Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-col anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder head
and water pump housing are cast aluminium
alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or equiva- lent.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient tempera- ture.
Ambient
tempera-
ture (mini- mum)°C
-15-20-25-30-35-50
Anti-freezeconcentra- tion %
303540455060CAUTIONl Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im- proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-freeze
performance, keep the anti-freeze concentra-tion within the range of 30 to 60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
During cold weather
The concentration should be checked before
the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add-
ed to the system if necessary to prevent dam-
age to engine and radiator due to freezing.
Washer fluid
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Windscreen washer fluid
The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is inthe engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid level at regular inter-
vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec- essary.NOTEl The washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen and headlamps (if so equipped).
Washer fluid
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3.Check the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir.
The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the
reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or
DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture in
the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake
system, reducing the brake performance.
CAUTIONl Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin and also damage painted surfaces.CAUTIONl Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex- cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.Power steering fluid
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To check the fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir whilethe engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering
fluid level is always between the “MAX” and
“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir
and top up the fluid, if necessary.
Fluid type
Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
PSF (Power Steering Fluid)”.
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting of the engine and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.
Regular inspection and care are especially
important in cold weather.
Power steering fluid
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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you in- sert them into the groove.NOTEl If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.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; we recommend you to call 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 lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 10-18 and “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-23.
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
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges, and indicator/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.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
screen should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.
General maintenance
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Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the win-ter so that you can clear away snow if you get
stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for
the windscreen and rear window are also use- ful.
Fusible links
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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 “Fuse
load capacity” on page 10-18.
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
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is located in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the fuse blocks
are located as shown in the illustration.
Type AType BFuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the name of the electri- cal systems protected by the fuses are indica-
ted on the inside of the lid located at the driv-
er’s leg area and on the inside of the fuse block cover for fuses located in the engine
compartment.
Fusible links
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Passenger compartment fuse lo-cation table
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NOTEl Spare fuses are contained in the fuse block
lid. Always use a fuse of the same capacity
for replacement.Passenger compartment fuse locationNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty1Ignition coil10 A2Gauge7.5 A3Reversinglamp7.5 A4Daytime run-ning lamps7.5 A5Relay7.5 A6Heated door mirror7.5 A7——30 A8Engine con- trol7.5 A9Cigarettelighter15 A10———11Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A12Engine con- trol7.5 A13———14Rear windowwiper15 ANo.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty15Central door locks15 A16Rear fog lamp10 A17———18———19Heater30 A20Rear windowdemister30 A21Sunroof20 A22Anti-lock
brake system10 A23Heated seat20 A24Approach lamps10 A25Transfer con- trol10 A26ENG/
POWER10 A27Starter motor10 A28———29—Spare fuse10 A30—Spare fuse20 A
Fuses
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No.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty31—Spare fuse30 A32—Spare fuse25 A
lSome 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 and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it tempo-
rarily by borrowing the one that matches
from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as
possible.
Engine compartment fuse loca-
tion table
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Engine compartment fuse location (Type A)
No.SymbolElectrical systemCapaci- ty1Alternator140 A *12Fuse (+B)60 A*13Ignition
switch40 A *1*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlampsNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty4Electric win-dow control30 A *15Engine con-
trol20 A *16Fuel pump20 A7Rear heater25 A8Accessory
socket25 A9Fuel line heat- er25 A10Condenserfan motor25 A11Rear air con- ditioning20 A
12
Horn (Theft-
alarm system)
15 A
Wiper de-icer13Horn10 A14Automatic
transmission20 A*1 : Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps
Fuses
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No.SymbolElectricalsystemCapaci- ty15Hazard warn-ing flasher10 A16Stop lamps15 A17Radio10 A18Room lamp15 A19Air condition- ing10 A20Front foglamps15 A21———22Windscreen wiper20 A23Tail lamp(right)7.5 A24Tail lamp (left)7.5 A25Headlamp lowbeam (right)10 A *220 A*326Headlamp low
beam (left)10 A *2*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlampsNo.SymbolElectrical
systemCapaci- ty20 A *327
Headlamp
high-beam (right)
10 A28
Headlamp
high-beam (left)
10 A29Audio40 A *130Heater50 A*1*1
: Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps
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 location (Type B)No.SymbolElectrical systemCapaci- ty31Anti-lock
brake system60 A *32Brake system40 A*33Glow relay80 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.
Fuses
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Vehicle labeling................................................................................ 11-02
Vehicle dimensions........................................................................... 11-04
Vehicle performance......................................................................... 11-06 Vehicle weight.................................................................................. 11-06
Engine specifications........................................................................ 11-10
Electrical system............................................................................... 11-11
Tyres and wheels...............................................................................11-11
Fuel consumption.............................................................................. 11-12
Refill capacities................................................................................. 11-14Specifications
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