2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs 9-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
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3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 1. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse. 2. Install the upper cover. For information regarding how to installthe upper cover, refer to “Removing andinstalling the upper cover and duct” on page 9-9.
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1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw- driver with a cloth over its tip into thelight cover (A) and pry gently to remove it.
2. Remove the screws (B) and remove the light unit.
To installSide turn signal lights
NOTE
 It is not possible to re
pair or replace only the
bulb for the side turn signal light. Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choicewhen the light needs to be repaired or replaced.
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
Type 1Type 2
NOTE
 When unfastening the screws, be careful not to move the beam position adjustment screw (C).
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Replacement of light bulbs
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3. While holding down
the tab (D), pull out
the socket (E). 4. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to remove it.
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit and remove the light unit.
CAUTION Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pressur-ized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter. Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the fog lights are used. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely beforeinstalling the bulb.
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)/parking lights (type 2) (if so equipped)
NOTE
 The daytime running light/parking lights (type 2) uses an LED instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice when the light needs to be repaired or replaced.
Rear combination lights
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-36 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Open the liftgate.2. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of thecover and pry gently to remove the cover.
B- Rear side-marker light, and tail and stop
light (LED) - cannot be replaced
C- Rear turn signal light
NOTE
 The rear side-marker light, and the tail and stop light uses an LED instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choicewhen the light needs to be repaired or replaced.
NOTE
 When mounting the light unit, align the groove (D) on the light unit with the clip onthe body and the pin (E) on the unit with the hole in the body.
Back-up lights
NOTE
 Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screw- driver to keep from scratching the cover.
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Replacement of light bulbs
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3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. When removing the light unit (A), push ittoward the left side of the vehicle body.
2. Remove the socket (B) and bulb assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
NOTE
 When installing the lid, align the tab on the lid with the hole on the vehicle side.
License plate lights
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Vehicle care precautions 9-38 Vehicle care and maintenance
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4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular maintenance using the propermaterials and procedures. Be sure to use only those materials and procedures that meet your local environmental pollution control regula-tions. Choose the materials you will use care- fully, to be sure that they do not contain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for helpin choosing these materials.
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehicle.
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After washing the inside of your vehicle withany cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti-lated area.
NOTE
 When mounting the light unit, insert tab (C) first then align tab (D) with its hole.
High-mounted stop light
NOTE
 The high-mounted stop light uses an LED instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice when the light needs to berepaired or replaced.
Vehicle care precautions
CAUTION Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poisonous and others are highly flamma- ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use any-thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions. Always open your vehicle doors or windows when you’recleaning the inside. Never use the following chemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discoloring,staining or cracking of the surface. If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the sub-stances mentioned above.NOTE
 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.CAUTION
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Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3% solution of gentle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all the soap.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi- cle, maintain the upholstery carefully andkeep the interior clean. Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If stained, vinyl and syntheticleather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarmwater. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove any stains with carpetcleaner. Oil and grease can be removed by lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with asoft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen- tle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and wipe off all the soap. 3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
NOTE
 Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro- tectants containing silicones or wax. Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-tions on the windshield and obscure vision. Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.  The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, or acid or alkaline solventscan discolor the genuine leather surface and should not be used.  Genuine leather can mildew if not kept clean. Clean up any oil stains immediately.  The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.  When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may deteriorate and stick to the seat.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax yourvehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remains, sea water and otherforeign matters can damage the finish on your vehicle. Generally, the longer any foreign materialstays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and waxing is the best wayto protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust. Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash the vehicle from top to bottom. Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham-ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely toremain.
Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geographical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material Wa s h i n g
CAUTION When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro- tect your hands. If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” positionto deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper- ate in the presence of water spray on thewindshield and may get damaged as a result. Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts in the engine compartment. This may damage them. Be careful also when washing the underbody to ensure that water does notenter the engine compartment. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint surface and make it dull. Scratches are more noticeable on darker col- ored vehicles.
 Some hot water washing equipment uses high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle. Because hot water can damage plastics parts and seep inside your vehicle, make sure you do the following when using such equip-ment:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28 inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to the glass surface.
 Make sure to do the following when using an automatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.• Remove the antenna.• Tape the wiper arm assembly.• If your vehicle is equipped with a rearspoiler or roof rails, check with the car wash operator before using the car wash.• If your vehicle is equipped with the rainsensor wipers, place the wiper switch leverin the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
CAUTION
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You should flush the underbody with a high pressure hose every time you wash the out- side of your vehicle. Take special care to remove mud or otherdebris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not bead up on the paint.Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.
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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 yourpolishing to the damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flushthe compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched up as soon as possible withtouch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused byflying stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate in the engine compart-ment.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or blackrough 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.
NOTE
 When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipeoff the water after opening the door. To pre- vent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat
with silicone lubri-
cant.
Waxing
CAUTION Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to the finish of the paint, because they also remove paint/clearcoat.They are also harmful to other glossy sur- faces such as the grill
e, trim, moldings, etc.
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 unevendiscoloration, patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm water.
Polishing
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.
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