2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Owners Manual

Tires 9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:
 Cold tire pressure: • The measured pressure after the vehiclehas been parked for at least three hours, or • The measured pressure when the vehicleis driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum pressure: the maximum per- missible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.  Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor- mance. Intended outboard sidewall: • The sidewall that c
ontains a whitewall,
bears white letteri
ng or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire,or • The outward facing si
dewall of an asym-
metrical tire that has a particular sidethat 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 gross vehicle weight rati
ng (GVWR) of 10,000
pounds or less.
 Light truck (LT) tire
: a tire designated by
its manufacturer as primarily intended foruse on lightweight tr
ucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.  Tread: portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.  Tread rib: a tread se
ction 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 line
ar distance between
the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated 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 tirebeads are seated.  Rim diameter: nominal diameter of the bead seat.
 Check to see that the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also checkeach terminal for tightness.  If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of time, remove the battery andstore it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery only should be stored with a full charge.  Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps to keep
dirt and moisture out.
Tires
WA R N I N GDriving with tires that are worn, damaged or improperly inflated is dangerous. These type tire conditions will adverselyaffect vehicle performance. These type tire conditions can also cause a tread separation or blowout which mayresult in an accide
nt causing serious
injury or death. Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires over 6 yearsgenerally be replaced even if damage is not obvious.NOTE
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 Groove: the space between two adjacent tread ribs.
EXAMPLE: P215/65R15
EXAMPLE: 95H
Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Tire Markings Size Designation P
Passenger car tir
e size based on
U.S.A. design standards
215 Section width in millimeters (mm) 65
Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section he
ight to section
width of tire.
R
Construction code • “R” means radial construction. • “D” means diagon
al or bias con-
struction.
15 Rim diameter in inches (in)
NOTE
 European/Japanese metric tire sizing is based on European/Japanese design standards. Tires designed to these standards have thetire size molded into
the sidewall beginning
with the section width. The letter “P” is absent from this tire
size designation. Exam-
ple: 215/65R15 96H.  LT (Light Truck) -metri
c tire sizing is based
on U.S.A. design standa
rds. The size desig-
nation for LT-metric tires is the same as for P-metric tires except for the letters “LT” thatare molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.  Temporary spare tires are high pressure com- pact spares designed for temporary emer- gency use only. Tires designed to thisstandard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding th
e size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
Service Description 95
Load index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H
Speed symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certai
n operating con-
ditions. The maximum speed correspond-ing to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions
. (i.e. tire pres-
sure, vehicle loading, road condi- tions and posted speed limits)
Maximum Load
WA R N I N G Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle handling, and
increase your stop-
ping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle.Never overload them.
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Tires 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Maximum Pressure i
ndicates the maximum
permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire but the date code may only be on one side. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If theTIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 1504
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on th
e government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor
traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la
boratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora
tory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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Proper tire inflation pressure is essential forthe safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire
pressure will cause
problems in three major areas:  Safety
Maximum Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT
Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use.
MA
Code representing the tire manu- facturing location. (2 digits)
L9 ABCD
Code representing th
e tire size. (2
digits) Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 digits)
15
Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
04
Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
Treadwear, Traction and Temper- ature Grades Treadwear Traction
TemperatureTire inflation pressures
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Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can cause tire failure. Too muchpressure can cause a tire to lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and potholes could then ca
use tire damage that
may result in tire failure.  Economy The wrong tire pressu
re can cause uneven
wear patterns in the tire tread. These abnormal wear patter
ns will reduce the
tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner. Too little pressure also makes it harder forthe tire to roll, and this uses up more fuel.  Ride comfort and vehicle stability The superior riding e
xperience built into
your vehicle partly de
pends on the correct
tire pressure. Too much pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too littlepressure feels as if
your vehicle is slow to
respond. Unequal tire pressure
s can make steering
your vehicle uneven
and unpredictable.
The tire pressure for your vehicle under nor- mal driving conditions is listed on the placard attached to the driver’s door sill.(Refer to “Tire and loading information plac- ard” on page 11-3.)
The recommended inflation pressures under normal driving conditions should be used forthe tires listed below. Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at least once a month. Pressures should be checked more oftenwhenever weather temperatures change severely, becaus
e tire pressures change with
outdoor temperatures. The pressures listedare always “cold in
flation pressure”.
Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been parked for at least threehours or is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours. Cold inflation pressure must not go above themaximum values molded into the tire side- wall. After driving several miles, your tire inflation pressure may increase 2 to 6 psi (14to 41 kPa) from the cold inflation pressure. Do not let air out of the tires to get back to the
specified cold pressure, or your tires will be too low.Check your tires each t
ime you refuel. If one
tire looks lower than the others, check the pressure for all of them.You should also take the following safety pre- cautions:  Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. (See the tire and load-ing information placard attached to the driver’s door sill.)  Stay within the recommended load limits.  Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is evenly distributed. Drive at safe speeds.  After filling your tires to the correct pres- sure, check them for damage and airleaks. Be sure to reinstall the caps on the valve stems.
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Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Normal tire 165/65R14
240 kPa, 35 psi
240 kPa, 35 psi
Compact spare wheel
(if so equipped)
T115/70D14
420 kPa, 60
psi
Replacing tires and wheels
CAUTION Avoid using different size tires from the one listed and the combined use of different types of tires, as this can affect driving safety.Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-5.
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Tires 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The following maintenance steps are recom- mended:  Check tire pressures regularly.  Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and front and rear suspen-sion alignment.  Rotate your tires regularly as described in the “Tire rotation” section on page 9-16.
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Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-nal equipment tires on
your vehicle to help
you know when your tires should be replaced. Many states have la
ws requiring that you
replace your tires at this point.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6mm). When the bands appear next to one another in two or more places,
replace your tires.
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To even out the wear on your tires and make them last longer, Mitsubishi Motors Corpora- tion recommends that y
ou rotate your tires at
the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. However, the timing for tire rotation mayvary according to your vehicle condition, road surface conditions, and your own per- sonal driving habits. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as pos- sible. When rotating tires,
check for uneven wear,
damage, and wheel alignment. Abnormal wear is usually caused by a wrong tire pres- sure, wheels that ar
e not aligned properly,
wheels that are out-of-balance, or severe braking. Check with an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice to find out the reason for uneven tread wear. The first tire rotation is the most important one. It will allow all your tires to wear evenly.
 If your vehicle is equippe
d with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, only MitsubishiMotors Authorized wheels should be used.Use of another type of
wheel risks air leaks
and sensor damage, as
it will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire maintenance
CAUTION
Tread wear indicator 1- Location of the tread wear indicator 2- Tread wear indicator
NOTE
 Tire wear indicators ca
n have different marks
and locations depending on the tire manufac- turer.
Tire rotation
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must choose snowtires of the same size
and type as the original
tires provided with your
vehicle. Snow tires
should also be
installed on all four wheels.
Otherwise your safety
and vehicle handling
can be reduced. Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be operated
at sustained speeds
over 75 mph (120 km/h).
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CAUTION A compact spare tire (i
f so equipped) can be
installed temporarily in place of a tire that has been removed duri
ng the tire rotation.
However, it must not be included in the regu- lar tire rotation sequence.Tires that do not have arrows showing rotation direction Front Tires that have arrows
showing rotation direc-
tion Front
CAUTION If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the correct direction of rotation, swap the frontand rear tires on the left-hand side of thevehicle and the front and rear tires on the right-hand side of th
e vehicle separately.
Keep each tire on its original side of thevehicle. When installing the tires, make sure the arrows point in the
direction in which the
wheels will turn when the vehicle moves for-ward. Any tire whose
arrow points in the
wrong direction will not
perform to its full
potential.CAUTION Avoid the combined use of different types of tires. Using different t
ypes of tires can affect
vehicle performance and safety.
Front
Snow tires
CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used.Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be
used on your vehicle.
The clearance between the chains and thebody is not sufficient
to allow proper clear-
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
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Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the pedal until youfeel resistance. Clutch pedal free play: .4 to .6 inch (11 to 16 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice for adjustment.
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turnoff the engine and press the brake pedal sev-
eral times with your
foot. Then press the
pedal down with your fingers until you firstfeel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever up
slowly and count the number of clicks of the ratchet. Parking brake lever stroke: 7 to 9 notches (clicks) (Parking brake adjustme
nt when pulled with
the force of 200 N) Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
Clutch pedal free play
(if so
equipped)Brake pedal free play
Parking brake Parking brake lever stroke
WA R N I N G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the
vehicle moving when
unattended.
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Wiper blades
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to rem
ove deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a milddetergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas. Replace the blades if they continue to streakor smear. If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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Your vehicle is equi
pped with an emission-
control system that meets all the requirementsof the U.S. Environm
ental Protection Agency
and Environment Canada. The emission-con- trol system is made of:  a positive crankcase ventilation system  an evaporative emission-control system  an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have your vehicle inspected andmaintained by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This should be
done at the time or
mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.These, and all the other “general” mainte- nance services listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your vehicle runningproperly and reliably. You should also have an inspection and ser- vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
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Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance and emission-control. Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.Change them at the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Wiper blades
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out the rubber and canscratch the glass.
During cold weather Emission-control system maintenance
NOTE
 To meet government
regulations and pro-
mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).The engine electroni
c control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially about th
e exhaust emissions).
This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which c
ould make a rapid
diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect thebattery cable when th
e engine malfunction
indicator (“SERVIC
E ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
NOTE
 Use the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications” on page
11-4 or plugs that are
exactly the same. Othe
r plugs could cause
engine damage, perf
ormance problems or
radio noise.
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