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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-29
7
Tire chains
N00940100073
Brake pedal free play
N00940300235
To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and
press the brake pedal several times with your foot. Then press
the pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance.
Brake pedal free play:
.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for adjustment.
CAUTION
!Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The
clearance between the chains and the body is not
sufficient to allow proper clearance, and the vehicle
body might be damaged.
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7-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Parking brake
N00900400016
Parking brake pedal stroke
N00900500017
Check the parking brake pedal travel occasionally. To check
this, depress the pedal slowly and count the number of clicks of
the ratchet. You should feel the parking brake pedal movement
of one notch (click).
Parking brake break-in
N00900700019
Break-in the parking brake linings whenever the brake perfor-
mance of the parking brake is insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or discs are replaced, in order to
assure the best brake performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and
can be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
!Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake pedal out of adjustment may result in the
vehicle moving when unattended.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-33
7 General maintenance
N00941500159
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
N00941600020
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
N00941700089
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
N00941800107
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)
N00941900137
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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7-62 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Damaged paint
N00946200018
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
N00946300048
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, moulding 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
N00946400010
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.
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 plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, light
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may stain, crack or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a watery solution of
gentle soap. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
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Specifications
9-5
9 Vehicle weights
N01147600728
NOTERoof load is important because it affects the vehicle capacity weight. Refer to “Loading cargo on the roof” on page 4-13.
GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle
GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle
Seating capacity: the number of maximum occupants
Item
FWD
AW D
Gross vehicle weight rating 5,159 lb (2,340 kg) 5,346 lb (2,425 kg)Gross axle weight
rating
Front 2,745 lb (1,245 kg)Rear 2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Gross combination weight rating 8,309 lb (3,769 kg) 8,496 lb (3,854 kg)Total trailer weight
Without Towing kit
Trailer without brake 1,500 lb (680 kg)Trailer with brake 2,000 lb (907 kg)
With Towing kit
Trailer without brake 1,500 lb (680 kg)Trailer with brake 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight 970 lb (440 kg)Maximum roof load
Without crossbars
Vehicles with
17 inch tires200 lb (91 kg)Vehicles with
18 inch tires100 lb (45 kg)
With crossbars 100 lb (45 kg)
Seating capacity5 persons
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9-8 Specifications
9Capacities
N01148000732
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 21.4 gal (81.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol or conform-
ing to the API classification SM.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
Front-wheel drive 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III All-wheel drive 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive) .58 qt (0.55 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90Differential (All-wheel drive)
Rear axle 1.2 qt (1.1 L)Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
Above -10 °F (-23 °C) SAE90,85W-90,80W-90
From -30 °F (-34 °C) to -10 °F (-23 °C) SAE80W,80W-90
Below -30 °F (-34 °C) SAE75W
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
Include .63 qt (0.6 L)
in reserve tank
Front-wheel drive
9.5 qt (9.0 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAll-
wheel
drive
Without Towing kitWith Towing kit 10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning
label on page
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory boxes 3-203
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-58
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-26
Manual air conditioning 5-6
Rear cooler 5-25
Refrigerant 9-8
All-wheel drive operation 3-48
Aluminum wheels 7-63
Antenna
SIRIUS antenna 5-77
Whip antenna 5-77
Anti-lock braking system 3-54
Warning light 3-55
Arm rest 2-11
Audio system 5-28
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 2 5-43
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-30
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 3 5-43
Error codes 5-70
Handling of compact discs 5-74Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68
Automatic transaxle 3-39
Fluid 7-12
,9-8
Selector lever operation 3-40
Selector lever positions 3-43
Sports mode 3-44
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-33
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-85
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-7
Bottle holder 3-207
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-54
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-8
Hoses 7-33
Parking brake 3-28
Parking brake pedal stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-53
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-53
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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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