Brake pedal free play9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00940101139N00940300293
To check the brake pedal free play (A), turnoff the engine and press the brake pedal sev-eral times with your foot. Then press thepedal down with your fi
ngers until you first
feel resistance.Brake pedal free play:.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, takeyour vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice for adjustment.
N00940401275
Check the parking brake lever travel occa-sionally. To check this, pull the lever upslowly and count the number of clicks of theratchet. Parking br
ake lever stroke:
5 to 7 notches (clicks)(Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 200 N)Also check to see if the lever stays gripped bythe ratchet after pulling.
N00940700138
Check the wiper blades occasionally. Cleanthem regularly to remove
deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a milddetergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas.Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear.If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers untilthe ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
Tire chains
CAUTIONTire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.The clearance between
the chains and the
body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-aged.
Brake pedal free play
Parking brake lever stroke
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N GContinued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the
vehicle moving when
unattended.
Wiper blades
NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a longtime. This wears out
the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather
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For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
9
The underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged
Also check the exhaust system each time thevehicle 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 passengercompartments.Check for holes or exhaust gas leakscaused by corrosion or damage.Check the joints and connections forlooseness or exhaust gas leaks.Check the rubber hangers and brackets fordamage.
N00942300079
The timing belt should be replaced with anew one at the mileage listed in the “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
N00942501124
The hood lock release mechanism and hoodsafety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and toprevent rust and wear. Use MultipurposeGrease 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 movable surfaces are cov-ered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
N00942600102
The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heatingand ventilation systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, engine hood, etc., they shouldbe 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 sweepingsnow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
N00942700291
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 yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for inspectionand replacement.For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuseload capacities” on page 9-27.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
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
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
9
N00954801430
This fuse list shows the names of the elec
trical systems and their fuse capacities.
There are spare fuses in the main fuse block cover in the engine
compartment. Always replace a bl
own fuse with one of the same
capacity as the
original.Fuse load capacities Passenger compartment
fuse location table
Main fuse block
Sub fuse block
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
1
Power window con-
trol
30 A*
2 Defogger 30 A*
3 Heater 30 A4 Windshield wipers 30 ANo.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
5 Door locks 20 A6 Rear fog light 10 ANo.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Fuses9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
*: Fusible linkSome fuses may not be installed on yourvehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
7 12 V power outlet 15 A8 Rear window wiper 15 A9 Sunroof 20 A10 Ignition switch 10 A11 Option 10 A12
Hazard warning
flasher
15 A
13 4-wheel drive system 10 A14
Stop lights (Brake lights)
15 A
15 Gauges 10 A16 SRS airbag 7.5 A17 Radio 15 A18 Control unit relay 7.5 A19
Interior lights(Room lights)
15 A
20 Back-up lights 7.5 A21
Heated outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
22
Outside rearview
mirrors
10 A
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
23
Cigarette lighter/12 V power outlet
15 A
24
Charge 7.5 A
Heated steering
wheel
15 A
25
Power seat(Driver seat)
30 A*
26 Heated seats 30 A27
Power seat(Passenger seat)
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location table No.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
SBF1
Air condition-ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
VLC 40 A*
Behind the fuse block coverMain fuse block
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Replacement of light bulbs9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00943000132
The bulb should only be replaced with a newbulb with the same rating and type. The typeand rating are listed on the base of the bulb.
N00950302072
NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out thework as required, it is recommended thatthese procedures be ca
rried out by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.Be careful not to scratch the vehicle bodywhen removing a light and lens.When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimesbecomes temporarily foggy. This is the samephenomenon as when window glass mists upon a humid day, and does not indicate a func-tional problem.When the light is switched on, the heat willremove the fog. However, if water gathersinside the light, please
have it checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
Bulb capacity
Outside Type A: Halogen headlights typeType B: LED headlights typeFrontTy p e ATy p e B
Item
Wa t t-age
ANSI Tr a d e No. or Bulb type
1 - Front turn signal light 21 W PY21W2 - Headlight, high beam 60 W
9005 HB3
3 -
Head-light, low beam
Halogen bulb
55 W H7
LED — —
Daytime running light
——
5 - Front side-marker
light
5 W W5W
6-
Front fog light (if so equipped)
Halogen bulb
19 W H16
LED — —
(if so equipped)
The following lights use an LED instead ofthe bulb.Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
when either light need
s to be repaired or
replaced.
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Cleaning the inside of your vehicle9-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
These can all be dangerous, and they all candamage your vehicle.
N00945200095
After washing the inside of your vehicle withany cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti-lated area.
N00945300155
1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft clothsoaked in a 3% solution of gentle soapand water.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all thesoap.
N00945500128
1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-cle, maintain the upholstery carefully andkeep the interior clean.Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro-priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can becleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarmwater.2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove any stains with carpetcleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
CAUTIONCleaning products can be dangerous. Someare poisonous and othe
rs are highly flamma-
ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. When you use any-thing in a container to
clean your vehicle, be
sure to follow the instructions. Always openyour vehicle doors or windows when you’recleaning the inside. Never use the followingchemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTIONDo not use organic s
ubstances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can
cause discoloring,
staining or cracki
ng of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, makesure their ingredients do not include the sub-stances mentioned above.NOTE
Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.
Plastic, vinyl leat
her, fabric and
flocked parts
NOTE
Do not use cleaners,
conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing
silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshiel
d and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches ofthe electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle9-44 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
N00946600054
The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe itdry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
N00946700068
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects,
etc., from the wiper
blades.Replace the wiper blades when they no longerclean the windshield a
nd rear window prop-
erly.
N00946800069
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a softcloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in
warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with asponge dipped in fresh water.
N00947000071
Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
accessories in the engine compartment. Thisputs the engine at ri
sk of being damaged.
Do not bring the circum
ferential parts, the
plastic parts and so on in
to contact with sulfu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which maycrack, stain or discolor them.If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth,chamois or the like and an aqueous solutionof neutral detergent then immediately rinsethe affected parts with plenty of water.
Window glass Wiper blades Cleaning the sunroof (if so equipped)
NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of theglass may be removed
if a hard cloth or
organic solvent is used.
Engine compartment
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Alphabetical index12-2
12
Fluid
....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-75
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-79
Sports mode
...................................
5-80
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-7
Cruise control
...................................
5-103
Cup holder
.......................................
5-242
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-225
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-8
, 7-12
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-210
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-24
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-236
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Dome light (rear)
..............................
5-237
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-34
Power door locks
............................
5-36
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
................................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner
........................................
7-5
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-218
Electric parking brake
..........................
5-54
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-99
Electric rear window
defogger switch
..5-225
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-28
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-82
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-23
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-8
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-204
MIVEC
.................................
5-26
, 5-67
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-6
Engine hood
........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-18
Exhaust system
...................................
9-24
F
Floor console box
..............................
5-240
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-11
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-13
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)fluid
...................................
9-11
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-12
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-12
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-12
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-118Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-13
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Indicators
.....................................
5-202
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Switch
.........................................
5-218
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
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