2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE stop start

6-6 For emergencies
6Engine overheating
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If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator moves to the
“H” (hot) position (red zone), the engine may be overheated. If
this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
2. With the engine still running, carefully raise the engine
hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood,
turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the
hood, leave the engine on until the temperature indicator
on the instrument panel moves below the red zone. When
it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving
again. If the indicator stays in the red zone, turn off the
engine.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry
and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling
fan can start at any time.
WA R N I N G
!
Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there
is steam or spray coming from under the hood.
Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine
could seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no steam or
spray.
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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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For emergencies
6-23
6
On wet roads On snowy or icy roads

When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-28 and “Tire chains” on page 7-29.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Pressing the brake pedal when driving on snowy or icy
roads can make your tires slip and skid. When a skid
occurs, take your foot off the accelerator. Steer gently into
the skid. As your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock
braking system (ABS), brake by pressing the brake pedal
firmly and keep it depressed.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
CAUTION
!
Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it
looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving
into flood water.
When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or
through a car wash, water could get into the brake
discs and make them fail temporarily. In such cases,
lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are work-
ing properly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake pads,
then check them again.
When driving in rain, a layer of water may form
between the tires and the road surface (aquaplan-
ing). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, mak-
ing it difficult to steer or brake properly. When
driving on a wet road:
• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.
• Do not drive on worn tires.
• Always keep the tires at the correct inflation pres-
sures.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-3
7 Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:

Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in “Fuel selection”.

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.

Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.

Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.

To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning
off the ignition switch.

Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction. If you are
not able to stop driving immediately, slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have an inspection made by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
During cold weatherThe battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with
its chemical and physical properties and is why a very cold bat-
tery, especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time
starting your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your battery and charging sys-
tem checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If
necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable
starting, and longer battery life.Disconnection and connectionTo disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) terminal. To
reconnect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.
NOTE
Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-31
7 Wiper blades
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to
remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the blades
and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak or smear.NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This
wears out the rubber and can scratch the glass.During cold weatherIf the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
Emission-control system maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:

a positive crankcase ventilation system

an evaporative emission-control system

an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL” must be performed at the times
or mileages listed to keep the emission-control system working
properly. These, and all the other “general” maintenance ser-
vices listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your
vehicle running properly and reliably.
You may need more frequent maintenance if you drive your
vehicle in harsh conditions such as dusty areas or do a lot of
start-and-stop driving.
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice follow-
ing the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.
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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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Alphabetical index
7
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature 3-66
Flooded engine 3-66
Normal conditions 3-65
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-55
Wheel lock 3-63
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Stop and tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Sun visors 3-168
Sunroof 3-28
Supplemental Restraint System 2-36
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-57
Warning light 2-44T
Tachometer 3-108
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system 3-22
Timing belt 7-36
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-97
Tires 7-20
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2Replacing tires and wheels 7-25
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-28
Tire and loading information placard 4-8
,9-4
Tire chains 7-29
Tread wear indicators 7-26
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-8
Top stack 3-31
Towing 6-20
Traction control function 3-86
Trailer towing 4-13
Trip odometer 3-108
Trunk lid 3-16
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicators 3-113
Lever 3-131
Replacement 7-53
,7-55
,7-56
,7-59
V
Vanity mirror 3-169
Vanity mirror lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-70
Vehicle care precautions 7-71
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle emission control information label 9-2
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