2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE tow

Loading information 6-8 Driving safety
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1.Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’splacard.2.Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For exam- ple, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and th
ere will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your vehi- cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
NOTE
The above steps for determining correct load limit were written in accordance with U.S.A. regula- tions.Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrelevant.
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Cargo loads 6-10 Driving safety
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To determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract the
weight of all vehicle
occupants from the vehi
cle capacity weight.
For additional information, if needed, refer to “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” on page 6-8. DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing and Gross Axle Weight Rating numberslisted on the safety certification label (A) located on the inside sill of the driver’s door as the guide for pass
engers and/or cargo
weight.
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Cargo loads Cargo load precautions
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the combined weights of the driver,passengers and cargo and must neverexceed the vehicle capacity weight. Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will adversely affect ve
hicle performance,
including handling and braking, and may cause an accident. Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of the seatback. Be sure that yourcargo or luggage cann
ot move when your
vehicle is in motion. Having either the re
ar view blocked, or
your cargo being thrown
inside the cabin
if you suddenly have to brake can cause a serious accident or
injury or death.
Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly.
Trailer towing
WA R N I N G Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing. It may not be possible to maintain control or adequate braking.
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Heater without air conditioning function (if so equipped) 7-6 Comfort controls
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Set the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the illustrati
on and set the air selec-
tion lever to the out
side air position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part of the passenger compart- ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheatedor slightly warm air (depending upon the position of the temper
ature control lever)
flows to the upper part of the passenger com-partment.
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window. Use this setting to ke
ep the windshield and
door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection lever to the outside air position.3. Select your desired blower speed by turn- ing the blower speed selection dial. 4. Select your desired temperature by settingthe temperature control lever.
For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection lever to the outside airposition. 3. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 4. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed at the 3rd position.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure
you have a clear view
through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.
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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-10 Comfort controls
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window. Use this setting to ke
ep the windshield and
door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode select
ion dial to the “ ”
position.
2. Set the air selection le
ver to the outside air
position.3. Select your desired
blower speed by turn-
ing the blower spee
d selection dial.
4. Select your
desired temperature by setting
the temperature control lever. 5. Push the air conditioning switch. For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.2. Set the air selection le
ver to the outside air
position. 3. Set your blower to the maximum speed.4. Set the temperature to the highest posi- tion. 5. Push the air conditioning switch.
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.
 When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial near the
maximum cool position.
This would blow cool air on the windowglass and fog it up.NOTE
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Important air conditioning operating tips
Comfort controls 7-17
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For quick defrosting 1. Push the defogger switch to change to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot which thenrequires more time to cool. If it is neces- sary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of air condition-ing to expel the hot air. 2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windows will reduce cooling efficiency.3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice. The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrosting mode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
NOTE
 While the mode selection is set “ ” posi- tion, the air conditioni
ng compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be selected automatically.  If the mode selection is set “ ” position, you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recirculati
on position. This pre-
vents the windows from fogging up.  To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.  When defrosting, do not set the temperature to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the
window glass and fog it
up.
Important air conditioning operating tips Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant ZXL 200PG. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo-sphere is not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to
harm the earth’s ozone
layer. However, it ma
y contribute slightly to
global warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant besaved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
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AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-19
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Press the /MENU button to select BASS  TREBLE
 FA D E R
 BALANCE

Sound control mode off. Press the sound control button either or
to select the de
sired bass level.
Press the sound control button either or
to select the desired treble level.
Press the sound control button either or
to balance the volume of sound from the
front and the rear speakers.
Press the sound control button either or
to balance the volume of sound from the
left and the right speakers.
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1. Press the PWR switch or the RADIO but- ton to turn on the radio.Press and hold the PWR switch for 2 sec- onds or longer to turn off the radio. 2. Press the RADIO but
ton to select the
desired band (AM/FM1/FM2).
To adjust the tone

BASS (Bass tone control)

TREBLE (Treble tone control)

FADER (Front/Rear balance con- trol) (if equipped with rear speak-ers)

BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)

NOTE
 The sound control mode
will be canceled
when the another mode
is selected or no
adjustment is performed for more than 10 seconds.  In a two-speakers vehi
cle, keep the FADER
setting in the middle position. Since no rearspeakers are connect
ed, adjusting the
FADER setting toward the “REAR” side will result in a loss of sound output.
Radio control panel and display

1- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button 2- PWR (On-Off) switch3- Display 4- Seek (Down-seek) button 5- Seek (Up-seek) button6- Memory select buttonsTo listen to the radio

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Antenna
Comfort controls 7-41
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 To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole
toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint thi
nner, a disc spray
cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the disc.  Do not use a ball point
pen, felt pen, pen-
cil, etc. to write on the label surface of thedisc.  Do not put additional la
bels or stickers on
compact discs. Also, do not use any com- pact disc on which a label or sticker has started to peel off or any compact disc thathas stickiness or ot
her contamination left
by a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the CD player maystop working properly and you may not be able to eject the compact disc.
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 You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD record- ers (CD-R/RW drives), either due to theirrecording characterist
ics or dirt, finger-
prints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.
 CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordi- nary music CDs and can therefore be damaged and rendered unplayable if leftinside your vehicle for a long time.
 Depending on the combination of the writing software, the CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive), and the di
sc used to create a
CD-R/RW, the disc might not play suc- cessfully. This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the sessi
on is not closed.
 This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs which contain data other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.).  Be sure to observe
the handling instruc-
tions for the CD-R/RW disc.
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Turn the pole (A) counterclockwise.
Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base (B) until it is securely retained.
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
WA R N I N G Operating the CD player in a manner other than specifically instructed hereinmay result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. Do not remove the cover and attempt to repair the CD player by yourself. Thereare no user serviceable parts inside. In case of malfunction,
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice.
Antenna To remove
To install
NOTE
 Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the following cases: • When using an automatic car wash• When covering your ve
hicle with a car
cover • When driving into a structure that has a low ceiling.
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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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