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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
3. Install the upper cover, and then attach the moulding (D).NOTEAttach the moulding with the wide part toward the front of
the vehicle.4. Install the clips (E).
During cold weather
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The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with
its chemical and physical properties and is why a very cold bat-
tery, especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time
starting your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your battery and charging sys-
tem checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If
necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable
starting, and longer battery life.
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Disconnection and connection
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) terminal. To
reconnect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.NOTEOpen the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the battery cable
from the positive (+) terminal.
WA R N I N G
!Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical
parts.Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it
to overheat and be damaged.Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it
can crack, stain, or discolor them. And if it gets on
your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or
blindness. Please observe the following handling
instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or other nearby
parts, wipe it off with a soft cloth or chamois
soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent
then immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately and get
immediate medical attention.
Open doors and windows in any closed space where
you may be charging or working with the battery.Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the battery, or have a skilled automo-
bile technician do it.If you are quick-charging your battery, first discon-
nect the battery cables.
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Alphabetical index
2Card holder 3-237
Cargo area cover 3-252
Cargo loads 4-12
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Catalytic converter 7-3
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles 3-90
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-178
Child restraint systems 2-31
Child safety locks for rear door 3-43
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-71
Outside of your vehicle 7-72
Clock 5-102
Clutch
Pedal free play 7-33
Coat hook 3-254
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-73
Fluid 7-14
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-74
Selector lever positions 3-78
Sports mode 3-79
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-106
Cup holder 3-250
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-62
Defogger (rear window) 3-202
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
5-14
,5-23
,5-33
,5-43
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-187
Disc brake pads 7-37
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Doors
Lock 3-37
Power door locks 3-41
Drive belt 7-38
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-202
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-30
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-83
Emission-control system maintenance 7-35
Engine
Compartment 7-6
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Alphabetical index
4Replacement 7-52
,7-54
Switch 3-182
High beam indicator 3-176
High-mount stop light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Hill start assist 3-93
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-39
Horn switch 3-203
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-65
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-176
Information screen display 3-122
Inside rearview mirror 3-61
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation 3-
89
Instrument cluster 3-126
Interior lights 3-239
J
Jack
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key slot 3-28Keyless entry system 3-8
,3-33
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-68
Liftgate 3-44
Inside liftgate release 3-46
Link System 3-204
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-9
Luggage hooks 3-254
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-177
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Manual transaxle 3-71
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-71
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-122O
Octane rating 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
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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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