Mitsubishi Mirage (2022 year). Manual in english — page 12
Tires
Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-
its. Any time you notice unusual
Tire maintenance
nal equipment tires on your vehicle to help
wear, rotate your tires as soon as pos-
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you know when your tires should be replaced.
sible.
The following maintenance steps are
Many states have laws requiring that you
recommended:
replace your tires at this point.
When rotating tires, check for
These indicators are molded into the bottom
uneven wear, damage, and wheel
z Check tire pressures regularly.
of the tread grooves and will appear when the
tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6
alignment. Abnormal wear is usually
z Have regular maintenance done
mm).
caused by a wrong tire pressure,
on the wheel balance and front
When the bands appear next to one another in
wheels that are not aligned properly,
and rear suspension alignment.
two or more places, replace your tires.
wheels that are out-of-balance, or
z Rotate your tires regularly as
severe braking.
described in the
“Tire
rotation”
NOTE
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi
section on page 9-19.
z Tire wear indicators can have different marks
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
and locations depending on the tire manufac-
9
turer.
your choice to find out the reason for
Tread wear indicator
uneven tread wear.
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Tire rotation
The first tire rotation is the most
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important one. It will allow all your
To even out the wear on your tires
tires to wear evenly.
and make them last longer, Mitsubi-
shi Motors Corporation recommends
that you rotate your tires at the mile-
age listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
However, the timing for tire rotation
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
may vary according to your vehicle
condition, road surface conditions,
and your own personal driving hab-
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-19
Tires
Tires that do not have arrows showing rotation
CAUTION
CAUTION
direction
z
If the tires have arrows (A) indi-
z Avoid the combined use of dif-
cating the correct direction of
ferent types of tires. Using dif-
Front
rotation, swap the front and rear
ferent types of tires can affect
tires on the left-hand side of the
vehicle performance and safety.
Tires that have arrows showing rotation direc-
vehicle and the front and rear
tion
tires on the right-hand side of
Snow tires
the vehicle separately. Keep
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Front
each tire on its original side of
In some areas of the country, snow tires are
the vehicle. When installing the
required for winter driving. If snow tires are
tires, make sure the arrows point
required in your area, you must choose snow
in the direction in which the
tires of the same size and type as the original
9
wheels will turn when the vehi-
tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tires
CAUTION
cle moves forward. Any tire
should also be installed on all four wheels.
z
A compact spare tire can be
Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
whose arrow points in the wrong
installed temporarily in place of
can be reduced.
direction will not perform to its
a tire that has been removed dur-
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires
full potential.
should not be operated at sustained speeds
ing the tire rotation. However, it
over 75 mph (120 km/h).
must not be included in the regu-
lar tire rotation sequence.
CAUTION
Front
z If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, only Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine wheels should be used.
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.
9-20
Vehicle care and maintenance
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)
If the free play is not within these limits, take
Tire chains
Parking brake
your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi
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Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for adjustment.
CAUTION
Parking brake lever stroke
z Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
The clearance between the chains and the
Brake pedal free play
Check the parking brake lever travel occa-
body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-
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sionally. To check this, pull the lever up
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-
To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn
slowly and count the number of clicks of the
aged.
off the engine and press the brake pedal sev-
ratchet.
eral times with your foot. Then press the
pedal down with your fingers until you first
Parking brake lever stroke:
Clutch pedal free play
(if so
feel resistance.
7 to 9 notches (clicks)
equipped)
(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
Brake pedal free play:
the force of 200 N)
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.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
9
To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by
off the engine and press the pedal until you
the ratchet after pulling.
feel resistance.
Clutch pedal free play:
.4 to .6 inch (11 to 16 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take
your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for adjustment.
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-21
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
9
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 for good
choice. This should be done at the time or
engine performance and emission-control.
NOTE
mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
z Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Change them at the mileage listed in the
time. This wears out the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
These, and all the other “general” mainte-
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
nance services listed in this manual, need to
MANUAL”.
be performed to keep your vehicle running
properly and reliably.
During cold weather
NOTE
You should also have an inspection and ser-
z Use the spark plugs listed under
“Engine
vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
specifications” on page 11-5 or plugs that are
If the blades are frozen to the windshield or
exactly the same. Other plugs could cause
rear window, do not operate the wipers until
engine damage, performance problems or
the ice has melted and the blades are freed,
radio noise.
otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
9-22
Vehicle care and maintenance
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
9
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,
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-23
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 seals
damaged
ered.
and 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 front suspension
fumes seep into the luggage and passenger
and 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.
9
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
9-24
Vehicle care and maintenance
Fusible links
snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for
individual circuit is equipped with a fuse. The
the windshield, side and rear window are also
fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-
useful.
partment and in the engine compartment.
Type A
Passenger compartment
Fusible links
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Type B
The fuse block in the passenger compartment
The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
is located in front of the driver’s seat at the
a large current attempts to flow through cer-
position shown in the illustration.
tain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for inspection
and replacement.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse
9
load capacities” on page 9-25.
Fuse load capacities
WARNING
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z Fusible links must not be replaced by any
This fuse list shows the names of the electri-
other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-
cal systems and their fuse capacities.
ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,
There are spare fuses in the fuse block in the
property destruction and serious or fatal
engine compartment. Always replace a blown
injuries at any time.
fuse with one of the same capacity as the
Engine compartment
original.
Fuses
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is
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located as shown in the illustration.
While pressing the tab (A or B), pull up the
cover.
Fuse block location
To prevent damage to the electrical system
from short-circuiting or overloading, each
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-25
Fuses
z The table above shows the main equip-
Passenger compartment fuse loca-
Sym-
Capac-
No.
Electrical system
ment corresponding to each fuse.
bol
ity
tion table
11
Rear fog light
10 A
Engine compartment fuse location
12
Door lock
15 A
table
Interior light (Dome
13
15 A
light)
Type A
14
Rear window wiper
15 A
15
Gauges
7.5 A
16
Relay
7.5 A
17
Heated seats
20 A
18
Option
10 A
9
Sym-
Capac-
No.
Electrical system
Heated outside rear-
bol
ity
19
7.5 A
view mirrors
1
Tail light (left)
7.5 A
20
Windshield wiper
20 A
2
Cigarette lighter
15 A
21
Back-up light
7.5 A
3
Ignition coil
10 A
22
Defogger
30 A
Sym-
Capac-
4
Starter motor
7.5 A
No.
Electrical system
23
Heater
30 A
bol
ity
5
—
—
—
24
—
—
—
SBF1
Radiator fan motor
40 A*
6
—
—
—
25
Radio
10 A
Anti-lock braking
7
Tail light (right)
7.5 A
SBF2
30 A*
Electronic con-
system
26
15 A
Outside rearview
trolled unit
8
7.5 A
SBF3
Ignition switch
40 A*
mirrors
Power window
9
Engine control unit
7.5 A
z Some fuses may not be installed on your
SBF4
40 A*
control
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
10
Control unit
7.5 A
or specifications.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Fuses
Sym-
Capac-
Sym-
Capac-
No.
Electrical system
No.
Electrical system
Type B
bol
ity
bol
ity
BF1
DC-DC (P/T)
30 A
F15
Alternator
7.5 A
BF2
DC-DC (AUDIO)
30 A
Hazard warning
F16
10 A
flasher
Headlight (low
F1
10 A
beam) (left)
Automatic trans-
F17
15 A
axle
Headlight (low
F2
10 A
beam) (right)
F18
Air conditioning
10 A
Headlight (high
F19
ETV
15 A
F3
10 A
beam) (left)
Sym-
Capac-
F20
Starter
7.5 A
No.
Electrical system
Headlight (high
bol
ity
F4
10 A
beam) (right)
F21
CVT oil/pump
15 A
SBF1
PTC heater
40 A*
9
F5
Horn
10 A
F22
Fuel pump
15 A
SBF2
PTC heater
40 A*
F6
Front fog lights
15 A
F23
Engine
20 A
SBF3
PTC heater
40 A*
Daytime running
Automatic trans-
F7
10 A
F24
7.5 A
lights
axle
*: Fusible link
F8
—
—
—
#1
—
Spare fuse
20 A
z Some fuses may not be installed on your
F9
—
—
—
#2
—
Spare fuse
30 A
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
Battery current
or specifications.
F10
7.5 A
*: Fusible link
sensor
z The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
F11
—
—
—
z Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
Stop lights (Brake
F12
15 A
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A,
or specifications.
lights)
10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses
z The table above shows the main equip-
F13
Ignition coil
7.5 A
burns out, substitute with the following fuse.
ment corresponding to each fuse.
7.5 A: Outside rearview mirrors
F14
Engine control
7.5 A
10 A: Option
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-27
Fuses
15 A: Cigarette lighter
When using a substitute fuse, replace with a
fuse of the correct capacity as soon as possi-
ble.
Identification of fuse
Capacity
Color
7.5 A
Brown
10 A
Red
B- Fuse is OK
3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove,
C- Blown fuse
15 A
Blue
and pull the fuse straight out from the fuse
20 A
Yellow
block.
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity
9
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible
30 A
securely into the appropriate slot.
link type)
40 A
Green (fusible link type)
CAUTION
z
Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than
the one listed or any substitute, such as wire,
Fuse replacement
foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiring
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to heat up and could cause a fire.
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off
z
If the replacement fuse blows again after a
the electrical item concerned to the fuse
short time, have the electrical system
and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
position or put the operation mode in
dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the
OFF.
find and correct the cause.
matching tables, to check the fuse that is
2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine
related to the problem. If the fuse is not
compartment fuse block.
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.
9-28
Vehicle care and maintenance
Replacement of light bulbs
Replacement of light bulbs
NOTE
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z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes
Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is
becomes temporarily foggy. This is the same
off. Do not touch the glass part of the new
phenomenon as when window glass mists up
bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your
on a humid day, and does not indicate a func-
skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy
tional problem.
the bulb when it gets hot.
When the light is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers
inside the light, please have it checked by an
CAUTION
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
z
Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after
repair facility of your choice.
being turned off.
CAUTION
When replacing the bulb, wait for it to cool
z
Do not install commercially available LED-
sufficiently before touching it. You could
Bulb location and capacity
type bulbs.
otherwise be burned.
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Commercially available LED-type bulbs
9
z
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas
could adversely affect the operation of the
inside halogen light bulb is highly pressur-
CAUTION
vehicle, such as by preventing the lights and
ized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a
z When replacing a bulb, be sure to use a new
other vehicle equipment from operating
halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter.
bulb of the same type, wattage, and color.
properly.
z
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare
If you install a different bulb, the bulb could
hand, dirty glove, etc.
malfunction or fail to come on and could
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb
lead to a vehicle fire.
to break the next time the headlights are
NOTE
used.
z
If you are unsure of how to carry out the
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with
work as required, it is recommended that
alcohol and let it dry completely before
these procedures be carried out by an autho-
installing the bulb.
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
z
Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body
when removing a light and lens.
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-29
Replacement of light bulbs
Outside
ANSI
ANSI
N00950302229
Watt-
Trade No.
Watt-
Trade No.
Description
Description
age
or Bulb
age
or Bulb
Front
type
type
Front turn signal
Side turn signal
1
27 W
#1156NA
light
light (on outside
7
—
—
rearview mirror, if
Parking
Type
5 W
W5W
so equipped)
light
A
Parking
2
light/Day-
Type
NOTE
—
—
time run-
B
z
It is not possible to repair or replace only the
ning light
bulb for the side turn signal light (on fender).
Type A
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
Type
60/55 W
HB2
dealer or a repair facility of your choice
9
A
when the light needs to be repaired or
3
Headlight
Type
replaced.
—
—
B
z
The following lights use an LED instead of
the bulb. Check with an authorized
Type B
Front side-marker
4
5 W
W5W
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
light
of your choice when either light needs to be
Front fog light (if
repaired or replaced.
19 W
H16
so equipped)
• Parking light/Daytime running light (Type
B)
5
Daytime running
• Headlight (Type B)
Type A:
Halogen headlights type
light (if so
13 W
P13W
• Side turn signal light (on outside rearview
Type B:
LED headlights type
equipped)
mirror)
Side turn signal
6
light (on fender, if
5 W
—
so equipped)
9-30
Vehicle care and maintenance
Replacement of light bulbs
Rear
NOTE
Headlights (Halogen headlights
z The following lights use an LED-type bulb.
type)
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
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dealer or a repair facility of your choice
1. Pull out the connector
(A), and then
when either light needs to be repaired or
remove the sealing cover (B).
replaced.
• High-mounted stop light
• Tail and stop light
• Stop light
• Rear side-marker light
ANSI
trade No.
Inside
Item
Wattage
or bulb
N00950400646
type
9
High-mounted
1
—
—
*- Front of the vehicle
stop light
License plate
2
5 W
W5W
2. Unhook the spring (C), which secures the
light
bulb, and then remove the bulb (D).
3
Back-up light
16 W
W16W
Rear turn signal
4
21 W
PY21W
light
Tail and stop
5
—
—
light
Item
Wattage
6
Stop light
—
—
1
Cargo room light
5 W
Rear side-marker
7
—
—
2
Dome light
8 W
light
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-31
Replacement of light bulbs
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Front side-marker lights
steps in reverse.
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1. Turn the socket
(A)
counterclockwise
Headlights (LED headlights
to remove it.
type)
Halogen headlights type
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NOTE
z The headlights use an LED-type bulb.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice
when the light needs to be repaired or
replaced.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
9
Headlight aim adjustment
LED headlights type
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The alignment of the headlights should be
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
9-32
Vehicle care and maintenance
Replacement of light bulbs
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turn-
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights (Halogen head-
ing it counterclockwise while pressing in.
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lights type)
1. Turn the socket (A) counterclockwise to
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remove it.
1. Turn the socket (A) counterclockwise to
remove it.
Halogen headlights type
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
9
LED headlights type
*- Front of the vehicle
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
*- Front of the vehicle
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
Vehicle care and maintenance
9-33
Replacement of light bulbs
3. While pressing the tab, pull out the con-
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove
Front fog lights (if so equipped)/
nector.
it.
Daytime running lights (if so
equipped)
Type 1
Type 1
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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 clips/bolts (A) to turn up the
cover (B).
Type 2
Type 2
9
Type 1- Fog light type
Type 2- Daytime running light type
C- Fog light bulb
D- Daytime running light bulb
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Replacement of light bulbs
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal
2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to
steps in reverse.
unit.
remove it.
NOTE
z When refitting each of the clips, first insert
part (E) of the clip into the hole and then
press part (F) into it.
3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the
D- Back-up light
vehicle to unfix the notch (B) and pin (C).
E- Rear turn signal light
F- Do not touch the socket because replac-
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ing this light is carried out by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
Rear combination lights
repair facility of your choice.
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1. Open the liftgate.
(Refer to “Liftgate” on page 5-29.)
NOTE
z
The following lights use an LED-type bulb.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice
when either light needs to be repaired or
replaced.
• High-mounted stop light
• Tail and stop light
• Stop light
• Rear side-marker light
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Replacement of light bulbs
5. Remove the bulb from the socket as fol-
6. To install the bulb, perform the removal
2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to
lows.
steps in reverse.
remove it, and then pull the bulb out from
• Back-up light bulb
the socket.
Pull the bulb out.
NOTE
• Rear turn signal light bulb
z When mounting the lamp unit, align the
Turn the bulb counterclockwise while
notch (G) and pin (H) on the lamp unit with
pressing in.
the clip (I) and hole (J) in the body.
Back-up light bulb
Rear turn signal light
bulb
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
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steps in reverse.
NOTE
License plate lights
z When installing the light unit, first insert the
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tab (C) into the hole on the body, and then
1. Push the light unit (A) toward the left side
push on the light unit to fit it into place.
of the vehicle to remove it.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Vehicle care precautions
Vehicle care precautions
CAUTION
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and
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• Nail Polish Remover
flocked parts
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,
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These can all be dangerous, and they all can
perform regular maintenance using the proper
1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth
damage your vehicle.
materials and procedures. Be sure to use only
soaked in a 3% solution of gentle soap
those materials and procedures that meet your
and water.
Cleaning the inside of your
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,
local environmental pollution control regula-
tions. Choose the materials you will use care-
vehicle
wring it out well, and wipe off all the
fully, to be sure that they do not contain
soap.
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corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an
After washing the inside of your vehicle with
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help
any cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti-
NOTE
in choosing these materials.
lated area.
z Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicones or wax.
CAUTION
Such products, when applied to the instru-
CAUTION
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ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
z
Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some
z
Do not use organic substances
(solvents,
tions on the windshield and obscure vision.
are poisonous and others are highly flamma-
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or
Also, if such products get on the switches of
ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their
alkaline or acidic solutions.
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
fumes in a closed space. When you use any-
These chemicals can cause discoloring,
ure of these accessories.
thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be
staining or cracking of the surface.
sure to follow the instructions. Always open
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
your vehicle doors or windows when you’re
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
cleaning the inside. Never use the following
Upholstery
stances mentioned above.
chemicals to clean your vehicle:
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• Gasoline
1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
• Carbon Tetrachloride
cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and
NOTE
• Benzine
keep the interior clean.
z
Always read the instructions on the cleaner
• Kerosene
label.
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
NOTE
Foreign material
the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic
z
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it
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leather should be cleaned with an appro-
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew
priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be
Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,
may grow.
cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a
tree sap, insect remains, sea water and other
z
The genuine leather surface can be damaged
3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm
foreign matters can damage the finish on your
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber
water.
vehicle.
brush.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
Generally, the longer any foreign material
z
Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
cleaner and remove any stains with carpet
stays on the finish, the worse the damage.
alcohol, gasoline, or acid or alkaline solvents
cleaner. Oil and grease can be removed by
can discolor the genuine leather surface and
Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-
lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth
should not be used.
ever the finish gets soiled.
and spot remover.
z
Genuine leather can mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any oil stains immediately.
Washing
z
The genuine leather surface may harden and
NOTE
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shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight
9
z If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat
for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush
place it in the shade as much as possible.
picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-
over the surface in one direction.
z
When the temperature of the vehicle interior
faces can damage the paint and body of your
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
vehicle if left on.
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
Genuine leather (if so equipped)
stick to the seat.
to protect your vehicle from this damage.
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with
1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a
Cleaning the outside of your
water to remove dust. Next, using plenty of
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen-
clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge,
tle soap and water.
vehicle
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,
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Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
wring it out well, and wipe off all the
To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham-
soap.
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your
ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle,
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-
vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-
doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to
face.
remain.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all
CAUTION
CAUTION
waterdrops from the rubber parts around the
z
When washing the underside of your vehicle
z
Make sure to do the following when using an
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-
automatic car wash, with help from either
tect your hands.
this manual or the car wash operator, to
z
If your vehicle has rain sensor, place the
avoid damaging your vehicle:
NOTE
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to
• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.
z When the door is frozen, opening it by force
deactivate the rain sensor before washing the
• Remove the antenna.
may tear off or crack the rubber gasket
vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will operate
• Tape the wiper arm assembly.
installed around the door. Pour warm water
in the presence of water spray on the wind-
to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe
• As your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shield and may get damaged as a result.
off the water after opening the door. To pre-
spoiler, check with the car wash operator
z
Never spray or splash water on the electrical
before using the car wash.
vent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
parts in the engine compartment. This may
doors, hood, etc., treat with silicone lubri-
• If your vehicle is equipped with the rain
damage them. Be careful also when washing
cant.
sensor, place the wiper switch lever in the
the underbody to ensure that water does not
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sen-
enter the engine compartment.
sor.
z
Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat-
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• If your vehicle is equipped with the For-
Waxing
ing brushes. These brushes may scratch the
ward Collision Mitigation system (FCM),
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paint surface and make it dull.
turn off the system.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker col-
Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or
Refer to “FCM ON/OFF switch” on page
ored vehicles.
when water does not bead up on the paint.
5-64.
z
Some hot water washing equipment uses
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax
high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle.
on the painted surfaces. After the wax has
Because hot water can damage plastics parts
During cold weather
dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
and seep inside your vehicle, make sure you
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
do the following when using such equip-
Salt and other chemicals spread on winter
You should wax when the painted surfaces
ment:
roads in some geographical areas can have a
are cool.
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches
detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody.
(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.
You should flush the underbody with a high
• When washing around the door glass, hold
pressure hose every time you wash the out-
the nozzle at a distance of more than 28
side of your vehicle.
inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to the
Take special care to remove mud or other
glass surface.
debris which could trap and hold salt and
moisture.
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