2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 overheating

Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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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 th
e engine coolant res-
ervoir. If there is none, or if it is too low,slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reservoir needs cool- ant, 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’ gripon the road, making it difficult to steer or brake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla- tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not depress the acce
lerator pedal rapidly.
The vehicle could start moving when itbreaks free from the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage the tires and wheels. Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age. The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts may be dama
ged if the vehicle is:
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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 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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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-80
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-21
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-28
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-77
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-77
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)
...
5-50
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-83
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-3
, 5-19
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-20
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-6
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-77 Hood
...............................................
9-4
Model
............................................
11-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-6
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-3
Specification
..................................
11-5
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-6
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................................
9-9
, 11-6
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-6
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-6
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-6
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Indicators
.......................................
5-75
Replacement
...................................
9-30
Switch
............................................
5-81
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
.......
5-69
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-6
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-15
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-69
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-21
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
.............................
5-93
H
Hazard warning flasher switch
.............
5-81
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-75
Head restraints
......................................
4-5
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Dimmer
.........................................
5-80
Headlight flasher
............................
5-80
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-78
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
............................
5-75
High coolant temperature warning light 5-77 High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Hill start assist
....................................
5-47
HomeLink® Wirele
ss Control System
..5-86
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-22
Hook
Convenience hook
..........................
5-94
Horn switch
........................................
5-84
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
....................................
5-36
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-4 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-74
Indicators
...........................................
5-75
Information display
.............................
5-66
Inside emergency trunk lid release
........
5-28
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-33
Instrument panel light dimmer control
..5-67
Interior lights
......................................
5-91
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
..................................
9-32
Link System
.......................................
5-84
Loading information
.............................
6-6
Lubricants
.........................................
11-6
M
Malfunction indicator light
..................
5-76
Manual air conditioning
........................
7-7
Manual transaxle
................................
5-39
Oil
..........................................
9-9
, 11-6
Shift points
....................................
5-40
Manual window control
.......................
5-29
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-5 Multi-information display
...........
5-63
, 5-64
O
Octane number
.....................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-6
Manual transaxle oil
.................
9-9
, 11-6
Oil pressure warning light
....................
5-77
Operation mode
..................................
5-13
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-35
Overheating
..........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-5
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-19
Parking brake
............................
5-32
, 9-19
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-29
Polishing
............................................
9-35
Power brakes
......................................
5-46
Power outlet
.......................................
5-86
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