Mitsubishi Shogun 2003 Owner's Manual

Table of contents

General information

Locking and unlocking

Seat and seat belts

Instruments and controls

Starting and driving

For pleasant driving

Vehicle care

For emergencies

Maintenance

Specifications

Overview - Instruments and Controls

1- Front fog lamp switch* → P.4-22

Rear fog lamp switch → P.4-22

2- Electric remote-controlled outside

rear-view mirror switch* → P.5-51

3- Combination headlamps,

dipper and turn signal switch → P.4-14
Headlamp washer switch* → P.4-19

4- Supplemental restraint system-air bag

(for driver’s seat) → P.3-42

Horn switch → P.4-24
5- Ignition switch → P.5-11
6- Auto-speed (cruise)

control lever* → P.5-53
7- Meter and gauges → P.4-2
8- Windscreen wiper and washer switch

→ P.4-17

Rear window wiper and washer switch

→ P.4-19
9- Headlamp levelling switch → P.4-16

10- Rheostat (meter illumination control)

→ P.4-23

11- Fuse box lid → P.8-28
12- Bonnet release lever → P.2-9
13- Fuel tank filler door release lever → P.5-4

LHD

EB21AOHc

B21A600T

LHD

B21A601T

Instruments and Controls

14- Parking brake lever → P.5-42
15- Audio* → P.6-2, 6-17
16- Hazard warning flasher switch → P.4-20
17- Multi centre display* → P.4-27
18- RV meter* → P.4-40
19- Rear window demister switch → P.4-21
20- Front heater/Manual air conditioning*

→ P.6-36
Front automatic air conditioning*

→ P.6-43
21- Ventilators → P.6-35
22- Supplemental restraint system-air bag*

(for front passenger’s seat) → P.3-42
23- Ashtray (for front seats) → P.6-60
24- Cigarette lighter → P.6-59
25- Heated seat switch* → P.3-10
26- Rear differential lock switch* → P.5-34

Active stability control switch*

→ P.5-58
27- Wiper deicer switch* → P.4-24
28- Main switch for rear heater*/

Rear air conditioning*

(for front seats) → P.6-53
29- Rear heater* /Rear air conditioning*

→ P.6-52
30- Ashtray (for rear seats) → P.6-60
31- Centre console box → P.6-64

Accessory socket* → P.6-61
32- Cup tray (for front seats) → P.6-65
33- Gearshift or selector lever

→ P.5-15, 5-17
34- Transfer shift lever → P.5-24, 5-28

Instruments and Controls

1- Combination headlamps,

dipper and turn signal switch → P.4-14

Headlamp washer switch* → P.4-19
2- Meter and gauges → P.4-2
3- Ignition switch → P.5-11
4- Supplemental restraint system-air bag

(for driver’s seat) → P.3-42

Horn switch → P.4-24
5- Windscreen wiper and washer switch

→ P.4-17

Rear window wiper and washer switch

→ P.4-19
6- Electric remote-controlled outside

rear-view mirror switch → P.5-51
7- Front fog lamp switch* → P.4-22

Rear fog lamp switch → P.4-22
8- Fuel tank filler door release lever → P.5-4
9- Bonnet release lever → P.2-9

10- Headlamp levelling switch → P.4-16
11- Rheostat (meter illumination control)

→ P.4-23

12- Fuse box lid → P.8-28
13- Auto-speed (cruise)

control lever* → P.5-53

EB21AOIc

RHD

B21A602T

RHD

B21A571T

Instruments and Controls

14- Supplemental restraint system-air bag

(for front passenger’s seat) → P.3-42

15- Front heater/Manual air conditioning*

→ P.6-36
Front automatic air conditioning*

→ P.6-43
16- Rear window demister switch → P.4-21
17- Multi centre display* → P.4-27
18- RV meter* → P.4-40
19- Hazard warning flasher switch → P.4-20
20- Audio* → P.6-2, 6-17
21- Ventilators → P.6-35
22- Parking brake lever → P.5-42
23- Ashtray (for front seats) → P.6-60
24- Cigarette lighter → P.6-59
25- Heated seat switch* → P.3-10
26- Rear differential lock switch* → P.5-34

Active stability control switch*

→ P.5-58
27- Wiper deicer switch* → P.4-24
28- Main switch for rear heater*/

Rear air conditioning*

(for front seats) → P.6-53
29- Transfer shift lever → P.5-24, 5-28
30- Gearshift or selector lever

→ P.5-15, 5-17
31- Cup tray (for front seats) → P.6-65
32- Centre console box → P.6-64

Accessory socket* → P.6-61
33- Ashtray (for rear seats) → P.6-60
34- Rear heater* /Rear air conditioning*

→ P.6-52

Interior

1- Head restraints → P.3-28
2- Luggage compartment lamp

→ P.4-26, 8-35, 8-43
3- Roof ventilators → P.6-36
4- Seat belts → P.3-30
5- Rear personal lamps → P.4-25, 8-35, 8-43
6- Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

→ P.3-32
7- Electric window control → P.2-12
8- Lock switch → P.2-14
9- Sunroof switch* → P.2-15

10- Room lamp → P.4-24, 8-35, 8-43

Personal lamps → P.4-25, 8-35, 8-43

11- Inside rear-view mirror → P.5-50
12- Sun visor → P.6-56
13- Vanity mirror* →P.6-58
14- Jack (5-door models) → P.8-6
15- Tools (5-door models) → P.8-4
16- Jack handle (5-door models) → P.8-6
17- Luggage floor box → P.6-66
18- Cup tray (for third seat) → P.6-66
19- Arm rest/Cup tray (for rear/second seat)

→ P.3-13, 6-65

20- Supplemental restraint system-side air bag*

(for front seats) → P.3-42

21- Seat → P.3-2
22- Glove box → P.6-63
23- Upper glove box → P.6-63

EB21BOHb

LHD

B21B501T

EB21BOIb

RHD

Interior

1- Vanity mirror → P.6-58
2- Sun visor → P.6-56
3- Inside rear-view mirror → P.5-50
4- Room lamp → P.4-24, 8-35, 8-43

Personal lamps → P.4-25, 8-35, 8-43
5- Sunroof switch* → P.2-15
6- Lock switch → P.2-14
7- Electric window control → P.2-12
8- Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

→ P.3-32
9- Rear personal lamps → P.4-25, 8-35, 8-43

10- Roof ventilators → P.6-36
11- Seat belts → P.3-30
12- Head restraints → P.3-28
13- Luggage compartment lamp

→ P.4-26, 8-35, 8-43

14- Upper glove box → P.6-63
15- Glove box → P.6-63
16- Seat → P.3-2
17- Supplemental restraint system

-side air bag* (for front seats) → P.3-42

18- Arm rest/Cup tray

(for rear/second seat) → P.3-13, 6-65

19- Cup tray (for third seat) → P.6-66
20- Luggage floor box* → P.6-66
21- Jack (5-door models) → P.8-6
22- Jack handle (5-door models) → P.8-6
23- Tools (5-door models) → P.8-4

B21B502T

Luggage area

1- Accessory socket → P.6-61
2- Rear shelf* → P.6-69
3- Jack (3-door models) → P.8-6
4- Jack handle (3-door models) → P.8-6
5- Tools (3-door models) → P.8-4
6- Net → P.3-19, 6-67
7- Rear window washer fluid container

→ P.9-12
8- Luggage hooks* → P.6-68
9- Tonneau cover rails* → P.6-68

10- Side box* → P.6-67

A- 3-door models
B- 5-door models

EB21BOW

B21B474T

EB21DOIb

B21D219T

Exterior

1- Engine compartment → P.10-15

Bonnet → P.2-9
2- Windscreen wiper and washer → P.4-17
3- Sunroof* → P.2-15
4- Outside rear-view mirrors → P.5-50
5- Electric window control → P.2-12
6- Locking and unlocking → P.2-4

Keyless entry system* → P.2-5
7- Antenna → P.6-35
8- Headlamps → P.4-14, 8-34, 8-35
9- Front fog lamps* → P.4-22, 8-34, 8-38

10- Turn-signal lamps

→ P.4-15, 8-34, 8-37, 8-41

11- Position lamps → P.4-14, 8-34, 8-36
12- Side step lamps* → P.2-7, 8-34, 8-39
13- High-mounted stop lamp → P.8-35, 8-42
14- Backdoor → P.2-10
15- Rear window wiper and washer

→ P.4-19

16- Rear fog lamp (LHD only)

→ P.4-22, 8-35, 8-41

17- Number plate lamps → P.8-35, 8-42
18- Spare wheel → P.8-11
19- Stop and tail lamps → P.8-35, 8-41
20- Rear fog lamp (RHD only)

→ P.4-22, 8-35, 8-41

21- Reversing lamps → P.8-35, 8-41
22- Tyre inflation pressure → P.9-14

Changing tyres → P.8-13

Tyre rotation → P.9-15

Tyre chains → P.9-16

23- Fuel tank filler → P.5-4

General information

Installation of accessories

EB24A-Cb

Before fitting any accessories, please con­sult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(1) The installation of accessories, optional

parts, etc., should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in
your country, and in accordance with
the guidelines and warnings con­tained within the documents accompa­nying this vehicle.
Only MITSUBISHI approved accesso­ries should be fitted to your vehicle.

(2) Improper installation of electrical parts

could cause fire, please refer to the
Modifications/Alterations to the electri­cal or fuel systems section within this
manual.

(3) When using a communication system

such as a cellular phone or a radio set
inside the vehicle, a separate exter­nal antenna must be fitted. When a cel­lular phone or a radio set is used by
using an internal antenna alone, it may
interfere with the vehicle’s electrical
system and adversely affect safe
operation of the vehicle.

(4) Tyres and wheels which do not meet

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

(5) Do not fail to read all relative instruc-

tions before first putting into service and
prior to the attachment or installation of
accessories, parts or other modifica­tions to the vehicle!

Important points!

Due to the large number of accessory and
replacement parts of different manufactur­ers in the market, it is not possible, not only
for MITSUBISHI, but also an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer, to check whether the
attachment or installation of such parts
affects the driving safety of your
MITSUBISHI-vehicle.

Even when such parts are officially autho­rized, for example by a “general opera­tors permit” (an appraisal for the part) or
through the execution of the part in an offi­cially approved manner of construction, or
when a single operation permit following
the attachment or installation of such parts,
it cannot be deduced from that alone, that
the driving safety of your vehicle has not
been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists no
liability on the part of the appraiser or the
official. Only in the case of parts
(MITSUBISHI original replacement or
exchange parts as well as MITSUBISHI
accessories) that are recommended and
released by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer and that are attached or installed by
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer can you
assume, that optimal safety has been pro­vided. The same also pertains to modifi­cations of MITSUBISHI vehicles with
respect to the production specifications. For
your own safety, in such cases as well, you
should only undertake modifications
according to the recommendations of an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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General information

Modifications / alterations to
the electric or fuel systems

EB11A-D

MITSUBISHI has always manufactured
safe, high quality vehicles. In order to main­tain this safety and quality, it is important
that any accessory that is to be fitted, or
any modifications carried out which involve
the electric or fuel systems, should be car­ried out in accordance with MITSUBISHI
guidelines.

CAUTION

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

C31I031A

Loading a roof carrier

CAUTION

Do not load luggage directly on the
roof. Use a roof carrier that prop­erly fits your vehicle.
For installation, refer to the instruc­tion manual accompanying the roof
carrier.

EB10A-N

Roof carrier precaution

EB10A-R

CAUTION

(1) Make sure that the weight of the

luggage does not exceed the
allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is
exceeded, this may cause dam­age to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allow­able load on the roof (the weight
of the roof carrier plus the
weight of luggage placed on the
roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer
to the “Maximum roof load” on
page 10-7.

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General information

CAUTION

(2) When luggage is loaded onto the

vehicle, please make sure to
drive slowly and avoid exces­sive maneuvers such as sud­den braking or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on
the carrier so that its weight is
distributed evenly with the heavi­est items on the bottom. Do not
load items that are wider than
the roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof
could heighten the vehicle’s cen­tre of gravity and affect the
vehicle handling characteris­tics.
As a result, driving errors or
emergency maneuvers could
lead to a loss of control and
result in an accident.

(3) Before driving and after travel-

ling a short distance, always
check the load to make sure it is
securely fastened to the roof
carrier.
Check periodically during your
travel that the load remains
secure. If the load is not secure,
it could fall from the vehicle and
damage your vehicle, another
vehicle or create road hazard.

NOTE
(1) To prevent wind noise or reduction in

gas mileage, remove the roof carrier
when not in use.

(2) Before using an automatic car wash,

check with the attendant to deter­mine if the roof carrier should be
removed.

(3) Be sure that adequate clearance is

maintained for raising the sunroof when
installing a roof carrier. (For vehicle with
sunroof)

Genuine parts

EB05A-Fj

Don’t play around with substitutes.
MITSUBISHI has gone to great lengths to
bring you a superbly crafted vehicle offer­ing the highest quality and dependability.
Don’t reduce that quality and dependabil­ity by using substitute parts.
Always use MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts
designed and manufactured to maintain
your MITSUBISHI vehicle at top perfor­mance. The operation of vehicle compo­nents can be less efficient in case of using
Non-Genuine Parts.
Failure to use Genuine Parts may invali­date any future warranty claim.
MITSUBISHI will not be liable for any mal­function of your vehicle that may have been
caused by the use of substitute parts in
place of MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts.
At the MITSUBISHI dealer you can also get
appropriate advice and the assembling of
Genuine Parts will be handled profession­ally.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts are identi­fied by this mark, and are available at all
authorized MITSUBISHI dealers.

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General information

Used engine oils safety instruc­tions

EB12A-B

WARNING

(1) Prolonged and repeated con-

tact may cause serious skin dis­orders, including dermatitis and
cancer.

(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far

as possible and wash thor­oughly after any contact.

(3) Keep used engine oils out of

reach of children.

Protect the environment

It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for disposal of
used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, con­tact your local authority for advice on dis­posal.

Driving and alcohol

EB25A-Aa

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels below
the legal maximum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or
use public transportation.

WARNING

Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when
you have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.

Safe driving techniques

EB26A-I

Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec­ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:

(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure

that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.

(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended

with the key in the ignition and chil­dren inside the vehicle. Children may
play with the driving controls and this
could lead to an accident.

(3) Make sure that infants and small chil-

dren are properly restrained in accor­dance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.

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General information

(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a

short sleep. If the engine is left run­ning while you sleep, unexpected
vehicle operation or other accidents
may be caused by unconsciously mov­ing the shift lever (selector lever on
automatic transmission vehicles) or
pressing the accelerator pedal. If you
inadvertently keep the accelerator
pedal pressed, the engine may over­heat or the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
may be abnormally overheated, result­ing in an accidental fire. If poorly ven­tilated, there is a risk of poisoning by
exhaust gases.

(5) Prevent children from playing in the lug-

gage compartment. It is illegal to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is
moving.

(6) When loading luggage, be careful not

to load above the height of seats. This
is dangerous not only because rear­ward vision will be obstructed, but also
the luggage may projected into the
passenger compartment under hard
braking.

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Locking and unlocking

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

Electronic immobilizer

(Anti-theft starting system) ..................... 2- 2

Doors ............................................................. 2- 4

Keyless entry system .................................. 2- 5

“Child-protection” rear doors

(5-door models) ........................................ 2- 6

Side step lamp ............................................. 2- 7

Central door locks ....................................... 2- 8

Bonnet............................................................ 2- 9

Backdoor ....................................................... 2-10

Electric window control................................ 2-12

Rear side/quarter window ............................ 2-15

Sunroof .......................................................... 2-15

Locking and unlocking

F11A086A

Keys

1- Master key (Black)
2- Sub key (Grey)

Three keys are provided. Two of them are
master keys and the third is a sub key.
The master keys fit all locks. Keep one in
a safe place as a spare key.
The sub key fits all locks except the glove
box.

EF21ABA

Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)

EF11C-Pa

The electronic immobilizer is designed to
reduce significantly the possibility of vehicle
theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is
attempted.Avalidstart attempt can only be
achieved (subject to certain conditions),
using a key “registered” to the immobi­lizer system.

NOTE
(1) The key number is stamped on the tag

as indicated in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and
store the key and key number tag in
separate places, so that you can order
a key from your authorized MITSUB­ISHI dealer in the event the original
keys are lost.

(2) As your vehicle is equipped with an

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

(3) Keys should never be placed in areas

which contain magnetic or metal
objects as this may interfere with the
transponder.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE
(1) In the following cases, the vehicle may

not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the key. This means the
engine will not start even when the reg­istered key is turned to the “START”
position.

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

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

• When the key contacts another
immobilizing key, or some other tran­sponder (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the object
or additional key from the vehicle key
and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try again to start
the engine.
If the engine does not start, consult an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(2) Be careful not to damage the key with

a cutter etc. since there is a transpon­der inside the key.

(3) Three keys are provided.

If you lose one of them, order a key
from your authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer as soon as possible.
To obtain a key, take your vehicle and
any remaining keys to your autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
If you need an extra spare key, take
your vehicle and ALL the keys to your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. All the
keys have to be re-registered in the
immobilizer computer unit. The immo­bilizer allows up to 8 different ID codes
to be registered; you can possess a
maximum of 8 keys.

CAUTION

Do not make any alterations or addi­tions to the immobilizer system; alter­ations or additions could cause
failure of the immobilizer.

F11C003G

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Locking and unlocking

F12A259A

Doors

EF12AAWa

Operation from outside the vehicle

1- Insert or remove the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock

2-4

F12A260A

Operation from inside the vehicle

4- Lock
5- Unlock

Pull the inside door handle towards you to
open the door.

F12A263A

To lock the front doors without a
key

Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked
position (so that the red mark cannot be
seen) and, while pulling the outside handle
up (2), close the door (3).

“Forgotten-key-prevention” mecha-

nism*

If the lock knob is set to the locked posi­tion and the driver’s door is closed with the
key still inserted in the ignition switch, the
lock will automatically be released.

Locking and unlocking

To unlock

Press the UNLOCK switch, and all doors
(including the backdoor) will be unlocked.
When unlocked with the room lamp at the
[•] position, the room lamp will be turned on
for approximately 15 seconds and
turn-signal lamps will blink 4 times.

F12A261A

To lock the rear doors
(5-door models)

Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked
position (so that the red mark cannot be
seen), and close the door (2).

CAUTION

(1) Make sure the doors are closed:

driving with doors incom­pletely closed is very danger­ous.

(2) Never leave children in the

vehicle unattended.

(3) Be careful not to lock the doors

while the key is inside the
vehicle.

F12D030A

Keyless entry system*

EF11B-Xa

Press the remote control switch, and all
doors (including the backdoor) will be
locked or unlocked as desired.

Operation of all doors
(including the backdoor)

To lock

Press the LOCK switch, and all doors
(including the backdoor) will be locked.
When they are locked with the room lamp
at the [•] position, the room lamp and the
turn-signal lamps blink twice.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE
(1) The confirmation function (this indi-

cates locking or unlocking of the doors
and backdoor with the flash of the turn­signal lamps) can be deactivated. For
further information, please contact your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(2) The keyless entry system does not

operate if the key is left in the key cyl­inder, or any door (including the
backdoor) is open.

(3) If the UNLOCK switch is pressed and

no door is opened within approxi­mately 30 seconds: relocking will auto­matically occur.

(4) The remote control switch will oper-

ate within about 4 m from the vehicle.
However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may change if
the vehicle is located near a TV trans­mitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.

(5) If the doors cannot be locked or

unlocked after pressing the remote
control switch, the battery inside the
switch may need to be replaced.
Replace the battery at your autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(6) If your remote control switch is lost,

please contact your authorized MIT­SUBISHI dealer for a replacement
remote control switch.

(7) If you wish to add a remote control

switch, please contact your autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer. A maxi­mum of 4 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.

CAUTION

(1) Do not leave the remote con-

trol switch where it may be
exposed to heat caused by the
direct rays of the sun.

(2) The remote control switch is a

precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the
following:

• Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.

• Keep the remote control switch
dry.

• Do not disassemble the remote
control switch.

F12C038A

“Child-protection” rear doors
(5-door models)

1- Lock
2- Free

Child protection helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the
inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child pro­tection is in use, pull the outside door
handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func­tion.

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F36A002A

Locking and unlocking

CAUTION

When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protec­tion to prevent accidental door open­ing which may cause an accident.

Side step lamp*

EF36A-B

The lamps (A) come on to illuminate the
side step and road surface when enter­ing and exiting the vehicle.

These lamps turn on/off as follows:

1. When all of the doors (including the

backdoor) are unlocked using the key­less entry system, or one of the front
doors (driver and passenger side) and
the backdoor using the key, the lamps
come on for 15 seconds.

2. When any door or the backdoor is

opened, the lamp comes on for about 2
minutes.
If all of the doors (including the
backdoor) are closed while the lamps
are on, the lamps go off 30 seconds
later.

NOTE
If any door or the backdoor is opened while
the lamps are on, the lamps stay on for an
additional 2 minutes.
The lamps go off immediately if :

• All of the doors (including the backdoor)
are locked using the keyless entry sys­tem, or one of the front doors (driver and
passenger side) and the back door using
the key.

• The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.

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Locking and unlocking

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Central door locks

EF12BAH

By locking or unlocking either the driver’s
door using the inside lock knob, or one of
the front doors (driver and passenger side)
and the backdoor using the key, all of the
doors (including the backdoor) can be
simultaneously locked or unlocked.

1- Lock
2- Unlock

Type 1

F12B092A

NOTE
(1) Each of the doors can be locked or

unlocked independently by using the
inside lock knob.

(2) Repeated continuous operating

between lock and unlock could cause
the central door lock’s built-in protec­tion circuit to prevent the system from
operating. If this occurs, wait about one
minute before operating the inside lock
knob or the key.

Type 2

F15A325A

2-8

Locking and unlocking

F13A157A

Bonnet

EF13A-Ei

To open

Pull the release lever towards you to unlock
the bonnet.

F13A255A

Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.

NOTE
Only open the bonnet when the wipers are
in the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause paint/body damage.

F13A256A

Support the bonnet by inserting the sup­port bar in its slot.

CAUTION

(1) Note that the support bar may

disengage the bonnet if the open
bonnet is lifted by a strong wind.

(2) Always insert the support bar

into the hole provided specifi­cally for this purpose. Support­ing the bonnet at any other
location could result in the sup­port bar slipping out and lead to
an accident.

2-9

Locking and unlocking

F13A257A

Backdoor

EF05C-W

WARNING

It is dangerous to drive with the back­door open since carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.

To close

Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to the position 30
cm above the closed position, then let it
drop.

NOTE
(1) If this does not close the bonnet,

release it from a slightly higher posi­tion.

(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard

with a hand as it may damage the bon­net.

2-10

CAUTION

(1) Be careful that hands or fin-

gers are not trapped when clos­ing the bonnet.

(2) Before driving, make sure that

the bonnet is securely locked.
An incompletely locked bonnet
can suddenly open while driv­ing. This can be extremely dan­gerous.

CAUTION

Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading lug­gage. A heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.

NOTE
Locking/unlocking of the front doors (driver
and passenger side) by using the key,
inside lock knob (driver side) or keyless
entry system (if so equipped) also
locks/unlocks the backdoor.

Locking and unlocking

Type 1

F15A192A

Operation from outside the vehicle

1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock

Pull the outside handle towards you to
open the backdoor.

Type 2

F15A326A

F12A260A

Operation from inside the vehicle

The backdoor can be locked or unlocked
by using the inside lock knob (driver side),
regardless of the position of the ignition key.

4- Lock (so that the red mark cannot be

seen)

5- Unlock
If the backdoor is locked or unlocked by

using the inside lock knob (driver side), it
can still be locked or unlocked with the key.

NOTE
Repeated continuous operating between
lock and unlock could cause the central
door lock’s built-in protection circuit to pre­vent the system from operating. If this
occurs, wait about one minute before oper­ating the knob.

2-11

Locking and unlocking

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure that the
backdoor is securely locked.
(1) When the backdoor is open, the

rear-right combination lamp is
obscured by the spare wheel.
Ensure the backdoor is securely
closed when the vehicle is mov­ing.
If the backdoor is opened while
the vehicle is parked on the road,
alert other road users to the vehi­cle’spresence using a warning tri­angle or other device as required
by local legislation.

(2) If the backdoor opens when driv-

ing, luggage could fall onto the
road and cause an accident.

F15A193A

Backdoor stopper

Open the backdoor fully and then move the
stopper handle (1) to the LOCK position (2);
this will ensure that the backdoor remains
in the fully opened position. To subse­quently release the stopper, move the
handle back to the UNLOCK position (3).

Electric window control

EF17ACC

The electric windows can only be oper­ated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.

NOTE
The luggage compartment lamp at the [●]
position, the luggage compartment lamp
illuminates when the backdoor is opened
and turns off when it is closed.

2-12

CAUTION

When closing the backdoor, be care­ful not to trap your hands.

Locking and unlocking

LHD

F17A183A

Each door window opens or closes while
the corresponding switch is operated.

1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window (5-door models)
4- Rear right door window (5-door models)
5- Lock switch

RHD

F17A184A

WARNING

(1) Before operating the electric win-

dow control, make sure that
nothing is capable of being
trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.).

(2) Never leave the vehicle without

removing the key.

(3) Never leave a child (or other per-

son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric
window control) in the vehicle
alone.

NOTE
Repeated operation with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Oper­ate the window switches only while the
engine is running.

Driver’s switches

The driver’s switches can be used to oper­ate all door 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 switch for the driver’s window is fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door win­dow automatically opens/closes com­pletely.
If you want to stop the window move­ment, operate the switch lightly.

2-13

Locking and unlocking

WARNING

A child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being
trapped in the window. When driv­ing with a child in the vehicle, please
press the window lock switch to dis­able the passenger’s switches.

F17A022A

Passenger’s switches

The passenger’s switches can be used to
operate the corresponding passenger’s
door windows.
Press the switch down for opening the win­dow, and pull up the switch for closing.

NOTE
The rear door windows only open half­way.

2-14

F17A185A

Lock switch

When this switch is operated, the passen­ger’s switches cannot be used to open or
close the door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.

1- Lock
2- Unlock

NOTE
The driver’s switch can open or close any
door windows.

Safety mechanism

If a hand or head is trapped in the clos­ing window, the window glass will lower
automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
his head or hand out of the window when
closing a window.
The lowered window will become opera­tional after a few seconds.

CAUTION

The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the window is fully closed.
This allows the window to close com­pletely.Therefore be especially care­ful not to trap a finger by the window.

Locking and unlocking

F18C014A

Rear side/quarter window

To open

1. Pull the lever towards you.

EF18B-F

F18C013A

2. Push the lever towards the outside of
the vehicle.

3. Push the lever towards the rear of the
vehicle to secure it in place.

To close

Pull the lever, returning it to its original posi­tion and securing it in place.

F19A084A

Sunroof*

EF19ABU

The sunroof can only be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.

To tilt up

When the switch (1) is pressed, the rear
sunroof raises for ventilation.

NOTE
When the sunroof is tilted up, the sun­shade is automatically opened slightly.

2-15

Locking and unlocking

To tilt down

Press the switch (2).

To open

The sunroof automatically opens if the
switch (3) is pressed.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the
switch (1) or (2).

To close

The sunroof automatically closes if the
switch (2) is pressed.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the
switch (1) or (3).

Safety mechanism

If a hand or head is trapped in the clos­ing sunroof, it will re-open automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
his head or hand out of the sunroof when
opening or closing.
The opened sunroof will become opera­tional after a few seconds.

If the safety mechanism should be acti­vated for 5 times or more consecutively,
normal closing of the sunroof will be
aborted. In such an event, the following
steps should be taken:

1. Press the switch (2) repeatedly, set­ting the sunroof in the tilt up condition.

2. Once the tilt up condition has been
reached, press and hold the switch (2)
for a period of at least 3 seconds.

3. Press the switch (2) once again to fully
close the sunroof.

4. After pressing the switch (3) to per­form full opening, press the switch (2) to
fully close the sunroof. Following this
action, it should be possible to oper­ate the sunroof in the normal manner.

NOTE
Avoiding stopping the sunroof before it
reaches the opening or closing end dur­ing operations in steps 3 and 4 above. If
this should accidentally be allowed to hap­pen, repeat the process from step 1.

CAUTION

The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the sunroof is fully
closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful not to
trap a finger by the sunroof.

2-16

F19A085A

Sunshade

Slide the sunshade manually to open and
close it.

CAUTION

Be careful that hands are not trapped
when closing the sunshade.

F19A084A

By the following operation, the sunshade
will open or close together with the sun­roof.

To open

When the switch (3) is pressed, the sun­shade and the sunroof open together.

To close

When the switch (2) is pressed, the sun­shade and the sunroof close together.

Locking and unlocking

NOTE
(1) If the sunroof is stopped midway, the

sunshade will no longer be able to
close together with the sunroof. In such
a situation, press the switch (3) to fully
open the sunroof and then press the
switch (2).

(2) When the sunroof is tilted up, the sun-

shade is automatically opened slightly.

(3) Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before

closing the sunshade.

(4) The sunshade cannot be closed with

the sunroof opened. Do not attempt to
close the sunshade when the sunroof
is opened.

WARNING

(1) Do not put head, hands or any-

thing else out of the sunroof
opening while driving the
vehicle.

(2) Never leave a child (or other per-

son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the sunroof
switch) in the vehicle alone.

(3) Before operating the sunroof,

make sure that there is nothing
capable of being trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).

2-17

Locking and unlocking

NOTE
( 1) When leaving the vehicle unat-

tended, make sure you close the sun­roof and remove the ignition key.

( 2) Do not try to operate the sunroof if it

is frozen closed (after snow fall or dur­ing extreme cold).

( 3) Do not sit or place heavy luggage on

the sunroof or roof opening edge.

( 4) Release the switch as soon as the

sunroof reaches the fully open or fully
closed position.

( 5) If the sunroof does not operate when

the sunroof switch is operated,
release the switch and check whether
something is trapped by the sun­roof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

( 6) Depending on the models of ski car-

riers or roof carriers, the sunroof may
contact with the carrier when the sun­roof is tilted up. Be careful when tilt­ing up the sunroof if such a ski carrier
or a roof carrier is installed.

( 7) Be sure to close the sunroof com-

pletely when washing the vehicle or
when leaving the vehicle.

( 8) Be careful, not to put any wax on the

weatherstrip (black rubber) around the
sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal with the sunroof.

( 9) After washing the vehicle or after it

has rained, wipe off any water that is
on the sunroof before operating it.

(10) Operating the sunroof repeatedly with

the engine stationary will run down the
battery.Operate the sunroof while the
engine is running.

2-18

Seat and seat belts

Seat arrangement.......................................... 3- 3

Seat adjustment ............................................ 3- 5

Front seat....................................................... 3- 6

Rear seat (3-door models)/

Second seat (5-door models)................... 3-12

Armrest .......................................................... 3-13

Third seat (5-door models) .......................... 3-14

Making a luggage area................................. 3-14

Making a flat seat.......................................... 3-26

Head restraints ............................................. 3-28

Seat belts....................................................... 3-30

Child restraint................................................ 3-33

Pregnant women restraint............................ 3-41

Seat belt inspection...................................... 3-41

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS)-air bag ............................................. 3-42

Seat and seat belts

1- Front seat

• To adjust forward or backward →P.3-6

• To recline the seatback →P.3-7

• To adjust seat cushion height* →P.3-7

• Lumbar support adjustment (driver’s side only)* → P.3-9

• To get in and out of the rear seat
(3-door models,passengers seat only) →P.3-9

• Heated seats* →P.3-10

• Suspension seat* →P.3-11

2- Rear seat (3-door models)*/

Second seat (5-door models)*

• To recline the seatback →P.3-12

• To get in and out of the third seat (5-door models) →P.3-13

• Armrest →P.3-13

• Folding the rear (3-door models)/second (5-door models)
seatback forward →P.3-15

• Folding the rear seat (3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models) →P.3-17

3-2

G52E058D

EA99AOIb

3- Third seat (5-door models)*

• To recline the seatback →P.3-14

Seat arrangement

By operating the front, rear/second or third seats select the desired seat arrangement.

3-door models 5-door models

Normal usage

Flat seat

→P.3-26

Seat and seat belts

EG52E-Qa

3-3

Seat and seat belts

Folding the
rear (3-door models)/
second (5-door models)
seatback forward

Folding the
rear seat (3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models)

How to stow

large articles

3-door models 5-door models

→P.3-15

→P.3-17

3-4

Storage of the third seat

→P.3-19

Removal of the third seat

→P.3-22

————

————

Seat adjustment

EG21A-Ud

Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are
comfortable and that you can reach the
pedals, steering wheel, switches etc. while
retaining a clear field of vision.

WARNING

(1) If required, always adjust the

seating before the vehicle is in
motion. After adjustments are
made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempt­ing to move the seat and seat­back forward and rearward
without using the adjusting
mechanism.

WARNING

(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride

in the luggage area (inside or
outside) of a vehicle. Also, the
luggage area and rear seats
should never be used as a play
area by children. In a collision,
people or children riding unre­strained in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Do not allow people or children
to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts, and make
sure that everyone travelling in
your vehicle is in a seat and
wearing a seat belt, or in the
case of a child is strapped in a
child restraint.
In the interest of their safety,
children should not be allowed
to adjust the seats.

Seat and seat belts

WARNING

(3) To minimize the risk of per-

sonal injury in the event of a col­lision or sudden braking, the
seatbacks should always be in
the almost upright position while
the vehicle is in motion. The pro­tection provided by the seat
belts may be reduced signifi­cantly when the seatback is
reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in
serious injury, when the seat­back is reclined.

3-5

Seat and seat belts

CAUTION

(1) Make sure that the seat is

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

(2) 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.

(3) When sliding or reclining the

seat rearward, pay careful atten­tion to the rear seat passen­gers.

G21B047A

Front seat

EG21BAA

To adjust forward or backward

Except for power seat

Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position. After adjustment, release the
adjusting lever to lock the seat in posi­tion.

WARNING

Toensure the seat is locked securely,
try to move the seat forward or back­ward without using the lever.

G21B065A

Power seat

Adjust the seat by operating the switch as
indicated by the arrows.

1- Adjustment forward
2- Adjustment backward

3-6

Seat and seat belts

G21C062A

To recline the seatback

EG21CAHa

Except for power seat

In order to recline the seatback, lean for­ward slightly, pull the seatback lock lever
up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seat­back will lock in that position.

CAUTION

The reclining mechanism of the seat­back is spring loaded, causing it to
return to the vertical position when
the lock lever is operated. When
using the lever, sit close to the seat­back or hold it with your hand.

G21C081A

Power seat

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

1- To move to forward direction
2- To recline rearward

G21D076A

To adjust seat cushion height*

EG21DAE

Except for power seat

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

1- Tomove the front of the seat cushion up
2- To move the front of the seat cushion

down

3-7

Seat and seat belts

G21D077A

3- Tomove the rear of the seat cushion up
4- To move the rear of the seat cushion

down

3-8

G22D044A

Power seat

To adjust the seat cushion height, oper­ate the switch as indicated by arrows.

1- Tomove the front of the seat cushion up

and down

G22D045A

2- Tomove the rear of the seat cushion up

and down

Seat and seat belts

G21D090A

3- Tomove the whole seat cushion up and

down

G21E031A

Lumbar support adjustment
(driver’s side only)*

EG21E-N

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

1- Strong
2- Weak

G01J034A

To get in and out of the rear seat
(3-door models)

EG01JAEa

The lever can be used to make getting in
and out easier.

1- To get in or out
2- To get out (passenger’s seat only)

Pull up the lever (1) or depress the pedal
(2), and the seatback will be tilted for­ward. Push the entire seat forward. To
return the seat, raise the seatback, then
slide the entire seat backward until there is
a “click” in a locked position. Adjust the seat
position.

3-9

Seat and seat belts

CAUTION

(1) Use a foot to operate the pedal

(2).

(2) The reclining mechanism of the

seatback is spring loaded, caus­ing it to return to the vertical
position when the lock lever is
operated. When using the lever,
sit close to the seatback or hold
it with your hand.

WARNING

The front seatbacks also serve the
purpose of protecting passengers in
the rear seat from being thrown for­wards in case of an accident. Thus,
in order to prevent serious injury,the
vehicle should not be driven with a
seatback tilted forward.

G16A030A

Heated seats*

EG16A-J

The heated seats can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.

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

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the heater is on.

CAUTION

(1) Switch off seat heaters when not

in use.

(2) Operate in the high position for

quick heating. Once the seat is
warm, set the heater to low to
keep it warm. Slight variations in
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.

(3) If the following types of per-

sons use the heated seats, they
might become too hot or receive
minor burns (red skin, heat blis­ters, etc.):

· Children, elderly or ill people

· People with sensitive skin

· Excessively tired people

· People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing medi­cation (cold medicine, etc.)

(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion, or

other material with high heat
insulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this
might cause the heater ele­ment to overheat.

3-10

CAUTION

(5) Turn the heater off immediately

if it appears to be malfunction­ing during use.

NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the seat

or stick pins, needles, or other pointed
objects into it.

(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use

benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other
organic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat, but also the heater
element.

(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on

the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly
before attempting to use the heater.

G21D091A

Suspension seat*

EG01BOS

When the vehicle is driven over rugged ter­rain or along rough roads, this seat absorbs
the vehicle vibrations caused by the road
surface, reducing driver fatigue and pro­viding a comfortable ride.

To adjust seat spring tension

Turn the adjusting dial (A) to get the desired
spring tension. The height and bounce of
the seat can be adjusted by using this dial.

1- Softer
2- Harder

Seat and seat belts

G21D092A

To stop the suspension function

To stop the seat suspension function, set
the lever (B) to the lock position (3).
To start the seat suspension function again,
replace the lever (B) to the unlock posi­tion (4).

NOTE
If it is hard to set the lever (B) to the lock
position (3), turn the adjusting dial (A) to a
softer position.

3-11

Seat and seat belts

3-door models

G21C076A

Rear seat (3-door models)*/
Second seat (5-door models)*

EG21COI

To recline the seatback

In order to recline the seatback, lean for­ward slightly, pull the seatback lock lever
up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seat­back will lock in that position.

5-door models

G21C077A

CAUTION

The reclining mechanism of the seat­back is spring loaded, causing it to
return to the vertical position when
the lock lever is operated. When
using the lever, sit close to the seat­back or hold it with your hand.

G21C078A

NOTE
(1) On 5-door models, each of the sec-

ond seat’s sidebacks (A) is foldable.
When either side of the seatback is
reclined to a new position, its side­back automatically folds inward accord­ingly.

(2) On vehicle equipped with a rear shelf,

remove the rear shelf when the rear
seatback hits it.
Refer to “Rear shelf” on page 6-69.

(3) On vehicle equipped with a rear shelf,

do not leave the rear seatback
unlocked and simply supported by the
rear shelf. The rear shelf would be sub­jected to excessive force, and its parts
could break.

3-12

Seat and seat belts

G23C010A

To get in and out of the third seat
(5-door models)

EG23C-J

Getting in and out of the third seat can be
made easily by folding the second seat.

Refer to “Folding the rear seat/second seat”
on page 3-17.

G14C064A

Armrest

EG27AAIa

For front seat

Slide forward the centre console lid while
pressing the right upper lever (A).

G27A058A

For second seat

3-door models

Press the button (B) at the top of the arm­rest and allow the armrest to drop down.

3-13

Seat and seat belts

G27A059A

5-door models

Tilt the armrest while pulling up the strap
(C).

G24A015A

Third seat
(5-door models)*

EG24A-Sa

To recline the seatback

In order to recline the seatback, lean for­ward slightly, pull the seatback lock lever
as shown in the illustration, and then lean
backward to the desired position and
release the lever.The seatback will lock in
that position.

Making a luggage area

EG23I-Ia

WARNING

(1) If required, always operate the

seating before the vehicle is in
motion.

(2) After seat operations are made,

ensure the seating is locked in
position by attempting to move
the seat and seatback forward
and rearward without using the
adjusting mechanism.

(3) The luggage area in the rear of

the vehicle should never be
used as a play area by chil­dren. Children should be seated
with seat belts fastened when
the vehicle is in motion. Be sure
that the rear seatbacks are
returned to their fully upright
position and locked in place.

3-14

CAUTION

The reclining mechanism of the seat­back is spring loaded, causing it to
return to the vertical position when
the lock lever is operated. When
using the lever, sit close to the seat­back or hold it with your hand.

CAUTION

(1) Do not stack the luggage above

the seatback height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents
could result due to restricted
rear vision or unrestrained
objects entering the passenger
compartment during sudden
braking.

(2) Make sure that the seat is oper-

ated by an adult. If it is oper­ated by a child, an unexpected
accident might occur.

(3) When folding, storing or remov-

ing the seat, be sure not to catch
your hand or leg.

Seat and seat belts

Folding the rear (3-door models)/
second (5-door models) seatback
forward

EG02COI

The passenger and luggage compart­ments can be joined by folding the rear
seatback forward. This is useful for carry­ing long objects.

G47B007E

To fold

1. On vehicle equipped with a rear shelf,

pull the 4 clips (A) on the front of the
rear shelf to separate them from the
attachment points on the rear seat.

NOTE
Be sure to hold the clips (A) when remov­ing the clips.

3-15

Seat and seat belts

G23F071A

2. Lift up the knob (B) behind the seat­back, then tilt the seatback forward.

NOTE
Each seatback can be folded forward using
the knob on its side.

3-16

G23F040A

3. Push the seat until you hear a “click” and
the seat locks securely.

G23F041A

To replace

1. Raise the seatback until it locks securely
into place.

2. Push lightly on the seatback to con­firm that it has actually been secured.

Seat and seat belts

G23F071A

Folding the rear seat
(3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models)

EG24COI

To create luggage space, you can fold the
rear seat.
On 5-door models, by folding the second
seat, you can get in and out easier.
Refer to “Toget in and out of the third seat”
on page 3-13.

2. Lift up the knob (B) behind the seat­back, then tilt the seatback forward.

G47B007E

To fold

1. On vehicle equipped with a rear shelf,
pull the 4 clips (A) on the front of the
rear shelf to separate them from the
attachment points on the rear seat.

NOTE
Be sure to hold the clips (A) when remov­ing the clips.

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G23F038A

3. Lift the seat until you hear a “click”.

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G23F072A

To replace

1. Hold the seat with your hand, then return
the seat to its original position while
pushing the stopper (C).

G23F040A

2. Push the seat until you hear a “click” and
the seat locks securely.

Seat and seat belts

G23F041A

3. Raise the seatback until it locks securely
into place.
Push lightly on the seatback to con­firm that it has actually been secured.

G24E028A

Storage of the third seat

EG24E-Ic

By folding the third seat into the luggage
floor box, large articles can be stored in the
vehicle.

To store

1. Remove the luggage floor board (A) and
head restraints (B).

Refer to “Luggage floor box” on page
6-66 and “Head restraints” on page
3-28.

G24E096A

2. Store the head restraints in the lug­gage net.
Install the head restraints stay into the
bands (C), and secure the head
restraints the with bands (D).

NOTE
Tighten the bands (D) securely but gen­tly. If the bands are too tight, the head
restraints may get wrinkled.

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G24E030A

3. Pull up the knob (E) on the side of the
seatback, then tilt the seatback for­ward.

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G24E031A

4. Push the lever (F) forward, then tilt the
seatback forward until the seatback
touches the seat cushion.

G24E032A

5. Pull the lever (G), fold the seat back­ward, and store it into the luggage floor
box.

Seat and seat belts

G24F014A

CAUTION

(1) When folding the seat away into

the luggage floor box, hold the
seat by hand and fold it slowly.
If the seat is not held properly, it
might fall under its own weight
during folding and pinch your
hand.

(2) Ensure that the lever (G) is not

operated while the seat is occu­pied. The folding action of the
seat in such a situation could
result in an unexpected acci­dent.

(3) When folding the seat, be sure

not to trap your hands between
seat and luggage floor box.

6. Fold down the stand (H).

7. Refit the luggage floor board.

G24E033A

G24E024A

To replace

1. Remove the luggage floor board. And
then raise the stand.

2. Raise the seat forward until you hear a
“click” and the seat locks securely.

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G24E034A

3. Push the knob (I) forward, and raise the
seatback until it locks securely into
place.
After the operation, push lightly on the
seatback to confirm that it has actually
been secured.

4. Refit the luggage floor board and head
restraints.

Removal of the third seat

EG24F-Gb

To create more luggage space, you can
remove the third seat.

CAUTION

(1) For safety, do not allow chil-

dren to remove or refit the seat.

(2) Be careful not to trap your hands

or feet when removing or refit­ting the seat. Also, be careful not
to drop or trip over the seat. If
necessary, have someone help
you to remove it.

G24E061A

Removal procedure

1. Pull up the knob (A) on the side of the
seatback, then tilt the seatback for­ward.

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G24F032A

2. Push the lever (B) forward, then tilt the
seatback forward until the seatback
touches the seat cushion.

3. Pull the seat lock lever (C).

G24F029A

G24F030A

4. Fold the stands (D) towards you from
the seat side, while lifting the front end
of the seat.

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G24F028A

5. Put down the front end of the seat to the
floor. In this situation, the seat locking
system is unlocked automatically.

F

F

E

E

GH

G24F025E

6. Remove the covers (E) by turning the
knob (F) anticlockwise.

G- Unlock
H- Lock

G24F024E

7. Hold the seat as shown in the illustra­tion and remove the seat by sliding it
backward.

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CAUTION

Do not sit or place luggage on the
removed seat. Any weight placed on
the folded seat could deform the seat
mountings, preventing the seat from
being locked securely onto the floor.

Seat and seat belts

A

NOTE
During the removal procedure, ensure that
both ends of the seat are moved evenly
while the seat is being pulled out. If this
procedure is not followed, the seat could
catch on its securing fixtures, making it dif­ficult to remove.

G24F026A

2. Confirm that the seat mounting arms are
secured by the hooks (A).

3. Fold the stands forward from the seat
side, while lifting the front end of the
seat.

4. Refit the covers on both sides of the lug­gage room.

G24F023E

Refitting procedure

1. Push the seat mounting arms into the
luggage compartment’s fixtures.

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G24E048A

5. Push the knob (B) forward, raise the
seatback until it locks securely into
place.
After the operation, push the seatback
lightly to confirm that it has actually been
secured.

Making a flat seat

EG05COI

By removing the head restraints and fully
reclining the seatbacks of the seats, one
large flat seat is achieved.

WARNING

Never drive with luggage or passen­gers on the flat seat. This is highly
dangerous.
In a collision, people or children
riding unrestrained in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Do not allow people or children to
ride in any area of your vehicle that
is not equipped with seats and seat
belts, and make sure that everyone
travelling in your vehicle is in a seat
and wearing a seat belt, or in the
case of a child is strapped in a child
restraint.
In the interest of their safety, chil­dren should not be allowed to adjust
the seats.

CAUTION

(1) To make a flat seat, stop the

vehicle in a safe place.

(2) Make sure that the seat is

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

(3) When sliding the seat, be sure

not to trap your hand or leg.

(4) Do not walk around on top of the

seats after they have been laid
flat.

(5) To ensure the seats are locked

securely, attempt to move them
back and forth.

(6) Do not jump on, or impact the

seatbacks heavily.

(7) To raise the seatback, sit on the

seat and put a hand on the seat­back and raise slowly. Never
have a child do this operation, or
an unexpected accident may
result.

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G05C155A

1. Remove the head restraints from the
front seats.
On 5-door models, store the third seat
into the luggage floor box. (if so
equipped)
On vehicles equipped with the rear
shelf, remove it.
(Refer to the “Head restraints” on page
3-28, “Storage of the third seat” on page
3-19 and “Rear shelf” on page 6-69.)

G05C156A

2. Slide the front seat fully forward, then tip
their seatback backward.
On 5-door models, slide the front seat
backward until their seatbacks touch the
second seats.
(Refer to the “To adjust forward or
backward” on page 3-6 and “To recline
the seatback” on page 3-7.)

G05C157A

3. On 3-door models, remove the head
restraints from the rear seat.
Recline the rear (3-door models)/second
(5-door models) seatback backward.
(Refer to the “To recline the seatback”
on page 3-12.)

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G21C078A

NOTE
On 5-door models, each of the second
seat’s sidebacks (A) is foldable. When
either side of the seatback is reclined to a
new position, its sideback automatically
folds inward accordingly.

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G05C170A

*:3-door models

4. Store the front and rear centre head
restraints between the front seats.
On 3-door models, store the rear seat
head restraints on the side of the rear
seat.

5. Reverse the above procedure when
returning the seat to the normal posi­tion.

Head restraints

WARNING

(1) The head restraints can only pro-

tect you if they are correctly
adjusted.

(2) A cushion or similar device

should not be placed on the
seatback as it may increase the
distance between your head and
the head restraint and reduce
the effectiveness of the restraint.

EG26A-Ef

Seat and seat belts

G26A064A

Adjustment of the height

Adjust the head restraint height so that the
centre of the restraint is as close as pos­sible to eye level to reduce the chance of
injury in the event of collision. Any per­son too tall for the restraint to reach their
seated eye level, should adjust the restraint
as high as possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward.
To lower the restraint, move it downward
while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)
in the direction of the arrow.After adjust­ment, push the head restraint downward
and make sure that it is locked.

G26A072A

Adjusting head restraint forward or
backward

Tilt the head restraint towards you to adjust
it forward. To adjust it backward, tilt the
head restraint backward.

G26A064A

Removal of head restraints

EG26BALa

To remove the head restraints, lift the head
restraint with the height adjusting knob (A)
pushed in.
To install the head restraints, first confirm
that they are facing the correct direction,
and then insert them into the seatback
while pressing the height adjusting knobs
(A) in the direction indicated by the arrows.

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G26B022A

G26B033A

Seat belts

EG28ABMa

To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly when
you drive.
The front seat belts have pre-tensioners.
These belts are used the same way as
conventional seat belts.
Refer to “Pre-tensioner seat belt system” on
page 3-56.

Confirm that the height adjusting knobs (A)
are correctly adjusted as shown in the illus­tration, and also lift the head restraints to
ensure that they do not come out of the
seatback.

WARNING

It is dangerous to drive with incor­rectly adjusted head restraints or
without head restraints installed;
always have them correctly fitted
when using the vehicle. Failure to do
so could cause serious injury if
involved in an accident.

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CAUTION

The head restraints for the seats dif­fer in shape and size. When install­ing head restraints, make sure the
head restraints are fitted in their
respective seats.

WARNING

(1) Never wear the shoulder por-

tion of the seat belt under the
arm or other position which is
incorrect.

(2) One seat belt should be used by

only one person. Doing other­wise can be dangerous.

(3) The seat belt will provide its

wearer with maximum protec­tion if the recliner seatback is
placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined,
there is greater risk that the pas­senger will slide under the belt,
especially in a forward impact
accident, and may be injured by
the belt or by striking the instru­ment panel or seatbacks.

WARNING

(4) Seat belts should always be

worn by every adult who drives
or rides in this vehicle, and by all
children who are large enough
to wear seat belts properly.

(5) Remove any twists when using

the belt.

(6) No modifications or additions

should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper­ating to remove slack, or pre­vent the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.

(7) To reduce risk of serious or fatal

injury in an accident, including
from a deploying driver air bag,
the driver should adjust the driv­er’s seat to the most rear posi­tion that still allows good
visibility and good control of the
steering wheel, the brake and
accelerator, and vehicle con­trols.

G28A089A

WARNING

(8) Never hold a child in your arms

or on your lap when riding in
this vehicle even if you are wear­ing your seat belt. To do so risks
severe or fatal injury to the child
in a collision or sudden stop.

(9) Always adjust the belt to a snug

fit.

3-point type seat belt (with emer­gency locking mechanism)

This type of belt requires no length adjust­ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to
the movement of the wearer, but in the
event of a sudden or strong shock, the belt
automatically locks to hold the wearer’s
body.

Seat and seat belts

G28A050A

To fasten

Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding
the latch plate.

NOTE
When the seat belts cannot be pulled out
in a locked condition, pull the belts once
forcefully and then return them. After that,
pull the belts out slowly once again.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a
“click” is heard.

CAUTION

(1) Never wear the lap portion of the

belt across your abdomen. Dur­ing accidents it can press
sharply against your abdomen
and increase the risk of injury.

(2) The seat belts must not be

twisted when worn.

Pull the belt slightly to adjust looseness as
desired.

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G28A051A

To unfasten

Hold the latch plate and push the button on
the buckle.

NOTE
As the belt retracts automatically, keep the
latch plate held while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.

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G08C007A

Adjustable seat belt anchor
(front seats)

EG08C-Ca

The seat belt anchor height can be
adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor down with the
lock knob (A) depressed. To move the
anchor up, slide it without depressing the
lock knob (A).

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat belt anchor,
set it at a position that is suffi­ciently high so that the belt will make
full contact with your shoulder but
will not touch your neck.

G28E045A

Rear/second, third seat belt storage

EG28EABa

When the seat belt is not in use, store it as
shown in the illustration.

1- Seat belt plate storage

A-Short (3-door) models
B-Long (5-door) models

G28E067A

Seat and seat belts

Child restraint

EG20A-Ea

When transporting children in your vehicle,
some type of child restraint system should
always be used according to the size of the
child.
This is required by law in most countries.
The regulations concerning driving with chil­dren in the front seat may differ from coun­try to country. You are advised to comply
with the relevant regulations.

After passing the belt through the rear
notch, insert the latch plate into the front
notch.

2- Seat belt buckle storage

C- Rear/second seat
D- Third seat (5-door models)

G28E095E

WARNING

(1) When possible, put children in

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

(2) Holding a child in your arms is

no substitute for a restraint sys­tem. Failure to use a proper
restraint system can result in
severe or fatal injury to your
child.

(3) Each restraint device or fixing is

to be used only by one child.

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G28G267A

Caution for installing the child
restraint on vehicle with front pas­senger air bag

The label shown here is attached on
vehicles with front passenger air bag.
If this label is attached, never install the
rear-facing child restraint on the front pas­senger’s seat.

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WARNING

(1) Extreme Hazard!

REAR-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINTS must NOT be used
in the front passenger seat as it
places an infant too close to the
passenger air bag. The force of
an inflating air bag could kill or
cause serious injuries to the
child. Rear-facing child restraints
must only be used in the rear
seat (3-door models)/second
seat (5-door models).

G28G436A

G28G439A

WARNING

(2) FRONT-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINTS should be used in
the rear seat (3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models)
whenever possible; if used in the
front seat, adjust the seat to the
fully backward position.

G28B005A

Infants and small children

EG20B-Ba

When transporting infants and small chil­dren in your vehicle, follow the instruction
given below.

Instruction:
(1) For small infants, an infant carrier

should be used. For small children
whose height when seated allows the
shoulder belt to lie in contact with the
face or the throat, a child seat should
be used.

(2) The child restraint system should be

appropriate for your child’s weight and
height and properly fit the vehicle. For
a higher degree of safety: THE CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE
INSTALLED IN THE REAR SEAT.

(3) Before purchasing a child seat or infant

carrier, first try to install it in the rear
seat to ensure it fits well. Due to the
location of the seat belt buckles in the
seat cushion, it may be difficult to
securely install some child restraint sys­tems.
If the child restraint system can be
pulled forward easily on the seat cush­ion after the belt has been tightened,
choose another child restraint sys­tem.

Seat and seat belts

WARNING

(1) When installing a child restraint

system, refer to the instruc­tions provided by the manufac­turer of the restraint system.
Failure to do so can result in
severe or fatal injury to your
child.

(2) After installation, push and pull

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

(3) When the child restraint sys-

tem is not in use, keep your
child or infant seat secured with
the seat belt or remove it from
the vehicle in order to prevent
injury to your child.

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Suitability for various seating positions

3-door models

Seating position

Mass Group

With Air Bag Without Air Bag Left side Right side
0- - Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) UF U, L*
0+ - Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) UF U U X U
I - 9 to 18 kg (9 months-4 years) UF U U, L*
II & III - 15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) UF, L*

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

U - Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF - Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L - Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI genuine parts).
B - Built-in restraint approved for this mass group.
X - Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

L (Genuine part information)

*1 MZ311097 E1-03301063
*2 MZ312745 E1-03301136
*3 MZ311099 E1-03301061

NOTE
There is no applicable MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0+-Up to 13 kg (0-2 years)”.
MITSUBISHI MOTOR S Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.
For detail information, please consult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Front Passenger Rear Outboard

1

3

Genuine parts No. ECE No.

U, L*

3

U, L*

U, L*

1

2

3

Rear Centre

1

L*

2

L*

3

L*

U, L *

U, L*
U, L*

EG20COIa

1

2

3

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5-door models

Seating position

Mass Group

0- - Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) UF U, L*
0+ - Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) UF U X U X U
I - 9 to 18 kg (9 months-4 years) UF U L*
II & III - 15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) UF, L*

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

U - Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF - Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L - Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI genuine parts).
B - Built-in restraint approved for this mass group.
X - Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

L (Genuine part information)

*1 MZ311097 E1-03301063
*2 MZ312745 E1-03301136
*3 MZ311099 E1-03301061

NOTE
There is no applicable MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0+-Up to 13 kg (0-2 years)”.
MITSUBISHI MOTOR S Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.
For detail information, please consult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Front Passenger

With Air Bag Without Air Bag Left side Right side

1

3

U, L*

3

Rear Outboard

1

L*

2

3

L*

Intermediate Outboard

1

U, L*

2

U, L*

3

U, L*

1

L*

2

L*

3

L*

Genuine parts No. ECE No.

Intermediate

Centre
U, L *

U, L *
U, L*

1

2

3

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3-door models

G18C045A

Installing a child restraint system to
a 3-point type seat belt (with
emergency/automatic locking
mechanism)

EG20D-C

The 3-point type seat belts at the above
illustrated seat positions can be con­verted from normal emergency locking
retractor (ELR) mode to automatic lock­ing retractor (ALR) mode. It must be so
converted, when installing a child restraint
system.

5-door models

G18C069A

Installation:

1. Place the child restraint system in the
rear (3-door models)/second (5-door
models) seating position as shown in
the illustration.

G18C054A

2. Route the belt through the child restraint
according to the child restraint system
manufacturer’s instructions, then insert
the latch plate into the buckle.

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G18C055A

3. To activate the ALR mode, slowly pull
the shoulder part of the belt all the way
out until it stops, then let the belt feed
back into the retractor.

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If
the belt is locked, you will not be able to
pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it
is not locked and you will need to repeat
these steps.

G18C056A

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.
Remember, if the lap part of the belt is
not tight, the child restraint will not be
secure. It may help to put weight on the
child restraint, or push on the seat­back while pulling up on the belt.

6. Before putting the child in the restraint,
push and pull the restraint in all direc­tions to be sure it is secure. Do this
before each use.

7. To deactivate the ALR mode in order to
remove a child restraint etc., after
removing the child from the restraint,
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt,
let the belt fully retract, and rewind the
belt.

Seat and seat belts

NOTE
If the seat belt does not lock, rewind it fully,
then perform step 2 to 7 again.

WARNING

(1) Before putting the child in the

restraint, be absolutely sure to
make the conversion of the
retractor from the ELR mode to
the ALR mode. By doing so, the
child restraint system is always
tightly secured to the seat by the
automatic lock. If the conver­sion to ALR is not made, the
child restraint system could
move forward in the event of
sudden braking or an accident,
seriously injuring the child or
other occupants.

(2) If a person wearing the seat belt

moves one’s upper body signifi­cantly such that the belt com­pletely unwinds, the retractor
may switch to its ALR mode and
lock, thus preventing further
movement. If this happens, the
person should switch the retrac­tor back to its ELR mode by tak­ing off the seat belt and fully
rewinding it. The person should
then wear the seat belt again.

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3-door models

G18C052A

Installing a child restraint system to
a 3-point type seat belt (with emer­gency locking mechanism)

EG20E-E

For safety, you are advised to install the
child restraint system using a 3-point type
seat belt with emergency/automatic lock­ing mechanism. If you cannot avoid install­ing it using another type of seat belt, follow
the instructions given below.

Installation:

1. Fasten the seat belt to secure the child
restraint system. Make sure you hear a
“click” when you insert the latch plate in
the buckle.

5-door models

G18C053A

2. Remove all slack of a lap belt by pull­ing the webbing through the belt’s
adjustment feature.
3-point type seat belt requires no length
adjustment, remove all slack by using
the locking clip.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in all
directions to be sure it is secure.

G28B059A

CAUTION

For some type of child restraint, the
locking clip (A) should be used to
help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden manoeuver.
It must be fitted and used in accor­dance with the child restraint manu­facturer’s instructions.
The locking clip must be removed
when the child restraint is removed.

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Seat and seat belts

Older children

EG20F-Aa

Children who have outgrown child restraint
system should be seated in the rear seat
and wear combination lap shoulder belt.
The lap belt should be snug and posi­tioned low on the abdomen so that it is
below the top of the hip-bone. Otherwise,
the belt could intrude into the child’s abdo­men during an accident and cause injury.

CAUTION

(1) Children who are not buckled up

can be thrown out of the vehicle
in an accident.

(2) Children who are not buckled up

can strike other people.

(3) A child should never be left unat-

tended in your vehicle. When
you leave the vehicle, take the
child with you.

Pregnant women restraint

EG28C-Ad

WARNING

Seat belts work for everyone, includ­ing pregnant women. Pregnant
women should use the available seat
belts. This will reduce the likeli­hood of injury to both the woman and
the unborn child. The lap belt should
be worn across the thighs and as
snug against the hips as possible,
but not across the waist. The wom­an’s doctor should be consulted if
there are any questions.

Seat belt inspection

EG28D-Da

(1) Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed

webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt assem­bly if defective.

(2) A dirty belt should be cleaned with neu-

tral detergent in warm water.After rins­ing in water, let it dry in the shade. Do
not attempt to bleach or re-dye the
belts because this affects their char­acteristics.

WARNING

(1) All seat belt assemblies includ-

ing retractors and attaching
hardware should be inspected
by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer after any collision. We
recommend that seat belt
assemblies in use during a col­lision be replaced unless the col­lision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue
to operate properly.

(2) Do not attempt to repair or

replace any part of the seat belt
assemblies; this work should be
done by an authorized MITSUB­ISHI dealer. Failure to have an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
perform the work could reduce
the effectiveness of the belts and
could result in serious injury in
the event of a collision.

(3) Once the pre-tensioner has been

activated, it cannot be re-used. It
must be replaced together with
the retractor.

(4) The entire pre-tensioner seat belt

system must be inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)-air bag

EG29A-Ea

The information written in this supplemen­tal restraint system (SRS) section con­tains important points concerning the driver
and front passenger air bags, side air bags
and pre-tensioner seat belts.
The SRS air bags are designed to supple­ment the primary protection of the driver
and front passenger side seat belt sys­tems by providing those occupants with
protection against head and chest inju­ries in certain moderate-to-severe frontal
collisions.
The SRS side air bag is designed to
supplement the seat belts and provide the
driver and front passenger with protec­tion against chest injury in certain
moderate- to-severe side impact colli­sions.

The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seat
belts; for maximum protection in all types
of crashes and accidents, seat belts should
ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives
or rides in this vehicle. (With infants and
small children in child restraints and older
children buckled in the rear seat).

WARNING

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS
PROPERL YWEAR YOUR SEATBELT,
EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG:
(1) Seat belts help keep the driver

and front passenger properly
positioned which reduces injury
risk in all collisions, and reduces
the risk of serious or fatal inju­ries when the air bags inflate.
During sudden braking just
before a collision, an unre­strained or improperly restrained
driver or front passenger can
move forward into direct con­tact with or within close proxim­ity to the air bag which may then
deploy during the collision.
The initial stage of air bag infla­tion is the most forceful which
could cause serious or fatal inju­ries if the occupant contacts it at
this stage.

WARNING

(2) Seat belts reduce the risk of

injury in roll-overs, side or rear
impact collisions, and in
lower-speed frontal collisions,
because driver’s and passen­ger’s air bags are not designed to
inflate in those situations.

(3) Seat belts reduce the risk of

being thrown from your vehicle in
a collision or roll-over.

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WARNING

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE
PROPERLY SEATED.
A driver or front passenger too close
to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during air bag deployment can
be killed or seriously injured.
Air bags inflate very fast, and with
great force.
If the driver and front passenger are
not properly seated and restrained
the air bags may not protect you
properly,and could cause serious or
fatal injuries when it inflates.
(1) Before driving, adjust the driv-

er’s seat as far back as pos­sible while still maintaining
complete control of the vehicle.

(2) Before driving, adjust the front

passenger seat as far back as
possible.

(3) Make sure all vehicle occupants

are always properly restrained
using the available seat belts.

(4) With seat belts properly fas-

tened the driver and front pas­senger should sit well back and
upright without leaning against
the window or door.

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WARNING

(5) Do not sit on the edge of the

seat, or lean head or chest close
to the steering wheel or instru­ment panel. Do not put feet or
legs on or against the instru­ment panel.

(6) Place all infants and small chil-

dren in the rear seat and prop­erly restrained using an
appropriate child restraint sys­tem.
The rear seat is the safest for
infants and children.

Seat and seat belts

G28G176A

WARNING

(7) Infants and small children should

never be unrestrained, stand up
against the instrument panel or
held in your arms or on your lap.
They could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision, includ­ing when the air bag inflates.
They should be properly seated
in the rear seat in an appropri­ate child restraint system. See
the “Child restraint” section of
this owner’s manual.

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G28G436A

WARNING

•REAR-FACING CHILD REST­RAINTS must NOT be used in the
front passenger seat as it places an
infant too close to the passenger air
bag. The force of an inflating air bag
could kill or cause serious injuries
to the child.
Rear-facing child restraints must
only be used in the rear seat (3-door
models)/second seat (5-door
models).

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G28G439A

WARNING

•FRONT-FACING CHILD REST­RAINTS should be used in the rear
seat (3-door models)/second seat
(5-door models) whenever possible;
if they must be used in the front
passenger seat, adjust the seat to
the fully backward position. Fail­ure to do so could kill or cause seri­ous injuries to the child.

WARNING

(8) Older children should be seated

in the rear seat, properly wear­ing the seat belt, with an appro­priate booster seat if needed.

Seat and seat belts

G28G267A

NOTE
The label shown here is attached on
vehicles with front passenger air bag.
If this label is attached, never install the
rear-facing child restraint on the front pas­senger’s seat.

G28G296A

How the supplemental restraint sys­tem works

EG29B-H

The SRS includes the following
components:

1- Air bag module (Driver)
2- Air bag module (Passenger)*
3- Air bag control unit
4- Seat belt pre-tensioner
5- Front impact sensor

G28G297A

6- Side air bag module*
7- Side impact sensor*

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

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Seat and seat belts

When the impact sensors detect an impact
of sufficient frontal or side force, an auto­mated circuit ignites materials in the infla­tor to generate gas and inflate the air bags.
The air bags deployment produces a sud­den, loud noise, and releases some smoke
and powder, but these conditions are not
injurious, and do not indicate a fire in the
vehicle. People with respiratory problems
may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment;
open the windows after air bag deploy­ment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after
deployment, so there is little danger of
obscured vision.
The time required from the sensors detect­ing an impact to deflation of the air bags
after deployment is shorter than a blink of
an eye.

CAUTION

Air bags are inflated at an extremely
rapid speed. In certain situations,
contact with inflating air bags can
result in light cuts, bruises, and the
like.

G28G242A

Driver’s and passenger’s front air
bag system

EG29C-D

The driver’s air bag is located under the
padded cover in the middle of the steer­ing wheel. The front passenger air bag is
contained in the instrument panel above the
upper glove box.
The driver air bag and the front passen­ger air bag are designed to inflate at the
same time even if the passenger seat is not
occupied.

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Seat and seat belts

G28L079D

Deployment of front air bags

The front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

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

1- Head-on collision with a solid wall at a speed of approxi-

mately 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher

2- Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded area

between the arrows

The front air bags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above
the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximately 25
km/h (16 mph) collision when impacting straight into a solid wall
that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below
the above threshold level, the front air bags may not deploy.How­ever,this threshold speed will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object that absorbs the impact by either deforming or

moving (for example, another stationary vehicle, pole or a guard
rail).
Because frontal collisions can easily move you out of position, it
is important to always properly wear your seat belts. Your seat
belts will help you to keep safe distance from the steering wheel
and instrument panel during the initial stages of air bag deploy­ment. The initial stage of air bag inflation is the most forceful, and
can possibly cause serious or fatal injuries. Moreover, the seat
belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in a col­lision. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) air bags are
designed to provide additional protection. Therefore, for your safety
and the safety of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear
your seat belts.

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The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when…

With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body struc­ture is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occu­pants from harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may deform
significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circum­stances, the front air bags may not deploy irrespective of the defor­mation and damage to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration:

1- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts

G28L080D

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

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The front air bags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when ···

The front air bags are not designed to deploy in conditions where
they cannot typically provide protection to the occupant.
Such conditions are shown in the illustration:

1- Rear end collisions
2- Side collisions
3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

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

Seat and seat belts

G28L081D

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Seat and seat belts

The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when ···

The front air bags may deploy if the bottom of the vehicle suf­fers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage damage).
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration:

1- Collision with an elevated median/island or curb
2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pot hole
3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground

Because the front air bags may deploy in certain types of unex­pected impacts as shown in the illustration that can easily move
you out of position, it is important to always properly wear your
seat belts. Your seat belts will help you to keep a safe distance
from the steering wheel and instrument panel during the initial
stages of air bag deployment. The initial stage of air bag infla­tion is the most forceful and can possibly cause serious or fatal
injuries if you contact it at this stage.

G28L082D

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G28G308A

WARNING

(1) Do not attach anything to the

steering wheel padded cover,
such as trim material, badges,
etc. It might strike and injure an
occupant if the air bag inflates.

(2) Do not set anything on, or attach

anything to the instrument panel
above the upper glove box. It
might strike and injure an occu­pant if the air bag inflates.

(3) Do not attach accessories to, or

put them in front of, the wind­screen. These objects could
restrict the air bag inflation, or
strike and injure an occupant if
the air bags inflate.

WARNING

(4) Do not put packages, pets or

other objects between the air
bags and the driver or front pas­senger. It could affect air bag
performance, or could cause
injury when the air bag inflates.

(5) Right after the air bag inflation,

several air bag system compo­nents will be hot. Do not touch
them; you could be burned.

(6) The air bag system is designed

to work only once. Once the air
bags have deployed, they will
not work again. They must
promptly be replaced, and the
entire air bag system inspected,
by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.

(7) If the vehicle is involved in a

frontal collision but the air bags
are not inflated, have the air bag
system checked and, if neces­sary replaced by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

Seat and seat belts

G28L137A

Side air bag system
(front seat only)*

EG29D-B

The side air bags are (A) contained in the
driver and front passenger seatbacks.

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G28L200A

The label shown here is attached to the
seatbacks with a side air bag.

The side air bag is designed to inflate only
on the side of the vehicle that is impacted.

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G28L036A

Deployment of side air bags

The side air bags ARE DESIGNED TO
DEPLOY when…

The side air bags are designed to deploy
when the vehicle suffers a moderate to
severe side impact to the middle of the pas­senger compartment.
The typical condition is shown in the illus­tration.

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

Seat and seat belts

G28L083D

The side air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when…

With certain types of side collisions, the vehicle’s body struc­ture is designed to absorb the shock to help to protect the occu­pants from harm. (The vehicle body’s side area may deform
significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circum­stances, the side air bags may not deploy irrespective of the defor­mation and damage to the vehicle body.

Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration:
1- Side impacts in an area away from the passenger compart-

ment

2- Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collides with the side

of vehicle
3- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
4- Oblique side impacts
5- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

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

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Seat and seat belts

The side air bags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when ···

The side air bags are designed not to deploy in conditions where
they cannot usually provide protection to the occupant. Typicalcon­ditions are shown in the illustration:

1- Head-on collisions
2- Rear end collisions

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

G28L084D

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WARNING

(1) The side air bags are designed to

supplement the driver and front
passenger seat belts in certain
side impacts. Seat belts should
always be worn properly, and the
driver and front passenger
should sit well back and upright
without leaning against the win­dow or door.

G28L029A

WARNING

(2) The side air bag inflates with

great force. The driver and front
passenger should not put their
arms out the window, and
should not lean against the door,
in order to reduce risk of seri­ous or possible fatal injury from
a deploying side air bag.

(3) Do not allow any rear seat occu-

pant to hold onto the seatback of
either front seat, in order to
reduce risk of injury from a
deploying side air bag. Special
care should be taken with chil­dren.

WARNING

(4) Do not place any objects near or

in front of the seatback of either
front seat. They could interfere
with proper side air bag infla­tion, and also could cause injury
if thrown free by side air bag
deployment.

(5) Do not place stickers, labels or

additional trim on the seatback
of either front seat. They could
interfere with proper side air bag
inflation.

(6) Do not install seat covers on

seats with side air bags. Do not
re-cover the seats with side air
bags. They could interfere with
proper side air bag inflation.

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WARNING

(7) Never install a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger
seat. A forward-facing child
restraint should be used in the
rear seat (3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models)
only, whenever possible. If a
forward-facing child restraint
must be used in the front pas­senger seat, adjust the seat to
the fully backward position, and
take care to ensure that the child
stays in the child restraint and
away from the door.
Do not allow the child to lean
against or close to the front door
even if the child is seated in a
child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not
be leaned against or be close to
the area of the seat where the
side air bag is located. It is dan­gerous if the side air bag
inflates.
Failure to follow all of these
instructions could lead to seri­ous or fatal injury to the child.

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WARNING

(8) Work around and on the side air

bag system components should
only be done by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. Improper
work could result in inadvert­ent deployment of a side air bag,
or could render a side air bag
inoperative; either situation
could result in serious injury.

G28H004A

Pre-tensioner seat belt system

EG29E-A

The driver’s and passenger’s seats are pro­vided with a pre-tensioner seat belt sys­tem which actuates simulateously with the
air bag in a moderate-to-severe frontal col­lision.
In certain moderate-to-severe frontal col­lision, the seat belt pre-tensioner retracts
the seat belt instantaneously to hold the
occupant tightly in the seat belt, making the
seat belt and the air bag more effective.
The pre-tensioner (A) is encased with the
seat belt’s retractor. These belts are used
the same way as conventional belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt acti­vates, 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 irritation and
choking.

The pre-tensioner activates whenever a
strong impact is applied at the front of the
vehicle, even if the seat belt is not worn.
The pre-tensioner seat belts may not acti­vate in certain frontal collisions, even
though the vehicle may be severely dam­aged. Such non-activation does not mean
that something is wrong with the SRS sys­tem, but rather that the collision forces were
not severe enough to activate it.

WARNING

(1) Following the pre-tensioner seat

belt activation, several
pre-tensioner seat belt system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them after activation.

(2) The pre-tensioner seat belt sys-

tem is designed to work only
once. After the pre-tensioner
seat belts have been activated,
they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced, and
the entire pre-tensioner seat belt
system inspected by an autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer.

(3) If the vehicle is involved in a

frontal collision but the
pre-tensioner seat belts are not
activated, be sure to have the
pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by an authorized MIT­SUBISHI dealer.

G28L103A

SRS warning lamp

EG29F-R

There is a supplemental restraint system
(“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument
panel. The system checks itself and the
lamp tells you if there is a problem. When
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or
“ST ART” position, the warning lamp should
illuminate for several seconds and then
should go out. This means the system is
ready.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the
driver’s front air bag, the front passen­ger’s air bag, side air bags (if so equipped)
and the seat belt pre-tensioners.

Seat and seat belts

WARNING

If any of the following conditions
occur, the SRS is not working prop­erly, and you should immediately
have it inspected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

•The SRS warning lamp does not illu­minate when you start the vehicle.

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

•The SRS warning lamp illuminates
while driving.

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SRS servicing

EG29G-A

The entire SRS including air bag and
pre-tensioner seat belt must be inspected
by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer after
10 years.

WARNING

(1) Any maintenance performed on

or near the components of the
SRS must be performed only by
an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer. Do not permit anyone
else to do service, inspection,
maintenance or repair on any
SRS components or wiring;
similarly, no part of the SRS
should ever be handled or dis­posed of by anyone except an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Improper work on the SRS com­ponents or wiring could result in
inadvertent deployment of the air
bags, or could render the SRS
inoperative; either situation
could result in serious injury.

(2) Do not modify your steering

wheel, seat belt retractor or any
other SRS components. For
example, replacement of the
steering wheel, or modifica­tions to the front bumper or
body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.

WARNING

(3) If your vehicle has received any

front-end damage, you should
have the SRS inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer to
ensure it is in proper working
order.

(4) On vehicles with the side air

bags, do not modify your front
seats centre pillar and centre
console.
It can adversely affect SRS per­formance and lead to possible
injury.
Also, if you have found any tear
or open seam in the seat fabric
at the portion near the side air
bag, have the seat inspected at
an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.

(5) On vehicles with the side air

bags, if your vehicles has
received any damage to either
side, you should have the SRS
inspected by an authorized MIT­SUBISHI dealer to ensure it is in
proper working order.

NOTE
(1) When you transfer ownership of the

vehicle to some other person, we urge
you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that
owner to the applicable section in this
owner’s handbook.

(2) If you junk or scrap the vehicle, we urge

you to first take the vehicle to an autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer so that the
SRS can be rendered safe.

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G28G309A

Seat and seat belts

Caution label

EG28H-Aa

Passenger restraint warning/caution labels
are attached as shown in the illustration.

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Instruments and controls

Instruments ............................................................ 4- 2

Speedometer ......................................................... 4- 2

Tachometer............................................................. 4- 3

Odometer/Tripmeter............................................... 4- 3

Fuel gauge .............................................................. 4- 4

Water temperature gauge...................................... 4- 5

Indication and warning lamps .............................. 4- 6

Combination headlamps,

dipper and turn signal switch ........................... 4-14

Headlamp levelling switch ................................... 4-16

Windscreen wiper and washer switch................. 4-17

Rear window wiper and washer switch............... 4-19

Headlamp washer switch ...................................... 4-19

Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 4-20

Rear window demister switch .............................. 4-21

Front fog lamp switch ........................................... 4-22

Rear fog lamp switch............................................. 4-22

Rheostat (meter illumination control).................. 4-23

Wiper deicer switch ............................................... 4-24

Horn switch ............................................................ 4-24

Room lamps ........................................................... 4-24

Rear personal lamp................................................ 4-25

Luggage compartment lamp................................. 4-26

Multi centre display ............................................... 4-27

RV meter ................................................................. 4-40

Instruments and controls

Instruments

1- Speedometer
2- Fuel gauge
3- Water temperature gauge
4- Tachometer
5- Odometer/Tripmeter
6- Tripmeter reset button

D01A229A

ED01AOI

A

D03A071A

Speedometer

ED03A-Na

TypeA

The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).

B

D03A072A

Type B

The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilome­tres per hour (km/h).

4-2

Instruments and controls

D04A056A

Tachometer

ED04A-Ac

The tachometer indicates the engine speed
(r/min). The tachometer can help you obtain
more economical driving and also warns
you of excessive engine speeds.

CAUTION

During travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).

D03F040A

Odometer/Tripmeter

ED03FAJa

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, odometer and tripmeter indi­cations are given.
Every time the reset button (3) is pressed
lightly (less than 1 second), tripmeter indi­cations (TRIP

1- Odometer
2- Tripmeter
3- Reset button

Odometer

The odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has travelled.

and ) are changed.

D03F018A

Tripmeter

The tripmeter indicates the distance trav­elled during a particular trip or period.
There are two tripmeter displays: TRIP

and .

TRIP
tance travelled since the current trip began.
At the same time, TRIP
measure the distance from an intermedi­ate location. To return the display to zero,
press the reset button for more than 1 sec­ond. Only the currently displayed value will
be reset.
If TRIP
TRIP

NOTE
(1) Display TRIP

can be used to measure the dis-

can be used to

is displayed, for example, only

will be reset.

and eachhave a

maximum distance of 999.9km.

4-3

Instruments and controls

D05A052A

(2) When disconnecting the battery termi-

nal for a long time, the memory of trip­meter display TRIP
cleared, and the display returns to “0”.

4-4

and are

Fuel gauge

ED15AOI

The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in
the fuel tank when the ignition switch is
“ON”.

F-Full
E-Empty

CAUTION

Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalytic con­verter.

NOTE
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fuel
lid (fuel filler port) is located on the right
side of the body.
Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page 5-4.

D06A047A

Water temperature gauge

ED06A-Nb

The water temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature when the igni­tion switch is “ON”.

CAUTION

If the indication needle enters the
zone “A” while the engine is run­ning, it indicates that the engine is
possibly overheating. Immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
make the necessary corrections.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 8-21.)
While driving, care should always be
taken to maintain the normal operat­ing temperature.

Instruments and controls

4-5

Instruments and controls

D50A529D

Indication and warning lamps

1- CRUISE indication lamp* →Page 5-54
2- ABS warning lamp* →Page 5-46
3- Brake warning lamp
4- Oil pressure warning lamp
5- Turn-signal indication lamps / Hazard warning indication lamps
6- Active stability control operation indication lamp*/

Active traction control operation indication lamp*
→Page 5-59

7- Active stability control OFF indication lamp*

→Page 5-59
8- Engine oil level warning lamp
9- Low fuel warning lamp

10- Check engine indication lamp
11- High-beam indication lamp
12- Charge warning lamp
13- A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp

(vehicles with automatic transmission)

4-6

ED50AOId

14- Low washer fluid indication lamp*
15- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
16- Front fog lamp indication lamp*
17- Fuel filter warning lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
18- Rear fog lamp indication lamp
19- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp

→Page 3-57
20- 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp →Page 5-26, 5-31
21- Rear differential lock indication lamp* →Page 5-35
22- Door-ajar warning lamp
23-

ECO indication lamp (petrol-powered vehicles)

24- Automatic transmission indication lamp

(vehicles with automatic transmission,

“N” indicator lamp is used also as A/T warning lamp)

→Page 5-19, 5-21
NOTE

To find information concerning the indication or warning lamps marked
by the symbol “→Page XX”, refer to the specified pages. For the other
indication and warning lamps, refer to the subsequent pages.

is a trademark of MITSUBISHI Motors Corporation.

Brake warning lamp - red
(Brake warning buzzer/Vehicles with
anti-lock brake system)

ED23AAGa

With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warning
lamp illuminates under the following conditions:

(1)When the parking brake lever has been engaged.
(2)When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to

a low level.

(3)When the brake circuit is not operating cor-

rectly.

Brake warning buzzer
(Vehicles with anti-lock brake system)

When there is a danger of brake performance
becoming compromised, a buzzer will sound to alert
the driver. If this buzzer should continue to sound,
park your vehicle in a safe place and contact your
nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

NOTE
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on
the brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and
brake warning buzzer. It is normal if the lamp goes
out and the buzzer stops sounding after a few sec­onds.

Instruments and controls

CAUTION

(1)In the situations listed below, brake per-

formance may be compromised or the
vehicle may become unstable if brakes are
applied suddenly; consequently, avoid driv­ing at high speeds or applying the brakes
suddenly.Furthermore, the vehicle should
be brought to a stop in a safe location and
your nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
should be contacted.

• The brake warning lamp does not illumi­nate when the parking brake is applied or
does not turn off when the parking brake
is released.

• The brake warning lamp remains illumi­nated during driving.

• The brake warning buzzer does not turn
off. (In the case of vehicles with anti-lock
brake systems)

(2)The vehicle should be brought to a halt in

the following manner when brake perfor­mance has deteriorated.

• Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.

• Should the brakes fail, use engine brak­ing to reduce your speed and slowly pull
the parking brake lever to park your
vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the
vehicles behind you.

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Instruments and controls

NOTE
(1) In certain cases immediately after the engine has

been started or when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, a noise generated by
operation of brake devices may be heard com­ing from the engine compartment. This type of
noise is normal and is no need for concern in
fact, it indicates that the corresponding devices
are operating normally. (This applies to vehicles
fitted with anti-lock brake system)

(2) On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brake sys-

tem, the brake system uses brake fluid pres­surized by the pump.
Please refer to the “Brake system” on page 5-44.

Oil pressure warning lamp - red

This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned “ON”, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it illuminates while the engine is run­ning, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, turn the engine off and contact your near­est authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.

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CAUTION

(1)If this lamp illuminates when the engine oil

level is not low, contact your nearest autho­rized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.

(2)This warning lamp does not indicate the

amount of oil in the crankcase. This must
be determined by checking the oil level on
the dipstick, while the engine is switched
off.

(3)If you continue driving with low engine oil

level or with this warning lamp illumi­nated, engine seizure may occur.

NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated
as an indication of the engine’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.

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