2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER catalytic converter

Fuel selection3-2
General information
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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

If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazardwarning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, untilyou come to a safe stopping place. Keep the flashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedalwill be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicl
e and move it to a safe
zone.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, you can start it withthe battery from another vehicle using jumper cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching each other.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-cle. Put an automatic transaxle, CVT in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Turn the ignition key to the“LOCK” position. 4. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking bat- tery electrolyte level” on page 9-12.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G When using jumper cables to start a vehi- cle, follow the procedures and be very cau- tious. CAUTION Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) cannot be started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle that has amanual transaxle may overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is more risk of an accident when a vehicle is beingpushed or towed.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12- volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi- tion on both vehicles. Make sure that thecables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result. NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions .........
.................................................................9-2
Catalytic converter
.................................................
..........................9-2
Engine hood ..............................
.......................................................9-3
View of the engine comp
artment .....................................................9-5
Engine oil and oil filt
er ................................
....................................9-5
Engine coolant ................
.................................................................9-7
Air cleaner filter ....
.................................................
..........................9-8
Manual transaxle oil (if so
equipped) ...............................................9-9
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) .
.................................................
........................9-10
Transfer oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) ...........................................9-10
Rear axle oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) ........................................9-10
Washer fluid ....................
...............................................................9-10
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if
so equipped)........................................ 9-11
Power steering fluid (if so equipped)..............................................9-12 Battery .......................................
.....................................................9-12
Tires ..........................................
.....................................................9-14
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-20 Brake pedal free play
.............................................
........................9-21
Parking brake lever stroke .............................................................9-21 Parking brake break-in
...........................................
........................9-21
Wiper blades ...................
...............................................................9-21
Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-22General maintenance
.............................................
........................9-23
For cold and snowy weat
her ..........................................................9-24
Fusible links ....................
...............................................................9-24
Fuses .........................................
.....................................................9-25
Replacement of light bu
lbs ............................................................9-29
Vehicle care precautions
.......................................
......................... 9-41
Cleaning the inside of you
r vehicle ............................................... 9-41
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle ............................................. 9-43
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appearance as long as pos-sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice. This section describes the maintenance inspections that you can do yourself, if you sodesire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter. Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure theengine is stopped and has had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work in the engine compart- ment with the engine running, be espe-cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in
the fan, drive belts,
or other moving parts.
 After performing the maintenance work, make sure that no tools or cloths are left behind in the engine compartment. If they are left behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle may occur. The fan can turn on automatically even if the engine is not running. Turn the igni-tion switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe while you work in the engine com- partment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma-ble.  Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.  Do not get under your vehicle while it is on a jack. Always use properly rated automotivejack stands.  Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice if youhave questions. WA R N I N G
Catalytic converter
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in “Fuel selec- tion”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is less than normal, the engine is running oddly or there is any other engine trouble, such as with theignition, etc. If you
are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time. Have an inspectionmade by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.  In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool,immediately take your vehicle to a dealer or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’sdoor) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-76
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator
..5-78
ASC operation display
....................
5-78
Air cleaner filter
...................
................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
.......
7-7
, 7-12
Important air conditioning operating tips
..
7-18
Air purifier
....................
.....................
7-18
All-wheel driving operation
.................
5-70
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-45
AM/FM radio
....................
.................
7-19
Antenna
Roof antenna
.................
.................
7-55
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-74
Warning light / display
...........
5-74
, 5-75
Arm rest
........................
.......................
4-6
Assist grip
.....................
...................
5-172
Audio
AM/FM radio
................
.................
7-19
CD player
.....................
.................
7-19
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-53
Automatic air conditioning
...........
7-7
, 7-12
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity
..................
...............
9-30
Replacement
...................
...............
9-38
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots
.....................
..................
9-23
Battery
........................
......................
9-12
Charging system warning light
.......
5-125
Checking battery electrolyte level
....
9-12
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-13
During cold weather
.......................
9-12
Specification
...................
...............
11-5
Bluetooth 2.0 interface
.......................
5-139
Bottle holder
....................
.................
5-172
Brake
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-74
Braking
.......................
....................
6-5
Fluid
....................
.................
9-11
, 11-6
Hose
.......................
......................
9-23
Parking brake
..................
...............
5-48
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-21
Pedal
.......................
......................
5-72
Pedal free play
................
...............
9-21
Power brakes
..................
...............
5-73
Service brake
..................
...............
5-72
Brake assist
......................
..................
5-73
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
...................
..................
9-30
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
.....................
................
3-6
Capacities
.....................
.....................
11-6
Card holder
............................
5-166
, 5-170
Cargo loads
...................
.....................
6-10
Catalytic converter
................
................
9-2
CD player
......................
.....................
7-19
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-125
Chassis number
..................
.................
11-2
Child restraint
....................
.................
4-13
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-38
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-41
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-43
Clock
.........................
........................
7-56
Clutch
Fluid
..................
...................
9-11
, 11-6
Pedal free play
...............
.................
9-20
Coat hooks
....................
...................
5-172
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
.
5-127 Coming home light
...........................
5-131
Consumer information
.........................
10-2
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