
General maintenance 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance. But, if any of these pa
rts stops working prop-
erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake padswith the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor: Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or worn spotsin the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through. Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks: Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to k
eep carbon monoxide gas
from entering inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system properly serviced. Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo- sitioned parts if you notice any of the follow-ing: A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication, oil changes, or required service. Any open seams or looseconnections could let dangerous exhaust fumes seep into the luggage compartment and passenger compartments. Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage. Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and oiled when needed for easy movement and tostop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts of the hood latch and release lever. Work thegrease into the hood lock mechanism until all the movable surfaces are covered.
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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Fuses 9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Engine compartment fuse location table * - Front of the vehicle
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1 Front fog lights 15 A 2 Engine 7.5 AEngine compartment fuse location
*
Behind the fuse block cover
*
3 Automatic transaxle 20 A 4 Horn 10 A 5 Alternator 7.5 A 6 Headlight washer 20 A 7 Air conditioning 10 A8 ETV 15 A 9 Security horn 20 A 10 Wiper deicer 15 A 11 — — — 12 Power gate 30 A 13
Daytime running
lights
10 A
14
Headlight
(high beam) (left)
10 A
15
Headlight
(high beam) (right)
10 A
16
Headlight (low/high beam) (left)
Dis- charge
20 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
17
Headlight (low/high beam) (right)
Dis- charge
20 A
18
Headlight (low beam) (left)
Halogen 10 A
19
Headlight (low beam) (right)
Halogen 10 A
20 I/C SPRAY 10 A 21 Ignition coil 10 A 22 ENG/POWER 20 A 23 Fuel pump 20 A24 Starter 30 A
*
25 — — — 26
Anti-lock
braking system
40 A
*
27
Anti-lock braking
system
30 A
*
28
Air conditioning condenser fan motor
30 A
*
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the matching tables, to check the fuse that is related to the problem. If the fuse is not blown, something else must be causingthe problem. Contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the problemchecked. 5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity securely into the appropriate slot.
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Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light isoff. Do not touch the glass part of the newbulb with your bare fi
ngers; the oil from your
skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy the bulb when it gets hot.
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The bulb should only be replaced with a newbulb with the same ra
ting and type. The type
and rating are listed on the base of the bulb.
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B- Fuse is OKC- Blown fuseCAUTION Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any substitute, such as wire, foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiringto heat up and could cause a fire.
If the replacement fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice to
find and correct the cause.
Replacement of light bulbs
CAUTION Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being turned off. When replacing a bulb, wait for it to coolsufficiently before touching it. You could otherwise be burned.NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required, it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing a light and lens.CAUTION
When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes temporarily foggy. This is the same phenomenon as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a func-tional problem. When the light is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. However, if water gathersinside the light, please have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Bulb capacity Outside
NOTE
Front
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-31
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2. When replacing the bulb on the passen- ger’s side, lift up the coolant reserve tank (B). 3. Turn the bulb (C) counterclockwise, and then remove the headlight bulb with holder.
4. While pressing the tab (D), pull out the bulb (E). 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Turn the cap (A) counterclockwise toremove it.
* - Front of the vehicle * - Front of the vehicle
CAUTIONHandle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pressur-ized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter. Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the headlights are used. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely beforeinstalling the bulb.
Headlights (high beam, except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights) * - Front of the vehicle
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. While pressing the tab (C), pull out the bulb (D).
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair head- lights, and do not attempt to replace their bulbs.
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The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
* - Front of the vehicle
CAUTIONHandle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pressur-ized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter. Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulbto break the next time the headlights are used. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it withalcohol and let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
Headlights (low/high beam, for vehicles with high intensity dis- charge lights)
WA R N I N G A high voltage is present in the power cir- cuit and in the bulbs and bulb terminals.To avoid the risk of an electric shock, con- tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choicewhenever repair or replacement is neces- sary.
Adjustment of headlight aim
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-36 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. Remove the clips (A) and clips (B), then turn up the cover (C). 2. While pressing the tab (D), pull out the socket (E).
3. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to remove it. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Remove the screws (A) from the lightunit.
Front fog lights
CAUTION Handle halogen light bulbs with care. The gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pres-surized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter. Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the fog lights are used. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely beforeinstalling the bulb.
Rear combination lights Tail and stop lights, rear turn sig- nal lights and rear side-marker lights
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Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3 % solution of gentle soapand water. 2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-gent thoroughly.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean. Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to cleanthe seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can becleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a 3 % solution of gentle soap in lukewarm water. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be removed bylightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a 5 % solution of gen-tle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and wipe off all thesoap. 3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro- tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-face.
CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or cracking of the surface.If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro- tectants containing silicones or wax. Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec- tions on the windshield and obscure vision.Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
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, gasoline, 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.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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 automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remains, sea water and otherforeign matters can damage the finish on your vehicle. Generally, the longer any foreign materialstays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and waxing is the best wayto protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust. Next, using plenty ofclean 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 cham- ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of thedoors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
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 possible. When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may deteriorate andstick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material
NOTE
Wa s h i n g
CAUTION When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands. This vehicle is equipped with a high perfor- mance brakes. Wash the wheels frequently to remove brake dust. The dust will be difficultto remove if left on the wheels for too long.
If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper- ate in the presence of water spray on thewindshield and become damaged as a result. Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts in the engine compartment. This may damage them. Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not spray water into theengine compartment. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint surface and make it dull. Scratches are more noticeable on darker col-ored vehicles. Some hot water washing equipment uses high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated water may damage your vehi- cle’s resin parts. It can flood the interior ofthe vehicle. Therefore, be sure of the follow- ing:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches(50 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm) and at
right angles to the
glass surface. CAUTION
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