Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7 Emission-control system maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:
a positive crankcase ventilation system
an evaporative emission-control system
an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This
should be done at the time or mileage specified in the “WAR-
RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
These, and all the other “general” maintenance services listed
in this manual, need to be performed to keep your vehicle run-
ning properly and reliably.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.NOTETo meet government regulations and promote cleaner air,
your vehicle is equipped with an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem (OBD). The engine electronic control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially
about the exhaust emissions). This data will be erased if
the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a
rapid diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
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Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance
and emission-control.
Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping. Change them at
the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL”. NOTEUse the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications”
on page 9-7 or plugs that are exactly the same. Other
plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems
or radio noise.Fuel hoses
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage,
hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay
special attention to the hoses closest to high heat sources such
as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such
as clamps and couplings, to make sure they are secure and that
there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the
hoses immediately.Intake valve clearance
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Have the valve clearance checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Alphabetical index
6Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
,2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seat 2-9
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-95
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Snow tires 7-32
Spark plugs 7-35
Starting the engine 3-71
Steering
Power steering fluid 9-9
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 3-61
Wheel lock 3-26,3-70
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-63
Storage spaces 3-251
Sun visors 3-241
Sunshade 3-58
Supplemental Restraint System 2-43
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-47
Maintenance service 2-67
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-63
Tank capacity 9-9
Theft-alarm system 3-48
Tire 7-23
Inflation pressure 7-27
Maintenance 7-29
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-28
Rotation 7-30
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-32
To change a tire 6-8
Tread wear indicator 7-29
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-117
Tires
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-32
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-21
Trailer towing 4-16
Transfer oil 7-15
,9-9
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-182
Lever 3-197
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