Instrumentation and controls

The location of the controls is shown in fig. 1.13.

Instrument cluster

The arrangement of control and measuring devices in a combination of devices is resulted on fig. 1.14.

At the top of the display, the trip meter readings are shown. Next, this part of the display will show the distance displayed on it before the key is in the switch (castle) ignition was last set to «OFF» («OFF»).



The display modes are changed in the order shown below by pressing lightly for a short time (less than 1 s) on button 3 (pic. 1.15) reset (zeroing) trip meter readings.

Distance meter (odometer)

The odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle.

Trip counter (Tripmeter)

The trip meter display has two modes. The daily mileage meter shows the distance traveled for a single trip or for a certain period of time.

To reset the counters, press the reset button (zeroing) and keep it pressed for more than 1 s. Only the value currently shown on the display will be reset.

Note. The maximum reading of the daily mileage counter in any of the modes is 999.9 km.

If for a long time the wires were disconnected from the battery terminals, then the readings of both daily mileage counters recorded in the memory will be reset to zero.

Attention! Keep an eye on the tachometer while driving. Its arrow, showing the engine speed, should not enter the red zone (zone of exceeding the maximum permissible speed).

Attention! It is impossible to start moving if the fuel level is below the permissible level; if the fuel is completely used up, the catalytic converter may be damaged.

Immediately after refueling, you must wait a while until the correct fuel level is displayed after turning the ignition key.

Attention! If the pointer arrow enters the red zone of the color scale while the engine is running, this may indicate that the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place and eliminate the cause of overheating. During the trip, make sure that the temperature of the coolant remains within the normal range.

Pilot lamps

Indicator lamps are located in the instrument cluster (pic. 1.16).

Direction indicator lamps (Green colour)

These control lamps flash simultaneously with the working direction indicators.

Too frequent flashing of the control lamps indicates an unreliable connection in the direction indicator circuit or a burnt out indicator lamp.

The control lamps for turning on the emergency light signaling are green.

When the hazard warning light switch is pressed, all direction indicators flash.

Control lamp of switching off of a high beam of headlights (of blue color)

The control lamp lights up when the high beam headlights are on.

Control lamp of insufficient fuel level (yellow color)

This lamp comes on when the fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the minimum level (approx. 9 l). If the lamp is on, this indicates the need for refueling.

Attention! On vehicles with an exhaust gas catalytic converter, the fuel level must not be allowed to fall below the minimum allowable level. If the fuel is completely used up, the catalytic converter can be damaged.

Note. If the diesel engine fails due to the complete consumption of fuel, then sometimes it cannot be started even after refueling. This is due to air entering the power system, so air must be removed from it.

Control lamp of inclusion of forward antifog headlights (Green colour)

The lamp is on when the front fog lights are on.

Control lamp of inclusion of back antifog light (yellow color)

The lamp is on when the rear fog light is on.

Control lamp of an open door (Red)

The lamp is on when any of the side doors, or the rear (fifth) door.

Brake warning lamp (Red)

When the ignition key is in the position «ON» («ON»), the lamp lights up in the following cases:

• – the parking brake is included;
• - the level of brake fluid in the reservoir of the hydraulic drive of the brake system drops below the minimum allowable level.

Attention! In the following cases, when braking hard, there is a risk of reducing the effectiveness of the brake system or loss of vehicle directional stability. Therefore, do not drive at high speed and avoid sudden braking. It is best to stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Attention! 1. The control lamp of the brake system does not light up when the vehicle is braked by the parking brake or does not go out when it is released.

Attention! 2. The control lamp of brake system burns during the movement of the car.

If the brake system does not work or its effectiveness has decreased, then it is necessary to stop the car as follows:

• – Press a brake pedal with big, than usually, effort;
• – if the service brake system does not work, then, in order to stop the car, reduce the speed of the car, braking the engine, and slowly pull the parking brake lever up. At the same time, press the brake pedal to turn on the brake lights to warn drivers behind you about braking.

Note. In some cases, immediately after starting the engine or when you press the brake pedal again from the engine compartment, the noise of the operating devices of the brake system may be heard (ABS hydraulic unit). This is normal and should not cause concern. In fact, this noise indicates the normal operation of these units.

Battery Discharge Warning Lamp (Red)

The lamp comes on when the ignition key is in the «ON» («ON») and goes out after starting the engine.

Attention! If the warning light stays on after starting the engine, there is a problem with the charging system. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Engine Malfunction Warning Lamp (yellow color)

This lamp is part of the on-board self-diagnosis system that monitors and monitors engine, automatic transmission and emission control systems for malfunctions. If the self-diagnosis system detects a malfunction in one of these systems, then the engine malfunction indicator lamp lights up or flashes. Normally, when the warning light is on, the car can continue to move and does not require towing, you need to have the car checked by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer as soon as possible. The lamp also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («ON»), after a few seconds the lamp should go out. If this does not happen, contact an authorized Mitsubishi dealer for verification.

Attention! 1. Extended driving with the check engine light on can aggravate damage to the emission control system. It can also affect fuel consumption and vehicle handling.

Attention! 2. If the control lamp does not light up when the key in the ignition switch is turned to the position «ON» («ON»), have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Attention! 3. Avoid driving at high engine speeds if the lamp is on or flashing while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is stationary when the lamp is on or flashing, the brake pedal must be pressed harder than usual because the idle speed will be higher than normal and the automatic transmission vehicle will be more prone to moving forward before driving.

Note. Codes of malfunctions that occurred during the operation of the car (especially related to exhaust toxicity), are stored in the memory of the electronic engine control unit, which serves the self-diagnosis system. This data will be erased from the electronic memory of the unit when the wires are disconnected from the battery terminals, which will greatly complicate the quick diagnosis of vehicle malfunctions. Do not disconnect the wires from the battery terminals if the check engine light comes on.

The control lamp of insufficient level of a liquid in a reservoir of a washer of a windshield (yellow color)

The lamp lights up when the level of washer fluid in the washer reservoir drops to the minimum allowable level, corresponding to approximately 0.8 liters. If the warning light comes on, fill the washer fluid into the washer reservoir as soon as possible.

Oil pressure warning lamp (in the engine) (Red)

The lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the position «ON» («ON») and goes out after starting the engine. If the lamp lights up when the engine is running, it means that the oil pressure in the engine is below the minimum allowable. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact your nearest authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Attention! 1. If the lamp is on when the engine oil level is normal, have the vehicle checked by your nearest authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Attention! 2. This control lamp does not indicate the amount of oil in the crankcase. It is determined by the oil level indicator (with engine off).

Attention! 3. Driving with a low engine oil level or oil pressure warning light on can result in engine damage (scoring, jamming, etc.).

Control lamp of inclusion of heating of glow plugs (only for vehicles with diesel engines) (yellow color)

This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («ON»). When the glow plugs heat up, the control lamp goes out - the engine can be started.

Control lamp of an overheat of the engine (only for vehicles with diesel engines)

If this warning light comes on while the engine is running, the engine may have overheated.

Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place and let the engine cool down.

During the trip, make sure that the engine temperature remains within the normal range.

GDI™ ECO indicator lamp (Green colour)

This warning lamp illuminates when the GDI™ direct injection engine is operating under conditions that maximize fuel efficiency and minimize carbon dioxide emissions. This lamp helps you select the most economical and environmentally friendly driving mode.

GDI is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. GDI - direct injection of fuel into the engine cylinders.