2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER SE AWC catalytic converter

Fuel selection 3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas- oline only. It is equipped with a fuel fillertube especially designed to accept only a small diameter unlead
ed gasoline dispensing
nozzle. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working prop-erly. Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON. Your vehicle is designed to operate on pre- mium grade unleaded gasoline having a mini- mum octane number of 93 [(MON+RON)/2] or higher for optimum performance. In casepremium grade unleaded gasoline 93 [(MON+RON)/2] is not available, unleaded gasoline number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] canbe used. However, the performance level is reduced. In order to maintain exhaust system durabil-ity, premium unleaded gasoline having an octane number of at least 91 [(MON+RON)/2] must be used.
If the premium grade unleaded gasoline num- ber of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] or higher is not available on journey, etc., regular unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87[(MON+RON)/2] can be used temporarily as an emergency measure. MON: Motor Octane Number RON: Research Octane Number Gasoline sold at some service stations con- tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified by thosenames. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle. A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco- hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be usedin your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. When- ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the engine and keep flames, sparks, andsmoking materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- door areas.CAUTION Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-line is illegal, and will void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement Except for RALLIART RALLIART
Oxygenated gasoline Ethanol (Gasohol)

If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazardwarning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, untilyou come to a safe stopping place. Keep the flashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedalwill be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicl
e and move it to a safe
zone.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, you can start it withthe battery from another vehicle using jumper cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an accidental electrical contact.
2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. 3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi- cle. Put an automatic transaxle, CVT or Twin Clutch SST in “P” (PARK) or amanual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G When using jumper cables to start a vehi- cle, follow the procedures and be very cau- tious. CAUTION Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST cannot be started this way. Pushing or towinga vehicle that has a manual transaxle may overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is more ri
sk of an accident when
a vehicle is being pushed or towed.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12- volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi- tion on both vehicles. Make sure that the cables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injurycould result. NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.

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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........
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Catalytic converter .
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..........................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.....
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..........................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
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........................9-25
Wiper blades ..............................
.....................................................9-25
Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-25 General maintenance
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........................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
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......................... 9-48
Cleaning the inside of you
r vehicle ................................................ 9-48
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle .............................................. 9-49

Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appearance as long as pos-sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice. This section describes the maintenance inspections that you can do yourself, if you sodesire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter. Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure theengine is stopped and has had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work in the engine compart- ment with the engine running, be espe-cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in
the fan, drive belts,
or other moving parts.
 The fan can turn on automatically even if the engine is not running. Turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe while you work in the engine com- partment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma-ble.  Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.  Do not get under your vehicle while it is on a jack. Always use properly rated automotivejack stands.  Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice if youhave questions. WA R N I N G
Catalytic converter

Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in “Fuel selec- tion”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is less than normal, the engine is running oddly or there is any other engine trouble, such as with theignition, etc. If you
are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time. Have an inspectionmade by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.  In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool,immediately take your vehicle to a dealer or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood
CAUTION For vehicles with turbocharger, to avoid the risk of being burned, do not touch the air out- let (A) and air scoop (B) on the engine hood when the engine compartment is hot (whenthe engine is running or immediately after the vehicle has been driven).
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Alphabetical index
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A
Accessory (installation)
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3-6
ACD (Active center differential system) 5-83
ACD control mode display
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5-84
ACD control mode switch
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5-84
ACD warning display
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5-84
Active stability control (ASC)
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5-95
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator
..5-96
ASC operation display
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5-96
Air cleaner filter
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9-9
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
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7-17
, 7-23
Important air conditioning operating tips
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7-28 Manual air conditioning
...........
7-7
, 7-12
Air purifier
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7-28
All-wheel driving operation
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5-87
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-52
AM/FM radio
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.................
7-29
Antenna
Roof antenna
.........................
7-62
, 7-63
Anti-lock braking system
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5-92
Warning light / display
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5-93
, 5-94
Arm rest
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.......................
4-6
Assist grip
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...................
5-194
Audio
AM/FM radio
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.................
7-29
CD player
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.................
7-29
Troubleshooting
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7-60
Automatic air conditioning
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7-17
, 7-23
AWC control fluid
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...............
9-12
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity
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9-34
Replacement
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9-45
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots
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9-27
Battery
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9-14
Charging system warning light
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5-147
Checking battery electrolyte level
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9-15
Disconnection and connection
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9-16
During cold weather
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9-16
Removing and installing the battery uppercover (vehicles with turbocharger)
.9-14
Specification
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11-5
Bluetooth 2.0 interface
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5-161
Bottle holder
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5-193
Brake
Anti-lock braking system
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5-92
Braking
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6-5
Fluid
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9-13
, 11-6
Hose
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......................
9-27
Parking brake
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5-49
Parking brake lever stroke
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9-24
Pedal
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5-90
Pedal free play
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9-24
Power brakes
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...............
5-90
Service brake
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5-90
Brake assist
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5-91
Break-in recommendations
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5-3
Bulb capacity
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9-34
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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3-7
Capacities
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11-6
Card holder
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5-187
, 5-191
Cargo loads
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6-11
Catalytic converter
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9-2
CD player
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.....................
7-29
Certification label
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11-3
Charging system warning light
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5-147
Chassis number
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11-2
Child restraint
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4-14
Child safety locks for rear door
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5-40
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
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9-48
Outside of your vehicle
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9-49
Clutch
Fluid
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9-13
, 11-6
Pedal free play
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9-24
Coat hooks
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5-194
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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5-149