2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Service brake

4-6 Driving safety
4

Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from
engine overheating, add Dia Queen Super Long Life
Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine
coolant” on page 7-10.
Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice at regular intervals according to
the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large
puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.When driving in cold weatherOn snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making
the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay
close attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly
depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by
downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to
prevent the brakes from overheating.
WA R N I N G
!
Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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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- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 35
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 35General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 49
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 70
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
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7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Parking brake
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Parking brake lever strokeCheck the parking brake lever travel occasionally. To check
this, pull the lever up slowly and count the number of clicks of
the ratchet. You should feel the parking brake grab between 3
to 5 notches (clicks).
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after
pulling.
Parking brake break-inBreak-in the parking brake linings whenever the brake perfor-
mance of the parking brake is insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or drum/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
WA R N I N G
!
Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake lever out of adjustment may result in the vehi-
cle moving when unattended.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-37
7
Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
General maintenance
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The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake
pads for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake
pads with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
Active stability control (ASC) 3-102
Air bag 2-43
Air cleaner filter 7-12
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
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-101
Anti-lock braking system 3-96
Arm rest 2-11
Assist grip 3-253
Audio 5-46
Error codes 5-94
,5-95
External audio input function 5-90
Handling of compact discs 5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-91
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Automatic transaxle
Fluid 9-9
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-49Replacement 7-66
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-38
Battery 7-17
Charging system warning light 3-178
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-18
Disconnection and connection 7-22
During cold weather 7-21
Specification 9-8
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-204
Bottle holders 3-252
Brake
Fluid 9-9
Brake assist system 3-95
Braking 4-6
Anti-lock braking system 3-96
Hose 7-37
Pad wear alarm 3-93
Parking brake 3-59
Pedal 3-92
Pedal free play 7-33
Power brakes 3-92
Service brake 3-92
Warning lights 3-176
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-49
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
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Alphabetical index
6Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seat 2-9
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-92
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Snow tires 7-32
Spark plugs 7-36
Starting the engine 3-69
Steering
Power steering fluid 9-9
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 3-60
Wheel lock 3-25
,3-68
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-64
Storage spaces 3-245
Sun visors 3-236
Sunshade 3-57
Supplemental Restraint System 2-43
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-47
Maintenance service 2-67
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-64
Tank capacity 9-9
Theft-alarm system 3-48
Tire 7-23
Inflation pressure 7-27
Maintenance 7-29
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-29
Rotation 7-30
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-32
To change a tire 6-8
Tread wear indicator 7-30
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-114
Tires
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-32
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-21
Trailer towing 4-15
Transfer oil 7-15
,9-9
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-176
Lever 3-191
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