2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION O2 sensor

7-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
7


Drive at safe speeds.


After filling your tires to the correct pressure, check them
for damage and air leaks. Be sure to replace the caps on
the valve stems.
Replacing tires and wheels
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CAUTION
!

Avoid using different size tires and wheels from the
ones listed, and avoid the combined use of different
types of tires and wheels. Using different size or type
tires and wheels may affect driving safety.
Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 9-8.


Always use tires of the same size, same type, and
same brand, and which have no wear differences.
Using tires that differ in size, type, brand or the
degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-
perature, resulting in possible damage to the driving
system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage,
component seizure, or other serious problems.


Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as
the specified type of wheel, its shape may prevent it
from being fitted correctly. Consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice before using wheels that you have.


As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, use only Mitsubishi genuine
wheels.
Other wheels do not permit correct installation of
tire inflation pressure sensors and can cause air
leakage and sensor failure, which would not be cov-
ered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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7-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Snow tires
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter
driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must
choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires
provided with your vehicle. Snow tires should also be installed
on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
can be reduced.
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be oper-
ated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).Tire chains
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Clutch pedal free play
(if so equipped)
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To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and
press the pedal until you feel resistance.
Clutch pedal free play:
.2 to .5 inch (6 to 13 mm)
CAUTION
!

If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to
tapered nuts when using snow tires with steel
wheels.


Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be
used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sen-
sor damage, as it will not be possible to install the
tire pressure sensor properly.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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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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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
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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
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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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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-75
7
During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE

When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.
Waxing
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.


Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following: Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
 When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.


When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the
trunk. This could cause the trunk to open and flood
the inside of the trunk.


Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle: Fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
 Put down (except for vehicles with SIRIUS satellite
radio antenna only) or remove the antenna.
 If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
 If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
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Alphabetical index
6AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
52
General information about your radio 5-97
Rain sensor 3-213
Reading light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-68
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-63
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-63
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-9
Replacement of light bulbs 7-46
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Rheostat 3-150
Roof antenna 5-94
,5-95
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-117
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-117AYC (Active yaw control system) 3-118
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-7
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-8
Heated seats 2-6
Rear seats 2-7
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-11
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-17
Child restraints 2-21
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-16
Force limiter 2-21
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-17
Maintenance and inspection 2-32
Pre-tensioner 2-19
Seat belt extender 2-18
Seat belt instructions 2-12
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-19
Service brake 3-131
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-148
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-93
Starting
Flooded engine 3-33
,3-41
,3-87
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-17
,9-9
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Alphabetical index
8Turbocharger operation 3-89
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-195
Lever 3-208
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Twin Clutch SST
Fluid 7-14
,9-9
Gearshift lever operation 3-94
Gearshift lever position display 3-96
Manual shift 3-104
Manual shift display 3-110
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-104
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-103
Warning display 3-98
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-93
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Vanity mirror 3-253
Vehicle care precautions 7-72
Vehicle dimensions 9-5
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-6
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-195
WasherFluid 7-16
,9-9
Switch 3-217
Waxing 7-75
Weights 9-6
Wheel
Specification 9-8
Wiper
Rain sensor 3-213
Windshield 3-211
Wiper blades 7-30
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