2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION service

7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
7General 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
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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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7
Drive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
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Check the tension of the drive belt. Make certain that the indi-
cator (A) is between the specified lines as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged. When replacing the belt, make sure that there is no
interference between the belt and other engine components.
After replacing, recheck the tension to make sure the indicator
(A) is between the specified lines.
Exhaust 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.
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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8-2 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8Consumer information (For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.)
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This information is provided in compliance with the require-
ments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers with information on reporting
safety defects. Uniform tire quality gradingDOT quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. The
specific grade rating in each grade category is shown on the
side wall of the tires on your vehicle. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WA R N I N G
!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics. WA R N I N G
!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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8-4 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8
For vehicles sold in Puerto RicoTo contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
call 1-800-981-0452 or write to:For vehicles sold in GuamTo contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
call (671)649-3673 or write to:For vehicles sold in SaipanTo contact Triple J Motors
call (670)234-7133 or write to:
For vehicles sold in American SamoaTo contact Pacific Marketing Inc.
call 684(699)9140 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 6066
TAMUNING
GUAM 96931
Triple J Motors
P.O. Box 500487
SAIPAN, MP96950-0487Pacific Marketing, Inc.
P.O. Box 698
PAGO PAGO,
AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
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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
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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NOTE
Maintenance recordName of Owner Date of Purchase
Address of Owner Model of Vehicle
Name and Address of Dealer Vehicle Identification Number
Service Performed DateKilometers
MilesInspection and Maintenance Item
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