
Tires 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-17
9
Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire infla- tion pressure for this tire. The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire but the datecode 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 testedunder controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 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 th 
e 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 onspecified government te 
st surfaces of asphalt 
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WA R N I N GOverloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehi- cle handling, and increaseyour stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.Never overload them. 
Maximum Pressure  Tire Identification Number (TIN) 
DOT 
Department of Transporta- tion This symbol certifies that the  tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Trans- portation tire safety stan- dards, and is approved for highway use. 
MA 
Code representing the tire  manufacturing location. (2 digits) 
L9 ABC D 
Code representing the tire  size. (2 digits) Code used by tire manufac-turer. (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
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Tires 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and  
its ability to dissipate 
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la 
boratory test wheel. 
Sustained high temper 
ature 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 ofperformance on the labora 
tory test wheel than 
the minimum required by law.
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Proper tire inflation pres 
sure is essential for 
the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire 
 pressure will cause 
problems in three major areas:  Safety 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 cause tire damage thatmay 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 bereplaced sooner. Too little pressure also 
 makes it harder for 
the tire to roll, and this uses up more fuel. Ride comfort and vehicle stability The superior riding e 
xperience built into 
your vehicle partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much pressure gives an uncomfortable and ja 
rring ride. Too little 
pressure 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 infl 
ation pressures under 
normal driving conditions should be used for the tires listed below. 
Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at least once a month.Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather temperatures change severely, becaus 
e tire pressures change with 
outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed are always “cold in 
flation pressure”. 
Cold inflation pressure is measured after thevehicle has been parked 
 for at least three 
hours or is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours. Cold inflation pressure must not go above the maximum values molded into the tire side-wall. After driving seve 
ral miles, your tire 
inflation pressure may increase 2 to 6 psi (14 to 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 time 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: 
TemperatureTire inflation pressures 
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear 
Normal tire 
P215/70R16 P225/55R18 
240  KPA,  35 PSI 
240  KPA,  35 PSI
Compact spare wheel 
T155/90D16 
420 KPA, 60  
PSI
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
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Tires 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
9
 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 air leaks. Be sure to reinstall the caps on the valve stems.
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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” se 
ction on page 9-20.
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Tread wear indicators ar
e 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.
Replacing tires and wheels 
CAUTIONAvoid 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 11-7. On all-wheel drive vehi
cles, always use tires 
of the same size, same 
 type, and same brand, 
and which have no wear differences. Using tires that differ in si 
ze, type, brand or the 
degree of wear, will increase the differential oil temperature, resulting in possible damage to the driving system. Further, the drive trainwill be subjected to ex 
cessive loading, possi- 
bly leading to oil leakage, component sei- zure, or other serious problems.
 Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca 
use your vehicle is 
equipped with a tire pr 
essure monitoring sys- 
tem. 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 dependi 
ng on the tire manufac- 
turer.
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Brake pedal free play 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the brake pedal sev- eral times with your  
foot. Then press the 
pedal down with your fingers until you first feel 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 br 
ake lever stroke: 
6 to 7 notches (clicks) (Psrking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 200 N)Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
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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 mild
CAUTION Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca 
use your vehicle is 
equipped with a tire pr 
essure monitoring sys- 
tem. 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 the body is not sufficient  
to allow proper clear- 
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
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.
Wiper blades 
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Alphabetical index 
12-5
12
5-53 Wheel lock 
............................
5-22
, 5-57 
Stop lights 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-30 
Replacement 
..................................
9-36 
Storage spaces 
..................................
5-213 
Sun visors 
........................................
5-209 
Sunroof 
..............................................
5-50 
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC) 
S-AWC control mode display 
..........
5-79 
S-AWC control mode switch 
...........
5-78 
S-AWC operation display 
................
5-79 
Supplemental Re 
straint System
............
4-33 
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 
..........................................
4-35 
Maintenance service 
........................
4-47
T
Tail light 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-30 
Replacement 
..................................
9-36 
Tank capacity 
.....................................
11-7 
Theft-alarm system 
.............................
5-44 
Time Setting 
.......................................
7-44 
Timing belt 
........................................
9-24 
Tire 
...................................................
9-14 
Inflation pressure 
............................
9-18 
Maintenance 
...................................
9-19 
Quality grading 
...............................
10-2 
Replacing tires and wheels 
..............
9-19 
Rotation 
........................................
9-20 
Size (tire and wheel) 
.......................
11-7 
Snow tires 
.....................................
9-20 
Tire and loading information placard 11-3Tire chains 
.....................................
9-21 
To change a tire 
................................
8-6 
Tread wear indicator 
.......................
9-19 
Tire pressure monitoring system 
.........
5-114 
Tools 
...................................................
8-6 
Storage 
............................................
8-5 
Towing 
..............................................
8-14 
Trailer towing 
....................................
6-11 
Transfer oil 
................................
9-11
, 11-7 
Turn signal light 
Indicators 
.....................................
5-166 
Lever 
...........................................
5-176
U
USB input terminal
............................
5-206 
How to connect a USB memory device 
.... 
5-206 How to connect an iPod 
.................
5-207
V
Vanity mirror
....................................
5-209 
Vanity mirror lights 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-32 
Vehicle care precautions 
.....................
9-39 
Vehicle dimensions 
.............................
11-4 
Vehicle labeling 
..................................
11-2 
Vehicle preparation before driving 
..........
6-4 
Vehicle weights 
..................................
11-5 
Vents 
...................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
..................................
5-167 
Washer 
Fluid 
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7 
Rear window washer 
.....................
5-182 
Switch 
.........................................
5-182 
Washing 
.............................................
9-40 
Waxing 
..............................................
9-41 
Weights 
.............................................
11-5 
Wheel 
Covers 
...........................................
8-13 
Specification 
..................................
11-7 
Wiper 
Rear window wiper 
.......................
5-182 
Switch 
.........................................
5-178 
Wiper blades 
..................................
9-21
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