2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Elec

7-66 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise while pressing it and pull
it out of the socket.
5. To install a bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Headlights (low/high beam, for vehicles with high
intensity discharge lights)
N00943100625
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair headlights, and do not
attempt to replace their bulbs.Adjustment of headlight aim
N00943200121
The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
WARNING
!
A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
dealer whenever repair or replacement is necessary.
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7-92 Vehicle care and maintenance
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.
CAUTION
!
When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.
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 may get 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.
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 mirrors.
• Put down (except for vehicles with SIRIUS satellite
radio antenna) 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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7-94 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
N00946400065
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
N00946500196
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
N00946600067
The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-95
7
Wiper blades
N00946700097
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind-
shield and rear window properly.Cleaning the sunroof
(if so equipped)
N00946800072
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.Engine compartment
N00947000042
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into
contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte), which may
crack, stain, or discolour them.
If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a
mild detergent and water solution.
Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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Specifications
9-11
9 Refill capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi-
mate)
Except for RALLIART 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.RALLIART 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Ve h i c l e s w i t h -
out turbocharger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Ve h i c l e s w i t h
turbocharger
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classifica-
tion GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J1 Twin Clutch SST8.0 qt (7.6 L)
{includes .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil
cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC control fluid.95 qt (0.9 L)
{Includes
hydraulic piping}DIAMOND ATF SP IIIRear differential oil .58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilBrake/Clutch (if so equipped) As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-128
ACD control mode display 3-129
ACD control mode switch 3-129
ACD warning display 3-130
Active stability control (ASC) 3-138
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator 3-141
ASC operation display 3-141
Air cleaner filter 7-15
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-51
Manual air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Air purifier 5-52
All-wheel drive system 3-125
Aluminum wheels 7-94
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-122
,5-123
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Warning light / display 3-135
,3-136
Arm rest 2-9
Ashtray 3-270
Assist grip 3-284Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger 5-80
Error codes 5-115
,5-117
Handling of compact discs 5-119
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-112
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-110
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-110
AWC control fluid 7-20
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-83
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-43
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-213
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-26
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Removing and installing the battery upper cover
(vehicles with turbocharger) 7-23
Specification 9-9
To check the battery indicator 7-25
Bottle holder 3-283
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-131
Pedal free play 7-38
Power brakes 3-132
Service brake 3-131
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-56
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-11
Card holder 3-269
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-213
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-271
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-90
Outside of your vehicle 7-91Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Pedal free play 7-38
Coat hooks 3-284
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-217
Coming home light 3-223
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-93
Fluid 7-18,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-94
Sports mode 3-101
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-11
Cruise control 3-143
Indicator 3-144
Cup holder 3-282
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-64
Defogger (rear window) 3-235
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
5-20
,5-29
,5-39
,5-49
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-221
Disc brake pads 7-43
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-87
Switch 3-276
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Alphabetical index
3
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-86
Switch 3-274
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-55
Drive belt 7-44
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-235
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-42
Emission-control system maintenance 7-40
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-11
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-174
Exhaust system 7-45
External audio input connector 5-110
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-281
Fluid 9-11
AWC control fluid 7-20
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-11
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-11
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-11
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST)
fluid 7-19
,9-11
Washer fluid 9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Indicator 3-211
Replacement 7-73
,7-76
Switch 3-227
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-280
Front seats 2-3
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-67,7-69
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