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This is a bit of a difficult one, as there's not too much to worry about, which is excellent news for you. So, provided you're buying a car with full service history, you shouldn't be in for any nasty shocks but check that the electric windows, locks and sunroof all work and that the air conditioner produces chilled air – fixing such items can be pricey.With turbo diesels, check for excessive smoke on hard acceleration - it could be a sign of worn turbo seals. Generally, though, these engines are trouble-free if the oil has been changed regularly.

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    Turbocharger operation
    Caution ► Do not run the engine at high speeds (for example, by revving it or by accelerating rapidly) immediately after starting it. ► Do not stop the engine immediately after high-s ...

    Headlamps (low beam, except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlamps)
    1. For petrol-powered vehicles equipped with turbocharger, when replacing the bulb on the left side, remove the bolt (A) holding down the relay box and move the relay box towards the rear of the v ...

    Display unit selection
    Originally, km/h and L/100 km are selected. When you want to select the unit “mile”, follow this procedure. NOTE For vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuine audio system, only the unit of averag ...