2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.

If the engine coolant temperature does not rise after the
engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
1. Remove the upper cover and duct. For details, refer to “Removing and installing the upper cover and duct” on
page 7-14.
2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out the connector (B).
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3. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and takeout the air cleaner filter. 4. Replacing the air cleaner filter and put the cover back on
in its original position.
NOTE
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recommended when
replacing the air cleaner filter.

Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.

After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the
hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
Type 1Type 2
CAUTION
!
Take care not to scratch the engine air flow sensor
when removing the air cleaner cover.
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5. Put the duct and upper cover back on in its original posi-tion. For details, refer to “Removing and installing the
upper cover and duct” on page 7-14.Removing and installing the upper cover and
ductTo replace the air cleaner filter, remove the upper cover and
duct.
To remove1. Remove the clips (A), and then remove the upper cover(B).
WARNING
!
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or
put the operation mode in OFF.
Make sure that your clothes cannot be caught by the
fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
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2. Remove the clips (C), and then remove the air duct (D).
To i n s t a l l1. Install the air duct (A), and then tighten the clips (B).
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2. Turn the upper cover over. Squeeze the head of the mould-ing clip (C) with pliers and remove the moulding. 3. Install the upper cover, and then attach the moulding (D).
NOTE

Attach the moulding with the wide part toward the front of
the vehicle.
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4. Install the clips (E).
Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200178
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
LubricantMitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW
MULTI GEAR OIL API Classifica- tion GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
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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 “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4” transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance.Special additivesDo not use any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00938400271
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level. Fill or change the oil according to
the table.Fluid type
Lubricant Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid
Gear Oil API classification GL-5
Viscosity range SAE 80
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Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00915200269
Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper level.
Fill or change oil according to the table.Fluid type
Wa s h e r f l u i d
N00938600299
The windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir is in
the engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid level at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.
Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level with the dip-
stick.
When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the
reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the sys-
tem for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid
Gear Oil API classification GL-5
Viscosity range SAE 80
FULL
EMPTY
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