catalytic converter MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Fuel selection 3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas- oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tankfiller pipe specifically designed to accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispens- ing nozzle. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working prop-erly. Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON. Gasoline sold at some service stations con- tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified by thosenames. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can be used in your vehicle.
A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco- hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be usedin your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline. Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con- taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely affect thevehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of the vehicle’s fuel system. Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu- lated Gasoline”.Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration strongly sup-
ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop- erly blended reformulated gasoline has noadverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability of the engine and the fuel system.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. When- ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the engine and keep flames, sparks, andsmoking materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- door areas.CAUTION Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-line is illegal, and will void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement
NOTE
 Premium fuel is recommended to improve the performance under severe conditions such as hot w
eather or towing.
Oxygenated gasoline
Ethanol (Gasohol) Methanol Reformulated gasoline
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions .........
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Catalytic converter
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..........................9-2
Engine hood ..............................
.......................................................9-3
View of the engine comp
artment .....................................................9-5
Engine oil and oil filt
er ................................
....................................9-5
Engine coolant ................
.................................................................9-7
Air cleaner filter ....
.................................................
..........................9-8
Continuously variable transmis
sion (CVT) fluid ............................9-8
Transfer oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) .............................................9-9
Rear axle oil (All-wheel dr
ive models) ...........................................9-9
Washer fluid ....................
.................................................................9-9
Brake fluid ......................
.................................................................9-9
Battery .......................................
.....................................................9-10
Tires ..........................................
.....................................................9-12
Brake pedal free play
.............................................
........................9-19
Parking brake lever stroke (if so equipped) ....................................9-19Wiper blades ...................
...............................................................9-19
Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-20 General maintenance
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........................9-21
For cold and snowy weat
her ..........................................................9-22
Fusible links ....................
...............................................................9-23
Fuses .........................................
.....................................................9-23
Replacement of light bu
lbs ............................................................9-27
Vehicle care precautions
........................................
........................9-35
Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle ...............................................9-35
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle .............................................9-36
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appearance as long as pos-sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice. This section describes the maintenance inspections that you can do yourself, if you sodesire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter.
Service precautions A- Cooling fansB- Caution label
* : Front of the vehicleWA R N I N GWhen checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure the engine is stopped and has had a chance to cool down. If you need to work in the engine compart- ment with the engine running, be espe-cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the cooling fans, drive belts, or other moving parts. After performing the maintenance work, make sure that no tools or cloths are leftbehind in the engine compartment. If they are left behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle may occur. The cooling fans can turn on automati- cally even if the engine is not running.Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the operation mode in OFF to be safe while you work in the enginecompartment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma- ble. Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. Do not get under your vehicle while it is on a jack. Always use properly rated automo- tive jack stands.
 Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice if you have questions.
Catalytic converter
WA R N I N G
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selection” on page 3-2.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.
 Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.Refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2.  Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent damage to the catalytic con- verter from unburned gas, do not race theengine when turning off the ignition switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with the ignition, etc. If you
are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic converter overheating. If this occurs, stopin a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for service.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operatingcondition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
............................
5-208
4-wheel drive operation
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5-70
A
Accessory (installation)
.......................
3-12
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-81
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) 5-88 Air cleaner filter
...................
................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
................
7-6
Dual-zone automatic climate control airconditioning
................
.................
7-15
Important air conditioning operating tips
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7-2
Air purifier
....................
.....................
7-23
Airbag
.......................
........................
4-30
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-70
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-39
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-78
Arm rest
.....................
...................
4-6
, 4-8
Assist grip
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...................
5-222
Automatic air conditioning
....................
7-6
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
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5-191
B
Back-up light
Bulb location and capacity
..............
9-28
Replacement
...................
...............
9-33
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots
.........................
......................
9-22
Battery
........................
......................
9-10
Charging system warning light
.......
5-183
Checking battery electrolyte level
....
9-10
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-11
During cold weather
.......................
9-11
Specification
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...............
11-6
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
................
5-108
Bottle holders
...................
.................
5-220
Brake
Fluid
....................
...................
9-9
, 11-7
Brake assist
......................
..................
5-78
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-78
Braking
.......................
....................
6-5
Hose
.......................
......................
9-21
Pad wear alarm
...............
...............
5-74
Parking brake
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...............
5-46
Pedal
.......................
......................
5-73
Pedal free play
................
...............
9-19
Power brakes
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...............
5-74
Service brake
..................
...............
5-73
Warning lights and buzzer
..............
5-181
Bulb location and capacity
..................
9-27
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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3-13
Capacities
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11-7
Card holder
............................
5-208
, 5-218
Cargo area cover
................
...............
5-220
Cargo loads
...................
.....................
6-10
Cargo room light
................
...............
5-216
Bulb location and capacity
...............
9-29
Catalytic converter
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................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
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.....................
5-72
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-183
Child restraint systems
........................
4-22
Child safety locks for rear door
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5-35
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-35
Outside of your vehicle
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9-36
Coat hook
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...................
5-222
Consumer information
.........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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5-60 Fluid
..................
.....................
9-8
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-61
Selector lever positions
....................
5-64
Sports mode
..................
.................
5-65
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