2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE jack

6-10 For emergencies
6
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire that is diago-
nally opposite from the tire (B) you are changing.
NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks
or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in
position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.
Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-8.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire
when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves
while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position,
leading to an accident.
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For emergencies
6-13
6
NOTE
Put the spare tire under the vehicle body near the jack.
This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.
To change a tire
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1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.
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6-14 For emergencies
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2. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (A) shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire
you wish to change.
3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange portion (B) fits in
the groove (C) at the top of the jack. ECLIPSEECLIPSE SPYDER
Front Rear
WA R N I N G
!
Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your
vehicle or the jack might fall over and cause per-
sonal injury.
Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand
or pebbles under the jack base.
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For emergencies
6-15
6
4. Insert the bar (D) into the wheel nut wrench (E). Then put
the end of the bar into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the
illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the tire is raised
slightly off the ground surface.
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then
take the wheel off.
WA R N I N G
!
Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tire is
raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the
vehicle any higher.
Do not get under your vehicle while using the jack.
Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on
the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
Do not use a jack except the one that came with your
vehicle.
The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tire.

No one should be in your vehicle when using the
jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
on the jack.
Do not turn the raised wheel. The tires that are still
on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall
off the jack.
CAUTION
!
Handle the wheel carefully when changing the tire,
to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
WA R N I N G
!
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6-18 For emergencies
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8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the wheel nut
wrench counterclockwise until the tire touches the
ground.9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until
each nut has been tightened to the torque listed here.
88 to 108 N•m (65 to 80 ft-lb)
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.
CAUTION
!
Never use your foot or a pipe extension to apply
added force to the wheel nut wrench when tighten-
ing the wheel nuts. If you do so, you can over-tighten
the wheel nuts and damage the wheel.
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For emergencies
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6
11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The recommended tire
pressure for your vehicle is listed on the tire and loading
information placard attached to the driver’s door sill as
shown in the illustration.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.
To store the flat tire or spare tire, jack, bar and
wheel nut wrench
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Reverse the removing procedure when storing the flat tire or
spare tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to “To remove the spare tire” on page 6-12 and “Tools
and jack” on page 6-8.
A- All vehicles
B- Vehicles sold in Canada
CAUTION
!
While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation
pressure should be checked at least once a month to
assure that it remains at the recommended inflation
pressure. See the tire and loading information plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on
page 9-4.

Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and
avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate
the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.
The compact spare tire should only be used tempo-
rarily. When the compact spare tire is used, the tire
pressure monitoring system will not work properly.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon
as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
After changing the tire and driving the vehicle about
620 miles (1,000 km), retighten the wheel nuts to
make sure that they have not come loose.
If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after
changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance
at your nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
Do not mix one type of tire with another or use a dif-
ferent size from the one listed. This would cause
early wear and poor handling.
CAUTION
!
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7-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Service precautions
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will preserve its value and
appearance as long as possible.
You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the
rest should only be performed by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
If you discover a malfunction or other problem, have it cor-
rected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
This section describes the maintenance inspections that you
can do yourself, if you so desire. Follow the instructions and
precautions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Pro-
tection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warran-
ties. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
WA R N I N G
!
When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, be sure the engine is stopped and has
had a chance to cool down.
If you need to work in the engine compartment with
the engine running, be especially careful that your
clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the fan,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
The fan can turn on automatically even if the engine
is not running. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position and remove the key to be safe while you
work in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or
the battery. The fumes are flammable.

Be extremely careful when working around the bat-
tery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric
acid.
Do not get under your vehicle while it is on a jack.
Always use properly rated automotive jack stands.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materials in the
wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice if you have questions.
WA R N I N G
!
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Alphabetical index
4Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
G
Gauges 3-106
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-177
Glove compartment light
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-69
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-139
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-132
Hazard warning lights 3-113
Head restraints 2-12
Headlight levelling switch 3-130
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Dimmer 3-129
Headlight flasher 3-130
High beam indicator 3-113
Levelling switch 3-130
Replacement 7-51,7-52Switch 3-127
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-36
Horn switch 3-138
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-61
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator 3-113
Indicator and warning light package 3-112
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-20
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release 3-18
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Instrument cluster 3-106
Instrument panel control switch 3-140
Interior lights 3-170
J
Jack 6-9
Storage 6-8
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-14
,3-63
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2
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