2-8 Seat and restraint systems
2Rear seats
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Folding the seatbacks forward
(if so equipped)
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The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional
luggage compartment space.
Push the left and/or right release buttons (A), and fold the rear
seatbacks forward. Confirm that the seatback locks securely
when it is returned.
CAUTION
!Switch off the seat heaters when not in use. Operate
the heaters at high for quick heating. After the seat
has become warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in the seat temperature may
be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
If the following types of persons use the heated seats,
they might become too hot or receive minor burns
(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):
• Children, elderly persons, ill persons
• Person with sensitive skin
• Excessively fatigued persons
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or sleep-
inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,
needles, or other pointed objects into it.Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with
high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; doing so could cause the heater ele-
ment to overheat.When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kero-
sene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents;
doing so could damage not only the surface of the
seat, but also the heater.If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat,
allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use
the heater. Turn the heater off immediately if it
appears to be malfunctioning during use.
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7-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Radiator capThe radiator cap must be tight sealed to prevent losing coolant
which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine
Mitsubishi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equivalent.
Points to remember Do not overfill the reserve tank.
Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed
and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the
radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to
change the cap, use the exact same kind.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.
Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.
If the temperature of the engine coolant does not rise after
the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WARNING
!Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the
radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant
could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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9-8 Specifications
9Engine specifications
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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
