
Vehicle care and maintenance
7-95
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 rear
hatch. This could cause the rear hatch to open and
flood the inside of the rear hatch.
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 rear-view mirrors.
Put down (except for vehicles equipped with SIR-
IUS satellite radio antenna only) 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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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-97
7
Cleaning plastic parts
N00946300178
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
N00946500200
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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9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
N01148000820
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate)
2.0 liter 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.2.4 liter 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 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)
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 classification GL-3
SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J1 Tw i n C l u t c h S S T
{includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in oil cooler}8.0 qt (7.6 L) DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC control fluid (includes hydraulic piping) .95 qt (0.9 L) 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 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{includes .63 qt (0.65 L) in reserve
tank}
Manual transaxle 7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentCVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Twin Clutch SST 7.9 qt (7.5 L)
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-240
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-42
Emission-control system maintenance 7-41
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-177
Exhaust system 7-46
External audio input connector 5-85
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-287
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-19
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Twin clutch SST fluid 7-18,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicator 3-214
Replacement 7-75
,7-78
Switch 3-230
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-286
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-69,7-71
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-73
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-43
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-48
Fusible links 7-47
G
General maintenance 7-44
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-285
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Alphabetical index
4
H
Handling of compact discs 5-94
Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-242
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-229
Hazard warning lights 3-214
Head restraints 2-9
Headlight leveling switch 3-227
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Dimmer 3-224
Headlight flasher 3-225
Leveling switch 3-227
Replacement 7-61
,7-64
Switch 3-220
High beam indicator 3-214
High-mounted stop light 7-58
Hill start assist 3-132
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-46
Horn switch 3-241
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition cables 7-43
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-81
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-214
Information screen display 3-217Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Instrument cluster 3-160
Interior lights 3-279
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-8
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-86
Limited-slip differential 3-130
Loading information 4-7
Lubricants 9-10
M
Malfunction indicator 3-215
Manual transaxle 3-90
Oil 7-17
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-91
Mirror
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5
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-164
O
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-17
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-10
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake break-in 7-40
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Polishing 7-96
Power brakes 3-131
Power door locks 3-56
Power outlet 3-277
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-139
Power windows 3-66
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
55
General information about your radio 5-100
Rear hatch 3-59
Inside rear hatch release 3-61
Rear shelf panel 3-290
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-82
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-82
Rear window defogger switch 3-240
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-57
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-97
,5-98
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
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