2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART maintenance

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-93
7
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.

Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles with sunroof, be careful not to apply any
wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
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7-94 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the wind-
shield and rear window properly.Cleaning the sunroof
(if so equipped)
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Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-95
7
Engine compartment
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Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into
contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte), which may
crack, stain, or discolour them.
If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a
mild detergent and water solution.
Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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Alphabetical index
3
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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Alphabetical index
4Fuel hoses 7-42
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-46
Fusible links 7-45
G
General maintenance 7-43
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-298
H
Handling of compact discs 5-145
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-244
Hazard warning lights 3-228
Head restraints 2-9
Headlight leveling switch 3-242
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Dimmer 3-239
Headlight flasher 3-240
Leveling switch 3-242
Replacement 7-58
Switch 3-234
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-228
Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST) 3-146Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-44
Horn switch 3-255
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-85
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-228
Information screen display 3-231
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-80
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-62
Interior lights 3-292
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-54
Keyless entry system 3-9
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-83
Limited-slip differential 3-143
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Alphabetical index
6Rear window defogger switch 3-254
Rear-view camera 3-172
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-80
Outside 3-83
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-55
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-148
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraint 2-23
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-18
Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-21
Seat belt extender 2-20
Seat belt instructions 2-14Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-143
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-37
Spark plugs 7-41
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-79
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-88
Storage spaces 3-296
Sun visors 3-288
Supplemental Restraint System 2-34
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-38
Servicing 2-57
Warning light/display 2-43
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-166
Warning light/display 3-167
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-35
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NOTE
Maintenance recordName of Owner Date of Purchase
Address of Owner Model of Vehicle
Name and Address of Dealer Vehicle Identification Number
Service Performed DateKilometers
MilesInspection and Maintenance Item
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