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Vehicle care precautions
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-39
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1. When removing the light unit (A), push ittoward the left side of the vehicle body.2. Use a screw driver to gently pry up the tab(B) and remove the lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.4. To install the bulb, perform the removalsteps in reverse.
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,perform regular mainte
nance using the proper
materials and procedures
. Be sure to use only
those materials and proc
edures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regula-tions. Choose the materials you will use care-fully, to be sure that they do not containcorrosives. If you are
not sure, contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for helpin choosing these materials.
License plate lights
NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screw-driver to keep from scratching the lens.
NOTE
When mounting the light unit, insert tab (C)first then align tab (D) with its hole.
High-mounted stop light
NOTE
The high-mounted stop light uses an LEDinstead of the bulb. Check with an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice when the light needs to berepaired or replaced.
Vehicle care precautions
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicleVehicle care and maintenance 9-41
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1. To clean, lightly wi
pe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen-tle soap and water.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all thesoap.3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-face.
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To protect your vehicle’s
finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax yourvehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on yourvehicle.Generally, the longer any foreign materialstays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of yourvehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage.Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car
washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the join
ts and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seatupholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brushover the surface in
one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow.The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush.Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any o
il stains immediately.
The genuine leather surface may harden andshrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.When the temperature of the vehicle interiorrises in summer, vinyl products left on thegenuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material
NOTE
Wa s h i n g
CAUTIONWhen washing the underside of your vehicleor the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands.If your vehicle is equipped with the rain sen-sor, place the wiper switch lever in the“OFF” position to
deactivate the rain sensor
before washing the vehi
cle. Otherwise, the
wipers will operate in
the presence of water
spray on the windshield and may get dam-aged as a result.
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Important facts to know
in case of an accident
10-4 Customer assistance/Re
porting Safety Defects
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call (671)649-3673 or write to:To contact Triple J Motorscall (670)234-7133 or write to:To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.call 684(699)9140 or write to:
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We hope you will never be involved in anaccident, but there is always that potentialdanger. So, please be sure to buckle up anddrive safely. Remain calm.Check for injuries. Report all injuries tothe police, and, if
necessary, call for an
ambulance.Record all the details of the accident. Thiswill provide you with accurate records ofthe accident for discussions with yourinsurance company and other personswho may be acting on your behalf. Understand your repair
estimate before
approving repairs.Choosing the repair shop and the brandsof parts that they use on your vehicle isyour decision.
Ask for genuine Mits
ubishi Motors parts.
Many times, to save
money, your insur-
ance company will recommend imitationparts that do not meet the original specifi-cations of fit, finish, corrosion resistanceor workmanship.
The strength and integrity built into yourMitsubishi vehicle is the result of a specificdesign referred to as
“Energy Management”.
Individual body parts are designed to act asone unit in the event of an accident. Shockwaves are absorbed by protective panels orare channeled around the passenger compart-ment. This important
feature is possible
because high tensile
steel is used in
Mitsubishi panels and structural parts, some-thing that cannot be guaranteed by the manu-facturers of imitation parts. All GenuineMitsubishi body panels
and support brackets
are designed and constructed as importantprotection features in the event of an acci-dent. By replacing body pa
rts with imitations,
your vehicle may no longer meet originalequipment specifications.
Triple J Enterprises, Inc.P.O. Box 6066TAMUNINGGUAM 96931For vehicles sold in Saipan Triple J MotorsP.O. Box 500487SAIPAN, MP96950-0487For vehicles sold in American Samoa Pacific Marketing, Inc.P. O . B o x 6 9 8PA G O PA G O ,AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
Important facts to know in case of an accident In the event of an accident Key information to discuss with your insurance company
Mitsubishi Motors built-in pro-tection
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Important facts to know
in case of an accident
Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects 10-5
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As a consumer requesting repair on yourvehicle, you have cons
umer rights. Across the
country, State Insuranc
e Commissioners have
begun considering rules on the use of non-OEM parts. This could
mean that repair shops
will have to disclose to the consumer, whenthey intend to use non-OEM parts. Since reg-ulations are not cons
istent on this point,
remember you have a choice. So, if you wantgenuine Mitsubishi Mo
tors parts, you may
have to specifically re
quest them. Make cer-
tain your insurance company understandsimitations are not to be
used in the repair of
your vehicle. You deserve the best genuineMitsubishi Motors parts. Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts are builtwith the high quality and durability standardsyou expect. Genuine Mitsubishi Motorsreplacements parts are your guarantee thatyour vehicle will have
all the technological
advantages and maintain the style and protec-tion of a brand new Mitsubishi Motors.
Remember to ask for genuine MitsubishiMotors parts.
Consumer rights (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts
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