3-206 Features and controls
3
The vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied.Release the parking brake. Refer to
“Brake warning display” on page 3-
214.
There is a fault in the engine oil cir-
culation system.Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning dis-
play” on page 3-216.
There is a fault in the charging sys-
tem.Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.
Refer to “Charging system warning
display” on page 3-215.
There is a fault in the SRS airbag or
the seat belt pre-tensioner system.Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “SRS warning light/dis-
play” on page 2-43.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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7-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fuel hoses
N00941000037
Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage,
hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay
special attention to the hoses closest to high heat sources such
as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such
as clamps and couplings, to make sure they are secure and that
there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the
hoses immediately.Ignition cables
N00941100041
The ignition cables should be kept clean, properly connected,
and fully seated. Terminals should be fully seated and the nip-
ple assemblies should not be removed from the coil towers
unless the nipples are damaged or cable testing indicates high
resistance or broken insulation. Cracked or damaged cables
must be replaced.Intake valve clearance
N00950100050
Have the valve clearance checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and
fuel tank filler cap)
N00941300085
Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and
connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for damage or loose-
ness. Pay special attention to the fuel lines closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold.Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
N00941400116
If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
WARNING
!If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not run
the engine. Any spark (including from the ignition),
flame or smoking material could cause an explosion
or fire. Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8-3
8 Reporting Safety Defects
N01047200358
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Mitsubishi
Motors North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-
648-7820 or write to:For vehicles sold in CanadaIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Can-
ada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada,
Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-
576-4878 or write to:
NHTSA Headquarters
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building
Washington, DC 20590
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
To w e r C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
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