2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE STARTING SYSTEM

6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder
and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder,
or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with
the hazard lights flashing until you come to a safe stopping
place. Keep the flashers flashing.If the engine stops/failsIf 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 pedal will be harder to press than
usual.

Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel
will be hard to turn.When the engine fails at the intersectionGet help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the
vehicle and move it to a safe area.
Jump-starting the engine
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, you can start it with the battery from another vehicle
using jumper cables.NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have damage or corro-
sion.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or brace-
lets that might create 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.
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that
may be emitted from the battery, carefully read this
section before jump-starting the vehicle.
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or tow-
ing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and can damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems
can be damaged.
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6-20 For emergencies
6
To remove spare tire
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1. Lift up the floor board of the cargo area.
2. To remove the spare tire, remove the installation clamp
(A) by turning it counterclockwise.NOTE
The flat tire with a normal size wheel cannot be stored
beneath the floor board. Store the flat tire in the cargo
area.

The compact spare tire should be used only tempo-
rarily. While the compact spare tire is being used,
the tire pressure monitoring system will not function
properly. Have the tire replaced or repaired at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with
the compact spare tire.
Avoid sudden starting and braking when driving
with the compact spare tire.
Do not drive through automatic car washes and over
obstacles that could possibly damage the underside
of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is
smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance
between the ground and your vehicle.
Because the compact spare tire is designed only for
your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle.
Do not put the compact spare tire on a different
wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare
wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or
other parts on your vehicle.
Do not use tire chains with your compact spare tire.
Using a chain could cause damage to your vehicle
and loss of the chains.
CAUTION
!
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-17
7 Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
and to keep the vehicle’s electrical system working properly.
Check the battery regularly.Checking battery electrolyte level
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The electrolyte level must be between the limits shown on the
outside of the battery. Fill it with distilled water as needed. The
inside of the battery is divided into several compartments. Take
the cap off of each compartment and fill to the mark.
Do not fill above the top line because a spill during driving
could cause damage.
During cold weather
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The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with
its chemical and physical properties and is why a very cold bat-
tery, especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time
starting your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your battery and charging sys-
tem checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If
necessary, have it charged. This will provide more reliable
starting, and longer battery life.
WA R N I N G
!
If the battery goes flat, be sure to check the battery
electrolyte level before connecting booster cables.
After checking the battery electrolyte level, make
sure the caps are fitted securely.
If any of the caps has a loose fit, replace the battery.
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Alphabetical index
2Catalytic converter 7-4
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraint systems 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-40
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-56
Outside of your vehicle 7-58
Clutch
Pedal free play 7-28
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-61
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-61
Selector lever positions 3-64
Convenience hook 3-168
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-9
Cruise control 3-80
Cup holders 3-165
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Defogger (rear window) 3-125
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-15
,5-
26
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-117
Disc brake pads 7-33Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Door-ajar warning light 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-35
Power door locks 3-38
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-75
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-125
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-28
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-9
High coolant temperature warning light 3-113
Hood 7-5
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-9
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-7
Engine hood 7-5
Engine switch 3-20
Error codes 5-60
Exhaust system 7-34
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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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Alphabetical index
6Starting the engine 3-56
Steering
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-75
Steering wheel height adjustment 3-49
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Storage spaces 3-164
Sun visors 3-160
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-39
Maintenance service 2-58
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Tank capacity 9-9
Tire
Inflation pressures 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-28
To change a tire 6-18
Tread wear indicator 7-25
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-87Tire repair kit 6-9
Tires 7-19
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-29
Trailer towing 4-14
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-110
Lever 3-118
U
USB input terminal 3-153
How to connect a USB memory device 3-154
How to connect an iPod 3-156
V
Vanity mirror 3-160
Vehicle care precautions 7-55
Vehicle dimensions 9-5
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-5
Vehicle weights 9-6
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-111
Washer
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