2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE catalytic converter

Fuel selection 3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designe
d to use unleaded gas-
oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe specifically
designed to accept only
a small diameter unlea
ded gasoline dispens-
ing nozzle. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and minimize intake-valve
deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working prop- erly. Your vehicle is de
signed to operate on
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON. Gasoline sold at some
service stations con-
tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be
identified by those
names. Oxygenates
are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle. A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco- hol) and 90 % unleaded
gasoline may be used
in your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con- taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely affect thevehicle’s performance
and damage critical
parts of the vehicl
e’s fuel system.
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-lated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline
contains oxygenates
and is specially ble
nded to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup- ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop-erly blended reformul
ated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability of the engine and fuel system. MMT is a manganese-
containing metallic
additive that is ble
nded into some gasolines
to increase the octane number. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gaso-lines without MMT.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When-ever you refuel your
vehicle, stop the
engine and keep fl
ames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- door areas.CAUTION Using leaded gasoline
in your vehicle will
damage the engine, ca
talytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso- line is illegal, and
will void your warranty
coverage of the engine
, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement Oxygenated gasoline Ethanol (Gasohol)
Methanol Reformulated gasoline MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl)
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-3 Engine hood .........
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View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-5 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-7Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-8 Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) ...............................................9-9 Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) ...........................................................................9-9 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-9 Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-10Battery ............................................................................................9-10 Tires ...............................................................................................9-12 Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-18Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-18 Parking brake .................................................................................9-18 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-19Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-19 General maintenance .....................................................................9-20 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-21Fusible links ...................................................................................9-22 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-22 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-26Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-31 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
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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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Alphabetical index
12-1
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A
Accessory (installation)
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3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
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5-49
Air bag
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4-21
Air cleaner filter
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9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
..............
7-11
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
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7-17 Manual air conditioning
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7-7
Air purifier
.........................................
7-18
Aluminum wheels
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9-35
Antenna
Roof antenna
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7-41
Anti-lock braking system
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5-46
Assist grip
........................................
5-110
Audio
AM/FM electronically
tuned radio with
CD player
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7-18
Error codes
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7-38
Handling of compact discs
...............
7-40
Automatic air conditioning
..................
7-11
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Ball joint, steering li
nkage seals and drive
shaft boots
.......................................
9-21
Battery
..............................................
9-10
Charging system warning light
........
5-73
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-10
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-11
During cold weather
.......................
9-11
Specification
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11-4
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
.....................
5-81
Bottle holders
....................................
5-108
Brake
Fluid
.............................................
11-5
Brake assist system
.............................
5-46
Braking
...............................................
6-5
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-46
Hose
.............................................
9-20
Pad wear alarm
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5-45
Parking brake
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5-31
Pedal
.............................................
5-44
Pedal free play
...............................
9-18
Power brakes
.................................
5-44
Service brake
.................................
5-44
Warning lights
...............................
5-72
Break-in recommendations
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5-2
Bulb capacity
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9-26
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
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3-7
Capacities
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11-5
Card holder
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5-105
Cargo loads
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6-10
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity
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9-27
Catalytic converter
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9-3
Certification label
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11-3
Charging system warning light
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5-73
Child restraint systems
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4-14
Child safety locks for rear door
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5-27
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
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9-32
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-33
Clutch
Pedal free play
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9-18
Consumer information
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10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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5-39 Fluid
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9-9
, 11-5
Selector lever operation
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5-40
Selector lever positions
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5-41
Convenience hook
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5-109
Coolant (engine)
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9-7
, 11-5
Cruise control
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5-52
Cup holders
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5-108
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