Towing 8-14 For emergencies
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4. Gently tap the top (H) of the wheel cover. Ensure the wheel cover is securely installed around its entire outer circumfer- ence.
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If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by a commercial tow truck ser- vice.When towing is required, transport the vehi-cle using a tow truck. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area. Obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
CAUTION Do not attempt to be towed by another vehi- cle with a rope.NOTE
Your vehicle cannot tow any other vehicle.
Type A Type B
Towing manual transaxle
vehicles with rear
wheels off the ground. Do not tow continuously
variable transmis-
sion (CVT) vehicles or all-wheel drive vehicles with this style.
Type C
Towing with front wheels off the ground. Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style.
Type D Type E
Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-15
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Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie- down strap. Never place the ignition switch inthe “LOCK” position when towing.
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using sling lift type equipment (TypeA) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam- age the bumper and front end. Do not tow all-wheel dr
ive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated. This could result inthe driving system damage or vehicle may jump at the carriage. If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use TypeD or Type E equipment. Do not tow continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is towed like this, the continuouslyvariable transmission (CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam- aging it.If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E equipment. If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the vehicle with the driv- ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
[For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the active stability control (ASC)] If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raisedoff the ground, the ASC may operate, result- ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rearwheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. [For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system] Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot betowed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
CAUTION
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
WA R N I N G To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation position.
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........
.................................................................9-2
Catalytic converter .
.................................................
..........................9-2
Engine hood ...............................
.......................................................9-3
View of the engine co
mpartment ......................................................9-5
Engine oil and oil filt
er ...........................................
..........................9-6
Engine coolant .................
.................................................................9-8
Air cleaner filter.....
.................................................
..........................9-9
Manual transaxle oil (if so
equipped) ............................................. 9-11
Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift trans
mission (Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if
so equipped) ...........................
..................................................... 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) ............................................9-12
Rear axle oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) .........................................9-12
AWC control fluid (if so
equipped) ................................................9-12
Washer fluid .....................
...............................................................9-12
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if
so equipped)........................................9-13
Power steering fluid (if so equipped)..............................................9-14 Battery........................................
.....................................................9-14
Tires ...........................................
.....................................................9-17
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-24 Brake pedal free play
..............................................
........................9-24
Parking brake lever stroke ..............................................................9-24Parking brake break-in
...........................................
........................9-25
Wiper blades ..............................
.....................................................9-25
Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-25 General maintenance
..............................................
........................9-26
For cold and snowy weat
her ..........................................................9-28
Fusible links .....................
...............................................................9-28
Fuses ...................................................
............................................ 9-28
Replacement of light bul
bs ....................................
......................... 9-33
Vehicle care precautions
........................................
......................... 9-48
Cleaning the inside of you
r vehicle ................................................ 9-48
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle .............................................. 9-49
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
9
5. Put the duct back on in its original posi- tion.
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Whenever the manual transaxle oil level ischecked, add oil to maintain the proper level, if necessary. Refill or change the oil according to the table.
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The continuously variable transmission(CVT) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain thebest performance and longest life. It is impor- tant that the transmissi
on fluid is kept at the
correct level. Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not rec- ommend the addition of any fluid additives tothe transmission.
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The Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmis-sion (Twin Clutch SST) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor
tant that the transmis-
sion fluid is kept at the correct level. Use only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I to ensure optimum transmission performance.
NOTE
Except for vehicles with turbocharger, make sure that the connector is properly recon- nected.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so
equipped)Vehicles with turbocharger
Oil type
Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API
Classification GL-3
Viscosity range
SAE 75W-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)Fluid type
Special additives
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST) fluid
(if so equipped)
Fluid type
CAUTION Using the improper transmission fluid may damage the transaxle.
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
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