2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART wheel

6-20 For emergencies
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Wheel covers
(if so equipped)
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To remove Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it deeply into the
notch provided in the wheel cover, and pry the cover away
from the wheel.
Using the same procedure at the other wheel cover notches,
work the wheel cover away from the wheel to remove it com-
pletely. NOTE
The wheel cover is made of plastic. Be careful when pry-
ing it off.
To i n s t a l l
CAUTION
!
Trying to remove the wheel cover with only your
bare hands can seriously injure your fingers.
CAUTION
!
Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make
sure that the tabs (A) on the back of the wheel cover
correctly engage the ring (B) to prevent the wheel
cover from coming off. Do not install a wheel cover
that has broken tabs.
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1. Align the tire air valve (C) and the wheel cover notch (D).NOTE
Full wheel covers have a symbol mark (E) provided on the
reverse side to show the air valve location.
Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make sure
that the opening with the symbol mark is correctly aligned
with the air valve.2. Push the bottom (F) of the wheel cover into the wheel.
3. Gently push in both sides (G) of the wheel cover and hold
them in place with both knees.
4. Gently tap the top (H) of the wheel cover. Ensure the
wheel cover is securely installed around its entire outer
circumference.
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6-22 For emergencies
6To w i n g
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by a
commercial tow truck service.
When towing is required, transport the vehicle using a tow
truck.
Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.NOTE
Your vehicle cannot tow any other vehicle.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area.
Obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your
vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with
a rope.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
Ty p e D
Ty p e ETowing with front wheels off the ground.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style. Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels
off the ground.
Do not tow continuously variable transmission
(CVT) vehicles or all-wheel drive vehicles with this
style.
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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off
the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”
position when towing.
CAUTION
!
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as
illustrated. This could result in the driving system
damage or vehicle may jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type D or
Type E equipment.
Do not tow continuously variable transmission
(CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is
towed like this, the continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the
transmission, thus damaging it.
If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E equip-
ment.
If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or dam-
aged, transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.

[For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the
active stability control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the
vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
[For vehicle equipped with the Electronically con-
trolled 4WD system]
Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot be towed
with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
CAUTION
!
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Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual tran-
saxle) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back
and forth to free it.
Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to
free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and transaxle fail-
ure. Let the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle
before trying again.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rocking attempts, call
for a commercial tow truck service.
WA R N I N G
!
To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation
position.
WA R N I N G
!
When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck posi-
tion, make sure that there are no people nearby. The
rocking motion can make your vehicle suddenly
lurch forward or backward, and injure any
bystanders.
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On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rut-
ted roads or over potholes etc.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts
may be damaged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or
exit of a parking lot);
• parked too closely against a curb or parking block,
or by the side of a road with curbstones;
• driven on a steep slope;
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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)
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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)
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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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