General maintenance9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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high heat sources such 
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol-luting the air.Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenancethat needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usuallyneed regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop-erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice aproblem with them.If you have any questions, see your autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors 
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving.Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, replace the brake padswith the same type pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:Severe surface cracking, scuffing or wornspots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spotsin the rubber hose cover, the hose shouldbe replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.Improper installati
on may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or 
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:Ball joint boots of the suspension andsteering linkageBellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gasfrom entering inside your
 vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system 
and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-sitioned parts if you no
tice any of the follow-
ing:A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-temThe smell of exhaust fumes inside thevehicle
WA R N I N GIf you see a fuel leak 
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized 
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance 
Disc brake pads Brake hoses 
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system 
WA R N I N GCarbon monoxide gas 
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
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