engine MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Repair Manual

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ASC warning indicator
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following
indicator will turn on.
To w i n g
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-ASC indicator
-ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION
!
The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator
goes out. If they go out, there is no abnormal condi-
tion. If they do not go out or appear frequently, it is
not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but
you should have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do
not put the operation mode in ON. Placing the igni-
tion switch in the “ON” position or putting the oper-
ation mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends on the
transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 6-29.
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3-80 Features and controls
3Cruise control
(if so equipped)
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at speeds from about 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.

Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switchesA- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
B- SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the desired speed.
C- RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to the original set
speed.
D- CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTE
When operating the cruise control switches, press the
cruise control switches correctly. The set speed driving
may be deactivated automatically if two or more switches
of the cruise control are pressed at the same time.
CAUTION
!
When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn
off the cruise control for safety.
Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill
slope.
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not
move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
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To deactivate
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The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch (A).
(Cruise control will be turned off.)

Press the CANCEL switch (D).

Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any of the
following ways.

When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle).

When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.

When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.

When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-76.Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as follow:

When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachome-
ter’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
WA R N I N G
!
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable
transmission (CVT), although the set speed driving
will be deactivated when shifting to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
CAUTION
!
When the set speed driving is deactivated automati-
cally in any situation other than those listed above,
there may be a system malfunction.
Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch to
turn off the cruise control and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
CAUTION
!
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light
does not illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode
is put in ON, it means that the tire pressure monitor-
ing system is not working properly. Have the system
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system
may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres-
sure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and
high-speed driving.

If a malfunction is detected in the tire pressure mon-
itoring system, the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. The
warning light will issue further warnings each time
the engine is restarted as long as the malfunction
exists.
Check to see whether the warning light goes off after
few minutes driving.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no prob-
lem.
However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it
blinks again when the engine is restarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system
may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres-
sure. For safety reasons, when the warning light
appears while driving, avoid sudden braking, sharp
turning and high-speed driving.
CAUTION
!
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3-98 Features and controls
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Tachometer
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The tachometer shows engine revolutions per minute. This
allows the driver to determine the most efficient selector posi-
tion and engine speed combinations.
This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
Multi-information display
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The multi-information display displays the odometer, trip
odometer, service reminder, fuel remaining, selector lever posi-
tion, average fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and
units used on the multi-information display.NOTE
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in OFF,
the selector lever position display and fuel remaining dis-
play are not displayed.
CAUTION
!
The red zone indicates an engine speed beyond the
range of safe operation.
Select the correct shift position (manual transaxle)
or selector position (CVT) to control the engine
speed so that the tachometer indicator does not
enter the red zone.
1- Information display → P.3-99
2- Service reminder → P.3-103
3- Selector lever position display* → P.3-64
4- Fuel remaining display → P. 3 - 1 0 2
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Auto reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information display switch,
these calculations will be reset to zero.

When the engine switch or the operation mode is in the
following conditions, the average fuel consumption dis-
play will automatically reset.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or “OFF”
position for about 4 hours or more.
[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode has been set to ACC or OFF for about
4 hours or more.NOTE
The average fuel consumption display can be reset sepa-
rately for the auto reset mode and for the manual reset
mode.

Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average fuel consumption display.

The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
Changing the fuel consumption display unit
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The fuel consumption display unit can be changed. The dis-
tance and amount units are also switched to match the selected
fuel consumption unit.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information display
switch a few times, the information display switches to
the average fuel consumption display.
Refer to “Information display” on page 3-99.
2. Press and hold the multi-information display switch for
about 5 seconds or more until buzzer sound is heard twice.
3. Press and hold the multi-information display switch to
switch in sequence from “km/L” → “L/100 km” →
“mpg” → “km/L”.
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- High beam indicator → P. 3 - 1 1 0
2- Electric power steering system warning light → P.3-75
3- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light (if so
equipped) → P.3-88
4- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P. 3 - 1 1 0
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P. 3 - 1 1 0
6- Door-ajar warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 4
7- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-44
8- High coolant temperature warning light (red) → P. 3 - 1 1 3
9- Low coolant temperature indicator (green) → P. 3 - 1 1 0
10- Oil pressure warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 3
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P. 3 - 1 1 212- Charging system warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 3
13- Brake warning light → P.3-111
14- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-73
15- Multi-information display → P.3-98
16- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-18
17- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-81
18- Active stability control (ASC) indicator/warning light →
P.3-78, 3-79
19- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator/warning light
→ P.3-78, 3-79
20- ECO indicator → P. 3 - 1 1 0
21- For details, refer to “Warning activator” on page 3-21 (if so
equipped)
22- For details, refer to “Warning activator” on page 3-21 (if so
equipped)
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3 Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
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Brake warning light and buzzer
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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON.
When the engine is started, the light should go off a few sec-
onds later.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions.

When the parking brake is still applied.

When the brake fluid level is low.

When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
the parking brake applied, a buzzer will sound to inform the
driver that the parking brake is not properly release.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and the brake warning light is off.
CAUTION
!
If the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, the vehicle may be destabilized during sud-
den braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
• When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.If the above occurs, 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 as soon as possible.

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 and to alert the vehicles behind you.
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine control system or
continuously variable transmission (CVT) control system. If a
problem is detected in one of these systems, this indicator illu-
minates or flashes. When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, this indica-
tor normally comes on and goes off after the engine has started.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
CAUTION
!
Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode is put in ON, have the system checked at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with a CVT has a stronger ten-
dency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
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Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON. When
the engine is started, the light should go out. Check to make
sure that the light has gone out before driving.Oil pressure warning light
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This light comes on when the engine oil pressure is below nor-
mal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon
as possible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil
pressure is corrected.
High coolant temperature warning light - red
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This light comes on in red if the coolant temperature becomes
excessively high.NOTE
The high coolant temperature warning light may illumi-
nate when the vehicle has been driven at high speeds or on
hilly roads. This illuminating does not necessarily indicate
a problem. It should stop if you keep the engine running
for a while or continue driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on 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.
CAUTION
!
If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not
low, have your vehicle checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
This warning light does not show the amount of oil
in the crankcase. This can only be determined by
checking the oil level with the dipstick with the
engine turned off.
CAUTION
!
If the light comes on during vehicle operation, it
indicates that the engine is possibly overheating.
Continued driving could make the engine fail.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and take
appropriate action. (Refer to “Engine overheating”
on page 6-5.)
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