window MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Workshop Manual

7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Disconnection and connection
N00901700087
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) terminal. To
reconnect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.NOTE
Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery.

Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the battery cable
from the positive (+) terminal.
WA R N I N G
!
Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical
parts.
Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it
to overheat and be damaged.
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.
Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it
can crack, stain, or discolor them. And if it gets on
your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or
blindness. Please observe the following handling
instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or other nearby
parts, wipe it off with a soft cloth or chamois
soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent
then immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately and get
immediate medical attention.

Open doors and windows in any closed space where
you may be charging or working with the battery.
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the battery, or have a skilled automo-
bile technician do it.
If you are quick-charging your battery, first discon-
nect the battery cables.
BK0162600US.book 18 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

7-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Wiper blades
N00940700138
Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to
remove deposits of salt and road film. Use a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the blades
and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak or smear.NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This
wears out the rubber and can scratch the glass.During cold weatherIf 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.
WA R N I N G
!
Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake lever out of adjustment may result in the vehi-
cle moving when unattended.
BK0162600US.book 30 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7 For cold and snowy weather
N00942600102
Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windshield should be
brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the
heating and ventilation systems will not be impaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors,
engine hood, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.Additional equipment (For regions where snow is
encountered)It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windshield, side and
rear window are also useful.
Fusible links
N00942700305
The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for inspection
and replacement.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load capacities” on
page 7-36.
WA R N I N G
!
Fusible links must not be replaced by any other
device. Failing to fit the correct fusible link may
result in fire in the vehicle, property destruction and
serious or fatal injuries at any time.
BK0162600US.book 35 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

7-38 Vehicle care and maintenance
7

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
Engine compartment fuse location table
10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog light 10 A
12 Door lock 15 A
13 Interior light (Dome light) 15 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Gauges 7.5 A
16 Relay 7.5 A
17 Heated seats 20 A
18 Option 10 A
19 Heated outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A
21 Back-up light 7.5 A
22 Defogger 30 A
23 Heater 30 A
24 — — —
25 Radio 10 A
26 Electronic controlled unit 15 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
SBF1 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
SBF2 Anti-lock braking system 30 A*
SBF3 Ignition switch 40 A*
SBF4 Power window control 40 A*
BF1 DC-DC (P/T) 30 ATy p e A
BK0162600US.book 38 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-43
7 Replacement of light bulbs
N00942900349
Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is off. Do not touch
the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the oil
from your skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy the
bulb when it gets hot.
NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required,
it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.

Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing
a light and lens.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes temporarily foggy.
This is the same phenomenon as when window glass mists
up on a humid day, and does not indicate a functional
problem.
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 authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
CAUTION
!
Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being
turned off.
When replacing the bulb, wait for it to cool suffi-
ciently before touching it. You could otherwise be
burned.
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
BK0162600US.book 43 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-55
7
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Vehicle care precautions
N00945100166
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular
maintenance using the proper materials and procedures. Be
sure to use only those materials and procedures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regulations. Choose the
materials you will use carefully, to be sure that they do not con-
tain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials.
CAUTION
!
Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous and others are highly flammable. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything in a container to
clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions.
Always open your vehicle doors or windows when
you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the following
chemicals to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
BK0162600US.book 55 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-61
7
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
N00946500183
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
N00946600054
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.
Wiper blades
N00946700068
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the
windshield and rear window properly.Engine compartment
N00947000071
Never spray or splash water on the electrical accessories in the
engine compartment. This puts the engine at risk of being dam-
aged.
Do not bring the circumferential parts, the plastic parts and so
on into contact with sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte) which
may crack, stain or discolor them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on 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.
BK0162600US.book 61 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Alphabetical index
2Catalytic converter 7-4
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraint systems 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-40
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-56
Outside of your vehicle 7-58
Clutch
Pedal free play 7-28
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-61
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-61
Selector lever positions 3-64
Convenience hook 3-168
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-9
Cruise control 3-80
Cup holders 3-165
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Defogger (rear window) 3-125
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-15
,5-
26
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-117
Disc brake pads 7-33Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Door-ajar warning light 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-35
Power door locks 3-38
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-75
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-125
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-28
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-9
High coolant temperature warning light 3-113
Hood 7-5
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-9
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-7
Engine hood 7-5
Engine switch 3-20
Error codes 5-60
Exhaust system 7-34
BK0162600US.book 2 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Alphabetical index
4Convenience hook 3-168
Horn switch 3-127
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-54
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicator and warning light package 3-109
Indicators 3-110
Information display 3-99
Inside rearview mirror 3-50
Instrument panel light dimmer control 3-100
Interior lights 3-162
J
Jack
Garage jack up position 7-3
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key slot 3-26
Keyless entry system 3-8
,3-31
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-44Replacement 7-54
Liftgate 3-41
Link System 3-127
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-9
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-112
Manual air conditioning 5-11
Manual transaxle 3-59
Oil 7-14
,9-9
Shift points 3-59
Manual window control 3-43
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-96
,3-98
O
Octane rating 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
,9-9
Oil pressure warning light 3-113
Operation mode 3-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-32
Outside rearview mirrors 3-52
Overheating 6-5P
Parking 4-8
BK0162600US.book 4 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

Alphabetical index
5
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking brake 3-48
,7-29
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-49
Polishing 7-60
Power brakes 3-68
Power outlet 3-161
Power windows 3-43
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-18
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-30
General information about your radio 5-65
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear seats 2-8
Rear shelf panel 3-167
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear-view camera 3-93
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-50Outside rearview mirrors 3-52
Replacement of light bulbs 7-43
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-64
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat belts 2-14
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-20
Child restraint systems 2-24
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt force limitter system 2-24
Seat belt instructions 2-15
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-22
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Seats 2-2
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-11
Heated seats 2-7
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-68
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-31
BK0162600US.book 5 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分