
Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is importantto keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage: Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.
Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery isweak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine. Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing
diagnosti
c tests.
Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning. To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni-tion switch. 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 mayindicate severe and abnormal catalytic converter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and letthe vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take
your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for service.
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Use the engine hood release 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.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
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.
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Battery 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If necessary, have it charged. Thiswill provide more relia
ble starting, and longer
battery life. To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon- nect the battery, first
connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,before starting the vehicle.Disconnection and connection
NOTE
Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting
the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery. Loosen the nut (B) a
nd then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damagethe vehicle’s electrical parts. Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if it gets on your skin orin your eyes, it can cause burns or blind- ness. Please observe the following han- dling instructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wipe it off with a softcloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts withplenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediately and get immedi-ate medical attention.
Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging or working with the battery. Always wear protecti
ve clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or have a skilled automobi
le technician do it.
If you are quick-ch
arging your battery,
first disconnect the battery cables. In order to prevent a
short-circuit, be sure
to disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level
is very low, have the
battery checked at an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice. Battery posts, terminals and related acces- sories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.NOTE
Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can prevent further corrosion by wash-ing with a solution of baking soda and water. Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them. Ensure the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also
check each terminal
for tightness. If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of time, remove the battery andstore it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery only should be stored with a full charge. Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps to keep
dirt and moisture out.
WA R N I N G
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Switch
.........................................
5-231
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-23
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-7
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-16
Fuses
.................................................
9-25
Fusible links
.......................................
9-25
G
General maintenance
...........................
9-23
General vehicle data
............................
11-4
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-7
Glove compartment
...........................
5-276
Glove compartment light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
...........
5-231
Hazard warning lights
........................
5-215
Head restraints
...................................
4-11
Headlight leveling switch
...................
5-229
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Dimmer
........................................
5-223
Headlight flasher
...........................
5-224
Replacement
..........................
9-34
, 9-35
Switch
..........................................
5-220
Heated steering wheel switch
..............
5-239
High beam indicator
..........................
5-215
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Hill start assist
...................................
5-95
HomeLink® Wireless
Control System
.5-268
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
...............................................
9-25
Horn switch
......................................
5-239
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
...................................
5-63
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-4 Indicators
....................
5-191
, 5-214
, 5-215
Information screen display
.................
5-192
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-57
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
..................................
5-91
Instrument cluster
.............................
5-163
Interior lights
....................................
5-273
J
Jack
.....................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
........................
8-2
K
Keyless entry system
....................
5-7
, 5-30
Keys
....................................................
5-3
L
Labeling
.............................................
11-2
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
.....
5-139 License plate light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
...................................
9-39
Liftgate
..............................................
5-38
Link System
.....................................
5-239
Loading information
..............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-7
Luggage floor box
.............................
5-277
Luggage hooks
.................................
5-283
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Snow tires
..........................................
9-21
Spark plugs
........................................
9-23
Starting the engine
.....................
5-25
, 5-66
Steering
Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
5-57Wheel lock
............................
5-24
, 5-65
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Storage spaces
..................................
5-276
Sun visors
........................................
5-266
Sunglasses holder
.............................
5-279
Sunroof
..............................................
5-51
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC drive mode display
.............
5-87
S-AWC drive mode-selector
............
5-86
S-AWC operation display
................
5-87
Supplemental Re
straint System
............
4-34
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
..........................................
4-37
Maintenance service
........................
4-49
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-7
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-46
Time Setting
......................................
7-46
Timing belt
........................................
9-24
Tire
...................................................
9-15
Inflation pressure
............................
9-18
Maintenance
..................................
9-19
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-19
Rotation
........................................
9-20
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-7
Snow tires
.....................................
9-21
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-21
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-20
Tire pressure monitoring system
.........
5-142
Tools
...................................................
8-6
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-14
Trailer towing
....................................
6-11
Transfer oil
................................
9-12
, 11-7
Turn signal light
Indicators
.....................................
5-215
Lever
...........................................
5-230
U
Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System 5-127 USB input terminal
............................
5-263
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-263How to connect an iPod
.................
5-264
V
Vanity mirror
....................................
5-266
Vanity mirror lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Vehicle care precautions
......................
9-39
Vehicle dimensions
.............................
11-4
Vehicle labeling
..................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
..........
6-4
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-5
Vents
...................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
..................................
5-216
Washer
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear window washer
.....................
5-236
Switch
.........................................
5-235
Washing
.............................................
9-41
Waxing
..............................................
9-42
Weights
.............................................
11-5
Wheel
Covers
...........................................
8-13
Specification
..................................
11-7
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