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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 9
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Automatic transaxle fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 29
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 31
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 35Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 61
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 62
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 63
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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7View of the engine compartment
N00937600612
Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700815
To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil
between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting
the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and
gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it
again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick.
If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest
amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine
valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Brake fluid
3- Battery
4- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5- Engine oil level dipstick
6- Radiator cap
7- Engine oil filler cap
8- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
9- Engine coolant reservoir
10- Air cleaner filter
Good
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-9
7
To replace the oil filterThe oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage speci-
fied in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”.
Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The
manufacturer’s specifications for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi
(1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace-
ment filter.
Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
Engine coolant
N00937800395
To check the coolant level The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual method for
determining the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the
level of the coolant in the reserve tank should be between the
“F” (FULL) and “L” (LOW) marks. The radiator normally
remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radi-
ator cap except for checking the coolant freeze point or replac-
ing the antifreeze coolant.
CAUTION
!Take care not to bend the oil filter cover when
replacing the oil filter.
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9-8 Specifications
9Capacities
N01148000859
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
3
Oil and oil filter 7-6
,9-8
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specifications 9-6
Error codes 5-64
,5-66
Exhaust system 7-33
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-132
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-8
Brake fluid 7-14
,9-8
Engine coolant 7-9,9-8
Power steering fluid 7-15
,9-8
Washer fluid 7-13
,9-8
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-8
Fog lights
Indicator 3-78
Switch 3-86
For cold and snowy weather 7-34
Front fog light
Capacity 7-45
Front fog lights
Replacement 7-51
Front seats 2-4
Front side-marker lights
Capacity 7-45Front turn-signal lights
Capacity 7-45
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-75
Fuel hoses 7-30
Low-fuel warning light 3-75
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 9-8
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-34
Fuses 7-35
Block location 7-35
Identification 7-42
Load capacities 7-37
Replacement 7-42
G
Gauges 3-72
General maintenance 7-31
General vehicle data 9-4
Genuine parts 1-8
Glove compartment 3-131
Glove compartment light
Replacement 7-59
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-92
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