2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE temperature

For emergencies
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As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the
engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may
misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning
light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery
voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is
operating properly.
Engine overheating
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If the high coolant temperature warning light illuminates dur-
ing the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If
this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
2. With the engine still running, carefully raise the engine
hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood,
turn off the engine.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry
and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling
fan can start at any time.
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6-6 For emergencies
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5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the
hood, leave the engine on until the high coolant tempera-
ture warning light goes off. After the high coolant temper-
ature warning light has gone off, you can start driving
again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays
on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the
hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator
hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak
source must be repaired.
7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level
in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is none, or if it
is too low, slowly add coolant.8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will
probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not
loosen or remove the radiator cap until the engine has
cooled down.
9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom
of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and
replace it with the right coolant as soon as possible).
10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it fully. Check the
coolant temperature warning light. You can start driving
again when the high coolant temperature warning light
does not come on.
11. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
WA R N I N G
!
Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there
is steam or spray coming from under the hood.
Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine
could seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no steam or
spray.
WA R N I N G
!
Removing the radiator cap could scald you with
escaping hot water or steam. When checking the
radiator level, cover the cap with a cloth before try-
ing to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclockwise,
without pressing down, to the first notch. The pres-
sure in the system will then be let out. When the
pressure is COMPLETELY LET OUT, press down
and keep turning the cap counterclockwise until it
comes off.
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6-10 For emergencies
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How to use the tire repair kit
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WA R N I N G
!
Never use the tire repair kit under in any of the situ-
ations listed below. The tire cannot be repaired by
the tire repair kit. If any of these situations occurs,
please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture hole has a length or width of 1/7 inch
(4 mm) or greater.
• The tire is punctured in the side wall (A), not in the
tread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tire almost
completely flat.
• The tire has completely slipped over the wheel rim
and come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
• A bump, cut or crack is on the tire.
• The tire sealant’s expiration date has passed. (The
expiration date is shown on the bottle label (C).)
• The ambient temperature is below -40 °F (-40 °C)
or above 140 °F (60 °C).
WA R N I N G
!
The tire sealant can cause health damage if swal-
lowed. If you accidentally swallow it, drink as much
water as possible and immediately seek medical
attention.
If the tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin,
rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an
abnormality, seek medical attention.
Consult a doctor immediately if any allergic reac-
tions occur.
Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.
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For emergencies
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NOTE
Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that pen-
etrates the punctured tire.

Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away
from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the
valve is near the point where the tire touches the ground,
the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, stop the
engine and move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning
sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at
an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your
passengers leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire repair kit.
Make sure that the compressor switch is OFF.6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
NOTE
In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), thickening of the tire sealant can make
the tire sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the
bottle between your hands inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire seal-
ant, wipe the tire sealant off immediately with a wet
cloth.
Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire
sealant. The tire sealant may not be removed from
the clothes.
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For emergencies
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18. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km) again,
check the tire pressure using the air pressure gauge on the
compressor. If the tire pressure has not dropped, the emer-
gency repair procedure is complete. Before driving, make
sure that the compressor is stowed. You must still not
exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed
limits.NOTE
If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level
when you check it at the end of the repair procedure, do
not drive the vehicle any further. Contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.

In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), the time and driving distance required
until completion of the repair can become longer than in
warmer conditions, and the tire pressure may drop below
the specified level even after you have inflated the tire the
second time and subsequently driven the vehicle. If this
happens, inflate the tire to the specified pressure once
more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then
check the tire pressure again. If the tire pressure has again
dropped below the specified level, stop driving the vehicle
and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.19. Immediately drive with great care to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice and have the tire repair/replacement performed.
NOTE
Please give the empty sealant bottle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or dispose of the sealant bottle
according to regulations for the disposal of chemical
waste.

To purchase a new tire sealant bottle, contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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7-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To add coolantMitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protec-
tion against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, includ-
ing aluminum, and prevents clogs in some parts of the engine.
If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve
tank does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for testing.
Radiator capThe radiator cap must be sealed tight to prevent losing coolant,
which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine
Mitsubishi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equivalent.Points to remember
Do not overfill the reserve tank.

Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed
and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the
radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to
change the cap, use the exact same kind.

Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.

Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.
Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Pre-
mium” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life
hybrid organic acid technology
CAUTION
!
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants that contain them. Using the wrong
antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts.
The required concentration of anti-freeze differs
depending on the expected ambient temperature.
Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
Below -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze
You can check the concentration level with a gauge
from an automotive supply store, or your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or service station can
check it for you.

Do not use water to adjust the concentration of cool-
ant.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WA R N I N G
!
Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the
radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant
could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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If the engine coolant temperature does not rise after the
engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
1. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and take
out the air cleaner filter.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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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
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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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