brake fluid MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G User Guide

3-198 Features and controls
3Information screen display
N00558300012
Brake warning display
N00558400114
This warning is displayed if the vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied. The warning light in the instrument
cluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied.When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, if the
brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
CAUTION
!

If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffec-
tive braking and possible brake failure.
If this warning is displayed, release the parking
brake.
CAUTION
!

If this warning stays on and does not go out while
driving, there is a danger of ineffective braking. If
this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
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Features and controls
3-199
3
NOTE

Under conditions such as sporty driving, the brake fluid in
the tank may move and the warning display may appear
temporarily.
If the warning display goes out after a while, there is not a
problem with the brake system and the vehicle can be
driven normally.
Charging system warning display
N00558600086
If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information
display. The warning light in the instrument cluster also illumi-
nates.
CAUTION
!

If the brake warning display, brake warning light,
and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are
illuminated at the same time, the braking force dis-
tribution function will not operate, so the vehicle
may be destabilized during sudden braking. Avoid
sudden braking and high-speed driving. Park the
vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.


The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated. Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
 Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
!

If warnings are displayed while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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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- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
AWC control fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 34
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 74
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
N00937600582
Engine oil and oil filter
N00937700639
To check and refill engine oil It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil
between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting
the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and
gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it
again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick.
If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest
amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine
valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
4- Engine coolant reservoir
5- Engine oil level dipstick
6- Radiator cap
7- Engine oil filler cap
Good
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7-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Wa s h e r f l u i d
N00938600257
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the trunk.
Check the washer fluid level at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary. NOTE

Do not spill the fluid onto the trunk. If the fluid spilled,
wipe it up immediately.
During cold weatherWhen freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the
reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the sys-
tem for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938700232
The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reservoir tank.To check the fluid levelThe fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate any abnormality.
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing
other work under the engine hood. The brake system should
also be checked for leaks at the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indi-
cates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
MAX
MIN
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-17
7
Fluid typeUse brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir
cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
Power steering fluid
N00939000245
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
CAUTION
!

Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.


Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.


Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.


Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-77
7
Cleaning plastic parts
N00946300178
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
N00946400010
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels
N00946500109
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
N00946600012
The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!

Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.


Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.


Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!

Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.


Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.


Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.


Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Specifications
9-9
9 Refill capacities
N01148000862
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 14.5 gal (55.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 5.0 qt (4.8 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starburst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)Oil cooler .53 qt (0.5 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Twin Clutch SST8.0 qt (7.6 L) {Include .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-IManual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3, SAE 75W-80Transfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC Control fluid1.57 qt (1.0 L) {Includes
hydraulic piping}MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine ATF SP IIIAY C f l u i d
For differential
mechanism.58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilFor torque transfer
mechanism.63 qt (0.6 L) MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine ATF SP III
Brake/Clutch (if so equipped) 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 coolant7.9 qt (7.5 L) {Includes .63 qt
(0.65 L) in reserve tank}Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentWasher fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) —
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-117
Active stability control (ASC) 3-127
ASC OFF indicator 3-129
ASC operation display 3-129
ASC warning display 3-130
Air cleaner filter 7-12
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-32
Air purifier 5-33
All-wheel drive system 3-114
Aluminum wheels 7-77
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-94
,5-95
Anti-lock braking system 3-123
Warning light / display 3-124
,3-125
Arm rest 2-7
ASC 3-127
Ashtray 3-254
Assist grip 3-268
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
52
Error codes 5-87
,5-89
Audio systemHandling of compact discs 5-91
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-82
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-82
AWC Control fluid
Fluid 9-9
AWC control fluid 7-15
AYC fluid
Fluid 9-9
AYC (Active yaw control system) 3-118
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-65
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-18
Charging system warning light 3-197
Disconection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-8
Bottle holder 3-268
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-123
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Hose 7-34
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Pedal 3-131
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Alphabetical index
2Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-132
Service brake 3-131
Braking
Warning lights 3-195
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-253
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-197
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-21
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-256
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-74
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-90
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Pedal free play 7-28
Coat hooks 3-269
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-200Headlight reminder buzzer 3-204
Light auto-cutout function 3-203
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-133
Cup holder 3-266
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-55
Defogger (rear window) 3-219
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-96
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-204
Disc brake pads 7-34
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-70
Switch 3-260
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-259
Doors
Lock 3-53
Power door locks 3-56
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