2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION parking brake

For emergencies
6-21
6
On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-28 and “Tire chains” on page 7-28.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system
(ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.

After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted roadDrive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads or over potholes etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts
may be damaged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or
exit of a parking lot);
• parked too closely against a curb or parking block,
or by the side of a road with curbstones;
• driven on a steep slope;
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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- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
AWC control fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 33
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 35
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 73
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-29
7 Brake pedal free play
N00940300176
To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and
press the brake pedal several times with your foot. Then press
the pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance.
Brake pedal free play:
.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for adjustment.
Parking brake lever stroke
N00940400207
Check the parking brake lever travel occasionally. To check
this, pull the lever up slowly and count the number of clicks of
the ratchet.
Parking brake lever stroke:
3 to 5 notches
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after
pulling.
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7-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Parking brake break-in
N00936200044
Break-in the parking brake linings whenever the brake perfor-
mance of the parking brake is insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or discs are replaced, in order to
assure the best brake performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and
can be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Wiper blades
N00940700167
Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to
remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the blades
and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak or smear.NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This
wears out the rubber and can scratch the glass.During cold weatherIf the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, other-
wise the wiper motor may be damaged.
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-126
Braking 4-7
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Hose 7-33
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Pedal 3-134
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-135
Service brake 3-134
Brake assist 3-136
Braking
Warning lights 3-198
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-46
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-257
,3-265
Cargo loads 4-13
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-200
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-22
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-93
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Pedal free play 7-28
Coat hooks 3-270
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-207
Light auto-cutout function 3-206
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-137
Cup holder 3-268
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-54
Defogger (rear window) 3-222
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-119
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-208
Disc brake pads 7-33
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Alphabetical index
4Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-59
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-32
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-4,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-36
Fusible links 7-36
G
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-264
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-213
Hazard warning lights 3-198
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-207Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Dimmer 3-208
Headlight flasher 3-208
Headlight leveling switch 3-211
Replacement 7-49
,7-51
,7-53
Switch 3-203
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-198
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-35
Horn
Switch 3-223
Horn switch 3-223I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-83
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-198
Information screen display
Brake warning display 3-201
Charging system warning display 3-202
Oil pressure warning display 3-203
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-62
Instrument cluster 3-151
Interior lights 3-259
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Alphabetical index
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J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-44
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-66
Light auto-cutout function 3-206
Limited-slip differential 3-134
Link System 3-224
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-9
M
Manual transaxle 3-94
Oil 7-13
,9-9
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-94
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Outside rearview mirrors 3-81Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-155
Multi-information meter
Switch 3-156
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-13
,9-9
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear differential oil 9-9
Transfer oil 7-14
,9-9
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-81
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-135
Power door locks 3-56
power door lock switch 3-56
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