FOR EMERGENCIES
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If there is none, make sure that
the engine has cooled down before
removing the radiator cap, because
hot steam or boiling water otherwise
will gush from the filler port and may
scald you.
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or
reserve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance” section).
CAUTIONAdding cold water rapidly when the
engine is hot could cause the cylin-
der head and/or block to crack, add
the water a little at a time while run-
ning the engine.
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles
only)
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The fuel system should be bled to remove
air as described below if the fuel supply is
exhausted during travel.
1. Loosen the air plug (A) at the top of
the fuel filter. 6. Examine the radiator hoses for
coolant leakage and the fan belts for
looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the
cooling system or fan belt, have the
problem corrected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
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MAINTENANCE
EM01A-Hh
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value and
appearance as long as possible.
Some maintenance items can be carried
out by the owner (do it yourself), while
others should be carried out by an author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer (periodic inspec-
tion and maintenance). This section de-
scribes only those items which can be car-
ried out by the owner. In the event a
malfunction or other problem is disco-
vered, have it corrected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance
procedures that you can do yourself, if you
wish to do so. Follow the instructions and
cautions for each of the various proce-
dures.WARNING(1) When checking or servicing the
inside of the engine compart-
ment, make sure the engine is
switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
(2) If it is necessary to do work in
the engine compartment with
the engine running, be espe-
cially careful that your clothing,
hair, etc., does not become
caught by the fan, drive belts, or
other moving parts.
(3) Do not smoke, cause sparks or
allow open flames around fuel or
battery. The fumes are flam-
mable.
(4) Be extremely cautious when
working around the battery. It
contains poisonous and cor-
rosive sulphuric acid.
(5) Do not get under your vehicle
with just the body jack support-
ing it. Always use automotive
jack stands.
(6) Improper handling of compo-
nents and materials used in the
vehicle can endanger your
personal safety.
Consult an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer for necessary infor-
mation.
Engine oilEM03A-Dh
The engine oil used has a significant effect
on the engine’s performance, service life
and startability. Only use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of
oil during normal operation (See note be-
low). It is important, therefore to check the
oil at regular intervals or before starting a
long journey.
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