
How to change a tire 8-10 For emergencies
8
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then take the wheel off. 6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur- face (F), hub bolts (G)  
or in the installa- 
tion holes (H) in the wheel, and then mount the spare tire. 
7. Turn the wheel nut clockwise by hand to initially tighten them. [Type 1: On vehicles 
 with steel wheels] 
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contac 
t with the seats of 
the wheel holes and the wheel is not loose. [Type 2: On vehicles with aluminiumwheels] Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the flange parts of the wheelnuts make light cont 
act with the wheel 
and the wheel is not loose.
CAUTION Handle the wheel carefully when changing the tire, to avoid scratching the wheel sur- face.WA R N I N G Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem (I) facing outward. If 
 you cannot see the 
valve stem (I), you  
have installed the 
wheel backwards.Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel installed backwards can cause vehicle damage and result  
in an ac
cident.
NOTE
Flange nuts can be te
mporarily used on the 
compact spare wheel as shown in the illustra- tion, but return to the original wheel and tire as soon as possible.CAUTION Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or the nuts or they will tighten too much.
Type 1 Type 2
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Engine oil and oil filter 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00937702024
It is normal for an engi 
ne to use oil. You may 
need to add oil between the recommended oil change intervals. Befo 
re starting the engine, 
check the engine oil leve 
l. Refill if necessary. 
To check the oil level, 
 remove the dipstick, 
wipe it off, and gently reinsert it all the way.Slowly pull the dipsti 
ck straight out and 
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. The oil level must not goabove the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum am 
ount of oil required, 
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil 
NOTE
 If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and  
reinsert it. Wait a 
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surface of the dipstick.
CAUTION Overfilling will cause 
oil aeration and loss of 
oil pressure, which coul 
d damage the engine.
2.4 L models3.0 L models
WA R N I N GUsed engine oil is po
isonous, and can dam- 
age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders,including dermatitis and cancer. Do not let used oil touch your sk 
in and wash thor- 
oughly after working with it. Keep used oil out of 
the reach of children.
NOTE
Engine oil consumption 
is greatly influenced 
by payload, engine speed, etc.  The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the 
vehicle is subjected to 
 severe conditions (for 
example, repeated operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill grad 
ients, or over short 
distances). Consequently 
, the oil will require 
earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN-TENANCE MANUAL”.
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Engine oil and oil filter 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
9
Mitsubishi Motors re 
commends using only 
engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym- bol on the front of the container. If you cannot find oils  
with the ILSAC certi- 
fication symbol, use an 
 API classification SN 
oil with the following label. This mark appears on the top of the oil con-tainer and tells you two important things about the oil. 
Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving. 
Mitsubishi Motors Genui 
ne 0W-20 Synthetic 
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi  
Motors Genuine 0W-20 
Synthetic Engine Oil s 
hould be used at the 
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Mitsubishi Mo 
tors Genuine oil fil-
Engine oil identification mark ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indi
cates the quality of 
the oil. 
2- The center part i 
ndicates the SAE grade 
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis- cosity API service symbol
To replace the oil filter 
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Air cleaner filter 
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
9
The radiator cap must be sealed tight to pre- vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts radiator cap, or anapproved equivalent.  Do not overfill the reserve tank. 
 Your vehicle uses a 
special radiator cap 
that stays sealed and lets the coolant flowfrom the reserve tank back to the radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to change the cap, use the exact samekind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only whenit is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reserve ta 
nk must be protected 
against freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean. If the engine coolan
t temperature does not 
rise after the engine 
 is warmed-up, take 
your vehicle to an au 
thorized Mitsubishi 
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
N00937901410
The air cleaner filter  
will get dirty and dusty 
from use and not filter 
 properly. Replace it 
with a new filter using the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 1. For 2.4 L models, remove the two clips (A), then remove the Air duct (B). 
2. For 2.4 L models,  
while holding down the 
tab (C), pull out the connector (D). 3. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and take out th 
e air cleaner filter.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at 
 a lower temperature 
and does not stop rust or freezing. If thewater freezes, it will  
damage your cooling 
system. Do not use ta 
pwater. It can cause 
corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap 
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator  
cap. Otherwise hot 
steam or boiling c 
oolant could spray up 
from the radiator and scald you.
Points to remember 
CAUTION
Air cleaner filter 
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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.
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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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