2011 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR steering

7-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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
N00939300743
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 9-3.)
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-33
7 General maintenance
N00941500159
The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
N00941600020
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
N00941700089
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800107
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)
N00941900137
Check the tension of the drive belt. The deflection must be
within specifications, when pressed at a point halfway between1- Power steering pump pulley
2- Crank shaft pulley
3- Generator pulley
4- Air conditioning pulley
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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
1
A
Accessory boxes 3-203
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-58
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-26
Manual air conditioning 5-6
Rear cooler 5-25
Refrigerant 5-26, 9-8
All-wheel drive operation 3-48
Aluminum wheels 7-63
Antenna
SIRIUS antenna 5-77
Whip antenna 5-77
Anti-lock braking system 3-54
Warning light 3-55
Arm rest 2-11
Audio system 5-28
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 2 5-43
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player-Type 1 5-30
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 3 5-43
Error codes 5-70, 5-72
Handling of compact discs 5-74Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68
Automatic transaxle 3-39
Fluid 7-12
,9-8
Selector lever operation 3-39
Selector lever positions 3-43
Sports mode 3-44
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-33
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-85
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-7
Bottle holder 3-207
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-54
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-8
Hoses 7-33
Parking brake 3-28
Parking brake pedal stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-53
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-53
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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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Alphabetical index
5
Engine oil 7-6
,9-8
Rear axle oil 7-14,9-8
Transfer oil 7-13
,9-8
Oil pressure warning light 3-85
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-25
Outside rearview mirrors 3-32
Overhead console control switch 3-165
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-28
Parking brake pedal stroke 7-30
Parking brake 7-30
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-48
Polishing 7-61
Power brakes 3-53
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-195
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-8
System 3-57
Power windows 3-23
Main switch 3-24
Sub switch 3-24
Timer function 3-24Puncture (Tire changing) 6-12
R
Radiator cap 7-10
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 2 5-43
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player-Type 1 5-30
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 3 5-43
General information about your radio 5-78
Reading lights
Replacement 7-55
Switch 3-200
Rear axle oil 7-14
,9-8
Rear cooler 5-25
Rear personal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-56
Switch 3-201
Rear side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Rear window defogger switch 3-163
Rear-view camera 3-74
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Alphabetical index
6Rearview mirror
Inside 3-30
Outside 3-32
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 5-26, 9-8
Replacement of light bulbs 7-44
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
Safety mechanism 3-27
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seats 2-9
Rear seats 2-10
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Seat belts
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-19
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-20
Pre-tensioner and force limiter systems 2-23
Seat belt extender 2-22
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Service brake 3-53
Service precautions 7-2
Spark plugs 7-32Speedometer 3-78
Starting 3-37
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-8
Tilt lock lever 3-29
Wheel lock 3-36
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-68
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Sun visors 3-194
Sunglasses holder 3-207
Sunroof 3-26
Safety mechanism 3-27
Sunshade 3-28
Timer function 3-26
Sunshade 3-28
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-58
Warning light 2-44T
Tachometer 3-78
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-8
Theft-alarm system 3-20
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