Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english — page 18

Brake pedal free play

If the free play is not within these limits, take

CAUTION

Tire chains

your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi

z Avoid the combined use of dif-

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Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

ferent types of tires. Using dif-

choice for adjustment.

CAUTION

ferent types of tires can affect

z Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.

vehicle performance and safety.

The clearance between the chains and the

Parking brake lever stroke

body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-

ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-

(if so equipped)

Snow tires

aged.

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Check the parking brake lever travel occa-

In some areas of the country, snow tires are

sionally. To check this, pull the lever up

required for winter driving. If snow tires are

Brake pedal free play

slowly and count the number of clicks of the

required in your area, you must choose snow

ratchet. Parking brake lever stroke:

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tires of the same size and type as the original

To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn

8 notches (clicks)

tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tires

off the engine and press the brake pedal sev-

(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with

should also be installed on all four wheels.

eral times with your foot. Then press the

the force of 200 N)

Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling

pedal down with your fingers until you first

Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by

can be reduced.

feel resistance.

the ratchet after pulling.

Even where laws may permit it, never exceed

the maximum speed rating of the tire.

Brake pedal free play:

.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)

CAUTION

z Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels

should be used, because your vehicle is

equipped with a tire pressure 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.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Wiper blades

WARNING

Emission-control system

NOTE

z Continued operation of the vehicle with

z To meet government regulations and pro-

maintenance

the parking brake lever out of adjustment

mote cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped

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may result in the vehicle moving when

with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).

unattended.

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-

The engine electronic control module that

control system that meets all the requirements

controls OBD functions stores various data

of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(especially about the exhaust emissions).

This data will be erased if the battery cable is

and Environment Canada. The emission-con-

Wiper blades

disconnected, which could make a rapid

trol system is made of:

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diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the

Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean

battery cable when the engine malfunction

z a positive crankcase ventilation system

them regularly to remove deposits of salt and

indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

z an evaporative emission-control system

“Check engine light”) is ON.

road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild

z an exhaust emission-control system

detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the

blades and glass areas.

To be sure the emission-control system works

Replace the blades if they continue to streak

properly, have your vehicle inspected and

Spark plugs

or smear.

maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi

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Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

Spark plugs must fire properly to ensure

choice. This should be done at the time or

proper engine performance and emission-

NOTE

mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND

control.

z Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or

time. This wears out the rubber and can

scratch the glass.

These, and all the other “general” mainte-

regapping. Spark plugs should be replaced at

nance services listed in this manual, need to

the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY

be performed to keep your vehicle running

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

properly and reliably.

During cold weather

You should also have an inspection and ser-

NOTE

vice any time you suspect a malfunction.

If the blades are frozen to the windshield or

z Use the recommended or equivalent spark

plugs listed under “Engine specifications” on

rear window, do not operate the wipers until

page 11-6. Use of other plugs could cause

the ice has melted and the blades are freed,

engine damage, loss of performance or radio

otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.

noise.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-21

General maintenance

high heat sources such as the exhaust mani-

there are other parts which do not usually

Fuel hoses

fold.

need regular maintenance.

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But, if any of these parts stops working prop-

Check the hose surfaces for any heat and

erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.

WARNING

mechanical damage, hard and brittle rubber,

Have these items checked if you notice a

z If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel,

cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe-

problem with them.

do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-

cial attention to the hoses closest to high heat

ing from the ignition), flame or smoking

sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check

If you have any questions, see your autho-

material could cause an explosion or fire.

all the hose connections, such as clamps and

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.

Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

couplings, to make sure they are secure and

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

that there are no leaks. If you see any wear or

for assistance.

Disc brake pads

damage, replace the hoses immediately.

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Good brakes are essential for safe driving.

Evaporative emission control

Intake valve clearance

Check the brake pads for wear. For good

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system (except evaporative

braking performance, replace the brake pads

Have the valve clearance checked at an

emission canister)

with the same type pads as the originals.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the

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mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND

If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-

Brake hoses

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol-

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If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have

luting the air.

Brake hoses and tubing should be checked

adjustments made by an authorized

Have the system checked at an authorized

for:

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-

ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-

z Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn

Fuel system (tank, pipe line and

NANCE MANUAL”.

spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is

showing through any cracks or worn spots

connection, and fuel tank filler

in the rubber hose cover, the hose should

cap)

General maintenance

be replaced. The brakes can fail if the

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hose wears through.

Check these regularly for damage or leaks in

The next pages list the maintenance service

z Improper installation may cause twisting,

the fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel

recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-

or wheel, tire or chassis interference.

tank filler cap for damage or looseness. Pay

ration. In addition to the general maintenance

special attention to the fuel lines closest to

that needs to be performed at the times listed,

9-22

Vehicle care and maintenance

For cold and snowy weather

z The underside or rear of the vehicle is

nism until all the movable surfaces are cov-

Ball joint, steering linkage

damaged

ered.

seals, drive shaft boots

Also, put a light coat of the same grease on

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Also check the exhaust system each time the

the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.

Check the following parts for damage and

vehicle is raised for lubrication, oil changes,

grease leaks:

or required service. Any open seams or loose

For cold and snowy weather

connections could let dangerous exhaust

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z Ball joint boots of the suspension and

fumes seep into the luggage and passenger

steering linkage

compartments.

z Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft

Ventilation slots

Check for any of the following

Exhaust system

conditions:

The ventilation slots in front of the wind-

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shield should be brushed clear after a heavy

z Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks

snowfall so that the operation of the heating

WARNING

caused by corrosion or damage.

and ventilation systems will not be impaired.

z Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s

z Check the joints and connections for

exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these

looseness or exhaust gas leaks.

Weatherstripping

fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.

z Check the rubber hangers and brackets for

damage.

To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping

The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas

on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should

from entering inside your vehicle is to have

Hood lock release mechanism

be treated with silicone grease.

the engine exhaust system properly serviced.

and safety catch

Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-

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plete exhaust system and nearby body areas

Additional equipment (For

for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-

The hood lock release mechanism and hood

regions where snow is encoun-

sitioned parts if you notice any of the follow-

safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and

tered)

ing:

oiled when needed for easy movement and to

prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose

z A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-

Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding

It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-

tem

parts of the hood latch and release lever.

handled spade in the vehicle during the win-

z The smell of exhaust fumes inside the

Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-

ter so that you can clear away snow if you get

vehicle

stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-23

Fusible links

snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for

individual circuit is equipped with a fuse. The

the windshield, rear window, and side win-

fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-

dows are also useful.

partment and in the engine compartment.

Passenger compartment

Fusible links

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The fuse block in the passenger compartment

The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if

is located behind the fuse lid in front

of the

a large current attempts to flow through cer-

driver’s seat at the position

shown

the

tain electrical systems.

illustration.

In case of a melted fusible link, see your

Pull the fuse lid to remove it.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice for inspection

and replacement.

Fuse load capacities

For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse

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load capacities” on page 9-24.

This fuse list shows the names of the electri-

cal systems and their fuse capacities.

There are spare fuses in the fuse block cover

WARNING

in the engine compartment. Always replace a

z Fusible links must not be replaced by any

other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-

blown fuse with one of the same capacity as

ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,

the original.

property destruction and serious or fatal

injuries at any time.

A- Fuse block

Fuses

Engine compartment

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The fuse block in the engine compartment is

Fuse block location

located as shown in the illustration.

Press the lock lever (1) and remove the fuse

To prevent damage to the electrical system

block cover (2).

from short-circuiting or overloading, each

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

*: Fusible link

Passenger compartment fuse loca-

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

tion table

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

Rear window wiper

15 A

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

or specifications.

Sunroof

20 A

z The table above shows the main equip-

Ignition switch

10 A

ment corresponding to each fuse.

Option

10 A

Engine compartment fuse location

Hazard warning

15 A

table

flasher

4-wheel drive system

10 A

Fuse block

Stop lights

15 A

(Brake lights)

Gauges

10 A

SRS airbag

7.5 A

Radio

15 A

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

Control unit relay

7.5 A

Power window con-

Interior lights

30 A*

15 A

trol

(Room lights)

Defogger

30 A*

Back-up lights

7.5 A

Behind the fuse block cover

Heater

30 A

Heated outside

7.5 A

rearview mirrors

Windshield wipers

30 A

Outside rearview

Door locks

25 A

10 A

mirrors

—

Cigarette lighter/

15 A

12 V power outlet

15 A

12 V power outlet

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-25

Fuses

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

bol

ity

bol

ity

Electric parking

Audio system ampli-

Injector

20 A

30 A*

15 A

brake

fier

ETV

15 A

Electric parking

Radiator fan motor

40 A*

30 A*

—

Spare fuse

10 A

brake

Power seat

30 A

—

Spare fuse

15 A

Anti-lock braking

(Driver seat)

40 A*

system

—

Spare fuse

20 A

Power seat

30 A

Anti-lock braking

(Passenger seat)

30 A*

*: Fusible link

system

IOD

30 A

—

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

Air conditioning

30 A*

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Heated seats

30 A

condenser fan motor

or specifications.

Starter

30 A*

Battery current sen-

7.5 A

z The table above shows the main equip-

sor

ment corresponding to each fuse.

Alternator

7.5 A

Electric parking

Headlight washer

20 A

The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A,

brake/Adaptive

7.5 A

Cruise Control

25 A or 30 A fuses. If one of these fuses

Security horn

20 A

(ACC)

burns out, substitute with the following fuse.

Automatic transaxle

20 A

7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse

Headlight

10 A

25 A: 20 A spare fuse

Horn

10 A

(high beam) (right)

30 A: 30 A power seat (passenger seat) fuse

Sunshade

20 A

Headlight

When using a substitute fuse, replace with a

10 A

(high beam) (left)

fuse of the correct capacity as soon as possi-

Front fog lights

15 A

ble.

Turbo actuator

20 A

Daytime running

10 A

lights

ENG/POWER

20 A

Air conditioner

10 A

Fuel pump

15 A

Engine control unit

7.5 A

Ignition coil

10 A

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

Identification of fuse

Capacity

Color

7.5 A

Brown

10 A

Red

15 A

Blue

20 A

Yellow

25 A

Natural (white)

B- Fuse is OK

Green (fuse type) /

30 A

3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove,

C- Blown fuse

Pink (fusible link type)

and pull the fuse straight out from the fuse

40 A

Green (fusible link type)

block.

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity

securely into the appropriate slot.

Fuse replacement

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CAUTION

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off

Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than

the electrical item connected to the fuse

the one listed or any substitute, such as wire,

and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiring

position or put the operation mode in

to heat up and could cause a fire.

OFF.

If the replacement fuse blows again after a

2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine

short time, have the electrical system

compartment fuse block.

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice to

4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the

find and correct the cause.

matching tables, to check the fuse that is

related to the problem. If the fuse is not

blown, something else must be causing

the problem. Have the system inspected

by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-27

Replacement of light bulbs

CAUTION

NOTE

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Never hold a halogen light bulb with a bare

z Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body

hand, dirty glove, etc.

when removing a light and lens.

Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light is

The oil from your hand could cause the bulb

z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

off. Do not touch the glass part of the new

to break the next time the headlights are

washed, the inside of the lens sometimes

bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your

used.

becomes temporarily foggy. This is the same

skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy

If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with

phenomenon as when window glass mists up

the bulb when it gets hot.

alcohol and let it dry completely before

on a humid day, and does not indicate a func-

installing the bulb.

tional problem.

When the light is switched on, the heat will

CAUTION

remove the fog. However, if water gathers

Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after

inside the light, please have it checked by an

being turned off.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool

repair facility of your choice.

sufficiently before touching it. You could

otherwise be burned.

Handle halogen light bulbs with care. The

Bulb location and capacity

gas inside a halogen light bulb is highly pres-

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surized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching

Do not install commercially available LED

a halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter.

CAUTION

type bulbs.

Commercially available LED type bulbs

z When replacing a bulb, be sure to use a new

could adversely affect the operation of the

bulb of the same type, wattage, and color.

vehicle, such as by preventing the lights and

If you install a different bulb, the bulb could

other vehicle equipment from operating

malfunction or fail to come on and could

properly.

lead to a vehicle fire.

NOTE

z If you are unsure of how to carry out the

work as required, it is recommended that

these procedures be carried out by an autho-

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice.

9-28

Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

Outside

ANSI

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Trade

trade No.

Watt-

Item

Wattage

Item

No. or

or Bulb

age

Front

Bulb

type

1 -

High-mounted

—

6 -

Side turn signal light

—

stop light

2 -

Tail and stop

—

NOTE

light

The following lights use an LED.

3 -

Tail light

—

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

4 -

License plate

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

5 W

W5W

light

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

or replaced.

5 -

Back-up light

21 W

W21W

ANSI

• Parking light

6 -

Rear turn sig-

Trade

• Daytime running light

21 W

WY21W

Watt-

nal light

Item

No. or

• Front turn signal light

age

7 -

Stop light

—

Bulb

• Front fog light (if so equipped)

type

• Headlight (LED type)

8 -

Rear side-

—

• Front side-marker light

marker light

1 -

Parking light/

• Side turn signal light

Daytime running

—

light

NOTE

2 -

Front turn signal light

—

Rear

z The following lights use an LED.

3 -

Front fog light (if so

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

—

equipped)

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

4 -

Headlight

Halogen

or replaced.

55 W

HIR2

bulb

• High-mounted stop light

LED

—

• Tail and stop light

• Tail light

5 -

Front side-marker

—

• Stop light

light

• Rear side-marker light

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-29

Replacement of light bulbs

Inside

NOTE

CAUTION

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z The following lights use an LED.

z Do not pull the wheel cut moulding (B) more

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

than is necessary to release the three clips

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

(C). Otherwise, the wheel cut moulding

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

could break.

or replaced.

• LED interior illumination (Front door) (if

3. Remove the three clips (D), and then pull

so equipped)

back the splash shield (E).

• LED interior illumination

(Smartphone tray)

Headlights (halogen bulb type)

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1. To create enough work space, turn the

steering wheel all the way in the direction

opposite to the side you wish to replace.

2. Remove the screw (A), and then pull the

Item

Wattage

wheel cut moulding

(B) outward to

1 -

LED interior illumination

—

release the three clips (C).

*: Front of the vehicle

(Front door) (if so equipped)

2 -

Vanity mirror lights (if so

2 W

4. Turn the cap

(F)

counterclockwise

equipped)

remove it.

3 -

Dome light (front)/Reading

10 W

light

4 -

LED interior illumination

—

(Smartphone tray)

5 -

Dome light (rear)

8 W

6 -

Cargo room light

5 W

*: Front of the vehicle

9-30

Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

NOTE

z When refitting the clip (D), first insert part

(K) of the clip into the hole and then press

part (L) into it.

*: Front of the vehicle

7. To install the bulb, perform the removal

steps in reverse.

5. While pulling the tab (G), pull out the

socket (H).

Headlights (LED type)

NOTE

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z After installing the cap (F), make sure that

the part on the cap that stands out

(J) is

NOTE

pointing upward and the cap is locked in

place. If the cap is not locked in place, it may

z The headlights (LED type) use an LED.

become detached while the vehicle is being

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

driven.

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

Headlight aim adjustment

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6. Turn the bulb

(I) counterclockwise to

remove it.

The alignment of the headlights should be

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-31

Replacement of light bulbs

Front side-marker lights

Side turn signal lights

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NOTE

z The front side-marker lights use an LED.

z The side turn signal lights use an LED.

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

Parking lights/Daytime running

Front fog lights (if so equipped)

3. Insert the cloth-covered tip of a straight

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blade (or flathead) screwdriver into the

lights

hole (B) of the light unit.

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NOTE

z The front fog lights use an LED.

z The parking lights and daytime running

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

lights use an LED.

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

when the light needs to be repaired or

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

replaced.

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

Rear combination lights

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Front turn signal lights

1. Open the liftgate.

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2. Remove the two screws (A).

4. Turn the straight blade

(or flathead)

screwdriver slightly to the right and press

NOTE

down to make the light unit (C) float up

z The front turn signal lights use an LED.

slightly.

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

Back-up lights

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1. Open the liftgate.

2. Insert the cloth-covered tip of a straight

blade (or flathead) screwdriver into the

groove, and then pry gently to remove the

lid (A).

5. Move the light unit

(C) rearward and

remove the three light unit pins (D).

E- Rear turn signal light

F- Tail and stop light, stop light, and rear

side-marker light

(LED) - cannot be

replaced

3. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to

remove it, and then pull the bulb out of

NOTE

the socket.

z The tail and stop lights, stop lights and rear

side-marker lights use an LED.

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

*: Rear of the vehicle

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

or replaced.

6. Turn the rear turn signal light socket

counterclockwise and remove it, and then

pull the bulb out of the socket.

7. To install the bulb, perform the removal

steps in reverse.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-33

Vehicle care precautions

4. To install the bulb, perform the removal

NOTE

High-mounted stop light

steps in reverse.

z Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screw-

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driver to keep from scratching the lens.

License plate lights

NOTE

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z The high-mounted stop light uses an LED

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

1. When removing the light unit (A), push it

type bulb.

toward the left side of the vehicle body.

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

Vehicle care precautions

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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,

perform regular maintenance using the proper

materials and procedures. Be sure to use only

4. To install the bulb, perform the removal

those materials and procedures that meet your

steps in reverse.

2. Use a screwdriver to gently pry up the tab

local environmental pollution control regula-

(B) and remove the lens.

tions. Choose the materials you will use care-

NOTE

fully, to be sure that they do not contain

z When mounting the light unit, insert tab (C)

corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an

first then align tab (D) with its hole.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help

in choosing these materials.

9-34

Vehicle care and maintenance

Cleaning the inside of your vehicle

CAUTION

NOTE

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some

z Do not use organic substances

(solvents,

z Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-

are poisonous and others are highly flamma-

benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or

tectants containing silicones or wax.

ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their

alkaline or acidic solutions.

Such products, when applied to the instru-

fumes in a closed space. When you use any-

These chemicals can cause discoloring,

ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-

thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be

staining or cracking of the surface.

tions on the windshield and obscure vision.

sure to follow the instructions. Always open

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make

Also, if such products get on the switches of

your vehicle doors or windows when you’re

sure their ingredients do not include the sub-

the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-

cleaning the inside. Never use the following

stances mentioned above.

ure of these accessories.

chemicals to clean your vehicle:

• Gasoline

• Carbon Tetrachloride

NOTE

Upholstery

• Benzine

z Always read the instructions on the cleaner

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• Kerosene

label.

1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

• Naphtha

cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and

• Acetone

keep the interior clean.

• Turpentine

Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean

Plastic, vinyl, synthetic leather,

• Paint Thinner

the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic

fabric and flocked parts

• Lacquer Thinner

leather should be cleaned with an appro-

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• Nail Polish Remover

priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be

1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth

cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a

soaked in a 3 % solution of gentle soap

These can all be dangerous, and they all can

3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm

and water.

damage your vehicle.

water.

2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

wring it out well, and wipe off all the

cleaner and remove any stains with carpet

soap.

Cleaning the inside of your

cleaner. Oil and grease can be removed by

vehicle

lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth

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and spot remover.

After washing the inside of your vehicle with

any cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti-

lated area.

Vehicle care and maintenance

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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle

NOTE

Washing

z If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat

z The genuine leather surface may harden and

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upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush

shrink if it is exposed to direct sunlight for

Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust

over the surface in one direction.

long hours. When your vehicle is parked,

picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-

place it in the shade as much as possible.

faces can damage the paint and body of your

z When the temperature of the vehicle interior

vehicle if left on.

rises in summer, vinyl products left on the

Genuine leather

(if so equipped)

Frequent washing and waxing is the best way

genuine leather seat may deteriorate and

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to protect your vehicle from this damage.

stick to the seat.

1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

soft cloth soaked in a 5 % solution of gen-

Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with

tle soap and water.

Cleaning the outside of your

water to remove dust. Next, using plenty of

2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,

vehicle

clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge,

wring it out well, and wipe off all the

wash the vehicle from top to bottom.

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soap.

Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.

To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often

3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-

Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham-

and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your

tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-

ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle,

vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.

face.

carefully clean the joints and flanges of the

doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to

Foreign material

remain.

NOTE

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z If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it

Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,

CAUTION

with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew

tree sap, insect remains, sea water and other

may grow.

z When washing the underside of your vehicle

z The genuine leather surface can be damaged

foreign matters can damage the finish on your

or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-

if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber

vehicle.

tect your hands.

brush.

Generally, the longer any foreign material

z If your vehicle is equipped with the rain sen-

z Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,

stays on the finish, the worse the damage.

sor, place the wiper switch lever in the

alcohol, gasoline, or acid or alkaline solvents

Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-

“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor

can discolor the genuine leather surface and

ever the finish gets soiled.

before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the

should not be used.

wipers will operate in the presence of water

z Genuine leather can mildew if not kept

spray on the windshield and may get dam-

clean. Clean up any oil stains immediately.

aged as a result.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle

CAUTION

NOTE

Never spray or splash water on the electrical

• Close the front sunroof (if so equipped)

z When the door is frozen, opening it by force

parts in the engine compartment. This may

• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assem-

may tear off or crack the rubber gasket

damage them. Be careful also when washing

bly.

installed around the door. Pour warm water

the underbody to ensure that water does not

• If your vehicle is equipped with a rain sen-

to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe

enter the engine compartment.

sor, place the wiper switch in the “OFF”

off the water after opening the door. To pre-

Some hot water washing equipment uses

position to deactivate the sensor prior to

vent freezing of the weatherstripping on the

high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle.

washing the vehicle.

doors, hood, etc., treat with silicone lubri-

Because hot water can damage plastic parts

cant.

• Do not operate the windshield wiper during

and seep inside your vehicle, make sure you

the car wash.

do the following when using such equip-

• As your vehicle is equipped with the roof

ment:

spoiler, check with the car wash operator

Waxing

• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches

before using the car wash.

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(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.

• If your vehicle is equipped with roof rails,

Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or

• When washing around the door glass, hold

check with the car wash operator before

the nozzle at a distance of more than

when water does not bead up on the paint.

using the car wash.

28 inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to the

Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax

glass surface.

on the painted surfaces. After the wax has

During cold weather

dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.

Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.

Using an automatic car wash

Salt and other chemicals used on winter roads

You should wax when the painted surfaces

in some geographical areas can have a detri-

are cool.

mental effect on the vehicle underbody. You

CAUTION

should flush the underbody with a high pres-

z Avoid automatic car washes that use rotating

CAUTION

brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint

sure hose every time you wash the outside of

z Waxes containing high abrasive compounds

surface and make it dull. Scratches are more

your vehicle.

should not be used. These waxes remove rust

noticeable on darker colored vehicles.

Take special care to remove mud or other

and stain effectively from the paintwork, but

z Make sure to do the following when using an

debris which could trap and hold salt and

are harmful to the finish of the paint, because

automatic car wash, with help from either

moisture.

they also remove paint/clearcoat.

this manual or the car wash operator, to

After washing your vehicle, wipe off all

They are also harmful to other glossy sur-

avoid damaging your vehicle:

waterdrops from the rubber parts around the

faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.

• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.

doors to prevent the doors from freezing.

• Close the door windows.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-37

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle

CAUTION

Damaged paint

CAUTION

Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or

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Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso-

paint thinners to remove road tar or other dirt

line, oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases,

Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat

from the vehicle surface.

paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (battery elec-

should be touched up as soon as possible with

Do not put wax on the areas having black

trolyte), as such substances will cause stains,

touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.

matte coating because it can cause uneven

cracks, or discoloration.

Check body areas facing the road or the tires

discoloration, patches, blurs, etc. If these get

Also, be sure to avoid even brief contact with

carefully for damage to the paint caused by

wax on them, wipe the wax off right away

chemicals such as coating materials, which

with a soft cloth and warm water.

flying stones, etc. The paint code number for

may cause cracks that allow moisture to

your vehicle can be found on the vehicle

enter, potentially damaging the lights.

On vehicles equipped with the power pan-

oramic sunroof, be careful when waxing the

information code plate located on the front

area around the front sunroof opening, not to

passenger door sill.

If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe

them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a

put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rub-

mild solution of soap and water. Then rinse

ber) and surrounding plastic parts. If stained

Cleaning plastic parts

them immediately with water.

with wax, the weatherstrip and surrounding

plastic parts cannot maintain a weatherproof

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seal with the front sunroof.

Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.

Chrome parts

If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black

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rough surface of the bumper, molding or

Polishing

To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome

lights, the surface may appear white in color.

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parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and

In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water

If painted surfaces have been severely dam-

apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the

and a soft cloth or chamois.

aged and lost their original luster and color

chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a

tone, polish the surface lightly with a fine

commercially available chrome polish.

CAUTION

polishing compound. Avoid limiting your

polishing to the damaged surface only; polish

z Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough

Aluminum wheels

scrubber as these may damage the plastic

a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing

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surface.

cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush

1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.

z Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-

the compound from the surface and apply a

2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-

ishing powder) which may damage the plas-

coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.

tic surface.

not be removed easily with water.

Rinse off the detergent after washing the

wheel.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle

3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois

Replace the wiper blades when they no longer

of neutral detergent then immediately rinse

leather or a soft cloth.

clean the windshield and rear window prop-

the affected parts with plenty of water.

erly.

CAUTION

z Do not use a brush or other hard implement

Cleaning the front sunroof (if so

on the wheels.

equipped)

z Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-

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sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing

Clean the inside of the front sunroof with a

so could cause the coating on the wheels to

peel or become discolored or stained.

soft cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped

z Do not directly apply hot water using a steam

away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral

cleaner or by any other means.

detergent solution. Wipe away the solution

z Contact with seawater or road salt used for

with a sponge dipped in fresh water.

de-icing can cause corrosion. Rinse off such

substances as soon as possible.

NOTE

z The surface treatment on the inside of the

glass may be removed if a hard cloth or

Window glass

organic solvent is used.

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The window glass can usually be cleaned

using only a sponge and water. Glass cleaner

Engine compartment

can be used to remove wax, oil, grease, dead

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insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it

Never spray or splash water on the electrical

dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

accessories in the engine compartment. This

puts the engine at risk of being damaged.

Wiper blades

Do not bring the circumferential parts, the

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plastic parts and so on into contact with sulfu-

ric acid

(battery electrolyte) which may

Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove

crack, stain or discolor them.

grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper

If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth,

blades.

chamois or the like and an aqueous solution

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-39

Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

their use, however, and may depart signifi-

material of the tire to degenerate and reduce

Consumer information (For

cantly from the norm due to variations in

tire life, and excessive temperature can lead

vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

driving habits, service practices and differ-

to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-

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ences in road characteristics and climate.

sponds to a level of performance which all

passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-

This information is provided in compliance

eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

with the requirements of the National High-

Traction AA, A, B, C

Grades B and A represent higher levels of

way Traffic Safety Administration, Depart-

performance on the laboratory test wheel than

ment of Transportation. It provides the

The traction grades, from highest to lowest,

the minimum required by law.

purchasers and/or prospective purchasers

are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent

with information on reporting safety defects.

the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as

WARNING

measured under controlled conditions on

z The temperature grade for the tire is

Uniform tire quality grading

specified government test surfaces of asphalt

established for a tire that is properly

and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor

inflated and not overloaded. Excessive

traction performance.

DOT quality grades - All passenger vehicle

speed, underinflation, or excessive load-

tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-

ing, either separately or in combination,

ments in addition to these grades. The spe-

WARNING

can cause heat buildup and possible tire

cific grade rating in each grade category is

z The traction grade assigned to the tire is

failure.

shown on the side wall of the tires on your

based on straight-ahead braking traction

vehicle.

tests, and does not include acceleration,

cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction

Reporting Safety Defects

characteristics.

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Treadwear

If you believe that your vehicle has a

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating

Temperature A, B, C

defect which could cause a crash or

based on the wear rate of the tire when tested

could cause injury or death, you

under controlled conditions on a specified

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B

should immediately inform the

government test course. For example, a tire

and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the

National Highway Traffic Safety

graded 150 would wear one and one-half

generation of heat and its ability to dissipate

Administration

(NHTSA) in addi-

(1¹/₂) times as well on the government course

heat when tested under controlled conditions

tion to notifying Mitsubishi Motors

as a tire graded 100. The relative performance

on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Corporation.

of tires depends upon the actual conditions of

Sustained high temperature can cause the

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Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects

If NHTSA receives similar com-

Transport Canada-ASFAD

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

plaints, it may open an investigation,

330 Sparks Street

and if it finds that a safety defect

Ottawa, ON

To contact Mitsubishi Motors North

exists in a group of vehicles, it may

K1A 0N5

America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or

order a recall and remedy campaign.

write to:

However, NHTSA cannot become

You can also obtain additional infor-

involved in individual problems

Mitsubishi Motors North Amer-

mation concerning motor vehicle

between you, your dealer, or

ica, Inc.

safety from

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

Customer Relations Department

http://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)

P.O. Box 689040

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Franklin, TN 37068

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-

http://www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French).

888-327-4236

(TTY:

1-800-424-

In addition to notifying Mitsubishi

9153); go to

For vehicles sold in Canada

Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.

http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of

If you live in Canada, and you

NHTSA Headquarters

Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or

believe that your vehicle has a safety

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

write to:

defect, you should immediately

West Building

notify Transport Canada. To contact

Washington, DC 20590

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can-

Transport Canada’s Defect Investiga-

ada, Inc.

tions and Recalls Division, you may

Customer Relations Department

You can also obtain other informa-

call the toll-free number: 1-800-333-

P.O. Box 41009

tion about motor vehicle safety from

0510.

4141 Dixie Road

http://www.safercar.gov.

You may write to:

Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9

Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects

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