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Wheel condition
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1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous
because of the greater chance of skidding or
hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres
must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-
face of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby in-
dicating that the tyre no longer meets the
minimum requirement for use. When these wear indicators appear, the tyres must be re-
placed with new ones.
On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement
of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of differentsize, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec- ted to excessive loading, possibly leading tooil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.Replacing tyres and wheels
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CAUTIONl Avoid using different size tyres from the one
listed and the combined use of different
types of tyres, as this can affect driving safe- ty.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-16.
l Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor- rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-
cialist before using wheels that you have.Tyre rotation
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Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual driv- er’s driving habits. To equalize the wear andhelp extend tyre life, it is recommended to ro-
tate the tyres immediately after discovery of
abnormal wear, or whenever the wear differ- ence between the front and rear tyres is rec-
ognizable.
Tyres
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When rotating tyres, check for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tyre pressure, improper wheel alignment, out of balance wheel, or se-
vere braking. We recommend you to have it checked to determine the cause of irregular
tread wear.CAUTIONl If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating the
correct direction of rotation, swap the front
and rear tyres on the left-hand side of the ve- hicle and the front and rear tyres on the right-hand side of the vehicle separately.
Keep each tyre on its original side of the ve- hicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the
arrows point in the direction in which the wheels will turn when the vehicle moves
forward. Any tyre whose arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform to its fullpotential.Front
CAUTIONl Avoid the combined use of different types of
tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than
50 % is no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must not be used.
CAUTIONl Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.NOTEl The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu- lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are used.Snow traction device (Tyre
chains)
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If snow traction device (tyre chains) have to
be used, ensure that they are fitted only on
the drive wheels (rear) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tyres
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Front
Spare tyre not used
Front
Tyres that have arrows showing rotation
direction
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On 4WD vehicles in which the driving poweris distributed preferentially to the rear
wheels, ensure that the snow traction device (Tyre chains) are fitted on the rear.
Use only snow traction device (Tyre chains)
which are designed for use with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of snow traction device (Tyre
chains) could result in damage to the vehicle
body.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point before putting on a snow
traction device (tyre chains). The max. snow
traction device (tyre chains) height is as fol- lows.Tyre sizeWheel sizeMax. chain
height [mm]205R16C16x6 J,
16x6 JJ
22
245/70R1616x7 J,
16x7 JJ245/65R1717x7 1/2J
When driving with snow traction device (tyre
chains) on the tyres, do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph). When you reach
roads that are not covered in snow, immedi-
ately remove the snow traction device (tyre
chains).
CAUTIONl Choose a clear straight stretch of road where
you can pull off and still be seen while you
are fitting the snow traction device (Tyre chains).
l Do not fit snow traction device (Tyre chains)
before you need them. This will wear out
your tyres and the road surface.
l After driving around 100-300 metres, stop
and retighten the snow traction device (Tyre chains).
l Drive cautiously and do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Remember that preventing acci-
dents is not the purpose of snow traction de- vice (tyre chains).
l When snow traction device (Tyre chains) are
installed, take care that they do not damage the disc wheel or body.
l An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a
snow traction device (Tyre chains) while
driving. When fitting a snow traction device (Tyre chains) on an aluminium wheel, take
care that any part of the snow traction device
(Tyre chains) and fitting cannot be brought into contact with the wheel.
l When installing or removing a snow traction
device (Tyre chains), take care that hands
and other parts of your body are not injured by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.
l Install the snow traction device (Tyre
chains) only on the rear tyres and tightenthem as tightly as possible with the ends se-
curely fastened.NOTEl The laws and regulations concerning the use
of snow traction device (tyre chains) vary. Always follow local laws and regulations.
In most countries, it is prohibited by the law to use of snow traction device (tyre chains)
on roads without snow.Wiper blade rubber
replacement E01008201449
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A)
disengages from the hook (B). Then, pull the wiper blade further to remove it.
NOTEl Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
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3.Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper
blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you at- tach them.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, start-
ing with the opposite end of the blade from the stopper. Make sure the hook
(B) is fitted correctly in the grooves inthe blade.
NOTEl If retainers are not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainers from the old
blade.5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B)
engages securely with the stopper (A).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
fuses, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and
replacement of the fuses and the bulbs, refer
to “Fuses” on page 10-17 and “Replacement
of lamp bulbs” on page 10-21.
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 to check the operation of all
instruments, gauges, and indication and warning 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.
General maintenance
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Fusible linksE01002901721
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 “Passen-
ger compartment fuse location table” on page
10-18 and “Engine compartment fuse location
table” on page 10-19.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
E01003000849Fuse block location
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemdue to short-circuiting or overloading, each individual 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.
Pull the fuse lid to remove it.
Passenger compartment (RHD
vehicles)
The fuse block in the passenger compartment
is located behind the glove box at the posi-
tion shown in the illustration.
1- Open the glove box.
2- While pressing the side of the glove box,
unhook the left and right hooks (A) and lower the glove box.
Fusible links
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3-Remove the glove box fastener (B), and
then remove the glove box.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown in the illustration.
1- Push the tab.
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 back side of the glove box (RHD vehi-cles) and inside of the fuse block cover (in-
side of the engine compartment).
NOTEl Spare fuses are provided in the fuse block of
the engine compartment. Always use a fuse
of the same capacity for replacement.Passenger compartment fuse lo-
cation table
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No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
pacity1Tail lamp (left)7.5 A2Cigarette lighter15 A3Ignition coil10 A4Starter motor7.5 A5Sunroof20 A6Accessory sock- et15 A7Tail lamp (right)7.5 A8Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A9Engine control unit7.5 A10Control unit7.5 A11Rear fog lamp10 A12Central doorlock15 A13Room lamp15 A14Rear windowwiper15 A15Gauge10 A*: Fusible link
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No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
pacity16Relay7.5 A17Heated seat20 A18Option10 A19Heated door mirror7.5 A20Windscreen wiper20 A21Reversing lamps7.5 A22Demister30 A23Heater30 A24Power seat40 A *25Radio10 A26Electronic con-
trolled unit20 A*: 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.
Engine compartment fuse loca-
tion table
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No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- tiesSBF1Fuse (+B)30 A *SBF2Anti-lock brake
system30 A *SBF3Ignition switch40 A**
: Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- tiesSBF4Electric window control30 A *BF1———BF2DC-DC (AU-
DIO)30 AF1Headlamp lowbeam (left)15 AF2Headlamp lowbeam (right)15 AF3Headlamp high- beam (left)10 AF4Headlamp high-beam (right)10 AF5Horn10 AF6Front fog lamps15 AF7Daytime running lamps10 AF8Radiator fan mo- tor20 AF9T/F20 AF10———*: Fusible link
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No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- tiesF11Headlamp wash- er20 AF12Stop lamps
(Brake lamps)15 AF13Ignition coil10 AF14Engine control7.5 AF15Alternator7.5 AF16Hazard warning flasher15 AF17Automatic trans-mission20 AF18Air conditioning20 A
F19
ETV15 AFuel line heater20 AF20Starter7.5 AF21———F22Fuel pump15 AF23Engine20 A*: Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- tiesF24———#1—Spare fuse20 A#2—Spare fuse30 A* : 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 block does not contain spare 7.5 A ,
10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substitute with the following fuse.7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
10 A: Option
15 A: Cigarette lighter
When using a substitute fuse, replace with a
fuse of the correct capacity as soon as possi-
ble.
Identification of fuse
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Ca-
pacityColour7.5 ABrownCa-
pacityColour10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 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 place
the ignition switch in 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.
Fuses
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