Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
9
N00939101940
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. If battery performance
is suspect, have the
battery and charging
system tested by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
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. The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with its chemical and physicalproperties and is why a very cold battery, especially one with a lo
w charge, will have a
hard time starting your vehicle.It is recommended that you have your battery and charging system checked by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice
before the start of cold
weather. If necessary, have it charged. Thiswill provide more reliab
le starting, and longer
battery life. To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconne
ct the negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive
(+) terminal. To recon-
nect the battery, first
connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,before starting the vehicle.
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. Thiswill 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
NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electronic control system data for the automatic trans-axle, etc., will be erased.As a result, shifting may be rough. Shifting will become smoother after several changes in speed.
Checking battery electrolyte level During cold weather
Disconnection and connection
NOTE
Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the battery. Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
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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.
N00939300815
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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For cold and snowy weather 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00942201118
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, deteriorated, or mispo- sitioned parts if you no
tice 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. A
ny 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.
N00942300079
The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the mileage listed in the “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
N00942501124
The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be
checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and toprevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sp
aringly for all sliding
parts of the hood latc
h and release lever.
Work the grease into the hood lock mecha- nism until all the mo
vable surfaces are cov-
ered.
Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
N00942600102
The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they shouldbe 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 get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
Exhaust system
WA R N I N GCarbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt 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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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-39
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-40
Coat hook
........................................
5-220
Consumer information
........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
....
5-67 Fluid
....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-67
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-71
Sports mode
...................................
5-72
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-7
Cruise control
.....................................
5-92
Cup holder
.......................................
5-217
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
.........................
9-32
, 9-35
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-183
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-9
, 7-13
Digital clock
Time setting
...................................
7-44
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-174
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-23
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-211
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Dome light (rear)
...............................
5-212
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-31
Power door locks
............................
5-33
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
...............................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-177
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-88
Electric rear window
defogger switch
..5-183
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-26
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-74
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-22
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-8
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-167
MIVEC
.................................
5-24
, 5-59
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-6
Engine hood
.........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-16
Exhaust system
...................................
9-24
F
Floor console box
.............................
5-215
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-10
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-12
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
...................................
9-11
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-12
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-11
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-12
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-106 Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-12
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Indicators
.....................................
5-166
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Switch
.........................................
5-178
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
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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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