2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK light

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-93
7
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked
in a 5 % solution of gentle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather protecting agent on
the genuine leather surface. NOTE
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.

The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed
with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gaso-
line, acid or alkaline solvents can discolor the genuine
leather surface and should not be used.

Genuine leather can mildew if not kept clean. Clean up
any oil stains immediately.

The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your
vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possi-
ble.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax. Foreign material
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wa s h i n g
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-95
7
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxi n g
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish on the paint and the plate, because they
also remove clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.

Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles equipped with sunroof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
when waxing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!
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7-96 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-136
Active stability control (ASC) 3-149
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive system 3-133
Aluminum wheels 7-96
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-141
Anti-lock braking system 3-143
Warning light / display 3-144,3-145
Arm rest 2-9
Assist grip 3-304
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
Error codes 5-130
,5-132
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-127
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-125
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-125
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
replacement 7-83
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-44
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-226
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-26
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-253
Bottle holder 3-301
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-143
Braking 4-7
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-139
Pedal free play 7-39
Power brakes 3-140
Service brake 3-139
Brake assist 3-142
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-56
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C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-287
,3-296
Cargo floor boxes 3-299
Cargo loads 4-13
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-90
Switch 3-293
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-226
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-26
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-92
Outside of your vehicle 7-93
Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-38
Coat hooks 3-304
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-230
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-98
Fluid 7-17,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-98Sports mode 3-106
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-10
Cruise control 3-153
Cup holder 3-299
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-65
Defogger (rear window) 3-251
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
23
,5-33
,5-43
Digital clock 5-141
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-235
Disc brake pads 7-43
Dome light (rear)
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-88
Switch 3-292
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-87
Switch 3-290
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-56
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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Dual height adjustable cargo floor board 3-302
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-251
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-42
Emission-control system maintenance 7-41
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,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 3-187
Exhaust system 7-44
External audio input connector 5-125
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-298
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-19
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10Twin Clutch SST fluid 7-18
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Indicator 3-224
Replacement 7-73
,7-77
Switch 3-241
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-297
Front console tray 3-296
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-67,7-69
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-71
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-42
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-46
Fusible links 7-46
G
General maintenance 7-43
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4General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-295
H
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-240
Hazard warning lights 3-224
Head restraints 2-9
Headlight leveling switch 3-238
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Dimmer 3-235
Headlight flasher 3-235
Leveling switch 3-238
Replacement 7-60
,7-62
Switch 3-230
High beam indicator 3-224
High-mounted stop light 7-56
Hill start assist 3-141
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-45
Horn switch 3-252
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-23
,3-85
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-224
Information screen display 3-227Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Instrument cluster 3-174
Interior lights 3-289
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-55
Keyless entry system 3-8
,3-45
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-85
Limited-slip differential 3-139
Link System 3-253
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-10
M
Malfunction indicator 3-225
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Manual transaxle 3-95
Oil 7-17
,9-10
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Shift points (recommended speed) 3-96
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-79
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-177
O
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-17
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-10
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-23
Outside rearview mirrors 3-83
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-76
Parking brake break-in 7-40
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Polishing 7-95
Power brakes 3-140
Power door locks 3-56
Power outlet 3-287
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-147Power windows 3-69
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
General information about your radio 5-142
Rain sensor 3-244
Rear hatch 3-59
Inside rear hatch release 3-61
Rear shelf panel 3-301
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-81
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-81
Rear window defogger switch 3-251
Rear-view camera 3-169
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-79
Outside 3-83
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-56
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
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