2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Owners Manual

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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks down ...............................................................8-2 Jump-starting the engine ..................................................................8-2 Engine overheating ..........................................................................8-4Jack and tools ...................................................................................8-5 Tire repair kit (if so equipped) ..........................................................8-6 How to change a tire (Vehicles equipped with spare tire) ............. 8-11Towing ...........................................................................................8-17 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Fuel Pump Shut-off System ...........................................................8-20
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with the haza
rd lights flashing until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi- cle. Put an automatic transaxle or CVT in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N”(Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the operation mode inOFF. 5. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-10.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump- starting the vehicle. Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,both systems can be damaged.NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.WA R N I N G If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMPSTARTING!! The battery might spli
t open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezingpoint or if it is not filled to the proper level.
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Jump-starting the engine For emergencies 8-3
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6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 9. After the engine is
started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way you connected them.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe battery. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-10.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
 Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the nega- tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-tery explode.NOTE
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the battery from your vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps
before charging the
battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the an
ti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is onlydue to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brak
e system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates during the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is toolow, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down. 9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
 Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury
, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam. When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
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10. Replace the radiator
cap and tighten it
fully. Check the coolant temperaturewarning light. You can start driving again when the high coolant temperature warn- ing light does not come on.
11. Have the system in
spected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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The tools are stored beneath the floor boardof the cargo area. The jack (if so equipped) is stored under the driver’s seat.
Before removing or storing the jack, move the driver’s seat fully forward to access the jack from the rear seat area. (Refer to “Front seat” on page 4-3.) Turn the shaft end of the jack in the direction (1) until the jack fully retracts and remove the jack from the holder (A). Put the jack in the holder (A) and turn the shaft end of the jack in the direction (2) byhand until the jack is firmly secured.
Jack and tools Storage
1- Tools 2- Jack (if so equipped)Tools 1- Tools bag 2- Wheel nut wrenchType A Type B
3- Jack bar 4- Towing hookJack
(if so equipped)CAUTION Never access, remove or store the jack from the front of the driver’s seat. Doing so could damage electr
ical wires under the driver’s
seat.
To remove

To s t o r e

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Tire repair kit (if so equipped) 8-6 For emergencies
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The tire repair kit can be used to temporarily repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by a nail, screw or similar object. Therefore, a spare tire is not provided.
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The tire repair kit is
stored beneath the floor
board of the cargo area.
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WA R N I N G After storing the jack in place, make sure the jack is securely fixed in the holder.If the jack is not fixed securely, it may move and hit an occu
pant in an accident
resulting in serious in
jury or death. Also
the jack may move fo
rward during driv-
ing and could interfere with driver’s pedal operation causin
g an accident.
Tire repair kit
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N GThe tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punctured tire. Have the tirerepaired as soon as possible. Using the tire repair kit may damage the wheel and/or the tire inflation pressuresensor for the tire. The vehicle must promptly be inspected and repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer after
using the tire repair kit. Use only the Mitsubishi Motors genuine tire repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits may not sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
Tire repair kit storage

1- Tire repair kit which consists of 2 to 5. 2- Tire compressor 3- Tire sealant bottle4- Speed restriction sticker 5- BagHow to use the tire repair kit

WA R N I N G Never use the tire repair kit under in any of the situations listed below. The tire can- not be repaired by the tire repair kit. If any of these situations occurs, please con-tact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
• More than one tire is punctured.
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Tire repair kit (if so equipped)
For emergencies 8-7
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1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level place.2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. On vehicles equipped with manual trans- axle, stop the engine and move the gear-shift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position. On vehicles equippe
d with continuously
variable transmissi
on (CVT), move the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and stop the engine. 4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at an ade-quate distance from the vehicle, and have all your passengers
leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire repair kit.Make sure that the compressor switch is OFF. 6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
• The puncture hole has a length or width of 1/7 inch (4 mm) or greater.• The tire is punctured in the side wall (A), not in the tread (B).• The vehicle has been driven with the tirealmost completely flat.• The tire has completely slipped over thewheel rim and come off the wheel.• The wheel is damaged.• A bump, cut or crack is on the tire.• The tire sealant’s expiration date has passed. (The expiration date is shown onthe bottle label (C).)• The ambient temperature is below -40 °F(-40 °C) or above 140 °F (60 °C).WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G The tire sealant can
cause health damage
if swallowed. If you
accidentally swallow
it, drink as much water as possible andimmediately seek
medical attention.
If the tire sealant ge
ts in your eyes or on
your skin, rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an abnormality, seek medical attention. Consult a doctor immediately if any aller- gic reactions occur. Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.CAUTION If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire sealant, wipe the tire sealant off immedi- ately with a wet cloth. Immediately wash clot
hes contaminated with
tire sealant. The tire sealant may not be removed from the clothes.NOTE
 Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that penetrat
es the punctured tire.
 Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away from the point where thetire touches the ground. If the valve is near the point where the tire touches the ground, the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
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