
7
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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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
N00937600566
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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7-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fluid typeUse brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir
cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
Power steering fluid
N00939000287
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
CAUTION
!
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.
Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.
Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
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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
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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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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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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Alphabetical index
6S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-127
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-8
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-21
Child restraint 2-25
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-20
Force limiter 2-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-36
Pre-tensioner 2-23
Seat belt extender 2-22
Seat belt instructions 2-16
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-23
Service brake 3-131
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-38
Spark plugs 7-42
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-104
Starting
Flooded engine 3-33
,3-42
,3-87
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-76Wheel lock 3-30
,3-84
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-87
Storage spaces 3-284
Sun roof 3-71
Sun visors 3-273
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-129
S-AWC control mode switch 3-128
S-AWC warning display 3-129
Supplemental Restraint System 2-36
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-40
Servicing 2-60
Warning light/display 2-46
T
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-82
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-153
Warning light/display 3-154
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-8
Inflation pressure 7-33
Maintenance 7-35
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-36
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