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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-71
7
Trunk area light
N00944800094
1. Pull both clips (A) away from the center as shown and
remove the light unit. Then remove the bulb by pulling
out.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Vehicle care precautions
N00945100153
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular
maintenance using the proper materials and procedures. Be
sure to use only those materials and procedures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regulations. Choose the
materials you will use carefully, to be sure that they do not con-
tain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials.
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
!Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others are highly flammable. Some are dan-
gerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything in a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions. Always
open your vehicle doors or windows when you’re
cleaning the inside. Never use the following chemi-
cals to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-77
7
Aluminum wheels
N00946500109
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
N00946600012
The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Wiper blades
N00946700084
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind-
shield properly.Cleaning the sunroof
(if so equipped)
N00946800072
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTEThe surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.
CAUTION
!Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Pedal 3-132
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-133
Service brake 3-132
Brake assist 3-134
Braking
Warning lights 3-196
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-46
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-255
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-198
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-21
Child safety locks for rear door 3-57
Cigarette lighter 3-257
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-91
Fluid 7-16
,9-9Pedal free play 7-28
Coat hooks 3-270
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-205
Light auto-cutout function 3-204
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-135
Cup holder 3-268
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-54
Defogger (rear window) 3-220
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-119
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-206
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-262
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-260
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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
5
Replacement 7-66
Light auto-cutout function 3-204
Limited-slip differential 3-132
Link System 3-222
Loading information 4-7
Lubricants 9-9
M
Manual transaxle 3-92
Oil 7-13
,9-9
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-92
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-153
Multi-information meter
Switch 3-154
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-13
,9-9
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear differential oil 9-9
Transfer oil 7-14
,9-9
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-56
,7-58
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-133
Power door locks 3-55
power door lock switch 3-55
Power outlet 3-259
Power steering
Fluid 7-17
,9-9
System 3-135
Power windows 3-68
Lock switch 3-71
Main switch 3-69
Safety mechanism 3-70
Sub switch 3-70
Timer function 3-70
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
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