Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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The salt and other chemicals spread on theroads in some areas in winter can have aharmful effect on the vehicle body. Youshould therefore wash the vehicle as often aspossible in accordance with our care-instruc-tions. It is recommended to have a preserva-tive applied and the underfloor protectionchecked before and after the cold weatherseason.After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wa x i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i l l h e l p p r e v e n t t h eadherence of dust and road chemicals to thepaintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-ing the vehicle, or at least once every threemonths to assist di
splacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.Yo u s h o u l d w a x a f t e r t h e s u r f a c e s h a v ecooled.For information on how to use wax refer tothe instruction manual of the wax.
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The vehicle should only be polished if thepaintwork has become stained or lost its lus-tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coatingand the plastic bumpers. Doing so couldcause stains or damage the finish.
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.If a car wax adheres on a grey or black roughsurface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,the surface becomes white. In such a case,wipe it off using lukewarm water and softcloth or chamois leather.
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion ofchrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-oughly, and apply a special protective coat-ing. This should be done more frequently inwinter.
•If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
consult a car wash opera
tor before using the
car washer.•If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” posi-tion to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
NOTE
zTo p r e v e n t f r e e z i n g o f
the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone spray.CAUTION
Wa x in g
CAUTION zWa x e s c o n t a i n i n g h i
gh abrasive compounds
should not be used. zOn vehicles with the sunroof, be carefulwhen waxing the area around the sunroofopening, not to put any wax on the weather-strip (black rubber). If stained with wax, theweatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproofseal with the sunroof.
Polishing
Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION zDo not use a scrubbing brush or other hardtools as they may damage the plastic partsurface. zDo not bring the plastic parts into contactwith petrol, light oil,
brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuricacid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour
the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic
parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and anaqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts withwater.
Chrome parts
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Auxiliary battery11-8 Maintenance
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The fluid level is monitored by a float. Whenthe fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark,the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of thebrake pads, but this does not indicate anyabnormality.The fluid in the master cylinder should bechecked when doing other work under the
bonnet. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time.If the fluid level falls markedly in a shortlength of time, it indicates leaks from thebrake system.If this occurs, we recommend you to have thevehicle checked.Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 orDOT4 from a sealed container. The brakefluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture inthe brake fluid will adversely affect the brakesystem, reducing the performance.
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The condition of the auxiliary battery is veryimportant for quick starting of the plug-inhybrid EV system and proper functioning ofthe vehicle’s electrical system. Regularinspection is especially important in coldweather. Be sure to have a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorized Service Point checkthe auxiliary battery.
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Fluid type
CAUTION zTa k e c a r e i n h a n d l i n g b r a k e f l u i d a s i t i sharmful to the eyes,
may irritate your skin
and also damage to painted surfaces. zUse only the specified brake fluid.Do not mix or add different brand of brakefluid to prevent chemical reaction.Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid.This will damage the seals. zKeep the reservoir tank cap closed to preventthe brake fluid from deteriorating exceptmaintenance. zClean the filler cap before removing andclose the cap securely after maintenance.
Auxiliary battery
WA R N I N G zBe sure to have a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorized Service Point charge the bat-tery. Do not charge the battery yourself.Flammable gases may leak and explode.CAUTION zThere is a type of auxiliary battery is notproperly installed in the vehicle, even if thesame specification.When replacing the auxiliary battery, pleasecontact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ized Service Point.
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