WARNINGlBe careful of hot steam, which could cause
the cap on the engine reserve tank to blow off.
l Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is hot.
3. Confirm that the cooling fans are turn-
ing. If the fans are not turning, stop the
engine immediately and have it checked.
A- Cooling fans
B- Caution label *: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.4. When the bar graph in the engine cool-
ant temperature warning display in the
multi-information display drops, stop the
engine.Type 1Type 2Type 1Type 2
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank (C).
Engine overheating
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OGAE14E1For emergencies8 LOW
FULL
WARNINGlIf there is none, make sure that the engine
has cooled down before removing the ra-
diator cap (D), because hot steam or boil- ing water otherwise will gush from the filler port and may scald you.
6. Fill the reserve tank with coolant as nee-
ded. (Refer to the “Maintenance” sec- tion.)
CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.
Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage
the engine. Wait for the engine to cool
down, then add coolant a little at a time.
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant
leakage and the drive belt for looseness
or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cool-
ing system or drive belt, we recommend
you to have it checked and repaired.
Tool and jack
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Storage
The tools and jack are stowed in the luggagecompartment.
The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an emer-
gency.Vehicles with spare wheel
1- Tools
2- Jack
1- Tools
2- Jack
Tools
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1- Wheel nut wrench
2- Jack bar
3- Towing hook
Jack
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Before removing the jack, lift up the luggage floor board.
Vehicles with spare wheel
Tool and jack
8-06 OGAE14E1For emergencies8 Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-02
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-04 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-07
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid*.................................................................. 10-08
Battery............................................................................................... 10-08 Tyres..................................................................................................10-12Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-16
General maintenance......................................................................... 10-18
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-18
Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-19
Fuses..................................................................................................10-19
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-25Maintenance
OGAE14E110
lUse engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • API classification: “For service SM”
or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3 , A3/B4 or
A5/B5”NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.
Diesel-powered vehicles
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • ACEA classification: “For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification: “For service DL-1”
If those classifications are not available,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system andnormally the loss of coolant should be very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve tank, open the lid and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler neck.
Engine coolant
10-06 OGAE14E1Maintenance10 FULLLOW
WARNINGlDo not open the radiator cap (B) while the
engine is hot. The coolant system is under
pressure and any hot coolant escaping
could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the engine are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI- UM” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non- borate coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and
rust formation of all metals including alumi- nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de- pending on the expected ambient tempera-
ture.
Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti- freezeCAUTIONl Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcoholor methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im-
proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the aluminium components.
l Do not use water to adjust the concentration
of coolant.
l Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protective
and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it can causecorrosion and rust formation.During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and cause severe damage to the engine and/or ra-diator. Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze
to the coolant to prevent it from freezing. The concentration should be checked before the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add- ed to the system if necessary.
Washer fluid
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Open the washer fluid reservoir cap andcheck the level of washer fluid with the dip- stick.
If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.
EMPTYFULL
Washer fluid
10-07
OGAE14E1Maintenance10
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you in- sert them into the groove.NOTEl If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and ex- haust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check
for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leaks.
WARNINGl If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; call
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp op-
eration
Operate the combination lamp switch to
check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.
Check the fuses first. If there is no blown
fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and
replacement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 10-19 and “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-25.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recom-
mend you to have your vehicle checked and
repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps operation
Start the engine and check the operation of all instruments, gauges and indication andwarning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and, if necessa- ry, have them lubricated.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
screen should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
General maintenance
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No.ItemQuantityLubricants
1Engine oil
Petrol-powered
vehicles
1600 modelsOil pan4.0 litres
Refer to page 10-04.
Oil filter0.2 litre1800 modelsOil pan4.0 litresOil filter0.3 litre2000 modelsOil pan4.0 litresOil filter0.3 litre
Diesel-powered
vehicles1800 modelsOil pan5.0 litres, 6.7 li-
tres*Oil filter0.3 litre2200 modelsOil pan5.5 litresOil filter0.3 litre*
: 85 kW engine (Low CO 2 emissions)No.ItemQuantityLubricants2Brake fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4Clutch fluid3Washer fluid4.5 litres—*
: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Refill capacities
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OGAE14E1Specifications11
No.ItemQuantityLubricants
4Engine coolant
Petrol-powered vehi-
cles
1600 models
6.0 litres [includes
0.65 litre in the re- serve tank]
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMIUM or equiva-
lent*
1800 models,
2000 models7.5 litres [includes
0.65 litre in the re- serve tank]
Diesel-powered vehicles
7.5 litres [includes
0.65 litre in the re- serve tank]5Automatic transmission fluid (2200 models)8.2 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF-J36CVT fluid7.1 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE CVTF-J4
7Manual transmission
oil5 M/T1600 models2.0 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3, SAE 75W-802000 models2.5 litres6 M/T2.2 litres8Transfer oil0.5 litreMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Super Hy- poid Gear Oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80* : similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid tech-
nologyNo.ItemQuantityLubricants9Rear differential oil0.4 litreMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Super Hy- poid Gear Oil API classification GL-5 SAE 8010Refrigerant (air conditioning)480 - 520 gHFC-134a
Refill capacities
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