This manual pertains to the FTO, a compact sports coupe produced from 1994 to 2000. Celebrated as 'Car of the Year Japan' for 1994-1995, the FTO is recognized for its sleek, aerodynamic design and engaging driving dynamics. It typically features a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 cylinder engine, with variants offering MIVEC technology for enhanced performance. Available trims include GR, GX, GPX, and GPVR, with options for a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and some higher trims equipped with a limited-slip differential.
This comprehensive owner's handbook provides essential information for operating and maintaining your FTO. It covers a wide range of topics, including an overview of the instrument panel, operation of various controls such as lights and climate systems, and detailed procedures for basic maintenance tasks like checking engine oil and changing wheels. The manual also addresses safety systems, including SRS airbags and seat belts, and offers guidance on emergency procedures and vehicle care. With approximately 71 pages of English-language content, this guide is designed to assist owners in understanding their vehicle's features and ensuring its proper upkeep.
Mitsubishi FTO
Owners Handbook Owner Handbook User manual
Contents
Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Forward ............................................................................................................................. 5
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 5
General overview................................................................................................................................... 6
Dashboard.................................................................................................................................... 6
Interior ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Exterior ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Vehicle Introduction and Safety ........................................................................................................... 9
Warning notes.............................................................................................................................. 9
Tips when driving an automatic vehicle.......................................................................... 12
Opening / closing the vehicle ............................................................................................................... 14
The key ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Unlocking the door ..................................................................................................................... 14
Keyless entry .............................................................................................................................. 15
Central door locking ................................................................................................................... 16
Window operation ...................................................................................................................... 17
Engine compartment ................................................................................................................... 18
Fuel access................................................................................................................................. 19
Boot access ................................................................................................................................ 19
Sunroof ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Power sunroof.................................................................................................................. 20
Manual sunroof................................................................................................................ 20
Driving position................................................................................................................................... 22
Seat adjustment.......................................................................................................................... 22
Front seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 22
Rear seat .......................................................................................................................... 24
Seat belts.................................................................................................................................... 25
When you fasten your seat belt........................................................................................ 26
SRS Air bag restraint system.............................................................................................................. 27
Instrument panel................................................................................................................................. 29
Instrument overview ................................................................................................................... 29
Amp-meter....................................................................................................................... 29
Odometer / trip meter ...................................................................................................... 30
Warning lights ............................................................................................................................ 31
Light switch ............................................................................................................................... 33
Wiper switch.............................................................................................................................. 34
Front wiper ...................................................................................................................... 34
Wash / wipe control......................................................................................................... 35
Rear screen wiper. ........................................................................................................... 35
Other switches
Hazard switch .................................................................................................................. 36
Windscreen de-mist ......................................................................................................... 36
Fog / park light ................................................................................................................ 37
Ignition switch................................................................................................................. 37
Park brake........................................................................................................................ 38
Hand brake operation ...................................................................................................... 41
Adjustable items ......................................................................................................................... 42
Steering wheel adjustment............................................................................................... 42
Interior mirror adjustment ............................................................................................... 42
Door mirrors .................................................................................................................... 42
Door mirror parking ........................................................................................................ 43
ABS................................................................................................................................ 43
Traction Control operation .............................................................................................. 44
Interior bits ...................................................................................................................... 44
Passenger interior lights................................................................................................... 46
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 46
Storage space .............................................................................................................................. 47
Coin holder ...................................................................................................................... 47
Glove box ........................................................................................................................ 47
Center console ................................................................................................................. 47
Storage in boot................................................................................................................. 48
Climate control.................................................................................................................................... 48
Climate controls............................................................................................................... 50
Air flow indicator ............................................................................................................ 51
Automatic air conditioning ......................................................................................................... 52
Operating the system as an automatic air conditioning ................................................... 53
Operating the system as a normal air conditioner............................................................ 54
Audio equipment................................................................................................................................. 56
Antenna...................................................................................................................................... 56
Safety features ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Fitting of snow chains................................................................................................................. 58
Emergency flare.......................................................................................................................... 58
Tool kit and jack ......................................................................................................................... 59
Supporting the vehicle ................................................................................................................ 60
Changing the wheel and tyre. ..................................................................................................... 60
Starting the vehicle by external battery. .......................................................................... 64
Towing the vehicle. ......................................................................................................... 65
Service guide........................................................................................................................................ 66
Capacities................................................................................................................................... 66
Fuses .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Removal of fuses ............................................................................................................. 67
Engine oil................................................................................................................................... 68
Belt adjustment. .......................................................................................................................... 69
Globes........................................................................................................................................ 69
Tyre information...................................................
Engine information ..................................................................................................................... 71
Removing the spark plugs
Mitsubishi FTO
Owners Handbook Owner Handbook User manual
Contents
Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Forward ............................................................................................................................. 5
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 5
General overview................................................................................................................................... 6
Dashboard.................................................................................................................................... 6
Interior ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Exterior ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Vehicle Introduction and Safety ........................................................................................................... 9
Warning notes.............................................................................................................................. 9
Tips when driving an automatic vehicle.......................................................................... 12
Opening / closing the vehicle ............................................................................................................... 14
The key ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Unlocking the door ..................................................................................................................... 14
Keyless entry .............................................................................................................................. 15
Central door locking ................................................................................................................... 16
Window operation ...................................................................................................................... 17
Engine compartment ................................................................................................................... 18
Fuel access................................................................................................................................. 19
Boot access ................................................................................................................................ 19
Sunroof ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Power sunroof.................................................................................................................. 20
Manual sunroof................................................................................................................ 20
Driving position................................................................................................................................... 22
Seat adjustment.......................................................................................................................... 22
Front seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 22
Rear seat .......................................................................................................................... 24
Seat belts.................................................................................................................................... 25
When you fasten your seat belt........................................................................................ 26
SRS Air bag restraint system.............................................................................................................. 27
Instrument panel................................................................................................................................. 29
Instrument overview ................................................................................................................... 29
Amp-meter....................................................................................................................... 29
Odometer / trip meter ...................................................................................................... 30
Warning lights ............................................................................................................................ 31
Light switch ............................................................................................................................... 33
Wiper switch.............................................................................................................................. 34
Front wiper ...................................................................................................................... 34
Wash / wipe control......................................................................................................... 35
Rear screen wiper. ........................................................................................................... 35
Other switches
Hazard switch .................................................................................................................. 36
Windscreen de-mist ......................................................................................................... 36
Fog / park light ................................................................................................................ 37
Ignition switch................................................................................................................. 37
Park brake........................................................................................................................ 38
Hand brake operation ...................................................................................................... 41
Adjustable items ......................................................................................................................... 42
Steering wheel adjustment............................................................................................... 42
Interior mirror adjustment ............................................................................................... 42
Door mirrors .................................................................................................................... 42
Door mirror parking ........................................................................................................ 43
ABS................................................................................................................................ 43
Traction Control operation .............................................................................................. 44
Interior bits ...................................................................................................................... 44
Passenger interior lights................................................................................................... 46
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 46
Storage space .............................................................................................................................. 47
Coin holder ...................................................................................................................... 47
Glove box ........................................................................................................................ 47
Center console ................................................................................................................. 47
Storage in boot................................................................................................................. 48
Climate control.................................................................................................................................... 48
Climate controls............................................................................................................... 50
Air flow indicator ............................................................................................................ 51
Automatic air conditioning ......................................................................................................... 52
Operating the system as an automatic air conditioning ................................................... 53
Operating the system as a normal air conditioner............................................................ 54
Audio equipment................................................................................................................................. 56
Antenna...................................................................................................................................... 56
Safety features ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Fitting of snow chains................................................................................................................. 58
Emergency flare.......................................................................................................................... 58
Tool kit and jack ......................................................................................................................... 59
Supporting the vehicle ................................................................................................................ 60
Changing the wheel and tyre. ..................................................................................................... 60
Starting the vehicle by external battery. .......................................................................... 64
Towing the vehicle. ......................................................................................................... 65
Service guide........................................................................................................................................ 66
Capacities................................................................................................................................... 66
Fuses .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Removal of fuses ............................................................................................................. 67
Engine oil................................................................................................................................... 68
Belt adjustment. .......................................................................................................................... 69
Globes........................................................................................................................................ 69
Tyre information...................................................
Engine information ..................................................................................................................... 71
Removing the spark plugs
