8.Find the closest jacking point to the flat
tyre (refer to “Jacking up the vehicle” on page 8-13). Then position the jack and
raise the vehicle until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
9. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench, then take the wheel off.CAUTIONl Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur- face.
10. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-
face (C), hub bolts (D) or in the installa- tion holes (E) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare wheel.
WARNINGl Mount the spare wheel with the valve
stem (F) facing outboard. If you cannot see the valve stem (F), you have installed
the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel installed backwards can cause vehi-
cle damage and result in an accident.
11. Finger-tighten the wheel nuts. (Turn
them clockwise.)
Vehicles with steel wheels
Tighten the wheel nuts (tapered nuts)
until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not loose.
With a spare wheel, tighten the wheel
nuts in the same way.
Vehicles with aluminium wheels
Tighten the wheel nuts (flange nuts) un-
til the flanges of the wheel nuts touch the wheel and the wheel is not loose.
Normal wheels and spare wheel
(aluminium wheels)
With a spare wheel, tighten the wheel
nuts until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not
loose.
How to change a tyre
8-20OKTE15E3For emergencies8
Spare wheel (steel wheels)
CAUTIONlNever apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.NOTEl Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
spare wheel, but return to the original wheel and tyre as soon as possible.
l If all four aluminium wheels are changed to
steel wheels, use tapered nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle slowly and then tight-
en the nuts crisscross in 2 or 3 steps until
each nut has been tightened securely.
Tightening torqueSteel wheel: 137 to 157 Nm
Aluminium wheel: 118 to 137 Nm
(Achieved by applying a force at the
end of the wheel nut wrench supplied with the vehicle.
Steel wheel: 510 to 580 N
Aluminium wheel: 440 to 500 N)Five wheel nutsSix wheel nuts
CAUTIONl Never use your foot or a pipe extension for
extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you
do so, you will tighten the nut too much.13. Lower and remove the jack, then store
the jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench, flat tyre, and chocks. Have your dam-
aged tyre repaired as soon as possible.
14. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The
correct pressures are shown on the door label. See the illustration.CAUTIONl The tyre pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-
cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that they have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tyre, we recommend you to have the tyres checked for balance.
How to change a tyre
8-21OKTE15E3For emergencies8
*-If the spare tyre wheel differs fromthe standard tyre wheel, do not perform tyre rotation using a spare
wheel.CAUTIONl If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating the
correct direction of rotation, swap the front
and rear wheels on the left hand side of the
vehicle and the front and rear wheels on the right hand side of the vehicle separately.
Keep each tyre on its original side of the ve- hicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the
arrows point in the direction in which the wheels will turn when the vehicle moves
forward. Any tyre whose arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform to its fullpotential.Front
CAUTIONl Avoid the combined use of different types of
tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.Snow tyres
E01002000725
The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no lon-
ger suitable for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must not be used.
CAUTIONl Observe permissable maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.NOTEl The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu- lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are used.Tyre chains
E01002101983
It is recommended that snow chains are car-
ried in snow regions and fitted when required to the rear wheels.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is distributed preferentially to the rear wheels, ensure that the tyre chains are fitted
on the rear.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of chain
could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. The max. chain
height is as follows.Tyre sizeWheel sizeMax. chain
height [mm]195R15C,
215/70R15C *15x6 JJ
22
205R16C16x6 JJ205/80R1616x6 JJ245/70R1616x7 J245/65R1717x7 1/2 J*
: 215/70R15C size should only be used as
snow tyres.
Tyres
10-15OKTE15E3Maintenance10
Transfer oil...................................................... 11-22
Transmission Automatic transmission SportsMode 4A/T, 5A/T........................................ 6-19
Fluid.................................................. 10-07,11-22
Manual transmission..................................... 6-16
Specifications.............................................. 11-17
Tripmeter........................................................... 5-03
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................5-07
Turn-signals lever..............................................5-36
Tyres................................................................ 10-12 How to change a tyre.................................... 8-18
Inflation pressures....................................... 10-12
Rotation....................................................... 10-14
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 11-19
Snow tyres................................................... 10-15
Tyre chains.................................................. 10-15
Wheel condition.......................................... 10-13
U
USB input terminal..........................................7-103How to connect an iPod.............................. 7-104
USB input terminal
How to connect a USB memory device...... 7-103
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information..................................2-05
Utility box....................................................... 7-114
V
Vanity mirror................................................... 7-107
Vehicle care precautions................................... 9-02
Vehicle dimensions......................................... 11-04
Vehicle identification number......................... 11-02
Vehicle identification number plate................ 11-03
Vehicle information code plate....................... 11-02
Vehicle labeling...............................................11-02
Vehicle performance....................................... 11-10
Vehicle weight.................................................11-11
Ventilators......................................................... 7-02
W
Warning lamps.................................................. 5-08
Washer Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-22
Switch................................................... 5-38,5-42
Washing.............................................................9-03
Water temperature gauge.................................. 5-05
Waxing.............................................................. 9-04
Weatherstripping............................................. 10-20
Weight............................................................. 11-11
Wheel condition.............................................. 10-13
Wheel Specification............................................... 11-19
Wiper
Switch........................................................... 5-38Wiper blade rubber replacement................. 10-18 Wiper blades............................................... 10-17
Alphabetical index
12- 5
OKTE15E3Alphabetical index