2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE hood release

Instruments and controls
Overview 1-2
1
Center vents P.7-2
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-air- bag (for front passenger) P.4-21, 4-27
Heater (if so equipped) P.7-4 Manual air conditioning (if so equipped) P.7-7
Audio (if so equipped) P.7-19 Clock (if so equipped) P.7-26
Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-84 Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) P.7-12
Side vents P.7-2
Glove compartment P. 5 - 1 1 7
Engine hood release lever P. 9 - 4
Cup holder (for the front seat) P.5-117
12 V power outlets P. 5 - 1 1 0
Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-84
Key slot (if so equipped) P.5-20
Gearshift lever (if so equipped) P.5-40Selector lever (if so equipped) P.5-42
Fuel tank filler door release lever P. 3 - 3
Parking brake lever P.5-32
Cup holder (for the rear seat)
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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

Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
 Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or theengine has a malfunction such as with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe a
nd abnormal catalytic
converter 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 re
lease lever (located
under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch. Release the lever and
lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
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.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the
wipers are at resting
position when you open the engine hood.CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the engine
hood at any other place could cause the propto slip out and lead to an accident. The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these
parts stops working prop-
erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you notice aproblem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, replace the brake pads with the same type pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:  Severe surface cracki
ng, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.  Improper installation
may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system
and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo- sitioned parts if you no
tice any of the follow-
ing:  A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem  The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
 The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. A
ny open seams or loose
connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passenger compartments.  Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage.  Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be
checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sp
aringly for all sliding
parts of the hood latc
h and release lever.
Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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Capacity 11-6 Specifications
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* : similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate
coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nologyBrake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch A
s required Multipurpose type
grease NLGI Grade 2
Engine coolant {Includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in reserve tank}
Manual trans-axle
4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Supe
r Long Life Coolant Premium
or equivalent
*
CVT 4.8 qt (4.6 L)
Washer fluid 2.6 qt (2.5 L) —
Refer to the “Air con- ditioning label” on
page 11-2.
HFC-134a
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-82
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-76
Head restraints
......................................
4-5
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Dimmer
.........................................
5-81
Headlight flasher
............................
5-81
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Switch
...........................................
5-79
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
............................
5-76
High coolant temperature warning light 5-78 High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Hill start assist
....................................
5-47
HomeLink® Wireless
Control System 5-110
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-21
Hook
Convenience hook
........................
5-118
Horn switch
........................................
5-85
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
....................................
5-37
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-3 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-75
Indicators
..........................................
5-76
Information display
............................
5-67
Inside emergency trunk lid release
.......
5-28
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-34
Instrument panel li
ght dimmer control
..5-68
Interior lights
....................................
5-115
J
Jack
Garage jack up position
.....................
9-3
Storage
............................................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
.......................
8-2
K
Key slot
.............................................
5-18
Keyless entry system
....................
5-6
, 5-21
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Link System
.......................................
5-85
Loading information
..............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-5
M
Malfunction indicator light
..................
5-77
Manual air conditioning
.........................
7-7
Manual transaxle
.................................
5-40
Oil
..........................................
9-9
, 11-5
Shift points
.....................................
5-40
Manual window control
.......................
5-29
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-5 Multi-information display
...........
5-64
, 5-65
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-5
Manual transaxle oil
.................
9-9
, 11-5
Oil pressure warning light
....................
5-78
Operation mode
..................................
5-13
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-36
Overheating
..........................................
8-4
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