2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE maintenance

Multi-information display
Features and controls 5-67
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turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is changed to ON.When the remaining fuel level very runs low (no segments displayed), “ ” and the bar graph flash. If the warning display appears, refuel as soonas possible.
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended periodic
inspection. “---” is
displayed when the inspection time hasarrived. 1. Shows the time until
the next periodic
inspection.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspec- tion is due. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facil-
ity of your choice to have the system checked. 3. After your vehicle
is inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it displays the time unt
il the next periodic
inspection.
NOTE
 On hills or curves, the display may be incor- rect due to the movement of fuel in the tank.CAUTION Running out of gas could damage the cata- lytic converter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.
Service reminder
NOTE
 The service reminder time can be modified by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer,to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe maintenance sc
hedule” in your vehi-
cle’s Warranty and Ma
intenance Manual. For
further information,
please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Distance Month
NOTE
 Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the time in units of 1 month.NOTE
 When the next periodic inspection is approaching, the spanne
r mark will be dis-
played whenever the ignition switch is turned from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position or when
the operation mode is
changed from OFF to ON. The spanner mark will
continuously be dis-
played, even on non-service reminder dis-plays (odometer, trip meter, etc.), until the service reminder is reset. When the service reminder resets, the span-ner mark will not be
displayed until the next
periodic inspection.
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Multi-information display 5-68 Features and controls
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The “---” display can be reset while the igni- tion switch or the opera
tion mode is in OFF.
1. When you lightly press the multi-informa- tion display switch a few times, the infor-mation display switches to the service reminder display. 2. Press and hold the multi-information dis- play switch for about 1 second or more tomake the spanner mark start flashing. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with flashing, the displa
y will revert to its
original indication.)
3. With this indicator
flashing, if you lightly
press the multi-information meter switch,the display switches from “---” to “cLEAr”. After that, the time until the next periodic inspection is shown.
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When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, the
fuel consumption unit,
displayed in the multi-information display,and the average fuel
consumption reset mode
can be modified as desired.
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You can change the mode condition for theaverage fuel consumpt
ion display to “Auto
reset” or “Manual reset”.
To r e s e t
CAUTION The customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections and maintenance and periodic inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
 The “---” display cannot
be reset while the
ignition switch or the operation mode is inON.
 When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis- tance and a certain pe
riod of time, the dis-
play is reset and th
e time until the next
periodic inspection is displayed.  If you accidentally reset
the display, consult
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Changing the function settings
CAUTION The driver should not operate the display while the vehicle is in motion. When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe area.
Changing the reset mode for aver- age fuel consumption
NOTE
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
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Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice at regular intervals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs or brake drums, and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brak
es less effective.
While driving in such conditions, pay closeattention to surrounding
vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are. It is important to take
advantage of the engine
braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent thebrakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1st position when parking on an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before
moving the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle. When this happens, it is difficult to move the selector lever out of the “P”(PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill
For vehicles equipped with man- ual transaxle For vehicles equipped with contin- uously variable transmission (CVT) Parking with the engine run- ning
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Air purifier (if so equipped) 7-18 Comfort controls
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to re
move pollen
and dust.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it be
comes dirty, so replace
it periodically. For the maintenance interval,refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The audio system can onl
y be used when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is inON or ACC.
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Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwis
e to decrease the
volume. The status will be displayed in the display.
Air purifier
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the air conditioning
can lead to re
duction of ser-
vice life of the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield or windows st
art to fog up easily,
replace the air filter. Contact your Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 To listen to the audio system while the engine is not running, turn the ignitionswitch to the “ACC” position or put the oper-ation mode in ACC. For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the operation mode is left in ACC, theaccessory power will automatically turn off after a certain period
of time and you will no
longer be able to use the audio system. Theaccessory power comes on again if the engine switch is operated with it in the “ACC” position. Refer
to “ACC power auto-
cutout function” on page 5-14.  If a cellular phone is
used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at
a place as far away
as possible from the audio equipment.  If foreign objects or wa
ter get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately turn off theaudio system and have
it checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to
repair it yourself. Avoid using the audio sys- tem until it is inspected by a qualified per- son.  If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water, or fire, have the systemchecked by a qualified
Mitsubishi Motors
technician.
Volume and tone control panel

1- PWR (On-Off) switch 2- VOL (Volume control) knob3- Display 4-
/MENU (Mode change) button
5- Sound control buttonTo adjust the volume

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9
Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-3 Engine hood .........
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View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-5 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-7Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-8 Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) ...............................................9-9 Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) ...........................................................................9-9 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-9 Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-10Battery ............................................................................................9-10 Tires ...............................................................................................9-12 Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-18Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-18 Parking brake .................................................................................9-18 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-19Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-19 General maintenance .....................................................................9-20 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-21Fusible links ...................................................................................9-22 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-22 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-26Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-31 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice. This section descri
bes the maintenance
inspections that you can do yourself, if you so desire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. Only use the designated positions shown in the illustration.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure the engine is stopped and has had a chance tocool down. If you need to work in the engine compart- ment with the engine running, be espe- cially careful that you
r clothing, hair, etc.
does not get caught in the fan, drive belts,or other moving parts.
 The fan can turn on automatically even if the engine is not running. Turn the igni-tion switch to the “OFF” position or putthe operation mode in OFF to be safe while you work in
the engine compart-
ment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma-ble. Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It
contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid. Do not get under your ve
hicle while it is on
a jack. Always use properly rated automotivejack stands. Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice if youhave questions.WA R N I N G
If your vehicle is raised with a garage jack * - Front of the vehicle
Never use the rear suspensions as a jack- ing point.
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Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-c
ontrol effectiveness of
the converter. Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as
when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when stopping the engine.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stopdriving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe a
nd abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stopin a safe place, shut
the engine off and let
the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool, immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice for ser-
vice.
WA R N I N G Set a garage jack only at the position shown here. If the gar
age jack is set a
wrong position, it could damage yourvehicle and/or your
vehicle might fall
from the jack causing injury or death. Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur- face. Otherwise, the jack might slip and causepersonal injury. Always
use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand or pebblesunder the jack base.
Catalytic converter
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic
converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced
promptly. Running your
vehicle when it is ove
rheated may result in
damage to the conve
rter and vehicle.
WA R N I N GDo not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Use the engine hood re
lease lever (located
under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
Release the lever and
lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood about 8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the wipers are at restingposition when you open the engine hood.
CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the engine
hood at any other place could cause the propto slip out and lead to an accident. The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood.
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