
How to change a tire
For emergencies 8-7
8
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 8-5.
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The compact spare tire is designed to savespace in the trunk. Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
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1. Lift up the luggage floor board. For front-wheel drive vehicles, pull theluggage floor board (A) rearward to release the hooks (B), and then lift it up.
WA R N I N G Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position, leading to an accident.NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks or blocks and keepthem in the vehicle for use if needed. If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in position.
Spare tire information Compact spare tire
WA R N I N G Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with age even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced even if damage is not obvious.CAUTION While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation pressure should be checked at least once a month to assure that it remains at therecommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading information placard attached to the driver’s door sill.Refer to “Tire and loading information plac- ard” on page 11-3. Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with an under-inflated tire, keepyour speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible
. Inflate the tire to the
correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-21. The compact spare tire should be used only temporarily. While the compact spare tire is being used, the tire pressure monitoring sys- tem will not function properly. Have the tire replaced or repaired at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible. If your vehicle has aluminum type wheels, you can use the same wheel nuts on the com- pact spare tire wheel.
Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv- ing with the compact spare tire. Avoid fast starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire. Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that could possibly dam-age the underside of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance betweenthe 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 differ- ent wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings on thecompact spare wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or other parts on your vehicle. Do not use snow chain with your compact spare tire. Using a chain could cause damageto your vehicle and loss of the chains.
To remove the compact spare tire
CAUTION
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Battery 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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 battery,especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time starting your vehicle. It is recommended that you have your batteryand charging system checked by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice before the start of coldweather. If necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable starting, and lon- ger battery life.
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop theengine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminalfirst, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon- nect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,before starting the vehicle.
WA R N I N G If the battery goes flat, be sure to check the battery electrolyte level before con- necting booster cables. After checking the battery electrolyte level, make sure the caps are fittedsecurely. If any of the caps has a loose fit, replace the battery.Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with a turbocharger, the battery upper cover does not need to be removed to check the battery electrolyte level.
During cold weather Disconnection and connection
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, remove the battery upper cover before dis- connecting the terminal of battery. Refer to “Removing and installing the battery upper cover” on page 9-14. Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-nal of the battery.WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damagethe vehicle’s electrical parts. Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery could explode.
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Tires 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor- mance. Intended outboard sidewall: • The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufac- turer, brand, and/or model name moldingthat is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or• The outward facing sidewall of an asym-metrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Passenger car tire: a tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passen- ger vehicles, and trucks, that have a grossvehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less. Light truck (LT) tire: a tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles. Tread: portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Tread rib: a tread section running circum- ferentially around a tire. Tread separation: pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass. Carcass: the tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load.
Sidewall: portion of a tire between the tread and bead. Section width: the linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of aninflated tire, excluding elevations due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands. Bead: the part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim. Ply: a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cord: the strands forming the plies in the tire. Rim: a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Rim diameter: nominal diameter of the bead seat. Groove: the space between two adjacent tread ribs.
EXAMPLE:P215/65R15Tire Markings Size Designation P
Passenger car tire size based on U.S.A. design standards
215
Section width in millimeters (mm.)
65
Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section height to sec- tion width of tire.
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Sun visors
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5-184
Supplemental Restraint System
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4-21
How the Supplement Restraint System works
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4-24
Servicing
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4-36
Warning light/display
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4-27
T
Tank capacity
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3-4
, 11-6
Theft-alarm system
System
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5-42
Time Setting
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7-59
Tire pressure monitoring system
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5-102
Warning light/display
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5-103
Tires
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9-17
How to change a tire
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8-6
Inflation pressure
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9-21
Maintenance
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9-22
Quality grading
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10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
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9-22
Rotation
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9-23
Size (tire and wheel)
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11-5
Snow tires
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9-24
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
,
11-3 Tire chains
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9-24
Tread wear indicators
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9-23
Tissue holder
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5-190
Tools
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8-5
Storage
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8-5
Towing
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8-12
Trailer towing
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6-11
Transfer oil
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9-12
Trunk area light
Replacement
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9-48
Trunk lid
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5-39
Turbocharger operation
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5-59
Turn signal light
Indicators
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5-143
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
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9-34
Lever
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5-152
Replacement
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9-40
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
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5-70
Fluid
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9-12
, 11-6
Gearshift lever operation
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5-70
Gearshift lever position display
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5-71
Manual shift
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5-76
Manual shift display
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5-79
Twin Clutch SST control mode display
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5-76 Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
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5-75 Warning display
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5-72
U
USB input terminal
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5-181
How to connect an iPod
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5-182
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory
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5-181
V
Vanity mirror
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5-184
Vehicle care precautions
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9-48
Vehicle dimensions
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11-4
Vehicle labeling
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11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
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6-3
Vehicle weights
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11-4
Vents
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7-2
W
Warning lights
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5-144
Washer
Fluid
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9-13
, 11-6
Switch
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5-157
Windshield washer
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5-157
Waxing
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9-51
Weights
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11-4
Welcome light
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5-151
Wheel
Covers
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8-11
Specification
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11-5
Wiper
Rain sensor
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5-155
Windshield
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5-154
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