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4-10 Driving safety
4
Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.
 Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).
 Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.
 Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
 Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) * times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)
 Occupant distribution: Occupant distribution within the
passenger compartment (In your vehicle the distribution is
2 in front, 1 in second row seat)
Tire and loading information placard
N00630100383
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
inside sill of the driver’s door.
This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit-
ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo” (A), which is called the vehicle capacity
weight. The weight of roof load is included in the definition of
“cargo” when determining the vehicle capacity weight. This
placard also tells you the size and recommended inflation pres-
sure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more
information, refer to “Tires” on page 7-23.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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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- 6
Engine oil and oil filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 20
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)  . . . . . . . . .7- 32
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Wiper blades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 34 General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Fusible links  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fuses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Vehicle care precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 69
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 70
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 
fluid
 (if so equipped)
N00938100089
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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Specifications9-9
9
Capacity
N01148001058
*: 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
Fuel 
(approximate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 16.6 gal (63 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2All-wheel drive vehicles15.8 gal (60 L)
Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, and API classification SN or 
higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
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 - J4Transfer oil.50 qt (0.47 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API 
classification GL-5 SAE 80Differential
Rear axle
.42 qt (0.4 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API 
classification GL-5 SAE 80
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped)
As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .69 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}7.9 qt (7.5 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Pre-
mium or equivalent*Washer fluid
4.8 qt (4.5 L)—Refrigerant (air conditioning) Refer to the “Air 
conditioning label”  on page 9-2. HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index3
EngineCompartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-7
Engine coolant temperature display 3-139
Engine hood 7-4
Engine switch 3-22
Exhaust system 7-37
F
Floor console box 3-248
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid 9-9
Brake fluid 9-9
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-9
Engine coolant 7-10
,9-9
Power steering fluid 9-9
Washer fluid 7-19
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-14 Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicators 3-177
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-193
Front seat adjustment 2-3
Front side-marker lights Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal light Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-35
Fuel selection 1-2
Tank capacity 9-9
Fuses 7-39
Fusible links 7-39
G
General maintenance Maintenance 7-36
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-247
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