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Vehicle preparation before driving 6-4 Driving safety
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following: Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors and theliftgate are locked.
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keeping good visibility,and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible prob-
lem. Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as fa
r back as possible.
Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and
regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-13 Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out.As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure sensorswhen the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, onl
y, be performed by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch wh
ile you turn all the
exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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The following maintenance steps are recom- mended: Check tire pressures regularly. Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and front
and rear suspen-
sion alignment. Rotate your tires regularly as described in the “Tire rotation” se
ction on page 9-22.
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Tread wear indicators ar
e built into the origi-
nal equipment tires on
your vehicle to help
you know when your tires should be replaced. Many states have la
ws requiring that you
replace your tires at this point.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6mm). When the bands appear next to one another in two or more places
, replace your tires.
Replacing tires and wheels
CAUTIONAvoid using different size tires from the one listed and the combined use of differenttypes of tires, as this can affect driving safety. Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-7. On all-wheel drive vehi
cles, always use tires
of the same size, same
type, and same brand,
and which have no wear differences. Using tires that differ in si
ze, type, brand or the
degree of wear, will increase the differentialoil temperature, resulting in possible damage to the driving system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to ex
cessive loading, possi-
bly leading to oil leakage, component sei- zure, or other serious problems. Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
NOTE
On vehicles with Elec
tric parking brake, 16
inches steel wheel cannot be used on yourvehicle because it interfe
res with brake parts.
Additionally, 16 inches aluminum wheel may not be used on
your vehicle depending
on its type, even if a Mitsubishi Motors Gen-uine wheels. Consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before using
wheels that you have.
Tire maintenance
Tread wear indicator 1- Location of the tread wear indicator 2- Tread wear indicator
NOTE
Tire wear indicators ca
n have different marks
and locations dependi
ng on the tire manufac-
turer.
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Brake pedal free play
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the brake pedal sev- eral times with your foot. Then press thepedal down with your fingers 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, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever up slowly 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 by the ratchet after pulling.
CAUTION Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire 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 G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the vehicle moving whenunattended.
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-31
9
*: Fusible link
SBF2 Starter 30 A* SBF3
Air condition- ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
SBF4
Radiator fan
motor
40 A*
SBF5
Anti-lock brak- ing system
40 A*
SBF6
Electric parking
brake
50 A*
SBF7
Anti-lock brak- ing system
30 A*
BF1 Power liftgate 30 A BF2
Audio system amplifier
30 A
BF3 IOD IOD 30 A BF4 Diesel 30 A F1
Automatic transaxle
20 A
F2 Wiper de-icer 15A F3
Electric parking
brake
7.5 A
F4
Daytime run- ning lights
10 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
F5 Front fog lights 15 A F6 Air conditioner 10 A F7
Headlight washer
20 A
F8 Security horn 20 A F9 Horn 10 A F10 ETV 15 AF11 Alternator 7.5 AF12 Engine 7.5 A F13
ENG/POWER 20 A Fuel line heater 25 A
F14 Fuel pump 15 A F15 Ignition coil 10 AF16 ENG/POWER 10 A F17
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
F18
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
F19
Head- light (low beam) (left)
LED 20 A
F20
Head- light (low beam) (right)
LED 20 A
F21
Head- light (low beam) (left)
Halo- gen
10 A
F22
Head- light (low beam) (right)
Halo- gen
10 A
F23
Battery current
sensor
7.5 A
#1 — Spare fuse 10 A #2 — Spare fuse 15 A #3 — Spare fuse 20 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
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