2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK maintenance schedule

3-184 Features and controls
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NOTE

On hills or curves, the display may be incorrect due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.
Service reminder
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE

Except for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST,
shows the time until the periodic inspection every 6
months (7,500 miles or 12,000 km).


For vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST, the service
reminder time can be modified by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to
“Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s War-
ranty and Maintenance Manual. For further information,
please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE

Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.
Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
NOTE

Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload,
engine speed, etc.


The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the vehicle is
subjected to severe conditions (for example, repeated
operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on
roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over
short distances). Consequently, the oil will require earlier
replacement in accordance with the schedule in the
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Engine oil identification markMitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the
ILSAC certification symbol on the front of the container.If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certification symbol,
use an API classification SM or higher oil with the following
label.
This mark appears on the top of the oil container and tells you
two important things about the oil.ILSAC certification symbol
1- The top portion shows the quality of the oil.
2- The center portion shows the SAE grade of the oil viscosity.API service symbol
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7-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 1. Remove the two clips (A), then remove the duct (B).
Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Wiper blades
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to
remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the blades
and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak or smear.NOTE

Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This
wears out the rubber and can scratch the glass.
During cold weatherIf the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
Emission-control system maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:

a positive crankcase ventilation system


an evaporative emission-control system


an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL” must be performed at the times
or mileages listed to keep the emission-control system working
properly. These, and all the other “general” maintenance ser-
vices listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your
vehicle running properly and reliably.
You may need more frequent maintenance if you drive your
vehicle in harsh conditions such as dusty areas or do a lot of
start-and-stop driving.
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice follow-
ing the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.
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