2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE air condition

How to change a tire (Vehicle
s equipped with spare tire) For emergencies 8-11
8
18. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km) again, check the tire pressure usingthe air pressure gauge on the compressor. If the tire pressure has not dropped, the emergency repair proc
edure is complete.
Before driving, make sure that the com- pressor is stowed. You must still not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Observe local speed limits.
19. Immediately drive with great care to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice and have the
tire repair/replacement performed.
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground. 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 flashers and set up awarning triangle, flas
hing signal light,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have a
ll your passengers exit
the vehicle. 5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling whenit is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire
that is diagonally
opposite from the tire (B) you are chang-ing.
NOTE
 If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level when you check it at the end of the repair procedure, do not drive the vehicle any further.
Contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.  In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the time and driving distance
required until comple-
tion of the repair can become longer than in warmer conditions, and th
e tire pressure may
drop below the specified level even after youhave inflated the tire
the second time and
subsequently driven the
vehicle. If this hap-
pens, inflate the tire to the specified pressureonce more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then check the tire pressure again. If the tire pressure has again droppedbelow the specified level, stop driving the vehicle and cont
act an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
NOTE
 Please give the empty sealant bottle to an authorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or dis-
pose of the sealant bottle according to regu- lations for the disposal of chemical waste.  To purchase a new tire sealant bottle, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
How to change a tire (Vehi- cles equipped with spare tire)
WA R N I N G The jack should not be used for any pur- pose other than to
change a tire.
Never get unde
r the vehicle or put any
portion of your body under the vehiclewhile it is supported by the jack.
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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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Brake fluid 9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this
does not indicate any
abnormality. The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under the engine hood. The brake
system should also be
checked for leaks at the same time. If the fluid level falls noticeably in a short length of time, it indi
cates leaks from the
brake system.
If this occurs, have
the vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice. Use the brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
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The condition of the batte
ry is very important
for quick starting and to keep the vehicle’selectrical system working properly. Check the battery regularly.
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The electrolyte level
must be between the
limits shown on the outside
of the battery. Fill
it with distilled water
as needed. The inside of
the battery is divided into several compart- ments. Take the cap off of each compartmentand fill to the mark. Do not fill above the t
op line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
MAX MIN
Fluid type
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage the seals. Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage painted surfaces. Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of brake fluid have different addi-tives, and these can cause a chemical reac- tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid. Keep the reservoir ta
nk cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
Battery
Checking battery electrolyte level
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.
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Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-15
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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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For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing:  A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem  The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
 The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the
luggage and passenger
compartments.  Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage.  Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the m
ovable surfaces are cov-
ered.Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch wherev
er moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in front of the wind- shield should be brus
hed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the ope
ration of the heating
and ventilation systems
will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should be treated with
silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered)
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Fuses 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.  The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on the vehicle modelor specifications.  The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substitute wi
th the following fuse.
7.5 A: Outside rearview mirrors10 A: Option
BF1 DC-DC (P/T) 30 A BF2 DC-DC (AUDIO) 30 A F1
Headlight (low beam) (left)
10 A
F2
Headlight (low beam) (right)
10 A
F3
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
F4
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
F5 Horn 10 A F6 Front fog lights 15 A F7
Daytime running
lights
10 A
F8 — — — F9 — — — F10
Battery current
sensor
7.5 A
F11 — — —F12
Stop lights (Brake
lights)
15 A
F13 Ignition coil 7.5 A F14 Engine control 7.5 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
F15 Alternator 7.5 A F16
Hazard warning
flasher
10 A
F17
Automatic trans-
axle
15 A
F18 Air conditioning 10 A F19 ETV 15 AF20 Starter 7.5 A F21 CVT oil/pump 15 A F22 Fuel pump 15 A F23 Engine 20 A F24
Automatic trans-
axle
7.5 A
#1 — Spare fuse 20 A #2 — Spare fuse 30 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
SBF1 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF2 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF3 PTC heater 40 A
*
Type B
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Vehicle labeling 11-2 Specifications
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Keep a record of the chassis number and vehicle identification
number. Such informa-
tion will assist police if
your vehicle is stolen.
The vehicle emission control information label is affixed on the underside of the enginehood.
The vehicle identificati
on number is stamped
on the plate riveted to the left front corner ofthe vehicle body. It is
visible from outside of
the vehicle through the windshield. The air conditioning label is affixed on the inside panel of the engine hood. The vehicle information code plate is located on the front passenger door sill.
The chassis number is stamped on the bulk- head as shown in the illustration.
Vehicle labeling 1 - Vehicle emission control information label
2 - Vehicle identification num-ber plate 3 - Air conditioning label 4 - Vehicle information code plate
Chassis number
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