2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE ignition

7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly.To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:

Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in the “Fuel selection”.

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 discon-
nected 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 stopping
the engine.

Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as
with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving
immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle checked at 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 catalytic
converter 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 service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle 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 com-
bustible 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 catalytic con-
verter.
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7-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and
fuel tank filler cap)
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and
connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for damage or loose-
ness. Pay special attention to the fuel lines closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold.
Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
WA R N I N G
!
If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not run
the engine. Any spark (including from the ignition),
flame or smoking material could cause an explosion
or fire. Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
There are spare fuses in the fuse block in the engine compart-
ment. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same capac-
ity as the original.
Passenger compartment fuse location tableNo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A
2 Cigarette lighter 15 A
3 Ignition coil 10 A
4 Starter motor 7.5 A
5— — —
6— — —
7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A
8 Outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
9 Engine control unit 7.5 A
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7-38 Vehicle care and maintenance
7

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
Engine compartment fuse location table
10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog light 10 A
12 Door lock 15 A
13 Interior light (Dome light) 15 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Gauges 7.5 A
16 Relay 7.5 A
17 Heated seats 20 A
18 Option 10 A
19 Heated outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A
21 Back-up light 7.5 A
22 Defogger 30 A
23 Heater 30 A
24 — — —
25 Radio 10 A
26 Electronic controlled unit 15 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
SBF1 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
SBF2 Anti-lock braking system 30 A*
SBF3 Ignition switch 40 A*
SBF4 Power window control 40 A*
BF1 DC-DC (P/T) 30 ATy p e A
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-39
7
*: Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
BF2 DC-DC (AUDIO) 30 A
F1 Headlight (low beam) (left) 10 A
F2 Headlight (low beam) (right) 10 A
F3 Headlight (high beam) (left) 10 A
F4 Headlight (high beam) (right) 10 A
F5 Horn 10 A
F6 Front fog lights 15 A
F7 Daytime running lights 10 A
F8 — — —
F9 — — —
F10 Starter 7.5 A
F11 — — —
F12 Stop lights (Brake lights) 15 A
F13 Ignition coil 7.5 A
F14 Engine control 7.5 A
F15 Alternator 7.5 A
F16 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
F17 Automatic transaxle 15 A
F18 Air conditioning 10 A
F19 ETV 15 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
F20 Battery current sensor 7.5 A
F21 CVT oil/pump 15 A
F22 Fuel pump 15 A
F23 Engine 20 A
F24 Automatic transaxle 7.5 A
#1 — Spare fuse 20 A
#2 — Spare fuse 30 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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7
Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item
concerned to the fuse and turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or put the operation mode in OFF.
2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine compartment
fuse block.3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse
straight out from the fuse block.
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Alphabetical index
4Convenience hook 3-168
Horn switch 3-127
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-54
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicator and warning light package 3-109
Indicators 3-110
Information display 3-99
Inside rearview mirror 3-50
Instrument panel light dimmer control 3-100
Interior lights 3-162
J
Jack
Garage jack up position 7-3
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key slot 3-26
Keyless entry system 3-8
,3-31
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-44Replacement 7-54
Liftgate 3-41
Link System 3-127
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-9
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-112
Manual air conditioning 5-11
Manual transaxle 3-59
Oil 7-14
,9-9
Shift points 3-59
Manual window control 3-43
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-96
,3-98
O
Octane rating 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
,9-9
Oil pressure warning light 3-113
Operation mode 3-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-32
Outside rearview mirrors 3-52
Overheating 6-5P
Parking 4-8
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