2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT clock

6-6 For emergencies
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5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the
hood, leave the engine on until the temperature indicator
on the instrument panel moves below the red zone. When
it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving
again. If the indicator stays in the red zone, turn off the
engine.6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the
hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator
hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak
source must be repaired.
7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level
in the reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is too low,
slowly add coolant.
8. If the reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also
need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or
remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down.
WA R N I N G
!
Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there
is steam or spray coming from under the hood.
Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine
could seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no steam or
spray.
WA R N I N G
!
Removing the radiator cap could scald you with
escaping hot water or steam. When checking the
radiator level, cover the cap with a cloth before try-
ing to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclockwise,
without pressing down, to the first notch. The pres-
sure in the system will then be let out. When the
pressure is COMPLETELY LET OUT, press down
and keep turning the cap counterclockwise until it
will come off.
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To remove the spare tire
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1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
2. Remove the jack storage box.
3. To remove the spare tire, remove the installation clamp
(A) by turning it counterclockwise.NOTE
The clamp cannot be used when a normal tire is stowed.

Do not put the compact spare tire on a different
wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare
wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or
other parts on your vehicle.
CAUTION
!
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• Compact spare wheel
Install the wheel nuts with their tapered ends facing
inward, then tighten by hand until the wheel is no longer
loose.
NOTE
Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the compact spare
or steel wheel, but return them to the original wheel and
tire as soon as possible.

If all four wheels are changed to steel wheels, use tapered
nuts.8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the wheel nut
wrench counterclockwise until the tire touches the
ground.
CAUTION
!
Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or the nuts
or they will tighten too much.Compact spare wheel
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7-48 Vehicle care and maintenance
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3. Remove the locking cap (D) by turning it counterclock-
wise.4. Remove the headlight bulb (E) with holder.
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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7-50 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Front turn-signal and parking lights
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1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. And
remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counter-
clockwise while pressing in.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front side-marker lights
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1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. And
remove the bulb from the socket by pulling out.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
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1. Remove the clips (A) and screws (B), then remove the
cover (C).2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly (D) by turning it
counterclockwise.
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Rear combination lights
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1. Open the lid.
Partially take off the trim cover (A).2. Remove each socket and bulb assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
B- Rear turn-signal light
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
C- Tail and stop light
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
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3. Remove the socket and bulb assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.4. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.E- Back-up light
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