2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Hood

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-73
7

The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed
with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.

Organic solvents such as benzine, alcohol, gasoline, acid
or alkaline solvents can discolor the genuine leather sur-
face and should not be used.

Remove dirty patches or oil substances quickly as they
can stain genuine leather.

The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your
vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possi-
ble.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax. Foreign material
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wa s h i n g
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.
CAUTION
!
When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of rubber gloves to protect your
hands.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.
Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.
Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.
• It is recommended that the water should be
sprayed at a 45° angle to the side windows and top
seals. (ECLIPSE SPYDER only)

Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assembly.
(ECLIPSE only)
• As your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler,
check with the car wash operator before using the
car wash.CAUTION
!
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9-2 Specifications
9Vehicle labeling
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Keep a record of the vehicle identification number. This infor-
mation will assist the police if your vehicle is stolen.1 - Vehicle emission control information labelThe vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the
inside panel of the engine hood.2 - Vehicle identification number plateThe vehicle identification number is stamped on the plate riv-
eted to the left front corner of the dashboard. It is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield.3 - Air conditioning labelThe air conditioning label is affixed on the inside panel of the
engine compartment.
4 - Vehicle information code plateThe vehicle information code plate is located on the driver’s
side door pillar.
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9-8 Specifications
9Engine specifications
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Item
2.4 liter
3.8 liter
Engine model 4G69 6G75Engine displacement 145.1 CID (2,378 cm³) 233.6 CID (3,828 cm³)No. of cylinders and cylinder arrangement 4 in-line 6-V60°Bore 3.43 in (87.0 mm) 3.74 in (95.0 mm)Stroke 3.93 in (100.0 mm) 3.54 in (90.0 mm)Compression ratio 9.5 10.5Thermostat valve opening temperature 179.6 °F (82.0 °C)Spark plugs
NGK LZFR6AI IFR6B-K
Spark plug gap .028 to.031 in (0.7 to 0.8 mm)Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6Ignition timing, idle speed, mixture Refer to the “Vehicle emission control information label” inside panel of the engine hood.BK0098300US.book 8 ページ ２００８年１２月８日　月曜日　午前１１時３７分

9-10 Specifications
9Capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 17.7 gal (67.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SM
can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
2.4 liter 8.1 qt (7.7 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III 3.8 liter 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
Manual transaxle
5M/T 2.3 qt (2.2 L) DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-806M/T 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{Includes .63 qt (0.6 L) in
reserve tank}
2.4 liter
Manual transaxle 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAutomatic transaxle 9.2 qt (8.7 L)
3.8 liter
Manual transaxle 8.6 qt (8.1 L)Automatic transaxle 8.5 qt (8.0 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-137
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-10
Coolant temperature gauge 3-111
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-114
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-10
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-8
Error codes 5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-178
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-10
Manual transaxle fluid 9-10
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-10Washer fluid 7-14
,9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Indicator 3-113
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-133
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front fog light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-110
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-110
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
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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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