2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT power steering

7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 9
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Automatic transaxle fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 29
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 31
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 35Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 61
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 62
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 63
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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7View of the engine compartment
N00937600612
Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700815
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 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
7-15
7 Power steering fluid
N00939000320
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
Battery
N00939100868
The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
and to keep the vehicle’s electrical system working properly.
Check the battery regularly.
If battery performance is suspect, have the battery and charging
system tested by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice. NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electronic control system
data for the automatic transaxle, etc., will be erased.
As a result, shifting may be rough.
Shifting will become smoother after several changes in
speed.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
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7-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800080
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)
N00941900283
Check 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.
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9-8 Specifications
9Capacities
N01148000859
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 ILSAC certification mark (“starburst”
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 8.1 qt (7.7 L) DIAMOND ATF SP III 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}8.5 qt (8.0 L) Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentWindshield washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
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Alphabetical index
3
Oil and oil filter 7-6
,9-8
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specifications 9-6
Error codes 5-64
,5-66
Exhaust system 7-33
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-132
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-8
Brake fluid 7-14
,9-8
Engine coolant 7-9,9-8
Power steering fluid 7-15
,9-8
Washer fluid 7-13
,9-8
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-8
Fog lights
Indicator 3-78
Switch 3-86
For cold and snowy weather 7-34
Front fog light
Capacity 7-45
Front fog lights
Replacement 7-51
Front seats 2-4
Front side-marker lights
Capacity 7-45
Front turn-signal lightsCapacity 7-45
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-75
Fuel hoses 7-30
Low-fuel warning light 3-75
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 9-8
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-34
Fuses 7-35
Block location 7-35
Identification 7-42
Load capacities 7-37
Replacement 7-42
G
Gauges 3-72
General maintenance 7-31
General vehicle data 9-4
Genuine parts 1-8
Glove compartment 3-131
Glove compartment light
Replacement 7-59
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-92
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-85
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Alphabetical index
5
Odometer 3-73
Oil
Engine oil 7-6
Oil pressure warning light 3-80
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-23
Outside rearview mirrors 3-32
Overhead console control switch 3-93
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-28
Parking brake lever stroke 7-28
Pen holders 3-132
Polishing 7-65
Power brakes 3-48
Power door locks 3-14
Power outlet 3-122
Power steering
Fluid 7-15
,9-8
System 3-56
Power windows 3-23
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-10
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-37AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 5-
24
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 3 5-37
General information about your radio 5-72
Reading light
Capacity 7-46
Reading lights 3-128
Replacement 7-59
Rear side-marker light
Capacity 7-45
Rear turn-signal lights
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-53
Rear window defogger switch 3-90
Rear-view camera 3-69
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-30
Outside 3-32
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-8
Replacement of light bulbs 7-44
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-4
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Alphabetical index
6Heated seats 2-10
Rear seat 2-11
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-22
Child restraints 2-28
Maintenance and inspection 2-38
Pre-tensioner 2-26
Seat belt extender 2-25
Seat belt guide 2-23
Seat belt reminder/warning light 2-20
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-25
Service brake 3-47
Service precautions 7-2
Skid control function 3-53
Snow tires 7-27
Spark plugs 7-30
Speedometer 3-73
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-15
,9-8
Tilt lock lever 3-29
Wheel lock 3-36
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-62
Stop lights
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-53
Sun visors 3-121
Sunroof 3-26
Supplemental Restraint System 2-38How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-42
Servicing 2-60
Warning light 2-47
T
Tachometer 3-73
Tail lights
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-53
Tank capacity 9-8
Theft-alarm system 3-20
Timing belt 7-33
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-63
Tires 7-19
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-23
Maintenance 7-24
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-25
Size (tire and wheel) 9-7
Snow tires 7-27
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-3
Tire chains 7-27
Tread wear indicators 7-25
Tissue holder 3-132
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-21
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