Target audience:
Families needing a 7-seat minivan with car-like handling
Vehicle class:
Compact MPV / minivan
Primary markets:
Japan, Europe, Asia, Australia
Seating:
Three-row, 7-passenger flexible seating
Powertrain:
2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder with automatic or CVT
Packaging:
Sliding rear doors, flat floor, fold-flat third row
Competitors:
Toyota Previa/Estima, Honda Odyssey, Mazda MPV
Advantage:
Lower price point and tighter exterior dimensions than rivals
Engine mechanical:
2.4L 4G69 engine - complete teardown and rebuild
Engine lubrication:
Oil circuit, pump service, clearances
Cooling system:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump replacement
Fuel and emissions:
EFI, injectors, fuel tank, EVAP system
Ignition and charging:
Coil-on-plug ignition, alternator, starter
Transmission - automatic:
INVECS-II 4-speed automatic overhaul and adjustment
Transmission - CVT:
CVT fluid service, control system diagnostics
Clutch and transaxle:
Driveshafts, differentials, axle seals
Suspension:
Front struts, rear multi-link, bushings, alignment specs
Brakes:
Disc and drum service, ABS, brake bleeding
Steering:
Hydraulic power steering, rack and pinion
Heating and A/C:
HVAC components, refrigerant charging
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, ETACS, body ECU
SRS airbags:
Airbag and pretensioner service precautions and procedures
Body and interior:
Panel removal, sliding doors, glass, trim, seats
Diagnostics:
Fault code tables (DTCs), troubleshooting flowcharts
Torque specifications:
Complete tightening torque tables throughout
Special tools:
Special tool listings and usage
Scheduled maintenance:
Service interval charts and inspection procedures
Level:
Professional workshop level, suitable for DIY owners
Illustrations:
Diagrams, exploded views, wiring schematics
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Configuration:
2.4L inline-4, 16-valve SOHC
Valvetrain:
MIVEC variable valve timing
Bore x stroke:
87.0 mm x 100.0 mm
Compression ratio:
9.5 : 1
Power:
Approx. 165 PS (121 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque:
Approx. 217 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Type:
Electronic multi-point fuel injection (MPI)
Fuel grade:
Regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity:
Approx. 65 L
Type:
4-speed automatic (INVECS-II)
Drive:
Front-wheel drive (AWD available in some markets)
Type:
CVT (continuously variable) on select model years
Market availability:
Varies by market - N/A in some regions
Shifting:
Sports-mode sequential shifting with automatic
Service:
Fluid change intervals and capacities in manual
Airbags:
Dual front airbags; side airbags on later trims
Structure:
RISE reinforced impact safety evolution body
Seatbelts:
Pretensioners and force limiters front seats
ABS:
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
EBD:
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction control:
On select trims
Crash test information:
N/A - official ratings vary by market; not specified in this manual
Audio system:
CD tuner, cassette on early units; premium audio on higher trims
Navigation:
Factory navigation available in Japanese domestic market units
Advanced driver aids:
None by modern standards - era-typical ABS and traction control only
Electronics service:
ETACS body control and immobilizer covered in manual
Oil and filter:
Approx. every 10,000 km / 6 months
Air filter:
Inspect at intervals; replace approx. every 40,000 km
Spark plugs:
Replace approx. every 100,000 km (iridium)
Coolant:
Approx. every 4 years
Automatic transmission fluid:
Inspect regularly; change approx. every 90,000 km
Engine oil:
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 per manual viscosity chart; API SJ or later
Coolant:
Mitsubishi long-life coolant
CVT fluid:
DiaQueen CVT Fluid SP-III (CVT models)
ATF:
DiaQueen ATF SP-III (automatic models)
Known Issues / Common Wear Items
Sliding doors:
Door roller and cable wear on high-mileage units
Suspension:
Rear bushing and strut wear - inspect regularly
Brakes:
Standard disc pad and rotor wear
Valve clearances:
Periodic adjustment per manual on 4G69
