Instrument panel reaction

Check for if your belt is loose,that can cause to lose power performance ,Check also your transmission oil,If too low it can also lose power performance..Also check if you have an engine default code indicators appears on your instrument panel..in other words Check engine light....

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Disconnect both battery cables and short them together for a few minutes. Then reconnect the battery and check the instrument panel. If this doesn't work, you may need to replace the instrument cluster (volvo calls this a drivers information module). I have replaced several of these and they are not cheap. You can't install a used unit and you will need to download software into the vehicle to make it work.

As soon as the car hits the mark of 60Kmiles, the owner has to make the decision. To keep it or get rid of it. If you decide to keep it, than prepare for more expensive tune Ups, or Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance Services. The squeaking noise means it is the time to replace the serpentine belt. It cost $30 and can be done by owner in 5 minutes, but from now you have to save some money, because between 60K and 90K the timing belt has to be replaced too with a new one. It is not the belt only, there is a kit with belt tensioners that cost $290 parts only.
For more information please read my tip:
When should i change the timing belt on my car?
http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6481199-when_change_timing_belt_car
After the timing belt most of the car dealers recomment to flush and change all fluids with the new one. Transmission oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid and more ....

Timing belt for sure if old. I'd change all belts. An engine flush and radiator flush would be a good idea. If you've never had a tune up you might do so. Change plugs and wires yourself. A transmission service if you haven't had one in recent years.

Yes, the timing belt, spark plugs and spark plug wires, fuel filter, O2 sensor/s, a transmission service too.

1. Turn off the engine. The car should not be running when performing these steps.
2. Press and hold the select/reset knob. This knob is located on the instrument panel. It will be sticking out on the bottom right of instrument panel. It's the same knob that is used to reset the trip mileage or change what is displayed in the mileage/temperature box.
3.While holding the knob, turn the ignition switch (the key) to on (II) position. Continue holding the knob for approximately 10 seconds. The MAINT REQ'D light should turn off.

have the code read at a partsource or if you have a reader check the trouble code. could be low on transmission oil or its the computer with the factory set parameters on when your next transmission service was due

Install remote/key into socket.  Push and hold trip button on instrument cluster with all doors shut.  Push start button one time for key position one while holding trip button and count to five.  keep holding trip button and hit start button to key position two where all the warning lites come on the instrument cluster while still holding trip button.  Count to around ten and triangular warning lite should flash. Release button and remove key and then start engine.  May take a few attempts to reset this lite.  

I would get the belt from Mitsubishi because their belt seems to last in your situation.