For cold and snowy weather 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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, andoiled when needed fo
r easy movement and to
prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the mo
vable surfaces are cov-
ered.Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch wherev
er moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in front of the wind- shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation systems
will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should be treated with
silicone grease.
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 getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
snow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side and rear window are alsouseful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts
to flow through cer-
tain electrical systems. In case of a melted fusible link, see your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for inspection
and replacement. For the fusible links, pl
ease refer to “Fuse
load capacities” on page 9-23.
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemfrom short-circuiting
or overloading, each
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered)
Fusible links
WA R N I N G Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the correct fus- ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,property destruction and serious or fatal injuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location
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