2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT transmission oil

4-10 Driving safety
4

Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)

Occupant distribution: Occupant distribution within the
passenger compartment (In your vehicle the distribution is
2 in front, 1 in second row seat)
Tire and loading information placard
N00630100367
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
inside sill of the driver’s door.
This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit-
ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo” (A), which is called the vehicle capacity
weight. The weight of roof load is included in the definition of
“cargo” when determining the vehicle capacity weight. This
placard also tells you the size and recommended inflation pres-
sure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more
information, refer to “Tires” on page 7-23.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 32
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 35General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 69
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 70
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
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7-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200152
Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is checked, add oil to
maintain the proper level, if necessary.
Refill or change the oil according to the table.Oil type
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938100034
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be main-
tained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best perfor-
mance and longest life. It is important that the transmission
fluid is kept at the correct level.Fluid typeUse only “DiaQueen CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure
optimum transmission performance.Special additivesDo not use any fluid additives to the transmission.
LubricantDiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API Classification GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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Specifications
9-9
9 Capacity
N01148000947
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel
(approximate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 16.6 gal (63 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2All-wheel drive vehicles 15.8 gal (60 L)
Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, and API classification SM or
higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classification
GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) Dia queen CVTF - J4Transfer oil .52 qt (0.49 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80Differential
Rear axle .53 qt (0.5 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped) As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .69 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}7.9 qt (7.5 L)Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equiva-
lent*Washer fluid 4.8 qt (4.5 L) —Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the “Air
conditioning label”
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
3
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-7
Engine coolant temperature display 3-142
Engine hood 7-4
Engine switch 3-22
Exhaust system 7-38
F
Floor console box 3-253
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 9-9
Brake fluid 9-9
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-14
,9-9
Engine coolant 7-10
,9-9
Power steering fluid 9-9
Washer fluid 7-16
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-14
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicators 3-182
Replacement 7-58
Switch 3-198
Front seat adjustment 2-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-35
Fuel selection 1-2
Tank capacity 9-9
Fuses 7-40
Fusible links 7-39
G
General maintenance
Maintenance 7-37
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-252
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-198
Hazard warning lights 3-182
Head restraints 2-12
Headlight leveling switch 3-196
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Dimmer 3-193
Headlight flasher 3-193
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