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7-44 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Drive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
N00941900267
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.Except for vehicles with turbocharger
WARNING
!Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.Vehicles with turbocharger
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-69
7
Parking and side-marker lights (for vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights)
N00917300437
1. To create enough work space, turn the steering wheel all
the way in the direction opposite to the side you wish to
replace.
2. Remove the clips (A), and screw (B) or bolts (B) to turn
up the cover (C).Except for vehicles
with turbocharger
Vehicles with
turbocharger
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9-8 Specifications
9Engine specifications
N01147700367
NOTEAt high altitude locations, the idle speed may be higher than the idle speed described in the vehicle emission control informa-
tion label. This is done in order to stabilize the idle speed when the power steering system and other systems operate. It does
not indicate a malfunction.
Item
2.0 liter
2.4 liter
Vehicles without turbo-
charger
Vehicles with turbocharger
Engine model 4B11 4B12Engine displacement 121.9 CID (1,998 cm³) 144.0 CID (2,360 cm³)No. of cylinders and cylinder arrange-
ment4 in-lineBore 3.39 in (86.0 mm) 3.46 in (88.0 mm)Stroke 3.39 in (86.0 mm) 3.82 in (97.0 mm)Compression ratio 10.0 9.0 10.5Thermostat valve opening temperature 180 °F (82 °C)170 °F (76.5 °C),
180 °F (82 °C)180 °F (82 °C)Spark plugs
NGK FR6EI ILKR7E6 FR5EIDENSO K20PSR-B8 - K16PSR-B8
Spark plug gap.028 to .031 in
(0.7 to 0.8 mm).020 to .023 in
(0.5 to 0.6 mm).028 to .031 in
(0.7 to 0.8 mm)Firing order 1-3-4-2Ignition timing, idle speed, mixture Refer to the “Vehicle emission control information label” inside panel of the engine hood.BK0102103US.book 8 ページ 2009年10月26日 月曜日 午後1時38分
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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
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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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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Alphabetical index
5
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-84
Limited-slip differential 3-131
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-11
M
Malfunction indicator 3-212
Manual air conditioning 5-22
Manual transaxle 3-91
Oil 7-18
,9-11
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-91
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-162
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-11
Manual transaxle oil 7-18
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-20
Transfer oil 7-19Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Polishing 7-93
Power brakes 3-132
Power door locks 3-55
Power outlet 3-272
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-11
System 3-143
Power windows 3-67
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-14
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger 5-80
General information about your radio 5-125
Rain sensor 3-230
Rear axle oil 7-20
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-80
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Alphabetical index
6Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-80
Rear window defogger switch 3-235
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-11
Replacement of light bulbs 7-56
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-122
,5-123
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-14
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-20
Child restraint 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-18
Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-22Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt instructions 2-15
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-131
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-37
Spark plugs 7-41
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature 3-87
Flooded engine 3-33
,3-41
,3-88
Normal conditions 3-86
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-76
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-84
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-112
Storage spaces 3-277
Front console boxes 3-280
Sun visors 3-268
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-58
Warning light/display 2-43
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-152
Warning light/display 3-153
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