2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then
take the wheel off.6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (F), hub bolts
(G) or in the installation holes (H) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare tire.
No one should be in your vehicle when using the
jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
on the jack.
Do not turn the raised wheel. The tires that are still
on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall
off the jack.
CAUTION
!
Handle the wheel carefully when changing the tire,
to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
WA R N I N G
!
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7. [Vehicle with the tapered nuts]
Install the wheel nuts with their tapered ends facing
inward, then tighten by hand until the wheel is no longer
loose.
WA R N I N G
!
Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem (I) facing
outward. If you cannot see the valve stem (I), you
have installed the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel installed
backwards can cause vehicle damage and result in
an accident.
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[Vehicle with the flange nuts]
• Aluminium wheel
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts until their flange
section comes in contact with the wheel and it is no
longer loose.• Steel wheel
Install the wheel nuts with their tapered ends facing
inward, then tighten by hand until the wheel is no longer
loose.
NOTE
Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the compact spare
or steel wheel, but return them to the original wheel and
tire as soon as possible.

If all 4 wheels are changed to steel wheels, use tapered
nuts.
CAUTION
!
Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or the nuts
or they will tighten too much.
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8. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground,
by rotating the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise.9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until
each nut has been tightened to the torque listed here.
65 to 80 ft-lb (88 to 108 N•m)
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.
CAUTION
!
Never use your foot or a pipe extension to apply
added force to the wheel nut wrench when tighten-
ing the wheel nuts. If you do so, you can over-tighten
the wheel nuts and damage the wheel, wheel nuts
and hub bolts.
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11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The recommended tire
pressure for your vehicle is listed on the tire and loading
information placard attached to the driver’s door sill as
shown in the illustration. Refer to “Tire inflation pres-
sures” on page 7-27.
To store the flat tire or spare tire, jack, bar and
wheel nut wrench
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Store the flat tire in the luggage compartment. Reverse the
removing procedure when storing the spare tire, jack, bar and
wheel nut wrench.
Refer to “To remove the spare tire” on page 6-11 and “Jack and
tools” on page 6-7.
CAUTION
!
Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and
avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate
the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-27.
After changing the tire and driving the vehicle about
620 miles (1,000 km), retighten the wheel nuts to
make sure that they have not come loose.
If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after
changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
Do not mix one type of tire with another or use a dif-
ferent size from the one listed. This would cause
early wear and poor handling.
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Wheel cover (if so equipped)
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To r e m o v eWrap 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 around the circumference of the wheel cover at
the top (H), then push the wheel cover into place.
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6 To 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.
Incorect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.NOTE
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing. These hooks
are provided only for the purpose of transporting the vehi-
cle itself.

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.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style. Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles or CVT vehicles
with this style.
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