2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK engine oil

3-2 Features and controls
3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Avoid revving the engine. For vehicles equipped with tur-
bocharger, do not exceed 5,000 rpm for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km).


Avoid rough driving such as fast starts, sudden accelera-
tion, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden braking.
These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and
also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which
could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be
particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in low
gear.


Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-12).


Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Ty p e 1Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system
2- Key number plate
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For vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST, if the tem-
perature inside the engine compartment is high, the cool-
ing fans (A) will continue to operate for some time even if
the engine is stopped.
Therefore, the operation sound of the cooling fans may be
heard even after the engine is stopped. This sound is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
After operating for a period of time, the cooling fans will
stop automatically.
Turbocharger operation
(if so equipped)
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*: Front of the vehicle
CAUTION
!

Do not run the engine at high speeds (for example,
by revving it or by accelerating rapidly) immedi-
ately after starting it.


Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed
or uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to
give the turbocharger a chance to cool down.


Engine oil must be properly maintained to avoid
engine and/or turbocharger damage. To better pro-
tect your engine and turbocharger, use fully syn-
thetic engine oil.
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TurbochargerThe turbocharger increases engine power by pushing large
amounts of air into the engine’s cylinders. The finned parts
inside the turbocharger turn at extremely high speeds and are
subjected to extremely high temperatures. They are lubricated
by engine oil and cooled by engine oil and coolant. If the
engine oil is not replaced at the specified intervals, the bearings
may seize or emit abnormal noise.
Manual transaxle
(if so equipped)
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The shift pattern below is shown on the gearshift lever. Press
the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting gears.NOTE

During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the
transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
To startPress the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st. Then
gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
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3-210 Features and controls
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The vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied.
Release the parking brake.
Refer to “Brake warning display” on
page 3-217.

There is a fault in the engine oil circu-
lation system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice to have
the system checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning dis-
play” on page 3-219.

There is a fault in the charging system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
Refer to “Charging system warning
display” on page 3-218.

There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the
seat belt pre-tensioner system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “SRS warning light/display”
on page 2-46.

There is a fault in the Active stability
control (ASC).
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked. Refer to “Active stability
control (ASC)” on page 3-139.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Oil pressure warning display
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is running, the
warning display is displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
NOTE

The oil pressure warning display does not show the
amount of oil. The oil level must be checked using the
dipstick.
CAUTION
!

If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or
the oil level is normal but the warning is displayed,
the engine may overheat and damage may result.


If the warning is displayed while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and check the engine oil level.


If this warning display comes on when the engine oil
level is proper, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because more
power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.


Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders and turbocharger. Then drive your vehicle slowly.


Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer
case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubri-
cation points.


Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as
the transaxle warms up.


Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from
engine overheating, add high-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze and water. The recommended blend is about 50 %
water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration
(not over 60 %) when the outside temperature is -31 °F
(-35 °C) or lower. When the engine is working very hard
(for example, during mountain driving and/or when the
outside temperature is high), use a 50 % concentration.
This blend will provide adequate protection from corro-
sion and boiling.
[For RALLIART vehicles sold in U.S.A.]


Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equip-
ment tires be replaced with winter tires when the vehicle
is going to be used in winter.
The standard equipment tires provided with this vehicle
are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that pro-
vides superior grip.
The road grip, however, is reduced in winter.
When replacing the standard equipment tires with winter
tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identical-
size winter tires.
WA R N I N G
!

The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!

Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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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- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
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- 39Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 57
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 92
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 94
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7 View of the engine compartment
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Except for vehicles with turbocharger
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
4- Engine coolant reservoir
5- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil level dipstick
7- Radiator cap
8- Engine oil filler cap
9- Battery Vehicles with turbocharger
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