2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE check engine light

Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the an
ti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is onlydue to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brak
e system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates while the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is toolow, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down. 9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
 Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury
, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam. When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-14 For emergencies
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Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle cancause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again.If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chainscannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations about using snow tires. Always check the regu-lations in your local area before using them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-18 and “Tire chains” on page 9-18. Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes. Allow extra distance
between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking. If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of theskid.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Hold the brakepedal down firmly and keep it depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance. After parking on snowy or icy roads, it may be difficult to move your vehicle due to the brake being frozen. Depress theaccelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle when safe to do so.  Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes etc.
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forwardor backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you
could be seriously hurt
by driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car wash, water could get into the brake discs and make them fail tem-porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightlyseveral times while driving to dry the brake pads or linings, then check them again.
 When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface(hydroplaning). This loosens your tires

View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
9
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engi
ne hood approximately
8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil betwee
n the recommended oil
change intervals. Before starting the engine,check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood. Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com- pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.
NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higherposition.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Engine oil level dipstick 2- Air cleaner filter 3- Battery 4- Brake fluid5- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6- Engine oil filler cap 7- Radiator cap8- Engine cool
ant reservoir
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
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Brake fluid 9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
Check the washer fluid
level at regular inter-
vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec-essary. Open the reservoir cap and check the level of washer fluid.Full level is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti-freeze (not radiator an
tifreeze), and operate
the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
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The fluid level must be between the “MAX” The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this
does not indicate any
abnormality. The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under the engine hood. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time. If the fluid level falls
noticeably in a short
length of time, it indi
cates leaks from the
brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice. Use the brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting and to keep the vehicle’selectrical system working properly. Check the battery regularly.
Upper surface Full
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
MAX MIN
Fluid type
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into
the brake fluid. This
will damage the seals. Be careful when handli
ng brake fluid. It can
damage painted surfaces. Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of brake fluid
have different addi-
tives, and these can cause a chemical reac- tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid. Keep the reservoir cap closed to keep the brake fluid from evaporating.
Battery
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General maintenance 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance
and emission-control.
Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.Change them at the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
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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 hos
es closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections
, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure
they are secure and
that 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 an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for dama
ge or looseness. Pay
special attention to the fuel lines closest to
high heat sources such
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- luting the air. Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
NOTE
 To meet government regulations and pro- mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard dia
gnostic system (OBD).
The engine electronic control module that controls OBD functions stores various data (especially about th
e exhaust emissions).
This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a rapid diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect the
battery 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
-4 or plugs that are
exactly the same. Other plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems orradio noise.
Fuel hoses Intake valve clearance Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler cap)
WA R N I N G If you see a fuel leak
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ- ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
9
* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.  The table above show
s 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 rearview mirrors10 A: Option
15 A: Cigarette lighter When using a substitute fuse, replace with afuse of the correct capacity as soon as possi- ble.
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item concerned to the fuseand turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put th
e operation mode in
OFF.2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine compartment fuse block.
3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock. 4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the matching tables, to check the fuse that is related to the problem. If the fuse is notblown, something else must be causing the problem. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
SBF1 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF2 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF3 PTC heater 40 A
*
Type B
Identification of fuse Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown 10 A Red 15 A Blue 20 A Yellow 30 A
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible
link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-35
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cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plat
e on the front passenger
door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or blackrough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and gl
ass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiperblades. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield properly.
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which ma
y damage the plas-
tic surface. Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso- line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfur
ic acid (battery elec-
trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or
other hard implement
on the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
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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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