2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 transmission fluid

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-45
5
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When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transaxle system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor- mally high.
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When a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

NOTE
 The “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT selector lever sw
itch is broken.
It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open theengine hood. Keep th
e engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your
vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer orrepair facility
of your choice.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT may
be operating in fail-
safe mode due to a malfunction.] Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as theCVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or
heating) operating.
Do not release the brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal
with the right foot at
all times. Using the left foot could cause driver move-ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from the

9
Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-3 Engine hood .........
...........
...........
............
...........
.........
........
.........
.....9-4
View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-5 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-7Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-8 Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) ...............................................9-9 Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped) ...........................................................................9-9 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-9 Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-10Battery ............................................................................................9-10 Tires ...............................................................................................9-12 Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-18Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-18 Parking brake .................................................................................9-19 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-19Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-19 General maintenance .....................................................................9-20 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-22Fusible links ...................................................................................9-22 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-22 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-26Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-32 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
...........
...........
...........
.......9-32
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
...........
...........
...........
.......9-33
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Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
9
2. Replacing the air clea
ner filter and put the
cover back on in its original position.
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Whenever the manual transaxle oil level ischecked, add oil to maintain the proper level,if necessary. Refill or change with the oil according to the table below.
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The continuously variable transmission(CVT) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain thebest performance and longest life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is in
the engine compartment.
NOTE
 Genuine Mitsubishi Moto
rs Parts are recom-
mended when replacing th
e air cleaner filter.
 Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.  After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the hinges at the bottom of coverare firmly set.CAUTION Take care not to scra
tch the engine air flow
sensor when removing
the air cleaner cover.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so
equipped)

Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL ECO API Classifica-
tion GL-4
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)

CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Washer fluid
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-52
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
..............
7-12
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-18Manual air conditioning
....................
7-7
Air purifier
.........................................
7-19
Airbag
...............................................
4-21
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-35
Antenna
.............................................
7-44
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-49
Arm rest
...............................................
4-5
Assist grip
........................................
5-119
Audio
AM/FM electronically
tuned radio with
CD player
....................................
7-19
Error codes
.....................................
7-41
Handling of compact discs
...............
7-42
Automatic air conditioning
..................
7-12
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Ball joint, steering li
nkage seals and drive
shaft boots
.......................................
9-21
Battery
..............................................
9-10
Charging system warning light
........
5-78
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-11
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-11
During cold weather
.......................
9-11
Specification
..................................
11-5
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
.....................
5-85
Bottle holders
....................................
5-118
Brake
Fluid
.............................................
11-5
Brake assist system
.............................
5-49
Braking
...............................................
6-5
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-49
Hose
.............................................
9-21
Pad wear alarm
..............................
5-47
Parking brake
.................................
5-32
Pedal
.............................................
5-46
Pedal free play
...............................
9-18
Power brakes
.................................
5-47
Service brake
.................................
5-46
Warning lights
...............................
5-76
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-2
Bulb capacity
.....................................
9-27
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-5
Card holder
......................................
5-110
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-28
Catalytic converter
................................
9-3
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
.............
5-78
Child restraint systems
........................
4-13
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-26
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-32
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-33
Clutch
Pedal free play
................................
9-18
Consumer information
.........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
...
5-42 Fluid
.......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Selector lever operation
...................
5-42
Selector lever positions
....................
5-44
Convenience hook
.............................
5-118
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-7
, 11-5
Cruise control
.....................................
5-54
Cup holders
......................................
5-117
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-84
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..........................
7-6
, 7-10
, 7-17
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-81
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-21
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-28
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-78
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-78
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-25
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
5-51
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-84
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
5-3
, 5-19
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-19
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-5
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-78Hood
...............................................
9-4
Model
............................................
11-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-5
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-3
Specification
...................................
11-4
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Error codes
.........................................
7-41
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-5
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-5
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-5
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-5
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-5
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Indicators
.......................................
5-76
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-82
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-2
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-70
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-5
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-15
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-70
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-20
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-117
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