engine coolant MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2012 4.G User Guide

6-6 For emergencies
6Engine overheating
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If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator moves to the
“H” (hot) position (red zone), the engine may be overheated. If
this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
2. With the engine still running, carefully raise the engine
hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood,
turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the
hood, leave the engine on until the temperature indicator
on the instrument panel moves below the red zone. When
it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving
again. If the indicator stays in the red zone, turn off the
engine.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry
and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling
fan can start at any time.
WA R N I N G
!
Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there
is steam or spray coming from under the hood.
Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine
could seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no steam or
spray.
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For emergencies
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6
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the
hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator
hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak
source must be repaired.
7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level
in the reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is too low,
slowly add coolant.
8. If the reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also
need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or
remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down.9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom
of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and
replace it with the right coolant as soon as possible).
10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it fully. Check the
temperature indicator. You can drive when the indicator
returns to the normal zone.
11. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
WA R N I N G
!
Removing the radiator cap could scald you with
escaping hot water or steam. When checking the
radiator level, cover the cap with a cloth before try-
ing to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclockwise,
without pressing down, to the first notch. The pres-
sure in the system will then be let out. When the
pressure is COMPLETELY LET OUT, press down
and keep turning the cap counterclockwise until it
will come off.
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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 6
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 15
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 30
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 31
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 37Fuse links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 73
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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7View of the engine compartment
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2.4 liter engine
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
3- Battery
4- Windshield and rear window washer (ECLIPSE only) fluid
reservoir
5- Engine oil level dipstick
6- Engine oil filler cap
7- Radiator cap
8- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (if so equipped)
9- Engine coolant reservoir
10- Air cleaner filter3.8 liter engine
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7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual method for
determining the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the
level of the coolant in the reserve tank should be between the
“F” (FULL) and “L” (LOW) marks. The radiator normally
remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radi-
ator cap except for checking the coolant freeze point or replac-
ing the antifreeze coolant.To add coolant Use Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant or an equivalent.
Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including
aluminum, and prevents blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-
inder head, engine block, etc.
If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve
tank does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for testing.
CAUTION
!
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants that contain them. Using the wrong
antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts.
When you need to add coolant to the reserve tank,
use at least a 50 % concentration of ethylene-glycol
antifreeze in water. Do not overfill. Use a higher con-
centration (not over 60 %) when the outside temper-
ature is -31 °F (-35 °C) or lower. When the engine is
working very hard (for example, during mountain
driving and/or when the outside temperature is
high), use a 50 % concentration. You can check the
concentration level with a gauge from an automotive
supply store, or your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or service station can check it for you. Use
only high quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze coolant
that is made to prevent corrosion of all cooling sys-
tem metals.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-11
7
Radiator capThe radiator cap must be tight sealed to prevent losing coolant
which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine
Mitsubishi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equivalent.Points to remember
Do not overfill the reserve tank.

Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed
and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the
radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to
change the cap, use the exact same kind.

Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.

Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.

If the temperature of the engine coolant does not rise after
the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 2.4 liter modelsUnclamp and take out the air cleaner filter.
After replacing the air cleaner filter, put the cover back on in its
original position. 3.8 liter models1. Loosen the bolt of the resonator using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the resonator.
WA R N I N G
!
Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the
radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant
could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
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Specifications
9-9
9 Capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 17.7 gal (67.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SM
can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
4A/T 8.1 qt (7.7 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III 5A/T 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
Manual transaxle
5M/T 2.3 qt (2.2 L) DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-806M/T 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{Includes .63 qt (0.6 L) in
reserve tank}
2.4 liter
Manual transaxle 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAutomatic transaxle 9.2 qt (8.7 L)
3.8 liter
Manual transaxle 8.6 qt (8.1 L)Automatic transaxle 8.5 qt (8.0 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-79
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-80
Service brake 3-79
Warning light 3-111
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Cargo area light 3-174
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-180
Coin holder 3-177Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-125
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-77
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-9
Cruise control 3-89
Indicator 3-90
Cup holder 3-178
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-135
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-127
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-174
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-170
,3-171
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-135
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Coolant temperature gauge 3-109
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-112
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Error codes 5-67
,5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-176
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-9
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Manual transaxle fluid 9-9
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9Washer fluid 7-14
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicator 3-111
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-131
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-108
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-108
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
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