2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Spark plug

Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
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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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Wiper blades
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
9
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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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Engine specifications 11-4 Specifications
11
GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit sp
ecified for the front or rear axle
Seating capacity: the maxi
mum number of occupants
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Battery is a 12 volt type.
Gross axle weight rating
Front 1,609 lb (730 kg)Rear 1,477 lb (670 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight 827 lb (375 kg)Seating capacity 5 personsEngine specifications Engine model
3A92
Engine displacement
72.8 CID (1,193 cm
3)
No. of cylinders and cy
linder arrangement Inline-3
Bore
2.95 in (75.0 mm)
Stroke
3.54 in (90.0 mm)
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Thermostat valve opening temperature 189 °F (87 °C)Spark plugs
NGK LZFR5BI-11
Spark plug gap .040 to .043 in (1.0 to 1.1 mm)Firing order
1-3-2
Item
M/T
CVT
Battery
55D23L (356CCA/99RC)
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-18
Parking brake
............................
5-31
, 9-18
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Polishing
............................................
9-34
Power brakes
......................................
5-44
Power outlet
.....................................
5-106
Power windows
..................................
5-29
Puncture (Tire changing)
.....................
8-11
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
....................................
7-18
General information about your radio 7-42
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear seats
............................................
4-5
Rear shelf panel
................................
5-109
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-60
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-32
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-33
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-26
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-15
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-8
Adjustable seat be
lt shoulder anchor
.4-12
Child restraint systems
.....................
4-14
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Seat belt extender
............................
4-12
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-14
Seat belt instructions
........................
4-9
Seat belt pre-tensioners
....................
4-13
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Front seats
.......................................
4-3
Head restraints
.................................
4-7
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-44
Service precautions
..............................
9-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-26
Snow tires
..........................................
9-17
Spark plugs
........................................
9-19
Starting the engine
..............................
5-36
Steering
Electric power steeri
ng system (EPS) 5-48
Steering wheel he
ight adjustment
.....
5-32
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Storage spaces
..................................
5-107
Sun visors
........................................
5-105
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-21
How the Supplementa
l Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-23
Maintenance service
.......................
4-35
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-5
Tire
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-14
Maintenance
...................................
9-16
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-15
Rotation
.........................................
9-16
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-17
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