2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER manual transmission

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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- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 19
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 20
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 38Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 43
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 56
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 89
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 90
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 91
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200136
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938000411
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be main-
tained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best perfor-
mance and longest life. It is important that the transmission
fluid is kept at the correct level. Fluid typeUse only “DiaQueen CVTF-J1” transmission fluid to ensure
optimum transmission performance. Special additives Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
LubricantDiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API Classification GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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Specifications
9-11
9 Refill capacities
N01148000817
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
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Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-36
Size (tire and wheel) 9-10
Snow tires 7-37
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-4
Tire chains 7-37
Tread wear indicators 7-35
Tissue holder 3-281
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-22
Trailer towing 4-13
Transfer oil 7-19
Trunk area light
Replacement 7-89
Trunk lid 3-59
Turbocharger operation 3-90
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-211
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Lever 3-225
Replacement 7-71Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-105
Fluid 7-19
,9-11
Gearshift lever operation 3-106
Gearshift lever position display 3-108
Manual shift 3-116
Manual shift display 3-121
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-115
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-114
Warning display 3-110
V
Vanity mirror 3-269
Vehicle care precautions 7-89
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-211
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Switch 3-234
Windshield washer 3-234
Waxing 7-93
Weights 9-7
Welcome light 3-222
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