2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART oil

7-92 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxing
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.

When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the
trunk. This could cause the trunk to open and flood
the inside of the trunk.
Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside mirrors.
• Put down (except for vehicles with SIRIUS satellite
radio antenna) or remove the antenna.
• If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish on the paint and the plate, because they
also remove clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
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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
!
CAUTION
!
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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9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
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ACD: Active center differential system
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi-
mate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.All-wheel drive vehicles 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Except for vehi-
cles with turbo-
charger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM or higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Vehicles with
turbocharger
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classifica-
tion GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J4Tw i n C l u t c h S S T8.0 qt (7.6 L)
{includes .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil
cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .52 qt (0.49 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80Vehicles with ACD .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oil
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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
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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Alphabetical index
7
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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