2nd gear

2nd gear to

3rd gear

3rd gear to

4th gear

4th gear to

5th gear

Upshift speeds

Acceleration Cruise

15 mph

(24 km/h)

28 mph

(45 km/h)

36 mph

(58 km/h)

45 mph

(72 km/h)

15 mph

(24 km/h)

19 mph

(31 km/h)

33 mph

(53 km/h)

45 mph

(72 km/h)

At high altitude locations, upshift as listed below.

Shift point Upshift speeds

1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)

4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep hill. Downshifting is also important to avoid “lugging” the engine at too low a speed, such as when turning a corner or when driving up a steep hill.

Recommended downshifting speed

Downshifting speed Shift point

Under 20 mph

(32 km/h)

20 to 30 mph (32 to

48 km/h)

Shift down from current gear to 2nd gear.

Shift down from current gear to 3rd gear.

Driving precautions

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 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han-

drest. This can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.

Shift

points

3rd gear 78 mph (125 km/h) 4th gear 105 mph (170 km/h)

 The table above shows the maximum rec-

ommended driving speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these speeds for prolonged periods of time.

Maximum possible driving

speed

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

equipped)

The CVT will automatically and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.

DRIVING UPHILL

(if so

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Downshifting

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It is recommended that you downshift to a lower gear when needed to maintain the desired speed, according to the table. Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The engine may suffer damage.

Maximum possible driving speed

Shift

points

1st gear 28 mph (45 km/h)

2nd gear 53 mph (85 km/h)

Maximum possible driving

speed

The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.

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