2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK lights

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7
Front fog lights (for vehicles equipped with tur-
bocharger)
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1. Remove the screw (A).
CAUTION
!

Handle halogen light bulbs with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.


Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the fog lights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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Rear combination lights
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Tail and stop lights, rear turn signal lights and rear
side-marker lights1. Insert a screwdriver at the edge of the cover and pry gen-
tly to remove the cover. NOTE

Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the cover.
CAUTION
!

Handle halogen light bulbs with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.


Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the fog lights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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NOTE

When installing the cover, make sure the arrow on the
cover is pointing in the direction of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Back-up lights
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1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the cover and pry
gently to remove the cover.NOTE

Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the cover.
*- Front of the vehicle
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NOTE

When installing the lid, align the tab on the lid with the
hole on the vehicle side.
License plate lights
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1. When removing the light unit (A), push it toward the left
side of the vehicle body.
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4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTE

When installing the light, insert tab (C) first then align and
insert tab (D).
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
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1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly.
Gently pry to remove the lens.NOTE

Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
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7
2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out the bulb.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
NOTE

Before replacing the bulb, put the dome light (front)/read-
ing lights switch into the “OFF” position.


When mounting the lens, align the tab (B) with the hole
on the vehicle body.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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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
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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
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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
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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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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-127
Active stability control (ASC) 3-139
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-26
Air purifier 5-27
All-wheel drive system 3-125
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-97
,5-98
Anti-lock braking system 3-135
Warning light / display 3-136
,3-137
Arm rest 2-8
Ashtray 3-275
Assist grip 3-292
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
55
Error codes 5-90
,5-92
Handling of compact discs 5-94
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-87
Automatic air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-85
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-85
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
replacement 7-84
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-44
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-216
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Specification 9-9
Bottle holder 3-289
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-135
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-44
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Pedal 3-131
Pedal free play 7-39
Power brakes 3-131
Service brake 3-131
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-58
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
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