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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
CAUTION
!When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.This vehicle is equipped with a high performance
brakes. Wash the wheels frequently to remove brake
dust. The dust will be difficult to remove if left on
the wheels for too long. If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of
water spray on the windshield and become damaged
as a result.Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.
Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.
When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the
trunk. This could cause the trunk to open and flood
the inside of the trunk. Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
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Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8-5
8 Important facts to know in case of an acci-
dent
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We hope you will never be involved in an accident, but there is
always that potential danger. So, please be sure to buckle up
and drive safely. In the event of an accident Remain calm.
Check for injuries. Report all injuries to the police, and, if
necessary, call for an ambulance.
Record all the details of the accident. This will provide
you with accurate records of the accident for discussions
with your insurance company and other persons who may
be acting on your behalf. Key information to discuss with your insurance
company Understand your repair estimate before approving repairs.
Choosing the repair shop and the brands of parts that they
use on your vehicle is your decision.
Ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. Many times, to
save money, your insurance company will recommend
imitation parts that do not meet the original specifications
of fit, finish, corrosion resistance or workmanship. Mitsubishi Motors built-in protection The strength and integrity built into your Mitsubishi vehicle is
the result of a specific design referred to as “Energy Manage-
ment”. Individual body parts are designed to act as one unit in
the event of an accident. Shock waves are absorbed by protec-
tive panels or are channeled around the passenger compart-ment. This important feature is possible because high tensile
steel is used in Mitsubishi Motors panels and structural parts,
something that cannot be guaranteed by the manufacturers of
imitation parts. All Genuine Mitsubishi Motors body panels
and support brackets are designed and constructed as important
protection features in the event of an accident. By replacing
body parts with imitations, your vehicle may no longer meet
original equipment specifications.
Consumer rights (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.)As a consumer requesting repair on your vehicle, you have
consumer rights. Across the country, State Insurance Commis-
sioners have begun considering rules on the use of non-OEM
parts. This could mean that repair shops will have to disclose to
the consumer, when they intend to use non-OEM parts. Since
regulations are not consistent on this point, remember you have
a choice. So, if you want genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts, you
may have to specifically request them. Make certain your
insurance company understands imitations are not to be used in
the repair of your vehicle. You deserve the best genuine Mit-
subishi Motors parts. Genuine Mitsubishi Motors partsGenuine Mitsubishi Motors parts are built with the high quality
and durability standards you expect. Genuine Mitsubishi
Motors replacements parts are your guarantee that your vehicle
will have all the technological advantages and maintain the
style and protection of a brand new Mitsubishi Motors.
Remember to ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts.
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Alphabetical index
3
Doors
Lock 3-51
Power door locks 3-55
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-220
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-40
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Engine coolant temperature display 3-162
Engine malfunction indicator 3-197
Exhaust system 7-35
External audio input connector 5-103
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-267
Fluid
AWC control fluid 7-15
,9-9AYC fluid 9-9
Brake fluid 7-16
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-16,9-9
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Power steering fluid 7-17
,9-9
Twin Clutch SST 9-9
Twin Clutch SST fluid 7-14,9-9
Washer fluid 7-16
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-17
Front console boxes 3-266
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Indicators 3-196
Replacement 7-61
Switch 3-211
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-56,7-58
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-59
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-32
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
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Alphabetical index
4Tank capacity 1-4
,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-37
Fusible links 7-36
G
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-265
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-211
Hazard warning lights 3-196
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-205
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Dimmer 3-206
Headlight flasher 3-206
Headlight leveling switch 3-209
Replacement 7-49
,7-52
,7-54
Switch 3-201
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-196
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-35
Horn
Switch 3-221
Horn switch 3-221
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-82
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-196
Information screen display
Brake warning display 3-199
Charging system warning display 3-200
Oil pressure warning display 3-201
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-61
Instrument cluster 3-149
Interior lights 3-260
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-54
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-43
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-46
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