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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers  are  correctly  aligned  as  you  in- sert them into the groove.NOTEl If  a  retainer  is  not  supplied  with  the  new
wiper  blade,  use  the  retainer  from  the  old
blade.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and ex- haust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check
for  fuel,  engine  coolant,  oil  and  exhaust  gas
leaks.
WARNINGl If  you  see  a  suspicious  fuel  leak  or  if  you
smell  fuel,  do  not  operate  the  vehicle;  call
your  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Author-
ized Service Point for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp op-
eration
Operate  the  combination  lamp  switch  to
check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If  the  lamps  do  not  illuminate,  the  probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.
Check  the  fuses  first.  If  there  is  no  blown
fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For  information  regarding  the  inspection  and
replacement  of  the  fuses  and  the  lamp  bulbs, refer  to  “Fuses”  on  page  10-20  and  “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-26.
If  the  fuses  and  bulbs  are  all  OK,  we  recom-
mend  you  to  have  your  vehicle  checked  and
repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps operation
Start  the  engine  and  check  the  operation  of all  instruments,  gauges  and  indication  andwarning lamps.
If  there  is  anything  wrong,  we  recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and, if necessa- ry, have them lubricated.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The  ventilation  slots  in  front  of  the  wind-
screen  should  be  kept  clear  of  leaves  or brushed  clear  after  heavy  snowfall,  so  that
the  operation  of  the  heating  and  ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
General maintenance
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Weatherstripping
To  prevent  freezing  of  the  weatherstrippingon  the  doors,  bonnet,  etc.,  they  should  be treated with silicone grease.
Additional equipment
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  and  a  plastic  scraper  for the windscreen and rear window are also use-ful.
Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
a  large  current  attempts  to  flow  through  cer- tain electrical systems.
In  case  of  a  melted  fusible  link,  we  recom- mend you to have your vehicle inspected.
For  the  fusible  links,  please  refer  to  “Fuse
load capacity” on page 10-22.
WARNINGl Fusible  links  must  not  be  replaced  by  any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble  link  may  result  in  fire  in  the  vehicle,
property  destruction  and  serious  or  fatal injuries at any time.Fuses
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Fuse block location
To  prevent  damage  to  the  electrical  systemdue to shortcircuiting or overloading, each in-
dividual circuit is provided with a fuse.
There  are  fuse  blocks  in  the  passenger  com-
partment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger  compartment  (LHD
vehicles)
The  fuse  blocks  in  the  passenger  compart- ment  are  located  behind  the  fuse  lid  in  front
of  the  driver’s  seat  at  the  position  shown  in the illustration.
A- Main fuse block B- Sub fuse block
Fusible links
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1.Insert  a  straight  blade  (or  minus)  screw-
driver  into  the  notch  of  the  fuse  lid  and pry gently to remove it.
2. To put back the fuse lid, line up the fuse
lid  hook  (A)  with  the  clamp  (B)  on  the
instrument  panel  and  push  the  lid  back in.
Passenger  compartment  (RHD
vehicles)
The fuse boxes in the passenger compartment
are  located  behind  the  glove  box  at  the  posi-
tion shown in the illustration.
A- Main fuse block B- Sub fuse block
Main fuse block
1. Open the glove box.
2. Move  the  rod  (A)  on  the  left  side  of  the
glove box to the left side of the box.
3. While pressing the side of the glove box,
unhook  the  left  and  right  hooks  (B)  and lower the glove box.
Fuses
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4.Remove the glove box fastener, and then
remove the glove box.
Sub fuse block
1. Remove  the  cover  from  the  bottom  of
the glove box.
Engine compartment
In  the  engine  compartment,  the  fuse  block  is
located as shown in the illustration.
1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity
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The  fuse  capacity  and  the  names  of  electrical systems  protected  by  the  fuses  are  indicated
on  the  inside  of  the  fuse  lid  (LHD  vehicles), the  inside  of  the  glove  box  (RHD  vehicles)
and  inside  of  the  fuse  block  cover  (inside  of the engine compartment).
Passenger compartment fuse lo-
cation tableNOTEl Spare  fuses  are  provided  on  the  lid  of  the
fuse  block  in  the  engine  compartment.  Al-ways  use  a  fuse  of  the  same  capacity  for  re-
placement.Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)Main fuse blockSub fuse block
Fuses
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Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)Sub fuse blockMain fuse block
No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties1Heater30 A *12Stop lamps
(Brake lamps)15 A*1 : Fusible link
*2 : Even if your vehicle is equipped with the
rear  fog  lamp,  the  fuse  of  the  rear  fog  lamp
may not be installed on your vehicle.
No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties3Rear fog lamp10 A  *24Windscreen
wipers30 A5Option10 A6Door locks20 A7Radio15 A8Control unit re- lay7.5 A9Interior lamps
(Room lamps)15 A10Hazard warning flasher15 A11Rear windowwiper15 A12Instruments7.5 A13
Cigarette lighter/Accessory sock- et
15 A
*1: Fusible link
*2 : Even if your vehicle is equipped with the
rear  fog  lamp,  the  fuse  of  the  rear  fog  lamp
may not be installed on your vehicle.
No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties14Ignition switch10 A15Sunroof20 A16Outside rear-view mirrors10 A174-wheel drive system10 A18Reversing lamps(Backup lamps)7.5 A19Accessory sock- et15 A20Electric windowcontrol30 A *121Rear window
demister30 A *122Heated door
mirror7.5 A23Passenger’spower seat25 (20) A*1: Fusible link
*2 : Even if your vehicle is equipped with the
rear  fog  lamp,  the  fuse  of  the  rear  fog  lamp
may not be installed on your vehicle.
Fuses
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No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties24Driver’s power seat25 (20)A25Heated seat30 A*1: Fusible link
*2 : Even if your vehicle is equipped with the
rear  fog  lamp,  the  fuse  of  the  rear  fog  lamp
may not be installed on your vehicle.
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle,  depending  on  the  vehicle  model
or specifications.
l The  table  above  shows  the  main  equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Engine  compartment  fuse  loca-
tion tableEngine compartment fuse locationBehind of the fuse block cover
No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties1Front fog lamps15 A2Engine7.5 A*1 : Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties3Automatic trans- mission20 A4Horn10 A5Alternator7.5 A6Headlamp wash- er20 A7Air conditioning10 A
8
ETV/Oil coolerfan
(Twin Clutch SST)
15 A
9Security horn20 A10Wiper de-icer15 A11———12Electric tailgate30 A13Daytime running lamps10 A14Headlamp high-beam (left)10 A*1: Fusible link
Fuses
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No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties15Headlamp high- beam (right)10 A
16
Head-lamp low
beam (left)
Dis-
charge20 A17
Head- lamp low
beam
(right)
Dis-
charge20 A18
Head- lamp low
beam (left)
Halo- gen10 A19
Head-lamp low
beam
(right)
Halo- gen10 A
20ENG/POWER10 A21Ignition coil10 A*1 : Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties
22
ENG/POWER20 AFuel line heater25 A23Fuel pump15 A24Starter30 A *125———26Anti-lock brake
system40 A *127Anti-lock brake
system30 A *128
Air conditioning
condenser fan motor
30 A *129Radiator fan mo-
tor40 A*130IODIOD30 A31Audio system
amp30 A32Diesel30 A33—Spare fuse10 A34—Spare fuse15 A*1: Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties35—Spare fuse20 A*1 : Fusible link
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle,  depending  on  the  vehicle  model
or specifications.
l The  table  above  shows  the  main  equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
The  fuse  box  does  not  contain  spare  7.5  A ,
25  A  or  30  A  fuses.  If  one  of  these  fuses burns out, substitute with the following fuse.7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse
25 A: 20 A spare fuse
30 A: 30 A audio system amp fuse
When  using  a  substitute  fuse,  replace  with  a
fuse  of  the  correct  capacity  as  soon  as  possi- ble.
Identification of fuse
CapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow25 ANatural (White)
Fuses
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CapacityColour30 AGreen (fuse type)/Pink(fusible link type)40 AGreen (fusible link type)Fuse replacement
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1. Before  replacing  a  fuse,  always  turn  off
the  electrical  circuit  concerned  and  turn
the  ignition  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  posi-
tion or put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Remove  the  fuse  puller  (A)  from  the  in-
side  of  the  fuse  box  in  the  engine  com-
partment.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem.
B- Fuse is OK
C- Blown fuse
NOTEl If  any  system  does  not  function  but  the  fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, theremay  be  a  fault  in  the  system  elsewhere.  We recommend  you  to  have  your  vehiclechecked.
4. Use  the  fuse  puller  to  insert  a  new  fuse
with  the  same  capacity.  Make  sure  you
insert  the  fuse  into  the  same  location  in
the fuse block.
CAUTIONl If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a
short  time,  we  recommend  you  to  have  the electrical  system  checked  to  find  the  causeand rectify it.
l Never  use  a  fuse  with  a  larger  capacity  than
specified  or  a  substitute  (such  as  a  cable  or
foil).  Doing  so  could  cause  the  circuit  wires
to overheat and create a fire.Replacement of lamp bulbs
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Before  replacing  a  bulb,  ensure  the  lamp  isoff.  Do  not  touch  the  glass  part  of  the  new
bulb  with  your  bare  fingers;  the  skin  oil  left
on  the  glass  will  evaporate  when  the  bulb gets  hot  and  the  vapour  will  condense  on  the
reflector and dim the surface.
Replacement of lamp bulbs
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