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7
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush thecompound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.
Damaged paint
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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.
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish on the paint and the plate, because they
also remove clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, be careful
not to apply any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) when waxing the area around the sunroof
opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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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
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.
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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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 properly.Cleaning the sunroof
(if so equipped)
N00946800072
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.
Engine compartment
N00947000042
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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Specifications
Vehicle labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 2
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 5
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 6
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 9
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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 front pas-
senger door sill.
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Specifications
9-3
9
Chassis numberThe chassis number is stamped as shown in the illustration.
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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Specifications
9-7
9 Engine specifications
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NOTE
At high altitude locations, the idle speed may be higher than the idle speed described in the vehicle emission control informa-
tion label. This is done in order to stabilize the idle speed when the power steering system and other systems operate. It does
not indicate a malfunction.
Engine model 4B11Engine displacement 121.9 CID (1,998 cm³)No. of cylinders and cylinder arrangement 4 in-lineBore 3.39 in (86.0 mm)Stroke 3.39 in (86.0 mm)Compression ratio 9.0Thermostat valve opening temperature 180 °F (82 °C)Spark plugs
NGK ILKR8E6
Spark plug gap .020 to .023 in (0.5 to 0.6 mm)Firing order 1-3-4-2Ignition timing, idle speed, mixture Refer to the “Vehicle emission control information label” inside panel of the engine hood.
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Specifications
9-9
9 Refill capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 14.5 gal (55.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 5.0 qt (4.8 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starburst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)Oil cooler .53 qt (0.5 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Twin Clutch SST8.0 qt (7.6 L) {Include .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-IManual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3, SAE 75W-80Transfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC Control fluid1.57 qt (1.0 L) {Includes
hydraulic piping}MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine ATF SP IIIAY C f l u i d
For differential
mechanism.58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilFor torque transfer
mechanism.63 qt (0.6 L) MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine ATF SP III
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped) 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 coolant7.9 qt (7.5 L) {Includes .63 qt
(0.65 L) in reserve tank}Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentWasher fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) —
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