engine MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G User Guide

1-2 General information
1Fuel selection
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe specifically designed to
accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing noz-
zle.Gasoline detergent additivesIn the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector clogging
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.
Octane requirementYour vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline hav-
ing a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91
RON.Oxygenated gasolineGasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified
by those names. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the
country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.Ethanol (Gasohol)A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.MethanolDo not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.
WA R N I N G
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
CAUTION
!
Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage
the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sen-
sors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.
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Reformulated gasolineMany areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasolineYour vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while using high-sulfur gasoline does
not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control system ismalfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may
suggest using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gaso-
line to determine if the problem is fuel-related.
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in hard starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive
could make an engine malfunction. For details, please
contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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1-4 General information
1Filling the fuel tank
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WA R N I N G
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When handling fuel, comply with the safety regula-
tions displayed by garages and filling stations.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
Before removing the fuel tank filler cap, be sure to
get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a
metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static elec-
tricity on your body could create a spark that ignites
fuel vapor.
Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel tank filler
cap, etc.) by yourself; do not let any other person
near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to
help you and that person was carrying static elec-
tricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.
Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part-
way through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.
Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.

Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling
the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.
WA R N I N G
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Fuel tank capacity9.2 gal (35 L)Refueling1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
at the left side of the driver’s seat.3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the fuel
tank filler cap counterclockwise.
1- Remove
2- Close
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4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel tank filler cap cord
on the hook located on the inside surface of the fuel tank
filler door.5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han-
dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert
the nozzle in the fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.
6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not add more
fuel.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise
until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel
tank filler door closed.
WA R N I N G
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Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the fuel tank filler cap is venting
vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the
sound stops before removing the fuel tank filler cap.
Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or oth-
ers.
CAUTION
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Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded
gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is filled into
these vehicles, and consequently, this must never be
attempted.
CAUTION
!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain,
or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the
paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
WA R N I N G
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Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed.
If the fuel tank filler cap were loose, fuel could leak,
resulting in a fire.
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NOTE
If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear at
least 3 clicks.
The indicator will go off after several driving cycles. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac-
tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULT-
ING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF
YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WAR-
RANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause dam-
age or performance problems include the following:

Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

Failure to use required fuel and fluids

Failure to use proper size tires and wheels

Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-
pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

Modification of any onboard computer/control module,
including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.
CAUTION
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If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the fuel tank filler cap specified for your model
vehicle.
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 5
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 13
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 35
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 38
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 40
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 41
Manual window control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .3- 43
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 43
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 48
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 49
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 50
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 52
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 54
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 56
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 68
Hill start assist (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 69
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 72
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . .3- 75
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 76Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 80
Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped) . 3- 87
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 93
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 96
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 98
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 109
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 110
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 111
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 114
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 118
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 119
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 120
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 121
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 125
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 127
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 127
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 128
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 153
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 160
12 V power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 161
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 164
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 165
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 166
Rear shelf panel (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 167
Convenience hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
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3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Avoid revving the engine.

Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts, sudden accel-
eration, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden brak-
ing. These would have a detrimental effect on the engine
and also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which
could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be
particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in low
shift position (low gears).

Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within the seating
capacity. (Refer to “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-
13.)

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Ty p e 1Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.1- Key for the electronic immobilizer
2- Key number plate
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NOTE
The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are a precision
electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Please
observe the following in order to prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices
and high frequency equipment (including medical
devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle
immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of
the key number, they can make a new key. The key num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 3-5.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)” on page 3-28.

When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door or liftgate is opened after
using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock
switch to unlock the vehicle.

The system does not enter the preparation status if the
keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to
lock the vehicle.
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3 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 3-
28.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions) using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
NOTE
In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the
“START” position.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of another key (Type
B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“OFF” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the
engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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