2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 tow

Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
8
Set the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.Secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transa
xle) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
N00837201799
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam- age the bumper and front end.Towing with rear wheels off the ground. Do not tow CVT vehicles with this style. Towing with front wheels off the ground.
 Do not tow continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheelson the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If thevehicle is towed like
this, the continuously
variable transmission (CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam-aging it. If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E equipment. If the manual transaxl
e is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the
vehicle with the driv-
ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated. If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels oronly the rear wheels raised off the ground (Type B or C), the Active Stability Control (ASC) may operate, result
ing in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or put
the operation mode in
ACC. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or the operation mode as follows.[Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is
in “OFF” or “ACC”
position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.CAUTION
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B - M/T vehicles only) Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C) Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
BK0284300US.book 13 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分

Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-14 For emergencies
8
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 9-20 and “Tire chains” on page 9-20. 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-profile 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:
BK0284300US.book 14 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分

Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
Only use the designated positions shown in the illustration.
N00937400450
The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline willdestroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter. Normally, the
catalytic converter does not
require maintenance. Ho
wever, it is important
to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine. Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as
when performing diagnostic tests. Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning. To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when stopping the engine.
If your vehicle is raised with a garage jack *- Front of the vehicleWA R N I N G Set a garage jack only at the position shown here. If the gar
age jack is set a
wrong position, it could damage your vehicle and/or your
vehicle might fall
from the jack causing injury or death.
Never use the rear suspensions as a jack-ing point.
 Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur- face.Otherwise, the jack might slip and causepersonal injury. Always
use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand or pebblesunder the jack base.
Catalytic converter
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic
converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced
promptly. Running your
vehicle when it is ove
rheated may result in
damage to the conve
rter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N GDo not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as drygrass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
BK0284300US.book 3 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分

Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
 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.
N00937501647
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.
BK0284300US.book 4 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分

Replacement of light bulbs 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and remove the light unit.
3. Depress the tab (D) on the harness con- nector and pull the harness connector (E)to remove it. 4. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to remove it. 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
N00943701572
1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit. 3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle to unfix the notch (B) and pin (C).
NOTE
 When unfastening the sc
rew of the fog light,
be careful not to mistakenly move the beam position adjustment screw (C).
Rear combination lights
BK0284300US.book 32 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分

Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Replacement
..................................
9-32
Rear seat
..............................................
4-5
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-29
Replacement
..................................
9-32
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-29
Replacement
..................................
9-32
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-62
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-34
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-36
Replacement of light bulbs
..................
9-28
Replacing tires and wheels
..................
9-18
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-7
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-12
Child restraint systems
....................
4-14
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-22
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-13
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-14
Seat belt
instructions
.........................
4-8
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-13
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-13
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Arm rest
....................................
4-4
, 4-5
Front seats
.......................................
4-2
Head restraints
.................................
4-5
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-46
Service precautions
..............................
9-2
Side turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-29
Snow tires
..........................................
9-20
Spark plugs
.........................................
9-22
Starting the engine
...............................
5-38
Steering
Electric power stee
ring system (EPS) 5-51
Steering wheel height adjustment
......
5-34
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-29
Replacement
...................................
9-32
Storage spaces
....................................
5-87
Sun visors
...........................................
5-84
Supplemental Re
straint System
.............
4-22
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
...........................................
4-25
Maintenance service
........................
4-36
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-29
Replacement
..................................
9-32
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-6
Ticket holder
......................................
5-85
Tire pressure moni
toring system (TPMS)
......
5-58 Tires
..................................................
9-12
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-16
Maintenance
...................................
9-18
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-18
Rotation
.........................................
9-18
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-20
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-20
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-18
Tools
...................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-12
Trunk lid
............................................
5-28
Trunk room light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Turn signal light
Indicators
.......................................
5-75
Lever
.............................................
5-79
BK0284300US.book 4 ページ ２０１９年５月２３日　木曜日　午後１２時２２分