2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK steering wheel

6-22 For emergencies
6
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off
the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position when towing.Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual tran-
saxle) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
CAUTION
!
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as
illustrated. This could result in the driving system
damage or vehicle may jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type D or
Type E equipment.
Do not tow continuously variable transmission
(CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is
towed like this, the continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the
transmission, thus damaging it.
If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E equip-
ment.
If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or dam-
aged, transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.

[For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the
active stability control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the
vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
WA R N I N G
!
To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation
position.
CAUTION
!
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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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Treadwear, Traction and Temperature GradesTr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rel-
ative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Te m p e r a t u r e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degen-
erate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Tire inflation pressures
N00939300828
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis-
factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will
cause problems in three major areas:

Safety
Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can
cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to
lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
potholes could then cause tire damage that may result in
tire failure.

Economy
The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.
Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll,
and this uses up more fuel.

Ride comfort and vehicle stability
The superior riding experience built into your vehicle
partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much
pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too lit-
tle pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond.
Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle
uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
(Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.)
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4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front side-marker and parking lights (for vehi-
cles equipped with high intensity discharge head-
lights)
N00917300453
1. To create enough work space, turn the steering wheel all
the way in the direction opposite to the side you wish to
replace.
2. Remove the clips (A), and screw (B) or bolts (B) to turn
up the cover (C).Except for vehicles
with turbocharger
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Alphabetical index
1
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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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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Alphabetical index
6Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-8
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-21
Child restraint 2-25
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-20
Force limiter 2-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-36
Pre-tensioner 2-23
Seat belt extender 2-22
Seat belt instructions 2-16
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-23
Service brake 3-135
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-39
Spark plugs 7-43
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-107
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-77
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-85
Storage spaces 3-285
Sun roof 3-72
Sun visors 3-276Supplemental Restraint System 2-36
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-40
Servicing 2-60
Warning light/display 2-46
T
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-62
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-158
Warning light/display 3-159
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-8
Inflation pressure 7-33
Maintenance 7-35
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-35
Rotation 7-37
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-39
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-4
Tire chains 7-39
Tread wear indicators 7-36
Tissue holder 3-289
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
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