2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART Rear brake

4-14 Driving safety
4Cargo loads
N00629700464
Cargo load precautionsTo determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract
the weight of all vehicle occupants from the vehicle capacity
weight. For added information, if needed, refer to “Steps for
Determining Correct Load Limit” on page 4-12.
DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross
Axle Weight Rating numbers listed on the safety certification
label (A) located on the inside sill of the driver’s door as the
guide for passengers and/or cargo weight.
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the
combined weights of the driver, passengers and
cargo and must never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will adversely
affect vehicle performance, including handling and
braking, and may cause an accident.
Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of
the seatback. Be sure that your cargo or luggage
cannot move when your vehicle is in motion.
Having either the rear view blocked, or your cargo
being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have
to brake can cause a serious accident or injury or
death.
Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehi-
cle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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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- 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
7-43
7 General maintenance
N00941500159
The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and
rear wheel cylinders
N00941600033
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders
for leaks. For good braking performance, replace the brake
pads with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
N00941700047
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft
boots
N00941800077
Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:

Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering link-
age

Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-49
7
Passenger compartment fuse location tablePassenger compartment fuse location
Sub fuse block Main fuse block
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Heater 30 A*
2Stop lights
(Brake lights)15 A
3 Rear fog light 10 A
4 Windshield wiper 30 A
5 Optional 10 A
6Door locks20 A
7Radio15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9Interior lights
(Dome lights)15 A
10 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Gauges 7.5 A
13Cigarette lighter/Accessory
socket15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rearview mirrors 10 A
17 All-wheel drive system 10 A
18 Back-up lights 7.5 A
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Specifications
9-11
9
LSD: Limited slip differential
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
AWC control fluid.95 qt (0.9 L)
{Includes
hydraulic piping}DIAMOND ATF SP IIIRear differential oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .53 qt (0.5 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80Vehicles with ACD .58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oil
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped) 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 (0.65 L) in reserve tank}
Manual tran-
saxle7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an
equivalent*CVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Tw i n C l u t c h
SST7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the “Air
conditioning
label” on page
9-2.HFC-134a
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology
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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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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
5
Link System 3-256
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-10
Luggage floor boxes 3-301
M
Malfunction indicator 3-229
Manual air conditioning 5-22
Manual transaxle 3-94
Oil 7-18
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-95
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-80
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-181
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-18
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-20
Transfer oil 7-19
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-77
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Polishing 7-93
Power brakes 3-144
Power door locks 3-55
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-156
Power windows 3-69
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-14
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
80
General information about your radio 5-150
Rain sensor 3-248
Rear axle oil 7-20
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-79
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-55
Replacement 7-79
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