2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT hood release

Overview
Instruments and controls
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-81
Turn signal lever P.3-84
Supplemental restraint
system - air bag
(for driver’s seat) P.2-38
Horn switch P.3-91
Instrument panel light dimmer control knob P.3-87
Fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 8 6Steering wheel remote
control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-62 Instrument cluster
P. 3 - 7 2
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 5 7 Ignition switch P.3-34 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-87
Fuses P.7-35
Active stability control (ASC)
OFF switch P.3-53 Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-29
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3-22 Features and controls
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Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.NOTE
Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors by the remote
control transmitter or using the key.NOTE
To make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine hood
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To openUse the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument
panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make
sure the wipers are at resting position when you open the
engine hood.
WA R N I N G
!
Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine
hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is
locked.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Exhaust system
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering
inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system prop-
erly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust sys-
tem and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated,
or mispositioned parts if you notice any of the following:

A change in the sound of the exhaust system

The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle

The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication, oil changes, or required service. Any open
seams or loose connections could let dangerous exhaust fumes
seep into the luggage compartment and passenger compart-
ments. Check for any of the following conditions:
Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion
or damage.

Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust
gas leaks.

Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
Timing belt
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The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the mile-
age listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should
be checked, cleaned, and oiled when needed for easy move-
ment and to stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts of the hood latch
and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the movable surfaces are covered.
Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch
wherever moving parts touch.
WA R N I N G
!
Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is
poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
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9-8 Specifications
9Capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 17.7 gal (67.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification mark (“starburst”
symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SM can
be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle 8.1 qt (7.7 L) DIAMOND ATF SP III Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{Includes .63 qt (0.6 L) in reserve tank}8.5 qt (8.0 L) Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentWindshield washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
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Alphabetical index
4Hazard warning flasher switch 3-85
Hazard warning lights 3-78
Head restraints 2-12
Headlights
Capacity 7-45
Dimmer 3-83
Headlight flasher 3-84
Switch 3-81
High beam indicator 3-78
High-mounted stop light
Capacity 7-45
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System 3-124
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-33
Horn switch 3-91
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If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-34
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator 3-78
Indicator and warning light package 3-77
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-18
Inside rearview mirror 3-30
Instrument cluster 3-72
Instrument panel light dimmer control 3-87
Interior lights 3-128
Auto-cutout function 3-130
Dome light 3-129
Reading lights 3-128
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-14
,3-35
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-57
Loading information 4-9
Low-fuel warning light 3-75
Lubricants 9-8
Luggage hooks 3-134
M
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-30
Outside rearview mirrors 3-32
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-6
O
Octane rating 1-2
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