2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR belt

Driving safety
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After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the
tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Keep the trailer tongue load at 10 % of the loaded trailer
weight for dead weight hitches. Tongue loads can be adjusted
by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. This can be
checked by separately weighing the loaded trailer and then the
tongue.Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)The GAWRs are printed on the certification label which is riv-
eted on the door sill on the driver’s side.
Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 9-2.Trailer hitchesChoose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a
height that is compatible with the trailer.
Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the
trailer tongue load throughout the frame.NOTE
Mitsubishi recommends that sway control be used when-
ever you are towing, to improve towing stability.
For details, please consult your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
Safety chainsA safety chain must always be used between the towing vehi-
cle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns.
The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated.
For correct safety chain procedures, consult your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Maintenance when trailer towingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing
a trailer. Refer to “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are auto-
matic transaxle fluid, engine oil, rear axle oil, belt, cooling sys-
tem and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual.
For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care maintenance” sec-
tion.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
WA R N I N G
!
If you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for
installing a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes
later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal
them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to “Exhaust
system” on page 7-34.
CAUTION
!
Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain
securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle.
If the coupling unit or hitch ball experiences a prob-
lem, the trailer may separate from your vehicle.
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For emergencies
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3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle
in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral).
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. NOTE
Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
4. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 7-16.)5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
NOTE
Open the terminal cover before connecting the jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 7-16.)

Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.

Check the jumper cables for damage and corrosion before
use.
WA R N I N G
!
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position on
both vehicles. Make sure that the cables or your
clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
WA R N I N G
!
If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen,
DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP STARTING!!
The battery might split open or explode if the tem-
perature is below the freezing point or if it is not
filled to the proper level.
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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 switch 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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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 General maintenance
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The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
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Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:

Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering link-
age

Bellows on both ends of the drive shaftDrive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
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Check the tension of the drive belt. The deflection must be
within specifications, when pressed at a point halfway between1- Power steering pump pulley
2- Crank shaft pulley
3- Generator pulley
4- Air conditioning pulley
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7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
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the pulleys as shown in the illustration with a force of about 22
pounds (100N).
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged.
When replacing the belt with a new belt, make sure that there is
no interference between the belt and other engine components.
Then, check the tension of the belt at the designated point. The
deflection must be within the specifications.Amount of belt deflectionExhaust system
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering
inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system prop-
erly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust sys-
tem and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated,
or mispositioned parts if you notice any of the following:

A change in the sound of the exhaust system

The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle

The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication, oil changes, or required service. Any open
seams or loose connections could let dangerous exhaust fumes
seep into the luggage compartment and passenger compart-
ments. Check for any of the following conditions:
Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion
or damage.

Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust
gas leaks.

Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.Timing belt
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The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the mile-
age listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should
be checked, cleaned, and oiled when needed for easy move-
ment and to stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts of the hood latch
Standard value
Used belt
New belt
A.48 to .64 inch
(12.3 to 16.2 mm).52 to .59 inch
(13.2 to 15.1 mm).38 to .48 inch
(9.6 to 12.3 mm)B.33 to .42 inch
(8.4 to 10.7 mm).35 to .40 inch
(8.9 to 10.1 mm).24 to .30 inch
(6.2 to 7.5 mm)
WA R N I N G
!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.
WA R N I N G
!
Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is
poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
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9-2 Specifications
9Vehicle labeling
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Keep a record of the vehicle identification number as such
information will assist the police if your vehicle is stolen.1- Vehicle emission control information labelThe vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the
underside 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 hood.
Engine serial numberThe engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as
shown in the illustration. *- Front of the vehicle
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Alphabetical index
2Service brake 3-53
Warning light 3-83
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-44
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-8
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles 3-51
Certification label 9-4
Charging system warning light 3-85
Child restraints 2-25
Child safety locks for rear door 3-15
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-58
Outside of your vehicle 7-60
Clock 3-197
Coat hook 3-210
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-153
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-9
,9-8
Cruise control 3-63
Indicator 3-64
Cup holder 3-206
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-163Digital clock 3-197
Dimensions 9-4
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-156
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
Switch 3-200
Door lights 3-202
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-57
Doors
Locks 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Warning light and buzzer 3-85
Drive belt 7-33
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-163
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Block heater 3-39
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-9
,9-8
Coolant temperature gauge 3-81
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Alphabetical index
6Rearview mirror
Inside 3-30
Outside 3-32
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-8
Replacement of light bulbs 7-44
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
Safety mechanism 3-27
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seats 2-9
Rear seats 2-10
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Seat belts
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-19
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-20
Pre-tensioner and force limiter systems 2-23
Seat belt extender 2-22
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Service brake 3-53
Service precautions 7-2
Spark plugs 7-32Speedometer 3-78
Starting 3-37
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-8
Tilt lock lever 3-29
Wheel lock 3-36
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Sun visors 3-194
Sunglasses holder 3-207
Sunroof 3-26
Safety mechanism 3-27
Sunshade 3-28
Timer function 3-26
Sunshade 3-28
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-58
Warning light 2-44T
Tachometer 3-78
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-8
Theft-alarm system 3-20
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