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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- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 38Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 43
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 56
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 91
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 92
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
N00937600670
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
1- Power steering fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
4- Engine coolant reservoir
5- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil level dipstick
7- Radiator cap
8- Engine oil filler cap
9- Battery Vehicles with turbocharger
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7-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700932
To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil
between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting
the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and
gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it
again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick.
If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest
amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine
valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
Good Except for vehicles with turbocharger
CAUTION
!Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration and
loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine.For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, engine oil
must be properly maintained to avoid engine and/or
turbocharger damage. To better protect your engine
and turbocharger, use fully synthetic engine oil.
WA R N I N G
!Used engine oil is poisonous, and can damage your
skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and can-
cer. Don’t let used oil touch your skin. Wash thor-
oughly after working with it.Keep used oil out of the reach of children.Vehicles with turbocharger
Good
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7
To replace the oil filter
N00955100055
The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage speci-
fied in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”.
Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The
manufacturer’s specifications for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi
(1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace-
ment filter.
Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
Engine coolant
N00937800555
To check the coolant level The coolant reserve tank (A) lets you quickly see when you
need to add coolant. When the engine is cold, the level in the
reserve tank should be between the “FULL” and “LOW”
marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to
remove the radiator cap (B) except when you check the coolant
freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
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9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
N01148001029
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate)
Vehicles without turbocharger 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Vehicles with turbocharger 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Vehicles
without
turbocharger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starburst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SN
or higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Vehicles with
turbocharger
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering
(vehicles equipped with the hydraulic power steering system)As required Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4 Tw i n C l u t c h S S T
{includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in oil cooler}8.0 qt (7.6 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-ITransfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oilAWC control fluid (includes hydraulic piping) .95 qt (0.9 L) DIAMOND ATF SP IIIRear differential oil .58 qt (0.55 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oilBrake/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 BK0151000US.book 10 ページ 2012年3月29日 木曜日 午後6時8分
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Alphabetical index
3
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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