2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER Air intake

Fuel selection3-2
General information
3
N0030100
1948
Your
vehicle
is designed
to use
unleaded
gas-
oline
only
. It is
equipped
with
a fuel
filler
tube
especially
designed
to
accept
only
a
small
diameter
unlead
ed gasolin
e dispensin
g
nozzle. In
the
United
States,
fuel
suppliers
are
required
by
law
to add
deter
gents
to their
gas-
oline
to
minimize
fuel-injector
fouling
and
minimize
intake-valve
deposits.
Deter
gent
gasoline
helps
keep
your
engine
in
tune
and
your
emission-control
system
working
prop-
erly
.
Your
vehicle
is
designed
to
operate
on
unleaded
gasoline
having
a minimum
octane
number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON.MON: Motor Octane NumberRON: Research Octane Number Gasoline
sold
at
some
service
stations
con-
tains
oxygenates
such
as
ethanol,
although
the
oxygenates
may
not
be
identified
by
those
names.
Oxygenates
are
required
in
some
areas
of the
country
. Such
fuel
can
be
used
in
your vehicle.A mixture
of
up
to 10
%
ethanol
(grain
alco-
hol)
and
90% unlead
ed gasolin
e may
be used
in
your
vehicle,
provided
the
octane
number
is at
least
as
high
as
that
recommended
for
unleaded gasoline. Do
not
operate
your
vehicle
on
gasoline
con-
taining
methanol
(wood
alcohol).
Using
this
type
of
alcohol
could
adversely
affect
the
vehicle
’s performance
and
damage
critical
parts
of the
vehicle’
s fuel
system.
Many
areas
of
the
country
require
the
use
of
cleaner
burning
fuel
referred
to as “Reformu-
lated Gasoline”. Reformulated
gasoline
contains
oxygenates
and
is
specially
blended
to
reduce
vehicle
emissions and improve air quality
.
Mitsubish
i Motor
s Co
rporation
strongly
sup-
ports
the
use
of
reformulated
gasoline.
Prop-
erly
blended
reformulated
gasoline
has
no
adverse
effect
on
vehicle
performance
or
the
durability of the engine and fuel system.
Fuel
selection
W
AR
NING
Gasolin
e is highl
y flammable
and
expl
o-
sive. You coul
d be bur
ned,
seriousl
y
injur
ed or
killed
when
handling
it. When-
ever
you
refu
el
you
r veh
icle,
stop
the
engin
e and
keep
flames
, sparks,
and
smoking
materials
away
from
the
vehicle.
Always
handle
fuel
in well-ventilated
out-
door
areas.
CAUTIONUsi
ng
lead
ed
gas
olin
e in your
vehicle
will
damage
the
engine,
catalytic
converter
, and
the oxyge
n sensors.
Also,
using
lead
ed gaso-
line is illeg
al, and
will
voi
d your
warranty
cove
rage of
the engi
ne, cataly
tic
conve
rter,
and
oxygen
sensors.
Gasoline
detergent
additives
Octane r
equir
ement
Oxygenated gasoline Ethanol (Gasohol)
Methanol Reformulated gasoline

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information
3-5
3
7.To close,
turn
the
fuel
tank
filler
cap
slowly
clockwise
until
you
hear
clicking
sounds,
then
gently
push
the
fuel
tank
filler door closed.
N00301600
048
This
vehicle
should
not
be
modified
with
non-Mitsubishi
Motors
genuine
parts.
Mit-
subishi
Motors
designs
and
manufactures
high
quality
vehicles
with
an
emphasis
on
safety
and
durabilit
y. Modifications
using
non-Mitsubishi
Motors
genuine
parts
may
affect
the
performance,
safety
and/or
durabil-
ity
of
your
vehicle,
and
may
violate
applica-
ble state and/or federal regulations. DAMAGE
OR
PERFORMANCE
PROB-
LEMS
RESUL
TING
FR
OM
MODIFICA-
TIONS
TO OR
RACING
OF
YOU
R
VEHICLE
ARE
NOT
COVERED
UNDER
W
ARRANTY
.
Examples
of
modifications
to
your
vehicle
that
can
cause
damage
or
performance
prob-
lems
include
the
following:
Failure
to use
Mitsubishi
Motors
genuine
partsFailure
to use
required
fuel
and
fluids
Failure to use proper size tires and wheelsModification
of
the
fuel,
intake,
exhaust,
emission,
suspension,
engine,
drive
train
or electrical wiring systems
Modification
of
any
onboard
com-
puter/control
module,
including
repro-
gramming,
or
replacing/adding
chips
to
any
onboard
computer/control
module
Review
the
Warranty
and
Maintenance
Man-
ual
for
further
details
regarding
warranty
cov-
erage.
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The
installation
of
accessories,
optional
parts,
etc.,
should
only
be
carried
out
within
the
limits
prescribed
by
law
in the
driving
area
and
in
accordance
with
the
guidelines
and
warnings
contained
within
the
documents
accompanying
this
vehicle.
Only
Mitsubis
hi
Motors
approved
acces
-
sories should be fitted to your vehicle.Improper
installation
of
electrical
parts
could
cause
fire.
Refer
to
the
“Modifica-
tion/alterations
to
the
electrical
or
fuel
systems”
section
with
in this
owner
’s man
-
ual.
W
AR
NING
Make
sur
e the
fuel
cap
is secur
ely closed.
If the
fuel
cap
is loose,
fuel
could
leak,
resulting
in a fire.
CAUTIONIf you
need
to replace
the fuel
tank
filler
cap
,
use only
the
cap
specified
for
your
model
vehicle. NOTE
If the
fuel
tank
filler
cap
is not
tight
while
driving,
the
engine
malfunction
indicator
(“SER
VICE
ENGINE
SOON”
or
“Check
engin
e light”)
may
come
on when
the
onboard
diagnostic
(OBD)
system
performs
a self check.
Always
tigh
ten
the
fuel
tan
k filler
cap
until
you
hear
clicking
sounds.
The indicator
will go off after drivin
g several
times.
If the
indicator
does not go off, con
-
tact
your authorized
Mitsubishi
Mot
ors
dealer
or a repair
facility
of your
choice
as
soon
as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
Installation of accessories
CAUTIONBef
ore any electr
ical
or
electronic
accesso-
ries are installed,
consult
an
authorized
Mit-
subishi
Motors
dealer
.

Important air conditioning operating tips 7-18 Comfort controls
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot which then requires more time to cool. If it is neces-sary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of air condition- ing to expel the hot air.2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windowswill reduce cooling efficiency. 3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located infront of the windshield, is free of obstruc- tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce airflow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak.Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in coldweather. This includes the quick defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly maintains lubrication of the compres-sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to remove pollen and dust. The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it becomes dirty, so replaceit periodically. For the maintenance interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
 When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Important air conditioning operating tips
NOTE
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant SUN-PAG56. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage and may require replac-ing your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo-sphere is not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to harm the earth’s ozonelayer. However, it may contribute slightly to global warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse Air purifier
NOTE
 Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road and
frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of ser- vice life of the filter.
When you feel that the
air flow is lower than normal or when thewindshield or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Emission-control system maintenance 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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N00940800201
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission- control system that meets all the requirementsof the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-con- trol system is made of:  a positive crankcase ventilation system  an evaporative emission-control system  an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL” must be performed at the timesor mileages listed to keep the emission-con- trol system working properly. These, and all the other “general” maintenance serviceslisted in this manual, need to be performed to keep your vehicle running properly and reli- ably. You may need more frequent maintenance if you drive your vehicle in harsh conditions such as dusty areas or do a lot of start-and- stop driving. To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice following the schedule in the “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN- UAL”. You should also have an inspection and ser-vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
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Spark plugs must fire properly for goodengine performance and emission-control. Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping. Change them at the mileage listed in the“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
N00941000037
Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage, hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe- cial attention to the hoses closest to high heatsources such as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make sure they are secure andthat there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the hoses immediately.
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Have the valve clearance checked at anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer.
Emission-control system maintenance
NOTE
 To meet government regulations and pro- mote cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).The engine electronic control module that controls OBD functions stores various data (especially about the exhaust emissions).This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a rapid diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect thebattery cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is on.
Spark plugs
NOTE
 Use the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications” on page 11-5 or plugs that are exactly the same. Other plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems or radio noise.
Fuel hoses Intake valve clearance
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