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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7
Tread wear indicators
N00939800214
Tread wear indicators are built into the original equipment tires
on your vehicle to help you know when your tires should be
replaced. Many states have laws requiring that you replace
your tires at this point.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to
1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
When the bands appear next to one another in two or more
places, replace your tires. NOTETire wear indicators can have different marks and loca-
tions depending on the tire manufacturer.
Tire rotation
N00939900390
To even out the wear on your tires and make them last longer,
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends that you rotate
your tires at the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
However, the timing for tire rotation may vary according to
your vehicle condition, road surface conditions, and your own
personal driving habits. Any time you notice unusual wear,
rotate your tires as soon as possible.
When rotating tires, check for uneven wear, damage, and wheel
alignment. Abnormal wear is usually caused by a wrong tire
pressure, wheels that are not aligned properly, wheels that are
out-of-balance, or severe braking.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice to find out the reason for uneven tread
wear.
The first tire rotation is the most important one. It will allow all
your tires to wear evenly.
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
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7-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Wiper blades
N00940700170
Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to
remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the blades
and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak or smear.NOTEDo not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This
wears out the rubber and can scratch the glass.During cold weatherIf the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
Emission-control system maintenance
N00940800201
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:
a positive crankcase ventilation system
an evaporative emission-control system
an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL” must be performed at the times
or mileages listed to keep the emission-control system working
properly. These, and all the other “general” maintenance ser-
vices listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your
vehicle running properly and reliably.
You may need more frequent maintenance if you drive your
vehicle in harsh conditions such as dusty areas or do a lot of
start-and-stop driving.
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice follow-
ing the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.
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7-44 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Drive belt (for generator, power steering pump,
air conditioning compressor)
N00941900326
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.Except for vehicles with turbocharger
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.Vehicles with turbocharger
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7-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Front fog lights 15 A
2 Engine 7.5 A
3 Automatic transaxle 20 A
4 Horn 10 A
5 Alternator 7.5 A
6 Headlight washer 20 A
7 Air conditioning 10 A
8/ETV/Oil cooler
fan (Twin
Clutch SST)Except for
vehicles with
turbocharger
15 A
ETVVehicles with
turbocharger
9 Security horn 20 A
10 Wiper deicer 15 A
11 — — —
12 Power gate 30 A
13 Daytime running lights 10 A
14Headlight
(high beam) (left)10 A
15Headlight
(high beam) (right)10 A
16Headlight
(low/high
beam) (left)Discharge 20 A
17Headlight
(low/high
beam) (right)Discharge 20 A
18Headlight
(low beam)
(left)Halogen 10 A
19Headlight
(low beam)
(right)Halogen 10 A
20ENG/POWERExcept for
vehicles with
turbocharger
10 A
I/C SPRAYVe h i c l e s w i t h
turbocharger
21 Ignition coil 10 A
22ENG/POWERVe h i c l e s w i t h
turbocharger20 A
ENG/POWERExcept for
vehicles with
turbocharger20 A
Fuel line heater 25 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-53
7
*- Fusible link
Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.There are no 7.5 A, 25 A or 30 A spare fuses. If a fuse of one of
these capacities blows, replace it temporarily by borrowing one
of the fuses indicated below.
7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse
25 A: 20 A spare fuse
30 A: 30 A audio amplifier fuse
Replace the borrowed fuse with a fuse that has the correct
capacity as soon as possible.
Identification of fuse
23 Fuel pumpExcept for
vehicles with
turbocharger15 A
Vehicles with
turbocharger20 A
24 Starter 30 A*
25 — — —
26 Anti-lock braking system 40 A*
27 Anti-lock braking system 30 A*
28Air conditioning condenser fan
motor30 A*
29 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
30 IOD IOD 30 A
31 Audio amplifier 30 A
32 Diesel 30 A
33 — Spare fuse 10 A
34 — Spare fuse 15 A
35 — Spare fuse 20 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
25 A Natural (White)
30 A Green (fuse type)/Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green
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9-2 Specifications
9Vehicle labeling
N01147400667
Keep a record of the chassis number and vehicle identification
number. Such information will assist the police if your vehicle
is stolen.
1 - Vehicle emission control information labelThe vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the
inside panel of the engine hood.2 - Vehicle identification number plateThe vehicle identification number is stamped on the plate riv-
eted to the left front corner of the dashboard. It is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield.3 - Air conditioning labelThe air conditioning label is affixed on the inside panel of the
engine compartment.
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
Vehicles with turbocharger
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9-12 Specifications
9
LSD: Limited slip differentialBrake/Clutch (if so equipped) 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 (0.65 L) in reserve tank}
Manual tran-
saxle7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an
equivalent*CVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Tw i n C l u t c h
SST7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the “Air
conditioning
label” on page
9-2.HFC-134a
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-133
ACD control mode display 3-134
ACD control mode switch 3-134
ACD warning display 3-134
Active stability control (ASC) 3-144
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator 3-147
ASC operation display 3-147
Air cleaner filter 7-15
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-51
Manual air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Air purifier 5-52
All-wheel drive system 3-130
Aluminum wheels 7-95
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-148
Anti-lock braking system 3-140
Warning light / display 3-141,3-142
Arm rest 2-9
Ashtray 3-277
Assist grip 3-291
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger
5-80Error codes 5-137
,5-139
Handling of compact discs 5-145
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-134
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-132
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-132
AWC control fluid 7-20
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-83
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-43
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-217
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-26
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-26
Removing and installing the battery upper cover
(vehicles with turbocharger) 7-23
Specification 9-9
To check the battery indicator 7-25
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-243
Bottle holder 3-290
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-140
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Hose 7-43
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