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Instruments and Controls (Driver's Area)3

Except For Ralliart3

Instruments And Controls5

Outside (Front)11

Compartment P11

Outside (Rear)13

If this Warning Light Comes on or Flashes While You're Driving16

If This Problem Occurs18

General Information22

Fuel Selection23

Gasoline Detergent Additives23

Octane Requirement23

Oxygenated Gasoline23

Reformulated Gasoline24

Mmt (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl)24

Sulfur In Gasoline24

Ethanol (Gasohol)24

Filling The Fuel Tank25

Modifications To And Racing Of Your Vehicle28

Installation Of Accessories29

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts30

Modification/Alterations To The Electrical Or Fuel Systems30

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements31

Seat And Restraint Systems32

Seats And Restraint Systems34

To Adjust The Seat Forward Or Backward36

To Adjust The Seatback36

To Adjust the Seat Height (Driver's Side Only, if so Equipped)38

Heated Seats (If So Equipped)38

Folding The Seatbacks Forward (If So Equipped)39

Arm Rest (If So Equipped)40

Head Restraints41

Except For Recaro Seat41

Adjustment Of The Head Restraint Height42

Seat Belt Instructions46

Driver's Seat Belt Reminder/Warning Light and Display49

Front Passenger Seat Belt Warning Light50

Adjustable Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor (Front Seats)51

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy52

Seat Belt Extender52

Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner And Force Limiter Systems53

Pre-Tensioner System53

Force Limiter System54

Child Restraint Systems55

Guidelines For Child Restraint System Selection55

Installing A Child Restraint System Using The Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) System59

Lower Anchor Locations59

Tether Anchor Locations59

Examples Of Child Restraint Systems Compatible With The Latch System60

Using The Latch System60

Installing A Child Restraint System Using The Seat Belt (With Emergency/Automatic Locking Mechanism)62

Maintenance And Inspection Of Seat Belts65

Children Who Have Outgrown Child Restraint Systems65

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag66

How The Supplemental Restraint System Works70

Event Data Recording71

Driver's Seat Position Sensor72

Passenger's Seat Weight Sensors72

Passenger's Airbag off Indicator73

Srs Warning Light/Display74

Driver's and Passenger's Front Airbag System75

Driver's Knee Airbag System76

Deployment Of Front Airbags77

Side Airbag System (If So Equipped)82

Curtain Airbag System (If So Equipped)83

Deployment Of Side Airbag And Curtain Airbag86

Srs Servicing89

Warning Labels91

Features And Controls92

Break-In Recommendations93

Electronic Immobilizer (Anti-Theft Starting System)96

Replacement Keys98

Additional Keys98

Customer Key Programming (Except For Vehicles Sold In Canada)99

Keyless Entry System (If So Equipped)100

Answerback Function101

To Unlock The Doors101

To Lock The Doors101

To Open The Trunk Lid101

Changing The Setting Of The Turn Signal Lights Answer-Back Function102

Buzzer Deactivation/Reactivation102

Setting Of Door Unlock Function102

Using The Panic Alarm103

Replacement Remote Control Transmitters103

Additional Remote Control Transmitters103

Customer Remote Control Transmitter Programming104

Procedure For Replacing The Remote Control Transmitter Battery105

Free-Hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.a.s.t.-Key) (If So Equipped)107

Operating Range Of The F.a.s.t.-Key109

Operating Range For Locking And Unlocking The Doors And For Opening The Trunk Lid110

To Operate Using The F.a.s.t.-Key111

Operating Range For Starting The Engine111

Ignition Switch115

To Turn from "LOCK (PUSH OFF)" to "ACC"116

To Turn from "ACC" to "LOCK"116

Warning Activation117

F.a.s.t.-Key Take-Out Monitoring System119

Key Lock-In Prevention System119

Door Ajar Prevention System120

Ignition Switch Turn-Off Reminder System120

Steering Wheel Lock121

Starting The Engine122

To Operate Using The Emergency Key124

Emergency Key124

Flooded Engine124

To Turn from "LOCK" to "ACC"126

Normal Conditions130

At Extremely Cold Ambient Temperature132

Additional F.a.s.t.-Key133

Replacement F.a.s.t.-Key133

Customer F.a.s.t.-Key Programming (Except For Vehicles Sold In Canada)134

Keyless Entry System136

Horn Deactivation/Reactivation137

Replacement F.a.s.t.-Keys139

Additional F.a.s.t.-Keys139

To Lock Or Unlock The Front Doors With The Key144

To Lock Or Unlock The Door From The Inside144

To Lock The Door Without Using The Key145

Key Reminder System145

Lock Out Protection145

Power Door Locks146

Ignition Switch Return Reminder System146

To Lock And Unlock The Doors146

"Child Safety Locks" for Rear Door149

Inside Emergency Trunk Lid Release153

Theft-Alarm System (If So Equipped)154

Alarm Deactivation156

Type Of Alarm156

Disarmed Stage157

Testing The Theft-Alarm System157

Power Windows158

Timer Function160

Safety Mechanism (Driver's Door Window Only)160

Sunroof (If So Equipped)162

What To Do If You Hear Wind Buffeting When Driving162

Safety Mechanism163

Parking Brake165

Steering Wheel Tilt Lock Lever167

Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror168

Outside Rearview Mirrors170

To Reduce The Glare170

To Adjust The Mirror Position171

To Fold The Mirror171

Heated Mirror (If So Equipped)172

Acc Power Auto-Cutout Function173

To Remove The Key174

Starting And Stopping The Engine176

Tips For Starting176

Stopping The Engine179

Turbocharger Operation (If So Equipped)181

Proper Shift Points182

Manual Transaxle (If So Equipped)182

Downshifting183

Recommended Downshifting Speed183

Driving Precautions184

Maximum Possible Driving Speed184

Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt) (If So Equipped)184

Driving Uphill184

Driving Downhill184

Selector Lever Operation185

Vehicles With Sports Mode187

When the Selector Lever Cannot be Shifted from the "P" (PARK) Position188

Selector Lever Position Display189

Warning Display190

Selector Lever Positions191

Sports Mode Display194

Operation Of The Cvt194

Passing Acceleration195

When The Cvt Makes No Speed Change196

Twin Clutch Sst (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (If So Equipped)196

Gearshift Lever Operation197

Gearshift Lever Position Display199

If The Gearshift Lever Position Display Is Not Showing200

Gearshift Lever Positions (Main Shift Gate)203

Twin Clutch Sst Control Mode204

Twin Clutch Sst Control Mode Switch205

Twin Clutch Sst Control Mode Display206

Manual Shift207

Shifting Using The Gearshift Lever208

Selecting Manual Shifting208

Shifting Up And Shifting Down209

Returning to "D" Range Operation209

Shifting Using The Sportronic Steering Wheel Shifters210

Shifting Down211

Manual Shift Display212

Operation Of The Twin Clutch Sst213

Uphill/Downhill Driving213

What To Do If The Following Occur With The Twin Clutch Sst215

All-Wheel Drive System (If So Equipped)216

Cautions On Handling Of All-Wheel Drive Vehicles217

Jacking Up A All-Wheel Drive Vehicles218

Acd (Active Center Differential System) (If So Equipped)219

Acd Control Mode219

Acd Control Mode Display220

Acd Control Mode Switch220

Acd Warning Display221

Service Brake222

Limited-Slip Differential (If So Equipped)222

Power Brakes223

Brake Pad Wear Alarm223

Hill Start Assist (Vehicles With Twin Clutch Sst)224

Driving Hints225

Anti-Lock Braking System (If So Equipped)225

Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Light / Display226

If The Warning Light / Display Comes On While Driving227

After Driving On Icy Roads228

Active Stability Control (Asc) (If So Equipped)229

Traction Control Function230

Skid Control Function230

"ASC OFF" Switch231

Asc Operation Display, Asc Off Display Or Indicator (If So Equipped)232

Asc Warning Display233

Power Steering System234

Cruise Control (If So Equipped)234

Cruise Control Switches235

Cruise Control Indicator235

To Increase The Set Speed237

To Decrease The Set Speed238

To Temporarily Increase Or Decrease The Speed239

To Deactivate240

To Resume The Set Speed242

Tire Pressure Monitoring System243

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light / Display244

If The Warning Light Illuminates While Driving246

Whenever The Tires And Wheels Are Replaced With New Ones247

Instrument Cluster249

Rheostat Meter Illumination Button252

Multi-Information Display253

Except For Vehicles Equipped With The Twin Clutch Sst253

For Vehicles Equipped With The Twin Clutch Sst254

Multi-Information Meter Switch255

Information Screen (with Ignition Switch in the "OFF" Position)256

Odometer/Trip Odometer257

Service Reminder258

Interrupt Display Screen (with Ignition Switch in the "OFF" Position)259

Returning To The Display Screen From Before The Warning Display259

Door Ajar Warning Display (with Ignition Switch in the "OFF" Position)260

Information Screen (with Ignition Switch Turned from "OFF" to "ON" Position)261

System Check Screen262

Acd Control Mode Display Screen263

"Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF" Display Screen263

Information Screen (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)263

Driving Range Display265

Engine Coolant Temperature Display265

Average Speed Display266

Average Fuel Consumption Display266

Momentary Fuel Consumption Display267

Function Setting Screen267

Interrupt Display Screen (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)268

Selector Lever Position Display Screen {Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt)}269

Gearshift Lever Position Display Screen (Twin Clutch Sst)269

Redisplay Of A Warning Display Screen269

Other Interrupt Displays269

Outside Temperature Display Screen270

Twin Clutch Sst Control Mode Display Screen (Twin Clutch Sst)270

Fuel Remaining Display Screen270

Fuel Tank Filler Door Mark271

Fuel Remaining Warning Display271

Door Ajar Warning Display (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)274

Changing the Function Settings (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)275

Changing The Reset Mode For Average Fuel Consumption And Average Speed276

Changing The Fuel Consumption Display Unit278

Changing The Temperature Unit280

Changing The Display Language281

Operation Sound Setting283

Changing the Amount of Time until "REST REMINDER" Is Displayed284

Changing The Turn-Signal Sound (Type2)285

Changing The Momentary Fuel Consumption Display (Type 2)286

Returning To The Factory Settings287

Indicator Light, Warning Light, And Information Screen Display List288

Information Screen Display List290

Warning Display List (with Ignition Switch in the "OFF" Position)291

Warning Display List (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)294

Other Interrupt Displays (with Ignition Switch in the "ON" Position)300

Warning Lights302

Brake Warning Light302

High Beam Indicator302

Engine Malfunction Indicator ("SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "Check Engine Light")303

Charging System Warning Light304

Information Screen Display305

Brake Warning Display305

Charging System Warning Display306

Oil Pressure Warning Display307

Combination Headlights And Dimmer Switch308

Light Auto-Cutout Function (Headlights And Other Lights)311

Headlight Reminder Buzzer312

Dimmer (High/Low Beam Change)312

Headlight Flasher313

Welcome Light (For Vehicles Equipped With The Color Multi-Information Display)313

Coming Home Light (For Vehicles Equipped With The Color Multi-Information Display)314

Headlight Leveling Switch (If So Equipped)315

Turn Signal Lever316

Hazard Warning Flasher Switch317

Front Fog Light Switch (If So Equipped)318

Wiper And Washer Switch319

Windshield Wipers319

To Adjust Intermittent Intervals320

Misting Function320

Vehicle With Rain Sensor321

Rain Sensor (If So Equipped)321

To Adjust The Sensitivity Of The Rain Sensor323

Windshield Washer325

Electric Rear Window Defogger Switch326

Precautions To Observe When Using Wipers And Washers326

Hands-Free Bluetooth ® Cellular Phone Interface System With Voice Recognition (If So Equipped)328

Steering Control Switch329

Voice Recognition Function331

Speaker Enrollment Function332

Enabling And Disabling The Voice Model And Retraining334

Help Function334

Mute Function334

Confirmation Function Setting335

Security Function335

Setting The Passcode335

Entering The Passcode336

Disabling The Passcode336

Pairing A Cellular Phone337

Selecting The Phone339

Having The System Tell You A List Of The Registered Cellular Phones340

Deleting A Phone340

To Make A Call341

Making A Call By Using The Telephone Number341

Making A Call By Saying A Name In The System Phonebook341

Send Function342

Switching Between Hands-Free Mode And Private Mode342

Emergency Calls342

Receiving Calls343

Phonebook Function343

Having The System Tell You A List Of The Phonebook Entries346

Deleting A Registered Number346

Erasing The Phonebook347

Voice Command Tree348

Voice Command Tree - Phonebook349

Voice Command Tree - Setup350

Commands And Alternatives351

Enrollment Commands357

Vanity Mirror360

Cigarette Lighter (If So Equipped)362

12 V Power Outlet363

Power Outlet (If So Equipped)363

Interior Lights365

Dome Light (Front)/Reading Lights365

Reading Lights366

Dome Light (Rear)367

Storage Spaces368

Interior Light Auto-Cutout Function (Dome Light And Other Lights)368

Glove Compartment370

Front Console Boxes371

Floor Console Box With Lid372

Tissue Holder372

Luggage Floor Boxes373

For The Front Seat373

Bottle Holder374

For The Rear Seat374

Coat Hook (If So Equipped)375

Driving Safety376

Fuel Economy377

Driving, Alcohol And Drugs377

Vehicle Preparation Before Driving378

Safe Driving Techniques379

Driving During Cold Weather380

Parking On A Hill382

Parking With The Engine Running382

Where You Park382

When Leaving The Vehicle382

Loading Information383

Tire And Loading Information Placard384

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit385

Cargo Load Precautions387

Trailer Towing388

Comfort Controls390

Air Flow And Direction Adjustments391

Changing The Mode Selection392

Foot/Face Position393

Foot Position393

Foot/Defroster Position394

Defroster Position394

Heater Without Air Conditioning Function (If So Equipped)395

Control Panel395

Blower Speed Selection Dial395

Temperature Control Dial396

Mode Selection Dial396

Air Selection Switch397

Operating The System398

Combination Of Unheated Air And Heated Air399

Defrosting Or Defogging The Windshield And Door Windows399

For Ordinary Defrosting400

For Quick Defrosting400

Manual Air Conditioning With Max A/C Mode (If So Equipped)401

Personalizing The Air Selection (Changing The Function Setting)404

Operating The Air Conditioning System406

For Ordinary Cooling407

For Quick Cooling407

Defrosting Or Defogging (Windshield, Door Windows)409

Manual Air Conditioning Without Max A/C Mode (If So Equipped)411

Automatic Air Conditioning With Fahrenheit Scale (If So Equipped)420

Operating The Air Conditioning System (Automatic Mode)427

Operating The Air Conditioning System (Manual Mode)428

Automatic Air Conditioning With Celsius Scale (If So Equipped)430

Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips440

Air Conditioning System Refrigerant And Lubricant Recommendations440

During A Long Period Of Disuse440

Air Purifier441

Am/Fm Electronically Tuned Radio With Cd Player441

Sirius Satellite Radio442

Volume And Tone Control Panel443

To Adjust The Volume444

To Adjust The Tone444

Type (Acoustic Characteristic Selection)446

Field (Sound Field Selection)446

Speed Compensated Volume Function447

Radio Control Panel And Display448

To Listen To The Radio449

Radio Broadcast Data System (Rbds)450

To Search For A Broadcast Of Desired Pty450

Scan Function451

Text Message452

Sirius Satellite Radio Control Panel And Display453

To Listen To The Sirius Satellite Radio454

To Enter Channels Into The Memory455

Sirius Id Indication455

To Skip Or Lock A Desired Channel - Menu Mode456

To Skip A Desired Channel457

To Cancel Skip Settings457

To Lock A Desired Channel457

To Unlock Locked Channels458

To Change The Lock Cancellation Code459

To Reset The Lock Cancellation Code460

Cd Control Panel And Display461

To Listen To A Cd462

To Listen To An Mp3 Cd463

Folder Selection Order/Mp3 File Playback Order (Example)464

To Fast Forward/Reverse The Disc464

To Select A Desired Folder (Mp3 Cds Only)465

To Select A Desired Track465

To Repeat A Track465

To Change The Order Of Tracks For Playback466

To Find The Start Of Each Track On A Disc For Playback467

Cd Text And Mp3 Title Display468

Am/Fm Electronically Tuned Radio With 6 Cd Autochanger (Rbds And Mp3 Compatible)469

Id3 Tag Information469

(If So Equipped)469

Autochanger (Rbds And Mp3 Compatible)490

To Eject All The Discs492

To Use The External Audio Input Function (If So Equipped)499

To Activate The External Audio Input Mode500

Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch (If So Equipped)501

To Turn On The Power502

Automatic Tuning502

Channel Selection / Category Selection (Vehicles With Satellite Radio)502

Volume Control502

Error Codes (Sirius Satellite Radio) (If So Equipped)504

Error Codes (Sirius Satellite Radio)506

Handling Of Compact Discs (Cd)508

Notes On Cd-Rs/Rws510

Roof Antenna (Except For Vehicles With Sirius Satellite Radio)511

Roof Antenna (For Vehicles With Sirius Satellite Radio)512

Digital Clock513

General Information About Your Radio514

Signal Transmission514

Weak Reception (Fading)514

Cross Modulation515

Fm Stereo Reception515

Causes Of Disturbances516

For Emergencies518

If The Vehicle Breaks Down519

Jump-Starting The Engine519

Engine Overheating522

If Your Vehicle Has Anti-Lock Brakes522

Tools And Jack524

How To Change A Tire526

Spare Tire Information527

Compact Spare Tire527

To Remove The Compact Spare Tire528

To Change A Tire530

To Store The Flat Tire Or Spare Tire, Jack, Bar And Wheel Nut Wrench536

Wheel Covers537

Towing The Vehicle By A Tow Truck540

Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions541

If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck In Sand, Mud Or Snow541

On Wet Roads541

On Snowy Or Icy Roads542

On A Bumpy Or Rutted Road542

Vehicle Care And Maintenance544

Service Precautions545

Catalytic Converter546

View Of The Engine Compartment550

Engine Oil And Oil Filter551

To Check And Refill Engine Oil551

Except For Vehicles With Turbocharger551

Vehicles With Turbocharger552

Engine Oil Identification Mark553

Recommended Engine Oil Viscosity554

Engine Coolant555

To Replace The Oil Filter555

To Add Coolant556

Radiator Cap557

Points To Remember557

Air Cleaner Filter558

Manual Transaxle Oil (If So Equipped)561

Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt) Fluid (If So Equipped)561

Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (Twin Clutch Sst) Fluid562

Transfer Oil (All-Wheel Drive Models)562

Special Additives562

Twin Clutch Sst) Fluid (If So Equipped562

Rear Axle Oil (All-Wheel Drive Models)563

Awc Control Fluid (If So Equipped)563

Washer Fluid564

Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid (If So Equipped)564

During Cold Weather564

To Check The Fluid Level564

Power Steering Fluid565

Removing And Installing The Battery Upper Cover (Vehicles With Turbocharger)566

To Check The Battery Indicator568

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level569

Disconnection And Connection570

Tire Markings573

Size Designation573

Service Description574

Maximum Load574

Maximum Pressure574

Tire Identification Number (Tin)574

Treadwear, Traction And Temperature Grades575

Tire Inflation Pressures575

Replacing Tires And Wheels577

Tire Maintenance577

Tread Wear Indicators578

Tire Rotation579

Clutch Pedal Free Play (If So Equipped)581

Brake Pedal Free Play581

Parking Brake Lever Stroke582

Parking Brake Break-In582

Wiper Blades583

Emission-Control System Maintenance583

Ignition Cables585

Intake Valve Clearance585

Fuel System (Tank, Pipe Line And Connection, And Fuel Tank Filler Cap)585

General Maintenance586

Disc Brake Pads, Rear Drum Brake Linings And Rear Wheel Cylinders586

Ball Joint, Steering Linkage Seals And Drive Shaft Boots586

Drive Belt (For Generator, Power Steering Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor)587

Exhaust System588

Hood Lock Release Mechanism And Safety Catch588

Check For Any Of The Following Conditions588

For Cold And Snowy Weather589

Fusible Links589

Fuse Block Location590

Passenger Compartment590

Engine Compartment592

Fuse Load Capacities592

Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Table593

Engine Compartment Fuse Location Table594

Identification Of Fuse596

Fuse Replacement597

Replacement Of Light Bulbs599

Bulb Capacity599

Headlights (Low Beam, Except For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Headlights)602

Headlights (High Beam, Except For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Headlights)605

Daytime Running Lights (For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Headlights)607

Headlights (Low/High Beam, For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Lights)609

Adjustment Of Headlight Aim609

Parking And Side-Marker Lights (Except For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Headlights)610

Parking And Side-Marker Lights (For Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge Headlights)612

Front Turn Signal Lights614

Front Fog Lights (Except For Vehicles With Turbocharger)616

Front Fog Lights (For Vehicles With Turbocharger)619

Rear Combination Lights623

Tail Lights And Back-Up Lights626

License Plate Light627

Vehicle Care Precautions632

Trunk Area Light632

Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle633

Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle634

Genuine Leather634

Foreign Material634

Damaged Paint636

Cleaning Plastic Parts637

Chrome Parts637

Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)637

Window Glass637

Customer Assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects640

Consumer Information641

Uniform Tire Quality Grading641

Reporting Safety Defects642

Important Facts To Know In Case Of An Accident644

Specifications644

Vehicle Labeling647

Chassis Number648

Engine Serial Number649

Certification Label650

Vehicle Dimensions651

Vehicle Weights652

Engine Specifications653

Tires And Wheels655

Refill Capacities656

Alphabetical Index658

How To Calculate Your Gasoline Mileage669

Maintenance Record670

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