2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE engine

7-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15
A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace
it temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Door mirror heater
10 A: Dome light (in engine compartment)
15 A: Power outlet
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
Engine compartment fuse location table2.4 liter & 3.8 liter models

21 Sunroof 20 A
22 — — —
23 Electric window control 7.5 A
24 Electric convertible top 15 A
25 — Spare fuse 20 A
26 — Spare fuse 30 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location
Front
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No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Fuse (+B)
80 A*
1
2 Radiator fan motor30 A*
2,
50 A*3
3 Anti-lock braking system
60 A*
1
4 Ignition switch
40 A*1
5 Power window control
30 A*1
6 Front fog lights 15 A
7 Heated seat 20 A
8 Horn 15 A
9 Engine control 20 A
10 Air conditioning 10 A
11 Stop lights 7.5 A
12 Audio 30 A
13 Alternator 7.5 A
14 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
15 Automatic transaxle 20 A
16 Headlight high beam (right) 10 A
17 Headlight high beam (left) 10 A
18 Headlight low beam (right)10 A*4,
20 A*5
19 Headlight low beam (left)10 A*
4,
20 A*5
20 Position light (right) 7.5 A
21 Position light (left) 7.5 A
22 Dome light 10 A
23 Radio 15 A
24
Fuel pump 15 A
25 Windshield wiper 30 A
26 Electric convertible top
40 A*
1
*1:Fusible link
*2:Fusible link (2.4 liter models)
*3:Fusible link (3.8 liter models)
*4:Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*5:Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlightsNo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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2.4 liter models

*: 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.
Identification of fuse
N00901100049
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Condenser fan motor 20 A*Engine compartment fuse location
Front
Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow (fuse type) / Light blue (fusible link type)
30 A Green (fuse type) / Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green
50 A Red
60 A Yellow
80 A White
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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
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During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.
CAUTION
!
When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of rubber gloves to protect your
hands.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.
Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.
Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.
• It is recommended that the water should be
sprayed at a 45° angle to the side windows and top
seals. (ECLIPSE SPYDER only)

Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assembly.
(ECLIPSE only)
• As your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler,
check with the car wash operator before using the
car wash.CAUTION
!
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Cleaning plastic parts
N00946300178
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
N00946400010
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels
N00946500213
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
N00946600012
The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Wiper blades
N00946700013
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind-
shield and rear window properly.Cleaning the sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so
equipped)
N00946800056
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.Convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER only)
N00946900031
Wash the top with water and a soft nylon brush or something
similar. Wash the window sections with a sponge. If dirt or
mud cannot be washed off in this way, use a 0.1 concentration
of household laundry powder in water and a cloth to scrub
lightly, and then wash with plain water again. If laundry pow-
der is used, rinse thoroughly; be sure that none of the soap
remains on the top. If soap does remain on the top, it could
cause cracking and/ or discoloration.
After cleaning, always be sure the top is completely dry before
it is lowered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause
interior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top mate-
rial.
NOTE
Always sprinkle water from above.

Do not run this vehicle through any automatic car washes.
These car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle and
cause damage to the convertible top. If you wash the vehi-
cle by hand do not spray water directly at side windows
and top seals which may cause water to enter the vehicle.
Therefore, be sure to observe the following.
• Maintain a good distance of approx. 16 inches (40 cm)
or more between the vehicle body and the washing noz-
zle.
• It is recommended that the water should be sprayed at a
45° angle to the side windows and top seals.

Do not use harsh or abrasive type cleaners or bleaching
agents on the top material or damage may result.Engine compartment
N00947000084
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into
contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte), which may
crack, stain, or discolour them.
If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a
mild detergent and water solution.
Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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9
Specifications
Vehicle labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 2
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 5
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 6
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 9
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9-2 Specifications
9Vehicle labeling
N01147400612
Keep a record of the vehicle identification number. This infor-
mation will assist the police if your vehicle is stolen.1 - Vehicle emission control information labelThe vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the
inside panel of the engine hood.2 - Vehicle identification number plateThe vehicle identification number is stamped on the plate riv-
eted to the left front corner of the dashboard. It is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield.3 - Air conditioning labelThe air conditioning label is affixed on the inside panel of the
engine compartment.
4 - Vehicle information code plateThe vehicle information code plate is located on the driver’s
side door pillar.
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