Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (2022 year). Manual in english

Tires

WARNING

Tires

Never disconnect the battery while the

If you are quick-charging your battery,

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engine is running, or you could damage

first disconnect the battery cables.

the vehicle’s electrical parts.

In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure

WARNING

Never short-circuit the battery. This could

to disconnect the negative

(-) terminal

Driving with tires that are

cause it to overheat and be damaged.

first, and reconnect it last.

worn, damaged or improperly

Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

Battery posts, terminals and related acces-

from the battery because the battery could

sories contain lead and lead compounds.

inflated is dangerous.

explode.

Wash hands after handling.

These type tire conditions will

Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-

adversely affect vehicle perfor-

sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on

mance.

nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-

NOTE

color them. And if it gets on your skin or

These type tire conditions can

Check each battery terminal for corrosion.

in your eyes, it can cause burns or blind-

You can stop more corrosion by washing

also cause a tread separation

ness. Please observe the following han-

with a solution of baking soda and water.

or blowout which may result

dling instructions:

Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or

• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or

in an accident causing serious

tightening them.

other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft

injury or death.

Check to see that the battery is securely

cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of

installed and cannot be moved. Also check

Tires, including spare tire,

water and neutral detergent then imme-

each terminal for tightness.

diately rinse the affected parts with

degrade over time with age

If you will not be driving your vehicle for a

plenty of water.

even when they are not being

long period of time, remove the battery and

• If electrolyte gets on your hands or

store it in a place where the battery fluid will

used.

clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If

not freeze. The battery only should be stored

It is recommended that tires

electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them

with a full charge.

with water immediately and get immedi-

over

6 years generally be

Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the

ate medical attention.

replaced even if damage is not

filler port caps to keep dirt and moisture out.

Open doors and windows in any closed

obvious.

space where you may be charging or

working with the battery.

Always wear protective clothing and gog-

It is important to familiarize yourself

gles when working with the battery, or

with the following terms:

have a skilled automobile technician do it.

z Cold tire pressure:

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

• The measured pressure after the

• The outward facing sidewall of

Section width: the linear distance

vehicle has been parked for at

an asymmetrical tire that has a

between the exteriors of the side-

least three hours,

particular side that must always

walls of an inflated tire, excluding

face outward when mounted on a

elevations due to labeling, decora-

• The measured pressure when the

vehicle.

tion, or protective bands.

vehicle is driven less than 1 mile

Passenger car tire: a tire intended

Bead: the part of the tire that is

(1.6 km) after having been

for use on passenger cars, multi-

made of steel wires, wrapped or

parked for three hours.

purpose passenger vehicles, and

reinforced by ply cords and that is

Maximum pressure: the maximum

trucks that have a gross vehicle

shaped to fit the rim.

permissible cold tire inflation

weight rating

(GVWR) of

Ply: a layer of rubber-coated par-

pressure for this tire.

10,000 pounds or less.

allel cords.

Recommended inflation pressure:

Light truck (LT) tire: a tire desig-

Cord: the strands forming the plies

the inflation pressure for optimum

nated by its manufacturer as pri-

in the tire.

tire performance.

marily intended for use on

Rim: a metal support for a tire or a

Intended outboard sidewall:

lightweight trucks or multipurpose

tire and tube assembly upon which

• The sidewall that contains a

passenger vehicles.

the tire beads are seated.

whitewall, bears white lettering

Tread: portion of a tire that comes

Rim diameter: nominal diameter

or bears manufacturer, brand,

into contact with the road.

of the bead seat.

and/or model name molding that

Tread rib: a tread section running

Groove: the space between two

is higher or deeper than the same

circumferentially around a tire.

adjacent tread ribs.

molding on the other sidewall of

Tread separation: pulling away of

the tire,

the tread from the tire carcass.

Carcass: the tire structure, except

tread and sidewall rubber which,

when inflated, bears the load.

Sidewall: portion of a tire between

the tread and bead.

Vehicle care and maintenance

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Tires

Tire Markings

Section width in millimeters

NOTE

215

(mm)

LT (Light Truck)

-metric tire

Aspect ratio in percent (%)

sizing is based on U.S.A. design

Ratio of section height to

standards. The size designation

section width of tire.

for LT-metric tires is the same as

for P-metric tires except for the

Construction code

letters “LT” that are molded into

• “R” means radial construc-

the sidewall preceding the size

tion.

designation.

• “D” means diagonal or bias

Example: LT235/85R16.

construction.

Temporary spare tires are high

1- Size Designation

Rim diameter in inches (in)

pressure

compact

spares

2- Service Description

designed for temporary emer-

3- Maximum Load

NOTE

gency use only. Tires designed

4- Maximum Pressure

European/Japanese metric tire

to this standard have the letter

5- U.S. DOT Safety

Standards

sizing is based on European/Jap-

“T” molded into the sidewall

Code (TIN)

anese design standards. Tires

preceding the size designation.

6- Treadwear, Traction

and Tem-

designed to these standards have

Example: T145/80D18 103M.

perature Grades

the tire size molded into the

sidewall beginning with the sec-

Service Description

Size Designation

tion width. The letter

“P” is

absent from this tire size desig-

EXAMPLE: 95H

EXAMPLE: P215/65R15

nation.

Load index

Example: 215/65R15 96H.

Passenger car tire size based

A numerical code associ-

on U.S.A. design standards

ated with the maximum load

a tire can carry.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD

Speed symbol

WARNING

1504

A symbol indicating the

z Overloading of your tire is

Department of Transporta-

range of speeds at which a

dangerous. Overloading can

tion

tire can carry a load corre-

cause tire failure, affect vehi-

This symbol certifies that

sponding to its load index

cle handling, and increase

the tire is in compliance

under certain operating con-

your stopping distance. Use

DOT

with the U.S. Department

ditions.

tires of the recommended load

of Transportation tire safety

The maximum speed corre-

capacity for your vehicle.

standards, and is approved

sponding to the speed sym-

Never overload them.

for highway use.

bol should only be achieved

under specified operating

Code representing the tire

conditions. (i.e. tire pressure,

Maximum Pressure

manufacturing location.

vehicle loading, road condi-

(2 digits)

tions and posted speed lim-

Maximum Pressure indicates the

Code representing the tire

its)

maximum permissible cold tire infla-

size. (2 digits)

tion pressure for this tire.

ABCD

Code used by tire manufac-

Maximum Load

turer. (1 to 4 digits)

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Number representing the

Maximum load indicates the maxi-

week in which the tire was

The TIN may be found on one or

mum load this tire is designed to

manufactured. (2 digits)

both sides of the tire but the date

carry.

code may only be on one side. Look

Number representing the

for the TIN on the outboard side of

year in which the tire was

tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the

manufactured. (2 digits)

TIN is not found on the outboard side

then you will find it on the inboard

side of the tire.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-15

Tires

under controlled conditions on speci-

Treadwear, Traction and Temper-

Tire inflation pressures

fied government test surfaces of

ature Grades

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asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

Proper tire inflation pressure is

C may have poor traction perfor-

Treadwear

essential for the safe and satisfactory

mance.

operation of your vehicle. The wrong

The treadwear grade is a comparative

tire pressure will cause problems in

rating based on the wear rate of the

Temperature

three major areas:

tire when tested under controlled

The temperature grades are A (the

conditions on a specified government

Safety

highest), B and C, representing the

test course. For example, a tire

Too little pressure increases flex-

tire’s resistance to the generation of

graded 150 would wear one and one-

ing in the tire and can cause tire

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

failure. Too much pressure can

half (1¹/₂) times as well on the gov-

when tested under controlled condi-

cause a tire to lose its ability to

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

cushion shock. Objects on the

The relative performance of tires

test wheel. Sustained high tempera-

road and potholes could then

depends upon the actual conditions

ture can cause the material of the tire

cause tire damage that may result

of their use, however, and may depart

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

in tire failure.

significantly from the norm due to

excessive temperature can lead to

z Economy

variations in driving habits, service

sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-

The wrong tire pressure can cause

practices and differences in road

responds to a level of performance

uneven wear patterns in the tire

characteristics and climate.

which all passenger car tires must

tread. These abnormal wear pat-

meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-

terns will reduce the tread life, and

Traction

cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades

the tire will have to be replaced

B and A represent higher levels of

The traction grades, from highest to

sooner.

performance on the laboratory test

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

Too little pressure also makes it

wheel than the minimum required by

grades represent the tire’s ability to

harder for the tire to roll, and this

law.

stop on wet pavement as measured

uses up more fuel.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

z Ride comfort and vehicle stability

The recommended inflation pres-

Cold inflation pressure is measured

The superior riding experience

sures under normal driving condi-

after the vehicle has been parked for

built into your vehicle partly

tions should be used for the tires

at least three hours or is driven less

depends on the correct tire pres-

listed below.

than

1 mile (1.6 km) after having

sure. Too much pressure gives an

been parked for three hours.

uncomfortable and jarring ride.

Tire

Cold inflation pressure must not go

Item

Front

Rear

Too little pressure feels as if your

size

above the maximum values molded

vehicle is slow to respond.

270

into the tire sidewall. After driving

165/65R

Unequal tire pressures can make

kPa,

several miles, your tire inflation pres-

steering your vehicle uneven and

39 psi

sure may increase 2 to 6 psi (14 to

Nor-

unpredictable.

41 kPa) from the cold inflation pres-

mal tire

240

175/55R

sure. Do not let air out of the tires to

kPa,

The tire pressure for your vehicle

get back to the specified cold pres-

35 psi

under normal driving conditions is

sure, or your tires will be too low.

listed on the placard attached to the

Com-

Check your tires each time you

driver’s door sill.

pact

T115/70

refuel. If one tire looks lower than

420 kPa, 60 psi

(Refer to “Tire and loading informa-

spare

D14

the others, check the pressure for all

tion placard” on page 11-3.)

wheel

of them.

You should also take the following

Tire pressures should be checked,

safety precautions:

and adjusted if necessary, at least

once a month.

z Keep your tires inflated to the rec-

Pressures should be checked more

ommended pressures. (See the tire

often whenever weather temperatures

and loading information placard

change severely, because tire pres-

attached to the driver’s door sill.)

sures change with outdoor tempera-

z Stay within the recommended

tures. The pressures listed are always

load limits.

“cold inflation pressure”.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-17

Tires

z Make sure that the weight of any

z Check tire pressures regularly.

tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6

mm).

load in your vehicle is evenly dis-

z Have regular maintenance done

When the bands appear next to one another in

tributed.

on the wheel balance and front

two or more places, replace your tires.

z Drive at safe speeds.

and rear suspension alignment.

z After filling your tires to the cor-

z Rotate your tires regularly as

NOTE

rect pressure, check them for dam-

described in the

“Tire

rotation”

z Tire wear indicators can have different marks

age and air leaks. Be sure to

section on page 9-18.

and locations depending on the tire manufac-

reinstall the caps on the valve

turer.

stems.

Tread wear indicator

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Tire rotation

Replacing tires and wheels

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To even out the wear on your tires

CAUTION

and make them last longer, Mitsubi-

z Avoid using different size tires from the one

shi Motors Corporation recommends

listed and the combined use of different

that you rotate your tires at the mile-

types of tires, as this can affect driving

safety.

age listed in the “WARRANTY AND

Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-5.

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

z Only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine wheels

However, the timing for tire rotation

should be used.

may vary according to your vehicle

Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks

1- Location of the tread wear indicator

and sensor damage, as it will not be possible

2- Tread wear indicator

condition, road surface conditions,

to install the tire pressure sensor properly.

and your own personal driving hab-

Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-

its. Any time you notice unusual

nal equipment tires on your vehicle to help

wear, rotate your tires as soon as pos-

Tire maintenance

you know when your tires should be replaced.

sible.

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Many states have laws requiring that you

The following maintenance steps are

replace your tires at this point.

When rotating tires, check for

These indicators are molded into the bottom

recommended:

uneven wear, damage, and wheel

of the tread grooves and will appear when the

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

alignment. Abnormal wear is usually

CAUTION

caused by a wrong tire pressure,

A compact spare tire can be

If the tires have arrows (A) indi-

wheels that are not aligned properly,

installed temporarily in place of

cating the correct direction of

wheels that are out-of-balance, or

a tire that has been removed dur-

rotation, swap the front and rear

severe braking.

ing the tire rotation. However, it

tires on the left-hand side of the

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi

must not be included in the regu-

vehicle and the front and rear

Motors dealer or a repair facility of

lar tire rotation sequence.

tires on the right-hand side of

your choice to find out the reason for

the vehicle separately. Keep

uneven tread wear.

each tire on its original side of

the vehicle. When installing the

The first tire rotation is the most

tires, make sure the arrows point

important one. It will allow all your

in the direction in which the

tires to wear evenly.

wheels will turn when the vehi-

cle moves forward. Any tire

Tires that do not have arrows showing rotation

direction

whose arrow points in the wrong

direction will not perform to its

Front

full potential.

Tires that have arrows showing rotation direc-

tion

Front

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-19

Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)

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

Brake pedal free play

body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-

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ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-

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

aged.

Snow tires

off the engine and press the brake pedal sev-

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eral times with your foot. Then press the

pedal down with your fingers until you first

In some areas of the country, snow tires are

Clutch pedal free play (if so

feel resistance.

required for winter driving. If snow tires are

required in your area, you must choose snow

equipped)

Brake pedal free play:

tires of the same size and type as the original

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

tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tires

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

should also be installed on all four wheels.

off the engine and press the pedal until you

Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling

feel resistance.

can be reduced.

Even where laws may permit it, snow tires

Clutch pedal free play:

should not be operated at sustained speeds

.4 to .6 inch (11 to 16 mm)

over 75 mph (120 km/h).

CAUTION

z 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

If the free play is not within these limits, take

to install the tire pressure sensor properly.

your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

choice for adjustment.

9-20

Vehicle care and maintenance

Parking brake

WARNING

Emission-control system

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z Continued operation of the vehicle with

maintenance

the parking brake lever out of adjustment

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may result in the vehicle moving when

Parking brake lever stroke

unattended.

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-

control system that meets all the requirements

Check the parking brake lever travel occa-

of the U.S. Environmental Protection

sionally. To check this, pull the lever up

Agency. The emission-control system is

slowly and count the number of clicks of the

Wiper blades

made of:

ratchet.

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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean

z a positive crankcase ventilation system

Parking brake lever stroke:

them regularly to remove deposits of salt and

z an evaporative emission-control system

7 to 9 notches (clicks)

road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild

z an exhaust emission-control system

(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with

detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the

the force of 200 N)

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

Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by

or smear.

maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi

the ratchet after pulling.

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

choice. This should be done at the time or

NOTE

mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND

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

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

time. This wears out the rubber and can

scratch the glass.

These, and all the other “general” mainte-

nance services listed in this manual, need to

be performed to keep your vehicle running

properly and reliably.

During cold weather

You should also have an inspection and ser-

vice any time you suspect a malfunction.

If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do

not operate the wipers until the ice has melted

and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper

motor may be damaged.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-21

General maintenance

high heat sources such as the exhaust mani-

NOTE

Fuel hoses

fold.

z To meet government regulations and pro-

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mote cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped

Check the hose surfaces for any heat and

with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).

WARNING

mechanical damage, hard and brittle rubber,

The engine electronic control module that

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

cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe-

controls OBD functions stores various data

do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-

cial attention to the hoses closest to high heat

(especially about the exhaust emissions).

ing from the ignition), flame or smoking

sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check

This data will be erased if the battery cable is

material could cause an explosion or fire.

disconnected, which could make a rapid

all the hose connections, such as clamps and

Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the

couplings, to make sure they are secure and

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

battery cable when the engine malfunction

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

for assistance.

indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”) is

damage, replace the hoses immediately.

ON.

Evaporative emission control

Intake valve clearance

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system (except evaporative

Spark plugs

Have the valve clearance checked at an

emission canister)

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authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the

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Spark plugs must fire properly for good

mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND

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

engine performance and emission-control.

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

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

Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.

If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have

luting the air.

Change them at the mileage listed in the

adjustments made by an authorized

Have the system checked at an authorized

“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-

MANUAL”.

ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-

Fuel system (tank, pipe line and

NANCE MANUAL”.

NOTE

z Use the spark plugs listed under

“Engine

connection, and fuel tank filler

specifications” on page 11-5 or plugs that are

cap)

General maintenance

exactly the same. Other plugs could cause

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engine damage, performance problems or

Check these regularly for damage or leaks in

The next pages list the maintenance service

radio noise.

the fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel

recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-

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

General maintenance

there are other parts which do not usually

z The underside or rear of the vehicle is

Ball joint, steering linkage seals

need regular maintenance.

damaged

But, if any of these parts stops working prop-

and drive shaft boots

erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.

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Also check the exhaust system each time the

Have these items checked if you notice a

Check the following parts for damage and

vehicle is raised for lubrication, oil changes,

problem with them.

grease leaks:

or required service. Any open seams or loose

connections could let dangerous exhaust

If you have any questions, see your autho-

z Ball joint boots of the front suspension

fumes seep into the luggage and passenger

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.

and steering linkage

compartments.

z Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft

Disc brake pads

Check for any of the following

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Exhaust system

conditions:

Good brakes are essential for safe driving.

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z Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks

Check the brake pads for wear. For good

WARNING

caused by corrosion or damage.

braking performance, replace the brake pads

z Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s

z Check the joints and connections for

with the same type pads as the originals.

exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these

looseness or exhaust gas leaks.

fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.

z Check the rubber hangers and brackets for

Brake hoses

damage.

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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas

Brake hoses and tubing should be checked

from entering inside your vehicle is to have

Hood lock release mechanism

for:

the engine exhaust system properly serviced.

and safety catch

Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-

z Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn

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plete exhaust system and nearby body areas

spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is

for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-

The hood lock release mechanism and hood

showing through any cracks or worn spots

sitioned parts if you notice any of the follow-

safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and

in the rubber hose cover, the hose should

ing:

oiled when needed for easy movement and to

be replaced. The brakes can fail if the

prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose

hose wears through.

z A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-

Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding

z Improper installation may cause twisting,

tem

parts of the hood latch and release lever.

or wheel, tire or chassis interference.

z The smell of exhaust fumes inside the

Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-

vehicle

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-23

For cold and snowy weather

nism until all the movable surfaces are cov-

snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for

individual circuit is equipped with a fuse. The

ered.

the windshield, side and rear window are also

fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-

Also, put a light coat of the same grease on

useful.

partment and in the engine compartment.

the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.

Passenger compartment

Fusible links

For cold and snowy weather

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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.

Ventilation slots

tain electrical systems.

In case of a melted fusible link, see your

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

The ventilation slots in front of the wind-

repair facility of your choice for inspection

shield should be brushed clear after a heavy

and replacement.

snowfall so that the operation of the heating

For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse

and ventilation systems will not be impaired.

load capacities” on page 9-25.

Weatherstripping

WARNING

z Fusible links must not be replaced by any

To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping

other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-

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

ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,

be treated with silicone grease.

property destruction and serious or fatal

injuries at any time.

Engine compartment

Additional equipment (For

regions where snow is encoun-

Fuses

In the engine compartment, the fuse block is

tered)

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located as shown in the illustration.

While pressing the tab (A or B), pull up the

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

cover.

Fuse block location

handled spade in the vehicle during the win-

ter so that you can clear away snow if you get

To prevent damage to the electrical system

stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping

from short-circuiting or overloading, each

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

Passenger compartment fuse loca-

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

tion table

Type A

Rear fog light

10 A

Door lock

15 A

Interior light (Dome

Type B

15 A

light)

Rear window wiper

15 A

Gauges

7.5 A

Relay

7.5 A

Heated seats

20 A

Option

10 A

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

Heated outside rear-

bol

ity

7.5 A

Fuse load capacities

view mirrors

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Tail light (left)

7.5 A

Windshield wiper

20 A

This fuse list shows the names of the electri-

Cigarette lighter

15 A

cal systems and their fuse capacities.

Back-up light

7.5 A

There are spare fuses in the fuse block in the

Ignition coil

10 A

Defogger

30 A

engine compartment. Always replace a blown

Starter motor

7.5 A

fuse with one of the same capacity as the

Heater

30 A

—

original.

—

Radio

10 A

Tail light (right)

7.5 A

Electronic con-

15 A

Outside rearview

trolled unit

7.5 A

mirrors

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

Engine control unit

7.5 A

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Control unit

7.5 A

or specifications.

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Fuses

z The table above shows the main equip-

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

ment corresponding to each fuse.

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

bol

ity

BF1

DC-DC (P/T)

30 A

F15

Alternator

7.5 A

Engine compartment fuse location

BF2

DC-DC (AUDIO)

30 A

Hazard warning

table

F16

10 A

flasher

Headlight (low

10 A

beam) (left)

Automatic trans-

Type A

F17

15 A

axle

Headlight (low

10 A

beam) (right)

F18

Air conditioning

10 A

Headlight (high

F19

ETV

15 A

10 A

beam) (left)

F20

Starter

7.5 A

Headlight (high

10 A

beam) (right)

F21

CVT oil/pump

15 A

Horn

10 A

F22

Fuel pump

15 A

Front fog lights

15 A

F23

Engine

20 A

Daytime running

Automatic trans-

10 A

F24

7.5 A

lights

axle

—

Spare fuse

20 A

Sym-

Capac-

—

Spare fuse

30 A

No.

Electrical system

—

bol

ity

Battery current

F10

7.5 A

*: Fusible link

SBF1

Radiator fan motor

40 A*

sensor

Anti-lock braking

F11

—

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

SBF2

30 A*

system

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Stop lights (Brake

F12

15 A

or specifications.

SBF3

Ignition switch

40 A*

lights)

z The table above shows the main equip-

F13

Ignition coil

7.5 A

Power window

ment corresponding to each fuse.

SBF4

40 A*

control

F14

Engine control

7.5 A

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

15 A: Cigarette lighter

Type B

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

Sym-

Capac-

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

No.

Electrical system

15 A

Blue

bol

ity

and pull the fuse straight out from the fuse

20 A

Yellow

block.

SBF1

PTC heater

40 A*

Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible

30 A

SBF2

PTC heater

40 A*

link type)

SBF3

PTC heater

40 A*

40 A

Green (fusible link type)

*: Fusible link

Fuse replacement

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z Some fuses may not be installed on your

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

the electrical item concerned to the fuse

or specifications.

and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

z The table above shows the main equip-

position or put the operation mode in

ment corresponding to each fuse.

4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the

OFF.

matching tables, to check the fuse that is

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

The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A,

related to the problem. If the fuse is not

compartment fuse block.

10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses

blown, something else must be causing

burns out, substitute with the following fuse.

the problem. Have the system inspected

7.5 A: Outside rearview mirrors

by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

10 A: Option

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-27

Replacement of light bulbs

N00942901362

Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is

off. Do not touch the glass part of the new

bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your

skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy

the bulb when it gets hot.

CAUTION

Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after

B- Fuse is OK

being turned off.

C- Blown fuse

CAUTION

When replacing the bulb, wait for it to cool

Do not install commercially available LED-

sufficiently before touching it. You could

type bulbs.

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity

otherwise be burned.

Commercially available LED-type bulbs

securely into the appropriate slot.

Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas

could adversely affect the operation of the

inside halogen light bulb is highly pressur-

vehicle, such as by preventing the lights and

ized, so dropping, knocking, or scratching a

CAUTION

other vehicle equipment from operating

halogen light bulb can cause it to shatter.

properly.

z Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than

Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare

the one listed or any substitute, such as wire,

hand, dirty glove, etc.

foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiring

The oil from your hand could cause the bulb

to heat up and could cause a fire.

to break the next time the headlights are

NOTE

z If the replacement fuse blows again after a

used.

If you are unsure of how to carry out the

short time, have the electrical system

If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with

work as required, it is recommended that

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

alcohol and let it dry completely before

these procedures be carried out by an autho-

dealer or a repair facility of your choice to

installing the bulb.

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

find and correct the cause.

facility of your choice.

Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body

when removing a light and lens.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

Outside

ANSI

NOTE

N00950302232

Watt-

Trade No.

z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

Description

age

or Bulb

washed, the inside of the lens sometimes

Front

type

becomes temporarily foggy. This is the same

phenomenon as when window glass mists up

Front turn signal

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

27 W

#1156NA

light

tional problem.

When the light is switched on, the heat will

Parking

Type

5 W

W5W

remove the fog. However, if water gathers

light

inside the light, please have it checked by an

Parking

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

light/Day-

Type

repair facility of your choice.

—

time run-

Type A

ning light

Bulb location and capacity

Type

N00943001230

60/55 W

HB2

Headlight

CAUTION

Type

—

When replacing a bulb, be sure to use a new

Type B

bulb of the same type, wattage, and color.

Front side-marker

If you install a different bulb, the bulb could

5 W

W5W

light

malfunction or fail to come on and could

lead to a vehicle fire.

Front fog light (if

19 W

H16

so equipped)

Side turn signal

Type A:

Halogen headlights type

light (on fender, if

5 W

—

Type B:

LED headlights type

so equipped)

Side turn signal

light (on outside

—

rearview mirror, if

so equipped)

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-29

Replacement of light bulbs

ANSI

Inside

NOTE

trade No.

N00950401858

It is not possible to repair or replace only the

Item

Wattage

or bulb

bulb for the side turn signal light (on fender).

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

type

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

High-mounted

when the light needs to be repaired or

—

stop light

replaced.

The following lights use an LED-type bulb.

License plate

5 W

W5W

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

light

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Back-up light

16 W

W16W

when either light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

Rear turn signal

21 W

PY21W

• Headlight (Type B)

light

• Parking light/Daytime running light (Type

Tail and stop

—

light

• Side turn signal light (on outside rearview

Stop light

—

mirror)

Rear side-marker

—

light

Rear

NOTE

The following lights use an LED-type bulb.

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Item

Wattage

when either light needs to be repaired or

Dome light

8 W

replaced.

• High-mounted stop light

Trunk room light

5 W

• Tail and stop light

• Stop light

• Rear side-marker light

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

3. To install the bulb, perform the removal

Headlights (Halogen headlights

Front side-marker lights

steps in reverse.

type)

N00917301825

1. Turn the socket (A) counterclockwise to

N00901801317

Headlights (LED headlights

remove it.

1. Pull out the connector

(A), and then

remove the sealing cover (B).

type)

Halogen headlights type

N00901901204

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.

Headlight aim adjustment

LED headlights type

*- Front of the vehicle

N00943200352

The alignment of the headlights should be

2. Unhook the spring (C), which secures the

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

bulb, and then remove the bulb (D).

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

*- Front of the vehicle

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Replacement of light bulbs

4. Turn the bulb

(E) counterclockwise to

Parking lights (Halogen head-

Front fog lights (if so equipped)

remove it.

lights type)

N00943602057

N00917301838

1. To create enough work space, turn the

1. Turn the socket (A) counterclockwise to

steering wheel all the way in the direction

remove it.

opposite to the side you wish to replace.

2. Remove the clips (A) to turn up the cover

(B).

5. To install the bulb, perform the removal

steps in reverse.

NOTE

*- Front of the vehicle

z When refitting each of the clips, first insert

part (F) of the clip into the hole and then

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

3. While pressing the tab (C), pull out the

press part (G) into it.

connector (D).

3. To install the bulb, perform the removal

steps in reverse.

Vehicle care and maintenance

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