
9
Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-2 Engine hood .........
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.....9-3
View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-6 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-9 Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) .....................................9-10 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ........................................... 9-11 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) .........................................9-12 Washer fluid ...................................................................................9-12Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-12 Battery ............................................................................................9-13 Tires ...............................................................................................9-14Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-21 Parking brake .................................................................................9-21 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-21Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-22 General maintenance .....................................................................9-23 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-24Fusible links ...................................................................................9-25 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-25 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-29Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-39 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
9
N00937601710
View of the engine compartment
2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Engine oil level gauge 2- Engine oil cap 3- Air cleaner filter4- Brake fluid reservoir 5- Washer fluid reservoir 6- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick7- Engine coolant reservoir 8- Battery
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
9
1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position. 2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never a
bove the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is installed properly to
keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF- J3” transaxle fluid to
ensure optimum trans-
axle performance. Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
N00938101103
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor-tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.
Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
N00938401281
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper
level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
Procedure for checking the fluid level
WA R N I N G Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
Fluid type
CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type
CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
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Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) 9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00915201279
Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to maintain the proper level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
N00938601313
The windshield and rear
window washer fluid
reservoir is in the engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid
level at regular inter-
vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec-essary. Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level with the dipstick. When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by operating thepump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti- freeze (not radiator
antifreeze), and operate
the system for a few se
conds to flush out the
residual water.
N00938701271
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this
does not indicate any
abnormality. If the fluid level falls se
aled tight in a short
length of time, it indi
cates leaks from the
brake system. If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice. Use the recommended brake fluid conform- ing to DOT 3 or DOT
4. The reservoir cap
must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
Washer fluid
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
EMPTY
FULL
Fluid type
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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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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00946100046
If painted surfaces have
been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface
lightly with a fine
polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishingcloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
N00946201099
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate located on the front passenger door sill.
N00946301221
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color.In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
N00946400052
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
N00946500183
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can- not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel. 3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface. Do not put wax on the areas having black matte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches,
blurs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft clot
h and warm water.
On vehicles with sunr
oof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the weatherstrip (blackrubber) when waxing the area around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot
maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun- roof.
Polishing
CAUTION
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface. Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which
may damage the plas-
tic surface.
Do not let plastic parts
get soiled with gaso-
line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (battery elec-trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration. If any of these get on a plastic part, wipethem up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
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Capacity 11-8 Specifications
11
Transfer oil .50 qt (0.47 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Supe
r Hypoid Gear Oil API classi-
fication GL-5 SAE 80
Differential
Rear axle .42 qt (0.4 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Supe
r Hypoid Gear Oil API classi-
fication GL-5 SAE 80
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch A
s required Multipurpose type
grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine coolant {Includes .69 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}
2.4 liter models 6.3 qt (6.0 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine
Super Long Life Coolant
Premium or equivalent
*
3.0 liter models 9.5 qt (9.0 L)
Washer fluid 4.8 qt (4.5 L) —Refrigerant (air conditioning)
Refer to the “Air con- ditioning label” on
page 11-2.
HFC-134a
* :similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate
and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid o
rganic acid tech-
nology
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
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5-210
4-wheel drive operation
.......................
5-80
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-89
Adaptive Cruise Cont
rol System (ACC) 5-96
Air bag
..............................................
4-33
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-9
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control air conditioner
.
7-5Important air condi
tioning operating tips
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7-14
Air purifier
.........................................
7-14
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-80
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-42
AM/FM radio
.....................................
7-15
Antenna
Roof antenna
..................................
7-47
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-86
Arm rest
...............................................
4-9
Assist grip
........................................
5-220
Audio
AM/FM radio
.................................
7-15
CD player
......................................
7-15
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-45
Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner 7-5
Automatic transaxle
............................
5-60
Fluid
.....................................
9-10
, 11-7
Selector le
ver operation
..................
5-60
Selector lever positions
...................
5-63
Sports mode
...................................
5-64
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-37
Ball joint, steering linka
ge seals, drive shaft
boots
...............................................
9-23
Battery
..............................................
9-13
Charging system warning light
.......
5-168
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-13
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-13
During cold weather
.......................
9-13
Specification
..................................
11-6
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
....................
5-185
Bottle holders
....................................
5-218
Brake
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Brake assist
........................................
5-86
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-86
Braking
...........................................
6-5
Hose
..............................................
9-23
Pad wear alarm
...............................
5-84
Parking brake
.................................
5-52
Pedal
.............................................
5-84
Pedal free play
................................
9-21
Power brakes
..................................
5-84
Service brake
..................................
5-84
Warning lights and buzzer
.............
5-167
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
......................................
9-30
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
............................
5-209
, 5-214
Cargo area cover
...............................
5-218
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
...............................
5-213
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Catalytic converter
................................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
............................................
5-83
CD player
...........................................
7-15
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-168
Child restraint systems
........................
4-25
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-35
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