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GENERAL Vehicle
Heat
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle information plate is riveted onto the
in the engine compartment.
The place shows model code, transaxle model,
and body color code.
No. Item
1MODEL
Engine
Exterior code
Equipment code
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
1. The vehicle safety certification label is attached to face
of left door pillar.
2. This label indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating
front,
rear and Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.).
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side
on the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in t he
f o l l o w i n g .
Enginemodel Engine
2.0 (122.0
I
I 2.0 (122.0
2.4 (146.5
2. The and engine serial number is stamped
near the engine model number, and the serial number
cycles, as shown below.
Engine serial number to
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GENERAL Vehicle Identification
Theft protection label
Fororiginal parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 4
Forreplacement parts
MITSUBISHI
0 0 2 0 0 1 5
0 0 0 0 4 7 4 3THEFT
PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number
is stamped in, or attached as a label to, the foll owing
major parts of the engine and transaxle,
as main
outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing. Door, Quar-
ter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Trunk lid, Bumpers
In addition, a theft-protection label is attached t o replacement
parts for the body outer panel main and the
same data are stamped into replacement parts for th e engine
and the transaxle.
Cautions regarding panel repairs:‘
1.When repainting original so first mask-
ing the theft-protection label, and, after be
sure to peel off the masking tape.
2.The theft-protection label for parts cov-
ered bymasking tape, such part&an be
as is. The masking tape should removed
ing is finished.
3.The theft-protection label should not be from
original or replacement parts.
,
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GENERAL Vehicle
LOCATIONS
Target area (A: for original equipment parts, B: for replacement parts)
Engine
Engine (Non-turbo)> Engine (Turbo)>
Manual transaxle
Engine (Non-turbo)>
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
A
0 0 0 0 3 6 7 6
Automatic transaxle
Engine (Non-turbo)> Engine (Turbo) and Engine>.
0 0 0 0 3 6 7 9
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GENERAL Vehicle .
Target area (A: for original equipment parts, B: for replacement parts)
Fender
A D o o r
The illustration indicates left hand side, outer.
Right hand side is symmetrically opposite.
Quarter panelThe label is attached at the innerside of the parts shown in the figure.
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The illustration indicates right hand side, outer. Left hand side is symmetrically opposite.
Hood
0 0 0 0 3 6 6 1
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GENERAL Vehicle
Target area (A: for original equipment parts, B: for replacement parts)
Front bumperRear bumper
Trunk lid
A
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GENERAL before Service
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. to follow when servicing SRS
(1) Be sure to read GROUP Supplemental Restraint System
For safe operations, please follow the directions a nd heed all
(2) Always use the designated special tools and tes t equipment.
(3) Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before” further work;
The SRS system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy the air bag even after the battery
has been disconnected. Serious injury may result from unintended air bag deployment if work
is done on the SRS system immediately after the bat tery cable is disconnected.
(4) Never attempt to disassemble or repair the SRS components (SRS-ECU air bag module and
clock spring). If faulty, replace it.
(5) Warning labels must be heeded when servicing or handling SRS components. Warning labels
are located in the following locations.
Sun visor
l Glove box
. S R S - E C U
l Steering wheel
l Air bag module
l Clock spring
l Steering gear and linkage clamp
(6) Store components removed from the SRS
a clean and dry place.
The air bag module should be stored on a flat surfa ce and placed so that the pad surface is’
facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
(7) Be sure to deploy the air bag before disposing of the air bag’module or disposing of a vehicle
equipped with an air bag. (Refer to GROUP
Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.)
(8) Whenever you finish servicing the
check the SRS warning light operation to make sure
that the system functions properly.
2.Observe the following when carrying out operations on places where SRS components are installed,’
.,
including operations not directly related to the SR S air bag.
(1) When removing or installing parts do not allow any impact or shock to the SRS components.
(2) SRS components should not be subjected to heat over so remove the SRS compo-
nents before drying or baking the vehicle after painting.
After re-installing them, check the SRS warning lig ht operation to make sure that the system
functions properly.
SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Note the following before proceeding with work o n the
electrical system.
Note that the following must never be done:
Unauthorized modifications of any electrical device or
wiring, because such modifications might lead to a vehicle
malfunction, over-capacity or short-circuit that co uld result
in a fire in the vehicle.
2.When servicing the electrical system, disconnect th e nega-
tive cable terminal from the battery.
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GENERAL Precautions before Service . .
Caution
1.Before connecting or disconnecting the negative
be sure to turn off the ignition and
the lighting switch.
(if this is not done, the possibility semi-
conductor parts being damaged.)
2.After completion of the work steps [when the bat-
tery’s negative terminal is connected], warm
up the engine and allow it for approximately
five minutes under the conditions be-
low, in order to stabilize the engine condi-
tions, and then check to be sure that idling’ is
satisfactory.
Engine temperature:
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: Neutral position
(A/T models: “N” or “P”)
Steering
neutral (center) position
mm (in.)
Scan tool
ROM pack
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car -washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be maintain
the spray nozzle at a distance of at ‘least 300 mm (12 in.)
from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors , luggage
compartment, etc.).
APPLYING ANTI-CORROSION
OTHER UNDERCOAT AGENTS.,
Be careful not to adhere oil or grease to the heate d oxygen
sensor. If adhered, the sensor may malfunction.
Protect the heated oxygen sensor with a cover befor e applying
anti-corrosion agent, etc.
SCAN TOOL
To operate the scan tool, refer to the “MUT-II OPER ATING
INSTRUCTIONS”.
Caution
Turn the ignition switch off befoie connecting and discon-
necting the scan tool.
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GENERAL Towing and Hoisting
type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Wheel lift type
Flat bet type
Dolly type
WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
FRONT TOWING PICKUP
Caution
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sli ng
type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformati on.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift type, fiat bed type
or
type equipment.
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for ext ended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front picku p whenev-
er possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
Caution
1. This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using
equipment to prevent the from ‘de-
formation.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift flat bed
type or doily type equipment.
2.Do not use steering lock to secure front
position for towing.
3. Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if
will
be with drive
on the ground.. .
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the fro nt wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distan ces
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).
C a u t i o n
if these limits cannot be met, the front
must be
placed on a tow doily or a fiat bet type must be us ed.
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