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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7View of the engine compartment
N00937600595
Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700844
To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil
between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting
the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and
gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it
again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick.
If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest
amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine
valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Brake fluid
3- Battery
4- Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir
5- Engine oil level dipstick
6- Radiator cap
7- Engine oil filler cap
8- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
9- Engine coolant reservoir
10- Air cleaner filter
Good
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-9
7
To replace the oil filterThe oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage speci-
fied in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”.
Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The
manufacturer’s specifications for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi
(1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace-
ment filter.
Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
Engine coolant
N00937800395
To check the coolant level The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual method for
determining the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the
level of the coolant in the reserve tank should be between the
“F” (FULL) and “L” (LOW) marks. The radiator normally
remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radi-
ator cap except for checking the coolant freeze point or replac-
ing the antifreeze coolant.
CAUTION
!Take care not to bend the oil filter cover when
replacing the oil filter.
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7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
To add coolant Use Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant or an equivalent.
Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including
aluminum, and prevents blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-
inder head, engine block, etc.
If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve
tank does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for testing.
Radiator capThe radiator cap must be tight sealed to prevent losing coolant
which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mit-
subishi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equivalent.Points to remember Do not overfill the reserve tank.
Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed
and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the
radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to
change the cap, use the exact same kind.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.
Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.
CAUTION
!Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants that contain them. Using the wrong
antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts. When you need to add coolant to the reserve tank,
use at least a 50 % concentration of ethylene-glycol
antifreeze in water. Do not overfill. Use a higher con-
centration (not over 60 %) when the outside temper-
ature 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. You can check the
concentration level with a gauge from an automotive
supply store, or your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or service station can check it for you. Use
only high quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze coolant
that is made to prevent corrosion of all cooling sys-
tem metals.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WA R N I N G
!Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the
radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant
could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-11
7
If the temperature of the engine coolant does not rise after
the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
N00937900295
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”.
Unclamp and take out the air cleaner filter.
After replacing the air cleaner filter, put the cover back on in its
original position. NOTEGenuine Mitsubishi Parts are recommended when replac-
ing the air cleaner filter.
CAUTION
!Take care not to scratch the engine air flow sensor
when removing the air cleaner cover.
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9-8 Specifications
9Capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 21.4 gal (81.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol or conform-
ing to the API classification SM.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
Front-wheel drive 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III All-wheel drive 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive) .58 qt (0.55 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90Differential (All-wheel drive)
Rear axle 1.2 qt (1.1 L)Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
Above -10 °F (-23 °C) SAE90,85W-90,80W-90
From -30 °F (-34 °C) to -10 °F (-23 °C) SAE80W,80W-90
Below -30 °F (-34 °C) SAE75W
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
Include .63 qt (0.6 L)
in reserve tank
Front-wheel drive
9.5 qt (9.0 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAll-
wheel
drive
Without Towing kitWith Towing kit 10.1 qt (9.6 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning
label on page
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Alphabetical index
2Service brake 3-53
Warning light 3-83
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-44
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-8
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles 3-51
Certification label 9-4
Charging system warning light 3-85
Child restraints 2-25
Child safety locks for rear door 3-15
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-58
Outside of your vehicle 7-60
Clock 3-197
Coat hook 3-210
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-153
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-9
,9-8
Cruise control 3-63
Indicator 3-64
Cup holder 3-206
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-163Digital clock 3-197
Dimensions 9-4
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-156
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
Switch 3-200
Door lights 3-202
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-57
Doors
Locks 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Warning light and buzzer 3-85
Drive belt 7-33
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-163
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Block heater 3-38
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-9
,9-8
Coolant temperature gauge 3-81
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Alphabetical index
3
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-84
Oil and oil filter 7-6
,9-8
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specifications 9-6
Error codes 5-70, 5-72
Exhaust system 7-34
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-204
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-8
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-8
Engine coolant 7-9,9-8
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-8
Washer fluid 7-14
,9-8
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-8
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Indicator 3-83
Replacement 7-49
Switch 3-158
For cold and snowy weather 7-35
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-48
Front turn signal lightsBulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-48
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-80
Fuel hoses 7-32
Fuel selection 1-2
Low-fuel warning light 3-80
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-8
Full-time all-wheel drive 3-47
Fuse links 7-36
Fuses 7-36
G
Gauges 3-77
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-4
,9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-204
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-164
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-158
Hazard warning lights 3-83
Head restraints 2-12
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-45
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