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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- 12
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 16
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 24
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- 41
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 51
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 81
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 82
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 83
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7-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Fusible links
N00942700262
The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for inspection
and replacement.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load capacities” on
page 7-42.
Fuses
N00942800827
Fuse block locationTo prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuit-
ing or overloading, each individual circuit is equipped with a
fuse. The fuse blocks are located in the passenger compartment
and in the engine compartment.Passenger compartmentThe fuse blocks in the passenger compartment are located
behind the personal compartment.
WA R N I N G
!Fusible links must not be replaced by any other
device. Failing to fit the correct fusible link may
result in fire in the vehicle, property destruction and
serious or fatal injuries at any time.
A- Main fuse block
B- Sub fuse block
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Main fuse block
1. Open the personal compartment and pull to remove it.2. To put back the personal compartment, line up the per-
sonal compartment hook (C) with the clamp (D) on the
instrument panel and push the personal compartment back
in.
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Sub fuse block
1. Remove the personal compartment in the same way that
you would with the main fuse block.
2. Use the fuse remover to pry loose the 2 clips (E) on the
bottom cover.
The remover is in the fuse block in the engine compart-
ment.
Refer to “Fuse replacement” on page 7-49.NOTEWhen finished, be sure to return the remover to the fuse
block in the engine compartment.
Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.Fuse load capacities
N00954800169
This fuse list shows the names of the electrical systems and
their fuse capacities.
There are spare fuses in the fuse block cover in the engine
compartment. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the
same capacity as the original.1- Push the lock lever.
2- Remove the fuse block cover.
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Passenger compartment fuse location tablePassenger compartment fuse location
Sub fuse block Main fuse block
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Heater 30 A*
2Stop lights
(Brake lights)15 A
3 Rear fog light 10 A
4 Windshield wiper 30 A
5 Optional 10 A
6Door locks20 A
7Radio15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9Interior lights
(Dome lights)15 A
10 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Gauges 7.5 A
13Cigarette lighter
/Accessory socket15 A
14Ignition
Switch10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rearview mirrors 10 A
17 All-wheel drive system 10 A
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*: 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.
Engine compartment fuse location table
18 Back-up lights 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Power window control 30 A*
21 Defogger 30 A*
22 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
23 115V Power Outlet 15 A
24 Power seats 25 (20) A
25 Heated seats 30 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location
Behind the fuse block cover
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*: 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
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 (fusible link type)
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Fuse replacement
N00954900014
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item
connected to the fuse and turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position.
2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine compartment
fuse block.3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse
straight out from the fuse block.
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