Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If thechrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge. 2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-not be removed easily with water. Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.3. Dry the wheel thoroug
hly using a chamois
leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge and water. Glass cleanercan be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects, etc., from the wiperblades. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield and rear window prop-erly.
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Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh water.
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Never spray or splash water on the electricalcomponents in the engine compartment, as this may cause damage.Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte), which may crack, stain,or discolour them. If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a mild detergent and watersolution. Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (bat- tery electrolyte). These fluids, etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels. Doing so could scratch the wheels. Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra- sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become discolored or stained. Do not directly apply hot water using a steam cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corrosion. Rinse off suchsubstances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
Cleaning the sunroof
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be removed if a hard cloth or organic solvent is used.
Engine compartment
11
SpecificationsVehicle labeling ...............
............................................................... 11-2
Vehicle dimensions ..........
............................................................... 11-4
Vehicle weights ................
............................................................... 11-4
Engine specifications
..............................................
........................ 11-5
Battery........................................
..................................................... 11-5
Tires and wheels ..............
............................................................... 11-5
Refill capacities ...............
............................................................... 11-6
Vehicle labeling 11-2 Specifications
11
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Keep a record of the chassis number and vehicle identification number. Such informa-tion will assist the police if your vehicle is stolen.
The vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the inside panel of the engine hood. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the plate riveted to the left front corner of the vehicle body. It is visible from outside ofthe vehicle through the windshield. The air conditioning label is affixed on the inside panel of the engine compartment.
The vehicle information code plate is located on the front passenger door sill. The chassis number is stamped on the floor under the front passenger
seat. It is visible by
pulling back the carpet flap as shown in the illustration. The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the illustration.
Vehicle labeling Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
1 - Vehicle emission control information label 2 - Vehicle identification num- ber plate 3 - Air conditioning label
4 - Vehicle information code plate Chassis number Engine serial number
Engine specifications Specifications 11-5
11
Seating capacity: the number of maximum occupants
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Battery is a 12 volt type.
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Engine specifications
Item
2.0 liter
2.4 liter
Except for vehicles with tur-
bocharger
Vehicles with turbocharger
Engine model 4B11 4B12Engine displacement 121.9 CID (1,998 cm³) 144.0 CID (2,360 cm³)No. of cylinders and cylinder arrange- ment
4 in-line
Bore 3.39 in (86.0 mm) 3.46 in (88.0 mm)Stroke 3.39 in (86.0 mm) 3.82 in (97.0 mm)Compression ratio 10.0 9.0 10.5Thermostat valve opening temperature 189 °F (87 °C) 180 °F (82 °C) 189 °F (87 °C)Spark plugs
NGK DIFR6C11 DILKR7B6 DIFR5C11
Spark plug gap
.040 to .043 in (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
.020 to .023 in (0.5 to 0.6 mm)
.040 to .043 in (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2Battery
75D23L
Tires and wheels Tire
Size
P205/60R16
91H
215/45R18
89W,
P215/45R18
89V
Wheel
Size
16 x 6 1/2J, 16 x 6 1/2JJ
18 x 7J, 18 x
7JJ
PCD
4.5 in (114.3 mm)
Off- set
1.81 in (46 mm)
Refill capacities 11-6 Specifications
11
PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter (installation holes)
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NOTE
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details on the combination used on your vehicle.
These tires satisfy vehicle loading conditions described in this owner’s manual.NOTE
Refill capacities
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi- mate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 3-2.
All-wheel drive vehicles 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Except for vehi- cles with turbo- charger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“starbust” 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 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-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5
qt (7.1 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4
Twin Clutch SST
8.0 qt (7.6 L) {includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in oil cooler}
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I
Refill capacities
Specifications 11-7
11
ACD: Active center differential system LSD: Limited slip differentialTransfer oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .50 qt (0.47 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80
Vehicles with ACD .85 qt (0.8 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oil
AWC control fluid
.95 qt (0.9 L) {Includes hydrau-
lic piping}
DIAMOND ATF SP III
Rear differential oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .42 qt (0.4 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80
Vehicles with ACD .58 qt (0.55 L) Mits
ubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oil
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped) As required C
onforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As
required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine coolant {Includes .63 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}
Manual trans- axle
7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an equivalent
*
CVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Twin Clutch SST
7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)
Refer to the “Air conditioning label”
on page 11-2.
HFC-134a
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol base
d non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate a
nd non-borate coolant with long life hybrid o
rganic acid tech-
nology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Coming home light
...........................
5-153
Consumer information
........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
....
5-62Fluid
.....................
...............
9-11
, 11-6
Selector lever operation
...................
5-63
Sports mode
..................
.................
5-67
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-6
Cruise control
....................
.................
5-99
Indicator
...................
...................
5-100
Cup holder
....................
...................
5-192
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Replacement
.................
.................
9-38
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-160
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
...............
7-12
, 7-17
, 7-22
, 7-27
Digital clock
Time setting
..................
.................
7-59
Dimensions
...................
.....................
11-4
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
.......
5-152
Disc brake pads
.................
.................
9-27
Dome light
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-35
Replacement
.................
.................
9-47
Switch
......................
...................
5-189
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-35
Replacement
...................
................
9-46
Switch
.....................
.....................
5-188
Doors
Lock
.......................
.......................
5-36
Power door locks
............................
5-38
Drive mode indicator
...........................
5-86
Drive mode-selector
............................
5-85
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch
..5-160
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................
................
5-4
, 5-28
Electronically controlled 4WD system
..5-85
Drive mode indicator
.......................
5-86
Drive mode-selector
........................
5-85
Emergency key
...................
................
5-23
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-25
Engine
Compartment
..................
.................
9-5
Coolant
...................
................
9-8
, 11-6
Hood
.......................
........................
9-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-6
Overheating
....................
.................
8-4
Serial number
.................
................
11-2
Specifications
.................
................
11-5
Engine coolant temperature display
....
5-119
Exhaust system
..................
.................
9-27
F
Filling the fuel tank
...............
................
3-4
Floor console box
.............................
5-192
Floor mat
......................
.......................
6-2
Fluid
..........................
........................
11-6
AWC control fluid
..........................
9-12
Brake fluid
............................
9-13
, 11-6
Clutch fluid
...........................
9-13
, 11-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
....................
...............
9-11
, 11-6
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-6
Power steering fluid
...............
9-14
, 11-6
Twin Clutch Sportron
ic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
.......
9-11
, 11-6
Washer fluid
.................
.................
11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-6
Fog lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Indicator
...................
...................
5-145
Replacement
.........................
9-41
, 9-42
Switch
......................
...................
5-156
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
.................
.................
5-12
Front console boxes
..........................
5-191
Front console tray
.............................
5-191
Front seats
.........................
...................
4-3
Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Front turn signal lights
Replacement
.................
.................
9-40
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lightsBulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Replacement
.................
.................
9-39
Fuel
Fuel economy
...................
................
6-2
Fuel hoses
.....................
.................
9-26
Modification/alterations to the electrical orfuel systems
...................
................
3-6
Tank capacity
..........................
3-4
, 11-6
Fuel selection
....................
...................
3-2
Fuses
.........................
........................
9-28
Fusible links
..................
.....................
9-28
G
General maintenance
...........................
9-26
General vehicle data
............................
11-4
Genuine parts
....................
...................
3-7
Glove compartment
...........................
5-190
H
Hazard warning flasher switch
...........
5-155
Hazard warning lights
.......................
5-145
Head restraints
...................
...................
4-6
Headlight leveling switch
..................
5-154
Headlights
Bulb capacity
..................
...............
9-34
Dimmer
...................
.....................
5-152
Headlight flasher
...........................
5-152
Leveling switch
.............................
5-154
Replacement
...................
...............
9-36
Switch
.....................
.....................
5-149
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
..........................
5-145
Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)
.........................
......................
5-91
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
.........................
......................
9-28
Horn switch
.....................
.................
5-161
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
...........................
5-16
, 5-54
Important facts to know in case of an accident 10-4 Indicators
....................
.....................
5-145
Information screen display
.................
5-147
Inside day/night rearview mirror
..........
5-51
Inside emergency trunk lid release
.......
5-42
Interior lights
...................
.................
5-188
J
Jack
...........................
..........................
8-6
Storage
.........................
...................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
........................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
...........................
5-37
Keyless entry system
.............................
5-7
Keys
..........................
..........................
5-3
L
Labeling
........................
.....................
11-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Replacement
..................
.................
9-45
Limited-slip differential
.......................
5-90
Link System
..................
...................
5-161
Loading information
..............................
6-7
Lubricants
.....................
.....................
11-6
Luggage floor boxes
..........................
5-192
M
Malfunction indicator
........................
5-146
Manual air conditioning
.......................
7-12
Manual transaxle
................
.................
5-60
Oil
.....................
...................
9-11
, 11-6