2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK parking brake

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Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 39Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 58
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 95
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7-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Brake pedal free play
N00940300176
To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and
press the brake pedal several times with your foot. Then press
the pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance.
Brake pedal free play:
.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for adjustment.
Parking brake lever stroke
N00940400180
Check the parking brake lever travel occasionally. To check
this, pull the lever up slowly and count the number of clicks of
the ratchet.
Parking brake lever stroke:
3 to 5 notches
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after
pulling.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-41
7 Parking brake break-in
N00936200057
Break-in the parking brake linings whenever the brake perfor-
mance of the parking brake is insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or discs are replaced, in order to
assure the best brake performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and
can be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Wiper 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.NOTE
Do 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.
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Alphabetical index
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A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-131
Active stability control (ASC) 3-144
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive system 3-129
Aluminum wheels 7-98
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-141
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Warning light / display 3-140,3-141
Arm rest 2-8
Ashtray 3-277
Assist grip 3-294
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
Error codes 5-130
,5-132
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-127
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-125Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-125
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
replacement 7-85
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-45
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-216
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-243
Bottle holder 3-291
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-44
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Pedal 3-135
Pedal free play 7-40
Power brakes 3-135
Service brake 3-135
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-58
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Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board 3-293
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-241
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-41
Emission-control system maintenance 7-42
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-177
Exhaust system 7-46
External audio input connector 5-125
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-288
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-19
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10Twin clutch SST fluid 7-18
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicator 3-214
Replacement 7-75
,7-79
Switch 3-231
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-287
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-69,7-71
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-73
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-43
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-48
Fusible links 7-48
G
General maintenance 7-44
General vehicle data 9-6
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Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-167
O
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-17
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-10
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-23
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake break-in 7-41
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Polishing 7-97
Power brakes 3-135
Power door locks 3-55
Power outlet 3-278
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-143
Power windows 3-68Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
General information about your radio 5-142
Rear hatch 3-58
Inside rear hatch release 3-60
Rear shelf panel 3-292
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Rear window defogger switch 3-241
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-78
Outside 3-80
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-58
Replacing tires and wheels 7-35
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
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