2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE window

7-76 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind-
shield and rear window properly.Cleaning the sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so
equipped)
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Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.Convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER only)
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Wash the top with water and a soft nylon brush or something
similar. Wash the window sections with a sponge. If dirt or
mud cannot be washed off in this way, use a 0.1 concentration
of household laundry powder in water and a cloth to scrub
lightly, and then wash with plain water again. If laundry pow-
der is used, rinse thoroughly; be sure that none of the soap
remains on the top. If soap does remain on the top, it could
cause cracking and/ or discoloration.
After cleaning, always be sure the top is completely dry before
it is lowered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause
interior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top mate-
rial.
NOTE
Always sprinkle water from above.

Do not run this vehicle through any automatic car washes.
These car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle and
cause damage to the convertible top. If you wash the vehi-
cle by hand do not spray water directly at side windows
and top seals which may cause water to enter the vehicle.
Therefore, be sure to observe the following.
• Maintain a good distance of approx. 16 inches (40 cm)
or more between the vehicle body and the washing noz-
zle.
• It is recommended that the water should be sprayed at a
45° angle to the side windows and top seals.

Do not use harsh or abrasive type cleaners or bleaching
agents on the top material or damage may result.Engine compartment
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Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into
contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte), which may
crack, stain, or discolour them.
If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a
mild detergent and water solution.
Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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Alphabetical index
2Hose 7-33
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-81
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-81
Service brake 3-81
Warning light 3-113
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-10
Cargo area light 3-176
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-115
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-181Coin holder 3-178
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-127
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-77
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-10
Cruise control 3-91
Indicator 3-92
Cup holder 3-179
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-137
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-129
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-175
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-171
,3-173
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-116
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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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
5
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-66
Light dimmer control 3-111
Loading information 4-7
Low-fuel warning light 3-110
Lubricants 9-10
Luggage hooks 3-182
M
Manual transaxle 3-67
Fluid 9-10
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-69
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Outside rearview mirrors 3-59
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi center display 3-116
N
Notepad holder 3-179
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Odometer 3-108Oil
Engine oil 7-7
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-115
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22
Outside rearview mirrors 3-59
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-53
Pen holder 3-179
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-81
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-170
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-10
System 3-90
Power windows 3-26
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
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6AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 5-
26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD au-
tochanger-Type 3 5-39
General information about your radio 5-76
Reading lights on a inside rearview mirror
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-174
Rear combination lights 7-59
Rear hatch 3-16
Rear seat 2-11
Rear shelf panel 3-180
Rear side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Rear side-marker lights
Replacement 7-59
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Rear turn signal lights
Replacement 7-59
Rear window defogger switch 3-137
Rear-view camera 3-104
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-56
Outside 3-59
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10Replacement of light bulbs 7-47
Replacing tires and wheels 7-25
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-4
Heated seats 2-10
Rear seat 2-11
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraints 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-18
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Pre-tensioner 2-22
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Seat belt guide 2-20
Seat belts
Seat belt guide 2-20
Service brake 3-81
Service precautions 7-2
Skid control function 3-86
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-107
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8Vehicle identification number plate 9-2
Vehicle information code plate 9-2
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-113
Washer
Fluid 7-14
Rear window washer 3-136
Switch 3-135
Windshield washer 3-135
Washer fluid 9-10
Waxing 7-75
Weights 9-7
Wheel
Specification 9-9
Wiper
Rear window wiper 3-136
Switch 3-134
Windshield wipers 3-134
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