2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION brakes

For emergencies
6-5
6
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order from the way you connected them.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may
misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning
light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery
voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is
operating properly.
WA R N I N G
!

Be sure to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer charge the battery. Do not charge the battery
yourself.
Flammable gases may leak from the battery and
explode.


Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulfu-
ric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately and thor-
oughly with water, and get prompt medical atten-
tion.


Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working near the battery.


Keep the battery out of the reach of children.


Never remove the battery label, upper cover,
exhaust tube, or pipe. Flammable gases may leak
and explode.


This vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery located in the trunk.
To assure proper battery installation and venting of
flammable gases, the battery must be serviced
and/or replaced by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer
only.
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For emergencies
6-21
6
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 7-28.


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


Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.


If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.


Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system
(ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.


After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted road

Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy, rutted
roads or over potholes.
CAUTION
!

Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!

Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
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7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
7General 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
N00941600062
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
N00941700047
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
N00941800077
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 shaft
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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
N00945700016
To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax. Foreign material
N00945800017
Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wa s h i n g
N00945900555
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
CAUTION
!

When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.


This vehicle is equipped with a high performance
brakes. Wash the wheels frequently to remove brake
dust. The dust will be difficult to remove if left on
the wheels for too long.


If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of
water spray on the windshield and become damaged
as a result.


Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.


Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.
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Alphabetical index
2Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-132
Service brake 3-131
Braking
Warning lights 3-195
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-253
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-197
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-21
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-256
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-74
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-90
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Pedal free play 7-28
Coat hooks 3-269
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-200Headlight reminder buzzer 3-204
Light auto-cutout function 3-203
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-133
Cup holder 3-266
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-55
Defogger (rear window) 3-219
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-96
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-204
Disc brake pads 7-34
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-70
Switch 3-260
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-259
Doors
Lock 3-53
Power door locks 3-56
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Alphabetical index
5
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-67
Light auto-cutout function 3-203
Limited-slip differential 3-131
Loading information 4-7
Lubricants 9-9
M
Manual transaxle 3-91
Oil 7-13
,9-9
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-91
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-151
Multi-information meter
Switch 3-153
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-13
,9-9
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear differential oil 9-9
Transfer oil 7-14
,9-9
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-56
,7-58
Polishing 7-76
Power brakes 3-132
Power door locks 3-56
power door lock switch 3-56
Power outlet 3-257
Power steering
Fluid 7-17
,9-9
System 3-133
Power windows 3-67
Lock switch 3-70
Main switch 3-68
Safety mechanism 3-69
Sub switch 3-69
Timer function 3-69
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
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