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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

Service precautions

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serve its value and appearance as long as pos-

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High voltage components and wiring cables

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are located as shown in the figure below.

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desire. Follow the instructions and precau-

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1- On board charger/DC-DC converter

2- Rear motor

3- Service plug

4- Electric heater

5- Main drive lithium-ion battery

6- Front motor

7- Generator

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Catalytic converter

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details.

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unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will

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destroy the emission-control effectiveness of

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the converter.

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require maintenance. However, it is important

to keep the engine properly tuned for the con-

verter to continue to work properly.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-3

Engine hood

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wires disconnected or removed, such as

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when performing diagnostic tests.

if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating

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condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis-

using the battery charge mode switch if it

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fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers,

is idling roughly or otherwise obviously

have it serviced promptly. Running your

vehicle when it is overheated may result in

malfunctioning.

Use the engine hood release lever (located

damage to the converter and vehicle.

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To prevent the catalytic converter from

under the instrument panel near the driver’s

being damaged from unburned gas, do not

door) to unlock the engine hood.

race the engine when turning off the Plug-

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in Hybrid EV system.

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you

to

release

the

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Stop driving the vehicle if you think the

engine hood latch.

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performance is noticeably low, or the

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engine has a malfunction such as with the

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ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop

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driving immediately, slow down and drive

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for only a short time. Have your vehicle

checked at a certified Mitsubishi EV

To reduce the possibility of catalytic con-

dealer as soon as possible.

verter damage:

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In unusual situations involving major

engine problems, a burning odor may

z Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of

indicate severe and abnormal catalytic

the type of recommended in the “Fuel

converter overheating. If this occurs, stop

selection”.

in a safe place, shut the Plug-in Hybrid

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EV system off and let the vehicle cool.

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level. Running out of gas could damage

Once the engine is cool, immediately take

the catalytic converter.

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your vehicle to a certified Mitsubishi EV

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dealer for service.

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system by pushing or towing the vehicle.

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If the 12 V starter battery is weak or run

down, use jumper cables to properly start

the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Engine hood

Release the lever and lift the engine hood.

CAUTION

CAUTION

z Always insert the support prop into the hole

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Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed

specially made for it. Propping the engine

before driving.

hood at any other place could cause the prop

If you drive without the engine hood com-

to slip out and lead to an accident.

pletely closed, it could open up while driv-

z The hood prop can fall out if the hood is

ing.

lifted by a strong wind.

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If this does not close the engine hood prop-

erly, drop it again from a slightly higher

Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and

position.

put it back in its retainer.

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Do not push down strongly on the engine

hood. Depending on how strongly or where

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you push down, you could create a dent in

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To prevent damage to the engine hood and

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the vehicle body.

wipers, make sure the wipers are at resting

z

If you drive with the engine hood left open, a

position when you open the engine hood.

warning display is displayed on the informa-

tion screen in the multi-information display.

Support the engine hood with the hood prop.

Insert the hood prop securely in the opening

under the hood marked with an arrow.

Slowly lower the engine hood approximately

8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own

weight.

CAUTION

z Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers

when closing the engine hood.

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9-5

View of the engine compartment

Hybrid EV system, check the engine oil level.

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Refill if necessary.

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oil pressure, which could damage the engine.

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wipe it off, and gently reinsert it all the way.

Slowly pull the dipstick straight out and

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check the oil level by checking the upper sur-

face of the dipstick. The oil level must not go

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off the dipstick and reinsert it. Wait a

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moment and then recheck the oil level by

checking the upper surface of the dipstick.

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1-

Air cleaner filter

NOTE

2-

Engine oil cap

If the level does not reach the line which

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Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced

3-

Brake fluid reservoir

shows the minimum amount of oil required,

by payload, engine speed, etc.

4-

Washer fluid reservoir

remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve

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The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the

5-

Plug-in EV system coolant reservoir

cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.

vehicle is subjected to severe conditions (for

6-

Engine oil level dipstick

example, repeated operation on rough roads,

7-

Engine coolant reservoir

in mountainous regions, on roads with many

uphill and downhill gradients). Conse-

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ment in accordance with the schedule in the

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It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may

need to add oil between the recommended oil

change intervals. Before starting the Plug-in

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Engine oil and oil filter

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Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only

engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym-

Use engine oil with the proper thickness for

bol on the front of the container.

the outdoor temperatures where you will be

driving.

ILSAC certification symbol

1- The upper part indicates the quality of

the oil.

2- The center part indicates the SAE grade

of the oil viscosity.

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If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certi-

fication symbol, use an API classification SP

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic

oil with the following label.

Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel

This mark appears on the top of the oil con-

economy and cold weather starting.

tainer and tells you two important things

If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn-

about the oil.

thetic Engine Oil is not available,

5W-20

grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification

can be used.

However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20

Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the

next oil change to maintain optimum fuel

economy and cold weather starting.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-7

Engine coolant/Plug-in Hybrid EV System coolant

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mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.

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Only use high quality replacement filters on

this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-

The engine coolant reservoir

(A) and the

tions for Mitsubishi Motors Genuine oil fil-

Plug-in Hybrid EV system coolant reservoir

ters require that the filter can withstand a

(B) lets you quickly see when you need to

pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A Mitsubishi

add coolant. When the engine and the Plug-in

Motors Genuine oil filter is the best replace-

Hybrid EV system are cold, the level of the

ment filter.

coolant in the reservoir should be between the

Follow the installation instructions printed on

FULL and LOW marks. The radiator usually

FULL

the filter.

FULL

stays full so there is no reason to remove the

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radiator cap (C) except when you check the

coolant freeze point or replace the antifreeze

LOW

coolant.

LOW

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Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long

Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent .

: similar high quality ethylene glycol based

non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and

non-borate coolant with long life hybrid

organic acid technology

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Engine coolant/Plug-in Hybrid EV System coolant

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides

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excellent protection against corrosion and

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rust formation on all metals, including alumi-

only. Water by itself boils at a lower temper-

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num, and prevents clogs in some parts of

ature and does not stop rust or freezing. If the

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engine.

water freezes, it will damage your cooling

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system. Do not use tapwater. It can cause

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level in the reservoir does not drop when the

corrosion and rust.

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engine and the Plug-in Hybrid EV system

cool, the cooling system should be pressure-

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tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to a certi-

fied Mitsubishi EV dealer for testing.

The radiator cap must be sealed tight to pre-

vent losing coolant, which may result in

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engine damage. Only use a

Mitsubishi

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radiator

cap,

or

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any engine coolants that contain them. Using

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approved equivalent.

the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum

parts.

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The required concentration of anti-freeze dif-

fers depending on the expected ambient tem-

perature.

Above -31 °F (-35 °C): 50 % concentration

of anti-freeze

Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration

of anti-freeze

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You can check the concentration level with a

gauge from an automotive supply store, or a

z Do not overfill the reservoir.

certified Mitsubishi EV dealer or service sta-

z Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap

tion can check it for you.

and reservoir cap that stays sealed and lets

z

Do not use water to adjust the concentration

the coolant flow from the reservoir back

of coolant.

to the radiator when the engine and the

Plug-in Hybrid EV system cool down. If

you need to change the cap, use the exact

same kind.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-9

Air cleaner filter

z Check the coolant freeze point in the radi-

2. Replace the air cleaner filter and put the

CAUTION

ator with the proper gauge, and only when

cover back on in its original position.

z Using the improper fluid may damage the

it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con-

front motor.

tents of the reservoir must be protected

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against freezing.

z

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are recom-

z Keep the front of the radiator and con-

mended when replacing the air cleaner filter.

denser clean.

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sure that the hinges (A) of cover are firmly

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set.

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as necessary to maintain the proper level.

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Fill with the fluid according to the table

The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty

below.

from use and not filter properly. Replace it

with a new filter using the schedule in the

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“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

9

MANUAL”.

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1. Unclamp the cover. Open up the

cover

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ATF SPIII

and take out the air cleaner filter.

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Whenever the fluid level is checked, add fluid

transaxle.

as necessary to maintain the proper level. Fill

with the fluid according to the table below.

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The windshield and rear window washer fluid

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reservoir is in the engine compartment.

Lubricant

CVTF-J4 or CVTF-J4+

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Brake fluid

Check the washer fluid level at regular inter-

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vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec-

z Over-diluting the washer fluid in winter may

essary.

cause it to freeze onto the windshield.

Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid

Use the recommended brake fluid conform-

level with the dipstick.

ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap

must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water

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When freezing weather is anticipated, flush

out the water in the reservoir by operating the

pump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti-

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freeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate

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Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch,

the system for a few seconds to flush out the

mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This

residual water.

will damage the seals.

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Use only the listed brake fluid. Different

brands of brake fluid have different addi-

CAUTION

tives, and these can cause a chemical reac-

The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the

z Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid.

tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid.

Also, do not use such as soapy water, glass

brake pads, but this does not indicate any

z

Keep the reservoir cap closed to keep the

cleaner, and engine coolant. Using other liq-

abnormality.

brake fluid from evaporating.

uids can cause damage to the vehicle, such as

If the fluid level falls markedly in a short

could cause streaking on the vehicle’s

length of time, it indicates leaks from the

painted surfaces, damage to the washer

brake system.

pump, or clogging the nozzle, leading to the

If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by a

washer fluid not spraying.

certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-11

12 V starter battery

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When the 12 V starter battery is removed,

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the controlling timer for forcibly starting the

The condition of the 12 V starter battery is

engine may be reset.

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very important for quick starting of the Plug-

Since a fuel injection device may cause a

in Hybrid EV system and to keep the vehi-

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clogging if the state where the engine does

cle’s electrical system working properly. Be

not operate continues after reset of the timer,

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sure to have a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer

select the battery charge mode in order to

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check the 12 V starter battery regularly.

start the engine.

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However, when the main drive lithium-ion

If the 12 V starter battery performance is sus-

battery is near full charge, even if the battery

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pect, have the 12 V starter battery and charg-

charge mode is selected, the engine may not

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ing system tested by a certified Mitsubishi

start.

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EV dealer.

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again after the main drive lithium-ion battery

quantity decreases.

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The 12 V starter battery may not be properly

properties and is why a very cold battery,

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installed in the vehicle, even if the same type

especially one with a low charge, will have a

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or specification.

hard time starting your vehicle.

When replacing the

12 V starter battery,

It is recommended that you have your 12 V

please contact a certified Mitsubishi EV

starter battery and charging system checked

It is important to familiarize yourself

dealer.

by a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer before the

with the following terms:

start of cold weather. If necessary, have it

charged. This will provide more reliable start-

ing, and longer 12 V starter battery life.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

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sizing is based on European/Jap-

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anese design standards. Tires

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on U.S.A. design standards

designed to these standards have

the tire size molded into the

Section width in millimeters

215

sidewall beginning with the sec-

(mm)

tion width. The letter

“P” is

Aspect ratio in percent (%)

absent from this tire size desig-

65

Ratio of section height to sec-

nation.

tion width of tire.

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1- Size Designation

Construction code

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LT (Light Truck)

-metric tire

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•“R” means radial construc-

sizing is based on U.S.A. design

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tion.

standards. The size designation

4- Maximum Pressure

•“D” means diagonal or bias

for LT-metric tires is the same as

5- U.S. DOT Safety

Standards

construction.

for P-metric tires except for the

Code (TIN)

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Rim diameter in inches (in)

letters “LT” that are molded into

6- Treadwear, Traction

and Tem-

the sidewall preceding the size

perature Grades

designation.

Example: LT235/85R16.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

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

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grades represent the tire’s ability to

the tire is in compliance

stop on wet pavement as measured

The treadwear grade is a comparative

DOT

with the U.S. Department

under controlled conditions on speci-

rating based on the wear rate of the

of Transportation tire safety

fied government test surfaces of

tire when tested under controlled

standards, and is approved

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

conditions on a specified government

for highway use.

C may have poor traction perfor-

test course. For example, a tire

mance.

Code representing the tire

graded 150 would wear one and one-

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manufacturing location.

half (1¹/₂) times as well on the gov-

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(2 digits)

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

Code representing the tire

The relative performance of tires

The temperature grades are A (the

L9

size. (2 digits)

depends upon the actual conditions

highest), B and C, representing the

ABCD

Code used by tire manufac-

of their use, however, and may depart

tire’s resistance to the generation of

turer. (1 to 4 digits)

significantly from the norm due to

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

variations in driving habits, service

when tested under controlled condi-

Number representing the

practices and differences in road

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

15

week in which the tire was

characteristics and climate.

test wheel. Sustained high tempera-

manufactured. (2 digits)

ture can cause the material of the tire

Number representing the

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

04

year in which the tire was

excessive temperature can lead to

manufactured. (2 digits)

sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-

responds to a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must

meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

The first tire rotation is the most

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important one. It will allow all your

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tires to wear evenly.

To even out the wear on your tires

and make them last longer,

Tires that do not have arrows showing rotation direction

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation rec-

ommends that you rotate your tires at

Front

the mileage listed in the

“WAR-

RANTY AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL”.

Tires that have arrows showing rotation direction

However, the timing for tire rotation

may vary according to your vehicle

1- Location of the tread wear indicator

Front

condition, road surface conditions,

2- Tread wear indicator

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and your own personal driving hab-

its. Any time you notice unusual

Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-

wear, rotate your tires as soon as pos-

nal equipment tires on your vehicle to help

you know when your tires should be replaced.

sible.

Many states have laws requiring that you

When rotating tires, check for

replace your tires at this point.

These indicators are molded into the bottom

uneven wear, damage, and wheel

of the tread grooves and will appear when the

alignment. Abnormal wear is usually

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

caused by a wrong tire pressure,

mm).

wheels that are not aligned properly,

When the bands appear next to one another in

wheels that are out-of-balance, or

two or more places, replace your tires.

severe braking.

Check with a certified Mitsubishi EV

NOTE

dealer to find out the reason for

z Tire wear indicators can have different marks

and locations depending on the tire manufac-

uneven tread wear.

turer.

Vehicle care and maintenance

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Tires

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

z

If the tires have arrows (A) indi-

z Avoid the combined use of dif-

z Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels

should be used, because your vehicle is

cating the correct direction of

ferent types of tires. Using dif-

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-

rotation, swap the front and rear

ferent types of tires can affect

tem (TPMS).

tires on the left-hand side of the

vehicle performance and safety.

Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks

and sensor damage, as it will not be possible

vehicle and the front and rear

to install the tire pressure sensor properly.

tires on the right-hand side of

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the vehicle separately. Keep

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each tire on its original side of

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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

CAUTION

required in your area, you must choose snow

in the direction in which the

z Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.

tires of the same size and type as the original

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The clearance between the chains and the

wheels will turn when the vehi-

tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tires

body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-

cle moves forward. Any tire

should also be installed on all four wheels.

ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-

whose arrow points in the wrong

Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling

aged.

can be reduced.

direction will not perform to its

Even where laws may permit it, snow tires

full potential.

should not be operated at sustained speeds

over 75 mph (120 km/h).

Front

CAUTION

z Your vehicle uses the flange nuts.

Change to tapered nuts when using snow

tires with steel wheels.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

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