2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE air filter

4-2 Driving safety
4Fuel economy
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel con-
sumption. Several recommendations for achieving the greatest
fuel economy are listed below.

Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.

When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.

Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.

For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.

Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.

Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.

Never overload your vehicle.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you
sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your
alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doc-
tor or pharmacist before driving while under the influence of
any of these medications.
WA R N I N G
!
NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are
slower and your judgment is impaired.
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Comfort controls
5-29
5
During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts to keep
the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
Air purifier
(if so equipped)
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to
remove pollen and dust.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it
becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of the filter. When you feel that
the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield
or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice for assistance.
CAUTION
!
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant ZXL 200PG.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 5
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 30
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 35Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 35
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 43
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 55
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 56
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 58
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7
NOTE
If this does not close the engine hood properly, drop it
again from a slightly higher position.

Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depend-
ing on how strongly or where you push down, you could
create a dent in the vehicle body.
View of the engine compartment
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1- Engine oil level dipstick
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Battery
4- Brake fluid
5- Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil filler cap
7- Radiator cap
8- Engine coolant reserve tank
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-13
7

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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7-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Replacing the air cleaner filter and put the cover back on
in its original position.NOTE
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recommended when
replacing the air cleaner filter.

Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.

After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the
hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
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Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is checked, add oil to
maintain the proper level, if necessary.
Refill or change with the oil according to the table below.Oil type
CAUTION
!
Take care not to scratch the engine air flow sensor
when removing the air cleaner cover.
LubricantMitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW
MULTI GEAR OIL ECO API Clas-
sification GL-4
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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Specifications
9-9
9 Capacity
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*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel
(approximate)9.2 gal (35 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2Engine oil
Oil pan 2.9 qt (2.8 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SN or
higher can be used.Oil filter .21 qt (0.2 L)
Manual transaxle 1.7 qt (1.6 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL ECO
API classification GL-4 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.4 qt (7.0 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF - J4Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in reserve
tank}
M/T 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Pre-
mium or equivalent*CVT 4.8 qt (4.6 L)
Washer fluid 2.6 qt (2.5 L) —Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the “Air
conditioning label”
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
Active stability control (ASC) 3-76
Air bag 2-35
Air cleaner filter 7-13
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-17
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-28
Manual air conditioning 5-11
Air purifier 5-29
Aluminum wheels 7-61
Antenna 5-64
Anti-lock braking system 3-72
Assist grip 3-169
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-30
Error codes 5-60
Handling of compact discs 5-62
Automatic air conditioning 5-17
Automatic transaxle
Fluid 9-9
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-33
Battery 7-17
Charging system warning light 3-113Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-17
Specification 9-8
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface 3-128
Bottle holders 3-166
Brake
Fluid 9-9
Brake assist system 3-71
Braking 4-7
Anti-lock braking system 3-72
Hose 7-33
Pad wear alarm 3-69
Parking brake 3-48
Pedal 3-68
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-68
Service brake 3-68
Warning lights 3-111
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-44
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-161
Cargo loads 4-13
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-45
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