2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE steering

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-23
7
Treadwear, Traction and Temperature GradesTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Tire inflation pressures
N00939300772
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis-
factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will
cause problems in three major areas:

Safety
Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can
cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to
lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
potholes could then cause tire damage that may result in
tire failure.

Economy
The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.
Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll,
and this uses up more fuel.

Ride comfort and vehicle stability
The superior riding experience built into your vehicle
partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much
pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too lit-
tle pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond.
Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle
uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
(Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.)
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7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800077
Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:

Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering link-
age

Bellows on both ends of the drive shaftDrive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
N00941900124
2.4 liter modelsCheck the tension of the drive belt. Make certain that the indi-
cator (A) is between the specified lines as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged. When replacing the belt, make sure that there is no
interference between the belt and other engine components.
After replacing, recheck the tension to make sure the indicator
(A) is between the specified lines.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.2.4 liter
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7
3.8 liter modelsCheck the tension of the drive belt. The deflection must be
within specifications, when pressed at a point halfway between
the pulleys as shown in the illustration with a force of about 22
pounds (100N).
Check the drive belt for cuts and cracks, and replace it if it is
damaged.
When replacing the belt with a new belt, make sure that there is
no interference between the belt and other engine components.
Then, check the tension of the belt at the designated point. The
deflection must be within the specifications.
Amount of belt deflection
1- Power steering pump pulley
2- Crank shaft pulley
3- Generator pulley
4- Air conditioning pulley3.8 liter
Standard value
Used belt
New belt
A.48 to .64 inch
(12.3 to 16.2 mm).52 to .59 inch
(13.2 to 15.1 mm).38 to .48 inch
(9.6 to 12.3 mm)B.33 to .42 inch
(8.4 to 10.7 mm).35 to .40 inch
(8.9 to 10.1 mm).24 to .30 inch
(6.2 to 7.5 mm)
WA R N I N G
!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury or death may result.
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Specifications
9-9
9 Capacities
N01148000888
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 17.7 gal (67.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 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)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
4A/T 8.1 qt (7.7 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III 5A/T 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
Manual transaxle
5M/T 2.3 qt (2.2 L) DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-806M/T 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Brake 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 (0.6 L) in
reserve tank}
2.4 liter
Manual transaxle 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAutomatic transaxle 9.2 qt (8.7 L)
3.8 liter
Manual transaxle 8.6 qt (8.1 L)Automatic transaxle 8.5 qt (8.0 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-86
Skid control function 3-86
Traction control function 3-85
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important operating tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Manual air conditioning 5-5
Air conditioning label 9-2
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-74
Satellite radio antenna 5-75
Whip antenna 5-74
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Warning light 3-83
ASC 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-86
Audio system 5-24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 3 5-39
Error codes 5-67
Handling of compact discs 5-71
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Automatic transaxle 3-71
Fluid 7-12
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-72
Selector lever positions 3-76
Sports mode 3-77
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-114
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-8
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Hose 7-33
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-136
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Coolant temperature gauge 3-110
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-113
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Error codes 5-67
,5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-176
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-9
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Manual transaxle fluid 9-9
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9Washer fluid 7-14
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicator 3-112
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-132
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-109
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-109
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
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Alphabetical index
5
Replacement 7-66
Light dimmer control 3-110
Loading information 4-7
Low-fuel warning light 3-109
Lubricants 9-9
Luggage hooks 3-180
M
Manual transaxle 3-67
Fluid 9-9
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-69
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi center display 3-115
N
Notepad holder 3-177
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Odometer 3-107
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-114
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-53
Pen holder 3-177
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-81
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-169
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
System 3-90
Power windows 3-26
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
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Alphabetical index
6AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 3 5-39
General information about your radio 5-76
Rear combination lights 7-59
Rear hatch 3-16
Rear seat 2-11
Rear shelf panel 3-178
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Rear window defogger switch 3-136
Rear-view camera 3-102
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-56
Outside 3-58
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-9
Replacement of light bulbs 7-47
Replacing tires and wheels 7-25
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-4
Heated seats 2-10
Rear seat 2-11Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraints 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-18
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Pre-tensioner 2-22
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt guide 2-20
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Service brake 3-80
Service precautions 7-2
Skid control function 3-86
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-106
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature 3-65
Flooded engine 3-66
Normal conditions 3-65
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9
Tilt lock lever 3-55
Wheel lock 3-63
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Stop and tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
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