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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- 15
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 19
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 20
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 38Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 43
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 55
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 88
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 89
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 91
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938000541
The Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch
SST) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
obtain the best performance and longest life. It is important that
the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Fluid typeUse only Mitsubishi DiaQueen SSTF-I to ensure optimum
transmission performance. Special additives Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00938400154
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level. Fill or change the oil according to
the table.Oil type
CAUTION
!
Using the improper transmission fluid may damage
the transaxle.
Lubricant DiaQueen LSD gear oil or equivalent
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-143
Pedal free play 7-38
Power brakes 3-144
Service brake 3-143
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-55
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-289
,3-298
Cargo loads 4-14
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-230
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-23
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-89
Outside of your vehicle 7-91
Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-38
Coat hooks 3-304
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-234
Coming home light 3-241
Consumer information 8-2Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-98
Fluid 7-18
,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-98
Sports mode 3-106
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-10
Cruise control 3-157
Indicator 3-159
Cup holder 3-302
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-63
Defogger (rear window) 3-254
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
29
,5-39
,5-49
Digital clock 5-149
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-239
Disc brake pads 7-43
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-86
Switch 3-294
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-85
Switch 3-292
Doors
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Lock 3-51
Power door locks 3-55
Drive mode indicator 3-137
Drive mode-selector 3-136
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-254
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-41
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-135
Drive mode indicator 3-137
Drive mode-selector 3-136
Emergency key 3-33
Emission-control system maintenance 7-40
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-191
Exhaust system 7-44
External audio input connector 5-132
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4Floor console box 3-300
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-20
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST)
fluid 7-19
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Indicator 3-228
Replacement 7-72
,7-75
Switch 3-245
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-17
Front console boxes 3-299
Front console tray 3-299
Front seats 2-3
Front turn signal lights
Replacement 7-70
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-66,7-68
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
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Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-37
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-37
Tread wear indicators 7-35
Tissue holder 3-301
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-22
Trailer towing 4-15
Transfer oil 7-19
Trunk area light
Replacement 7-88
Trunk lid 3-59
Turbocharger operation 3-93
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-228
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Lever 3-243
Replacement 7-70
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-112
Fluid 7-19
,9-10
Gearshift lever operation 3-112
Gearshift lever position display 3-114
Manual shift 3-122
Manual shift display 3-128
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-122
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-121Warning display 3-116
U
USB input terminal 3-283
How to connect an iPod 3-285
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory 3-283
V
Vanity mirror 3-289
Vehicle care precautions 7-88
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-5
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-228
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Switch 3-252
Windshield washer 3-252
Waxing 7-92
Weights 9-7
Welcome light 3-240
Wheel
Covers 6-20
Specification 9-9
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