Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english

Battery

especially one with a low charge, will have a

hard time starting your vehicle.

It is recommended that you have your battery

and charging system checked by an autho-

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice before the start of cold

weather. If necessary, have it charged. This

will guarantee more reliable starting, and lon-

ger battery life.

Disconnection and connection

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NOTE

To install

To disconnect the battery cable, stop the

z When refitting the clip, first insert part (E) of

engine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal

1. Install the air duct (A), and then tighten

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

first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon-

into it.

the clips (B).

nect the battery, first connect the positive (+)

terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,

before starting the vehicle.

NOTE

z Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-

necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-

nal of the battery.

During cold weather

2. Install the upper cover

(C), and then

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install the clips (D).

The battery is weaker in cold temperatures.

This has to do with its chemical and physical

properties and is why a very cold battery,

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Battery

NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the

• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or

Check each battery terminal for corrosion.

battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.

other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft

You can stop more corrosion by washing

cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of

with a solution of baking soda and water.

water and neutral detergent then imme-

Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or

diately rinse the affected parts with

tightening them.

plenty of water.

Check to see that the battery is securely

• If electrolyte gets on your hands or

installed and cannot be moved. Also check

clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If

each terminal for tightness.

electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them

If you will not be driving your vehicle for a

with water immediately and get immedi-

long period of time, remove the battery and

ate medical attention.

store it in a place where the battery fluid will

Open doors and windows in any closed

not freeze. The battery only should be stored

space where you may be charging or

with a full charge.

WARNING

working with the battery.

Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the

Never disconnect the battery while the

Always wear protective clothing and gog-

filler port caps to keep dirt and moisture out.

engine is running, or you could damage

gles when working with the battery, or

the vehicle’s electrical parts.

have a skilled automobile technician do it.

Never short-circuit the battery. This could

If you are quick-charging your battery,

cause it to overheat and be damaged.

first disconnect the battery cables.

Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure

from the battery because the battery could

to disconnect the negative

(-) terminal

explode.

first, and reconnect it last.

Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-

If the electrolyte level is very low, have the

sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on

battery checked at an authorized

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

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-

color them. And if it gets on your skin or

ity of your choice.

in your eyes, it can cause burns or blind-

Battery posts, terminals and related acces-

ness. Please observe the following han-

sories contain lead and lead compounds.

dling instructions:

Wash hands after handling.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-13

Tires

Cold tire pressure:

Passenger car tire: a tire intended

Tires

• The measured pressure after the

for use on passenger cars, multi-

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vehicle has been parked for at

purpose passenger vehicles, and

WARNING

least three hours, or

trucks, that have a gross vehicle

Driving with tires that are

• The measured pressure when the

weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000

worn, damaged or improperly

vehicle is driven less than 1 mile

pounds or less.

inflated is dangerous.

(1.6 km) after having been

Light truck (LT) tire: a tire desig-

These type tire conditions will

parked for three hours.

nated by its manufacturer as pri-

adversely affect vehicle perfor-

Maximum pressure: the maximum

marily intended for use on

mance.

permissible cold tire inflation

lightweight trucks or multipurpose

These type tire conditions can

pressure for this tire.

passenger vehicles.

also cause a tread separation

Recommended inflation pressure:

Tread: portion of a tire that comes

or blowout which may result

the inflation pressure for optimum

into contact with the road.

in an accident causing serious

tire performance.

Tread rib: a tread section running

injury or death.

Intended outboard sidewall:

circumferentially around a tire.

Tires, including spare tire,

• The sidewall that contains a

Tread separation: pulling away of

degrade over time with age

whitewall, bears white lettering

the tread from the tire carcass.

even when they are not being

or bears manufacturer, brand,

Carcass: the tire structure, except

used.

and/or model name molding that

tread and sidewall rubber which,

It is recommended that tires

is higher or deeper than the same

when inflated, bears the load.

over

6 years generally be

molding on the other sidewall of

Sidewall: portion of a tire between

replaced even if damage is not

the tire, or

the tread and bead.

obvious.

• The outward facing sidewall of

Section width: the linear distance

an asymmetrical tire that has a

between the exteriors of the side-

particular side that must always

walls of an inflated tire, excluding

It is important to familiarize yourself

face outward when mounted on a

elevations due to labeling, decora-

with the following terms:

vehicle.

tion, or protective bands.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

Bead: the part of the tire that is

Size Designation

NOTE

made of steel wires, wrapped or

European/Japanese metric tire

reinforced by ply cords and that is

EXAMPLE: P215/65R15

sizing is based on European/Jap-

shaped to fit the rim.

Passenger car tire size based

anese design standards. Tires

Ply: a layer of rubber-coated par-

on U.S.A. design standards

designed to these standards have

allel cords.

the tire size molded into the

Section width in millimeters

Cord: the strands forming the plies

215

sidewall beginning with the sec-

(mm)

in the tire.

tion width. The letter

“P” is

Rim: a metal support for a tire or a

Aspect ratio in percent (%)

absent from this tire size desig-

tire and tube assembly upon which

Ratio of section height to sec-

nation.

the tire beads are seated.

tion width of tire.

Example: 215/65R15 96H.

Rim diameter: nominal diameter

Construction code

z LT (Light Truck)

-metric tire

of the bead seat.

•“R” means radial construc-

sizing is based on U.S.A. design

Groove: the space between two

tion.

standards. The size designation

adjacent tread ribs.

•“D” means diagonal or bias

for LT-metric tires is the same as

construction.

for P-metric tires except for the

Tire Markings

Rim diameter in inches (in)

letters “LT” that are molded into

the sidewall preceding the size

designation.

Example: LT235/85R16.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-15

Tires

NOTE

Speed symbol

WARNING

z Temporary spare tires are high

A symbol indicating the

z Overloading of your tire is

pressure

compact

spares

range of speeds at which a

dangerous. Overloading can

designed for temporary emer-

tire can carry a load corre-

cause tire failure, affect vehi-

gency use only. Tires designed

sponding to its load index

cle handling, and increase

to this standard have the letter

under certain operating con-

your stopping distance. Use

“T” molded into the sidewall

ditions.

tires of the recommended load

preceding the size designation.

The maximum speed corre-

capacity for your vehicle.

Example: T145/80D18 103M.

sponding to the speed symbol

Never overload them.

should only be achieved

under specified operating

Service Description

conditions. (i.e. tire pressure,

Maximum Pressure

vehicle loading, road condi-

EXAMPLE: 95H

tions and posted speed limits)

Maximum Pressure indicates the

Load index

maximum permissible cold tire infla-

A numerical code associated

tion pressure for this tire.

Maximum Load

with the maximum load a tire

can carry.

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Maximum load indicates the maxi-

mum load this tire is designed to

The TIN may be found on one or

carry.

both sides of the tire but the date

code may only be on one side. Look

for the TIN on the outboard side of

tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the

TIN is not found on the outboard side

then you will find it on the inboard

side of the tire.

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD

under controlled conditions on speci-

Treadwear, Traction and Temper-

1504

fied government test surfaces of

ature Grades

Department of Transporta-

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

tion

C may have poor traction perfor-

Treadwear

This symbol certifies that the

mance.

tire is in compliance with the

The treadwear grade is a comparative

DOT

U.S. Department of Trans-

rating based on the wear rate of the

Temperature

portation tire safety stan-

tire when tested under controlled

The temperature grades are A (the

dards, and is approved for

conditions on a specified government

highest), B and C, representing the

highway use.

test course. For example, a tire

tire’s resistance to the generation of

Code representing the tire

graded 150 would wear one and one-

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

manufacturing location.

half (1¹/₂) times as well on the gov-

when tested under controlled condi-

(2 digits)

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

Code representing the tire

The relative performance of tires

test wheel. Sustained high tempera-

size. (2 digits)

depends upon the actual conditions

ture can cause the material of the tire

ABC

Code used by tire manufac-

of their use, however, and may depart

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

turer. (1 to 4 digits)

significantly from the norm due to

excessive temperature can lead to

variations in driving habits, service

sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-

Number representing the

practices and differences in road

responds to a level of performance

week in which the tire was

characteristics and climate.

which all passenger car tires must

manufactured. (2 digits)

meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-

Number representing the

Traction

cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades

year in which the tire was

B and A represent higher levels of

manufactured. (2 digits)

The traction grades, from highest to

performance on the laboratory test

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

wheel than the minimum required by

grades represent the tire’s ability to

law.

stop on wet pavement as measured

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-17

Tires

Ride comfort and vehicle stability

The recommended inflation pres-

Tire inflation pressures

The superior riding experience

sures under normal driving condi-

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built into your vehicle partly

tions should be used for the tires

Proper tire inflation pressure is

depends on the correct tire pres-

listed below.

essential for the safe and satisfactory

sure. Too much pressure gives an

operation of your vehicle. The wrong

uncomfortable and jarring ride.

Item

Tire size

Front

Rear

tire pressure will cause problems in

Too little pressure feels as if your

240

three major areas:

P215/

vehicle is slow to respond.

kPa,

70R16

Safety

Unequal tire pressures can make

35 psi

Normal

Too little pressure increases flex-

steering your vehicle uneven and

tire

230

ing in the tire and can cause tire

unpredictable.

P225/

kPa,

failure. Too much pressure can

55R18

33 psi

The tire pressure for your vehicle

cause a tire to lose its ability to

under normal driving conditions is

Compact

cushion shock. Objects on the

T155/

420 kPa,

listed on the placard attached to the

spare

road and potholes could then

90D16

60 psi

driver’s door sill.

wheel

cause tire damage that may result

(Refer to “Tire and loading informa-

in tire failure.

tion placard” on page 11-2.)

Tire pressures should be checked,

Economy

and adjusted if necessary, at least

The wrong tire pressure can cause

once a month.

uneven wear patterns in the tire

Pressures should be checked more

tread. These abnormal wear pat-

often whenever weather temperatures

terns will reduce the tread life, and

change severely, because tire pres-

the tire will have to be replaced

sures change with outdoor tempera-

sooner.

tures. The pressures listed are always

Too little pressure also makes it

“cold inflation pressure”.

harder for the tire to roll, and this

Cold inflation pressure is measured

uses up more fuel.

after the vehicle has been parked for

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Tires

at least three hours or is driven less

z Drive at safe speeds.

Tire maintenance

than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having

z After filling your tires to the cor-

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been parked for three hours.

rect pressure, check them for dam-

The following maintenance steps are

Cold inflation pressure must not go

age and air leaks. Be sure to

recommended:

above the maximum values molded

reinstall the caps on the valve

into the tire sidewall. After driving

stems.

z Check tire pressures regularly.

several miles, your tire inflation pres-

z Have regular maintenance done

sure may increase 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41

Replacing tires and wheels

on the wheel balance and front

kPa) from the cold inflation pressure.

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and rear suspension alignment.

Do not let air out of the tires to get

z Rotate your tires regularly as

CAUTION

back to the specified cold pressure,

described in the

“Tire

rotation”

Avoid using different size tires from the one

or your tires will be too low.

listed and the combined use of different

section on page 9-20.

Check your tires each time you

types of tires, as this can affect driving

safety.

refuel. If one tire looks lower than

Tread wear indicator

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

the others, check the pressure for all

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On all-wheel drive vehicles, always use tires

of them.

of the same size, same type, and same brand,

You should also take the following

and which have no wear differences. Using

tires that differ in size, type, brand or the

safety precautions:

degree of wear, will increase the differential

oil temperature, resulting in possible damage

z Keep your tires inflated to the rec-

to the driving system. Further, the drive train

ommended pressures. (See the tire

will be subjected to excessive loading, possi-

and loading information placard

bly leading to oil leakage, component sei-

zure, or other serious problems.

attached to the driver’s door sill.)

Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels

z Stay within the recommended

should be used, because your vehicle is

load limits.

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-

Location of the tread wear indicator

tem.

z Make sure that the weight of any

Tread wear indicator

Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks

load in your vehicle is evenly dis-

and sensor damage, as it will not be possible

tributed.

to install the tire pressure sensor properly.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-19

Tires

Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-

and your own personal driving hab-

Tires that do not have arrows showing

nal equipment tires on your vehicle to help

its. Any time you notice unusual

rotation direction

you know when your tires should be replaced.

wear, rotate your tires as soon as pos-

Many states have laws requiring that you

sible.

replace your tires at this point.

These indicators are molded into the bottom

Front

When rotating tires, check for

of the tread grooves and will appear when the

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

uneven wear, damage, and wheel

mm).

alignment. Abnormal wear is usually

When the bands appear next to one another in

caused by a wrong tire pressure,

two or more places, replace your tires.

wheels that are not aligned properly,

Tires that have arrows showing rotation

wheels that are out-of-balance, or

direction

NOTE

severe braking.

z Tire wear indicators can have different marks

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi

Front

and locations depending on the tire manufac-

turer.

Motors dealer or a repair facility of

your choice to find out the reason for

uneven tread wear.

Tire rotation

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The first tire rotation is the most

To even out the wear on your tires

important one. It will allow all your

CAUTION

and make them last longer,

tires to wear evenly.

A compact spare tire can

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation rec-

installed temporarily in place of

ommends that you rotate your tires at

a tire that has been removed dur-

the mileage listed in the

“WAR-

ing the tire rotation. However, it

RANTY AND MAINTENANCE

must not be included in the regu-

MANUAL”.

lar tire rotation sequence.

However, the timing for tire rotation

may vary according to your vehicle

condition, road surface conditions,

9-20

Vehicle care and maintenance

Brake pedal free play

CAUTION

Tire chains

If the tires have arrows (A) indi-

z Avoid the combined use of dif-

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cating the correct direction of

ferent types of tires. Using dif-

CAUTION

rotation, swap the front and rear

ferent types of tires can affect

z Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.

tires on the left-hand side of the

vehicle performance and safety.

The clearance between the chains and the

body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-

vehicle and the front and rear

ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-

tires on the right-hand side of

aged.

Snow tires

the vehicle separately. Keep

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each tire on its original side of

In some areas of the country, snow tires are

the vehicle. When installing the

Brake pedal free play

required for winter driving. If snow tires are

tires, make sure the arrows point

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required in your area, you must choose snow

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

in the direction in which the

tires of the same size and type as the original

off the engine and press the brake pedal sev-

wheels will turn when the vehi-

tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tires

eral times with your foot. Then press the

cle moves forward. Any tire

should also be installed on all four wheels.

pedal down with your fingers until you first

Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling

whose arrow points in the wrong

feel resistance.

can be reduced.

direction will not perform to its

Even where laws may permit it, never exceed

Brake pedal free play:

full potential.

the maximum speed rating of the tire.

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

Front

CAUTION

z Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels

should be used, because your vehicle is

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem.

Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks

and sensor damage, as it will not be possible

to install the tire pressure sensor properly.

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-21

Parking brake

If the free play is not within these limits, take

WARNING

Emission-control system

your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi

z Continued operation of the vehicle with

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

maintenance

the parking brake lever out of adjustment

choice for adjustment.

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may result in the vehicle moving when

unattended.

Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-

control system that meets all the requirements

Parking brake

of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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and Environment Canada. The emission-con-

Wiper blades

trol system is made of:

Parking brake lever stroke

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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean

z a positive crankcase ventilation system

Check the parking brake lever travel occa-

them regularly to remove deposits of salt and

z an evaporative emission-control system

sionally. To check this, pull the lever up

road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild

z an exhaust emission-control system

slowly and count the number of clicks of the

detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the

ratchet. You should feel the parking brake

blades and glass areas.

To be sure the emission-control system works

grab between 6 to 7 notches (clicks).

Replace the blades if they continue to streak

properly, have your vehicle inspected and

(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with

or smear.

maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi

the force of 200 N)

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by

choice. This should be done at the time or

NOTE

the ratchet after pulling.

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 or

rear window, do not operate the wipers until

the ice has melted and the blades are freed,

otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.

9-22

Vehicle care and maintenance

General maintenance

high heat sources such as the exhaust mani-

NOTE

Fuel hoses

fold.

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” or

damage, replace the hoses immediately.

“Check engine light”) is 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 11-4 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,

Vehicle care and maintenance

9-23

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

See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer

z Ball joint boots of the front suspension

fumes seep into the luggage compartment and

for assistance, if you have any questions.

and steering linkage

passenger 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

stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease

hose wears through.

z A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-

NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts

z Improper installation may cause twisting,

tem

of the hood latch and release lever. Work the

or wheel, tire or chassis interference.

z The smell of exhaust fumes inside the

grease into the hood lock mechanism until all

vehicle

the movable surfaces are covered.

9-24

Vehicle care and maintenance

For cold and snowy weather

Also, put a light coat of the same grease on

the windshield, side and rear window are also

fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-

the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.

useful.

partment and in the engine compartment.

Passenger compartment

For cold and snowy weather

Fusible links

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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if

Ventilation slots

a large current attempts to flow through cer-

tain electrical systems.

In case of a melted fusible link, see your

The ventilation slots in front of the wind-

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

shield should be brushed clear after a heavy

repair facility of your choice for inspection

snowfall so that the operation of the heating

and replacement.

and ventilation systems will not be impaired.

For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse

load capacities” on page 9-26.

Weatherstripping

A- Main fuse block

WARNING

To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping

B- Sub fuse block

z Fusible links must not be replaced by any

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

other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-

be treated with silicone grease.

ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,

The fuse blocks in the

passenger compart-

property destruction and serious or fatal

ment are located behind the fuse lid.

injuries at any time.

Additional equipment (For

Main fuse block

regions where snow is encoun-

tered)

Fuses

1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the

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fuse lid and pry gently to remove it.

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

handled spade in the vehicle during the win-

Fuse block location

ter so that you can clear away snow if you get

stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping

To prevent damage to the electrical system

snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for

from short-circuiting or overloading, each

individual circuit is equipped with a fuse. The

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9-25

Fuses

Engine compartment

Passenger compartment fuse loca-

tion table

In the engine compartment, the fuse block is

located as shown in the illustration.

Passenger compartment fuse location

Main fuse block

Sub fuse block

2. To put back the fuse lid, line up the fuse

lid hook (A) with the clamp (B) on the

instrument panel and push the lid back in.

1- Push the lock lever.

2- Remove the fuse block cover.

Fuse load capacities

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This fuse list shows the names of the electri-

cal systems and their fuse capacities.

Sym-

Capac-

There are spare fuses in the fuse block cover

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

in the engine compartment. Always replace a

blown fuse with one of the same capacity as

Heater

30 A*

the original.

Stop lights

15 A

(Brake lights)

Rear fog light

10 A

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

Engine compartment fuse location

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

bol

ity

table

Windshield wiper

30 A

Power window con-

30 A*

trol

Optional

10 A

Engine compartment fuse location

Defogger

30 A*

Door locks

20 A

Heated door mirror

7.5 A

Radio

15 A

Passenger’s power

Control unit relay

7.5 A

seat

(20) A

Interior lights

15 A

Driver’s power seat

(Dome lights)

(20) A

Hazard warning

Heated seats

30 A

15 A

flasher

Rear window wiper

15 A

*: Fusible link

Behind the fuse block cover

Gauges

7.5 A

Some fuses may not be installed on your

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Cigarette lighter/

15 A

or specifications.

Accessory socket

The table above shows the main equip-

Ignition switch

10 A

ment corresponding to each fuse.

Sunroof

20 A

Outside rearview

10 A

mirrors

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

All-wheel drive sys-

bol

ity

10 A

tem

Front fog lights

15 A

Back-up lights

7.5 A

Engine

7.5 A

Accessory socket

15 A

Automatic transaxle

20 A

Horn

10 A

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Fuses

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

Sym-

Capac-

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

No.

Electrical system

bol

ity

bol

ity

bol

ity

Alternator

7.5 A

Headlight

Radiator fan

40 A*

(low beam) (right)

20 A

Headlight washer

20 A

IOD

30 A

z Discharge

Air conditioning

10 A

Audio amplifier

30 A

Headlight

ETV/Oil cooler fan

(low beam) (left)

Diesel

30 A

15 A

10 A

(Twin Clutch SST)

z LED

—

Spare fuse

10 A

z Halogen

Security horn

20 A

—

Spare fuse

15 A

Headlight

Heated steering

(low beam) (right)

—

Spare fuse

20 A

15 A

wheel

10 A

z LED

—

z Halogen

*: Fusible link

Power gate

30 A

ENG/POWER

10 A

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Daytime running

Ignition coil

10 A

or specifications.

lights

ENG/POWER

20 A

z The table above shows the main equip-

Headlight

ment corresponding to each fuse.

(high beam) (left)

Fuel line heater

25 A

z LED

10 A

Fuel pump

15 A

There are no 7.5 A, 25 A or 30 A spare fuses.

z Halogen

If a fuse of one of these capacities blows,

z Discharge

Starter

30 A*

replace it temporarily by borrowing one of

Headlight

Valve lift control

40 A*

the fuses indicated below.

(high beam) (right)

7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse

Anti-lock braking

z LED

10 A

40 A*

25 A: 20 A spare fuse

system

z Halogen

30 A: 30 A audio amplifier fuse

z Discharge

Anti-lock braking

Replace the borrowed fuse with a fuse that

30 A*

system

has the correct capacity as soon as possible.

Headlight

(low beam) (left)

20 A

Air conditioning con-

30 A*

z Discharge

denser fan motor

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Fuses

Identification of fuse

Capacity

Color

7.5 A

Brown

10 A

Red

15 A

Blue

20 A

Yellow

25 A

Natural (white)

B- Fuse is OK

Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible

30 A

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

C- Blown fuse

link type)

and pull the fuse straight out from the fuse

40 A

Green (fusible link type)

block.

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity

securely into the appropriate slot.

Fuse replacement

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CAUTION

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off

Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than

the electrical item concerned to the fuse

the one listed or any substitute, such as wire,

and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

foil etc. This would cause the circuit wiring

position or put the operation mode in

to heat up and could cause a fire.

OFF.

If the replacement fuse blows again after a

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

short time, have the electrical system

compartment fuse block.

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice to

4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the

find and correct the cause.

matching tables, to check the fuse that is

related to the problem. If the fuse is not

blown, something else must be causing

the problem. Have the system inspected

by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

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Replacement of light bulbs

NOTE

Outside

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z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

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washed, the inside of the lens sometimes

Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is

Front

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

Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after

repair facility of your choice.

being turned off.

When replacing the bulb, wait for it to cool

sufficiently before touching it. You could

Bulb location and capacity

otherwise be burned.

ANSI

N00943001227

Do not install commercially available LED-

Trade

Watt-

type bulbs.

CAUTION

Description

No. or

age

Commercially available LED-type bulbs

Bulb

When replacing a bulb, be sure to use a new

could adversely affect the operation of the

type

bulb of the same type, wattage, and color.

vehicle, such as by preventing the lights and

If you install a different bulb, the bulb could

Daytime running

other vehicle equipment from operating

malfunction or fail to come on and could

—

light/Parking light

properly.

lead to a vehicle fire.

Headlight, high beam

—

Front turn signal light

21W

PY21W

NOTE

Front fog light*

—

If you are unsure of how to carry out the

work as required, it is recommended that

Headlight, low beam

—

these procedures be carried out by an autho-

Front side-marker

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

—

light

facility of your choice.

Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body

Side turn signal light

—

when removing a light and lens.

(on fender)*

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Vehicle care and maintenance

Replacement of light bulbs

ANSI

Rear

NOTE

Trade

Watt-

The following lights use an LED.

Description

No. or

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

age

Bulb

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

type

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

or replaced.

Side turn signal light

• High-mounted stop light

(on outside rearview

—

• Back-up light

mirror)*

• Tail light

• Tail and stop light

*: If so equipped

• Rear side-marker light

ANSI

• Stop light

NOTE

trade

It is not possible to repair or replace only the

Watt-

Item

No. or

bulb for the side turn signal light.

age

bulb

Compartment

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

type

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dealer or a repair facility of your choice

when the light needs to be repaired or

High-mounted stop

—

replaced.

light

The following lights use an LED.

License plate light

5 W

W5W

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Back-up light

—

when any of these lights needs to be repaired

Tail light

—

or replaced.

• Daytime running light/Parking light

Rear turn signal light

21 W

WY21W

• Headlight

Tail and stop light

—

• Front fog light

Rear side-marker

• Front side-marker light

—

light

• Side turn signal light (on outside rearview

Item

Wattage

mirror)

Stop light

—

Dome light (rear)*

8 W

Vanity mirror lights*

2 W

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9-31

Replacement of light bulbs

Item

Wattage

Adjustment of headlight aim

Front turn signal lights

Dome light (front)/Reading

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8 W

light

1. While holding down the tab (A), pull out

The alignment of the headlights should be

the socket (B).

Cargo room light

5 W

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Center console down light

Glove compartment light

1.4 W

Daytime running lights/parking

*: If so equipped

lights

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NOTE

z The center console down light uses an LED.

z The daytime running lights/parking lights

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

use an LED.

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

when the light needs to be repaired or

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

*- Front of the vehicle

replaced.

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

2. Turn the socket (C) counterclockwise to

remove it.

Headlights

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Front side-marker lights

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NOTE

z The headlights use an LED.

NOTE

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

z The front side-marker lights use an LED.

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

when the light needs to be repaired or

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

replaced.

when the light needs to be repaired or

replaced.

*- Front of the vehicle

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