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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
AWC control fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 34
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 74
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
N00937600582
Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700639
To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil
between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting
the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and
gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it
again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick.
If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest
amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine
valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
4- Engine coolant reservoir
5- Engine oil level dipstick
6- Radiator cap
7- Engine oil filler cap
Good
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7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
To replace the oil filter
N00955100013
The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage speci-
fied in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”.
Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The
manufacturer’s specifications for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi
(1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace-
ment filter.
Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
Engine coolant
N00937800438
To check the coolant level The coolant reserve tank (A) lets you quickly see when you
need to add coolant. When the engine is cold, the level in the
reserve tank should be between the “FULL” and “LOW”
marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to
remove the radiator cap (B) except when you check the coolant
freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
FULL
LOW
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7-13
7
2. Install the air cleaner filter and put the cover back on in its
original position. NOTE
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recommended when
replacing the air cleaner filter.
After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the
hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200152
Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is checked, add oil to
maintain the proper level, if necessary.
Refill or change the oil according to the table.Oil type
LubricantDiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API Classification GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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Specifications
9-9
9 Refill capacities
N01148000862
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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Alphabetical index
3
Drive belt 7-35
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-219
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-41
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Engine coolant temperature display 3-161
Engine malfunction indicator 3-196
Exhaust system 7-35
External audio input connector 5-82
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-265
Fluid
AWC control fluid 7-15
,9-9
AYC fluid 9-9
Brake fluid 7-16
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-16,9-9Engine coolant 7-10
,9-9
Power steering fluid 7-17
,9-9
Twin Clutch SST 9-9
Twin Clutch SST fluid 7-14,9-9
Washer fluid 7-16
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-264
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Indicators 3-195
Replacement 7-61
Switch 3-210
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-56,7-58
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-60
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-32
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-4,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-37
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