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7-88 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehi-
cle.
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
N00945200079
After washing the inside of your vehicle with any cleaner, wipe
it dry in a shady, well ventilated area. NOTEAlways read the instructions on the cleaner label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
N00945300171
1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3 %
solution of gentle soap and water.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.
CAUTION
!Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine,
kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic
solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
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9-4 Specifications
9
Engine serial numberThe engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as
shown in the illustration.
Tire and loading information placard
N01148100528
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
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Specifications
9-11
9
ACD: Active center differential system
LSD: Limited slip differentialRear differential oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .42 qt (0.4 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil
API classification GL-5 SAE 80Vehicles with ACD .58 qt (0.55 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 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)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 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
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-133
ACD control mode display 3-135
ACD control mode switch 3-134
ACD warning display 3-135
Active stability control (ASC) 3-152
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator 3-155
ASC operation display 3-155
Air cleaner filter 7-15
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-51
Manual air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Air purifier 5-52
All-wheel driving operation 3-140
Aluminum wheels 7-93
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-148
Anti-lock braking system 3-148
Warning light / display 3-149,3-150
Arm rest 2-10
Assist grip 3-305Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
80
Error codes 5-137
,5-139
Handling of compact discs 5-145
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-134
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-132
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-132
AWC control fluid 7-20
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-81
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-42
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-231
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-25
Disconnection and connection 7-26
During cold weather 7-25
Removing and installing the battery upper cover (vehicles
with turbocharger) 7-23
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-257
Bottle holder 3-304
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-148
Braking 4-8
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-42
Parking brake 3-78
Parking brake lever stroke 7-38
Pedal 3-144
Pedal free play 7-37
Power brakes 3-145
Service brake 3-144
Brake assist 3-146
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-54
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-290
,3-299
Cargo loads 4-14
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-231
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-59
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-88
Outside of your vehicle 7-90Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-37
Coat hooks 3-305
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-235
Coming home light 3-242
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-99
Fluid 7-18,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-99
Sports mode 3-107
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-10
Cruise control 3-158
Indicator 3-160
Cup holder 3-303
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-62
Defogger (rear window) 3-255
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
29
,5-39
,5-49
Digital clock 5-149
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-240
Disc brake pads 7-42
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Alphabetical index
3
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-57
Replacement 7-85
Switch 3-295
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-57
Replacement 7-84
Switch 3-293
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-56
Drive mode indicator 3-138
Drive mode-selector 3-137
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-255
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-42
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-136
Drive mode indicator 3-138
Drive mode-selector 3-137
Emergency key 3-33
Emission-control system maintenance 7-39Engine
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 3-192
Exhaust system 7-43
External audio input connector 5-132
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-301
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
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Alphabetical index
4Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Indicator 3-229
Replacement 7-71
,7-74
Switch 3-246
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-17
Front console boxes 3-300
Front console tray 3-300
Front seats 2-3
Front turn signal lights
Replacement 7-69
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-65,7-67
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-41
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-45
Fusible links 7-44
G
General maintenance 7-42
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-299
H
Handling of compact discs 5-145
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-245
Hazard warning lights 3-229
Head restraints 2-10
Headlight leveling switch 3-243
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Dimmer 3-240
Headlight flasher 3-241
Leveling switch 3-243
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-235
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-229
Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST) 3-147
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-43
Horn switch 3-256
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-86
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-229
Information screen display 3-232
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-81
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-63
Interior lights 3-293
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Alphabetical index
5
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-9
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-82
Limited-slip differential 3-144
Link System 3-257
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-10
Luggage floor boxes 3-302
M
Malfunction indicator 3-230
Manual air conditioning 5-22
Manual transaxle 3-96
Oil 7-18
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-97Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-81
Outside rearview mirrors 3-84
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-182
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 3-84
Overheating 6-5P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-78
Parking brake lever stroke 7-38
Polishing 7-92
Power brakes 3-145
Power door locks 3-56
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-157
Power windows 3-70
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
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