tire pressure MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

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Service Description
EXAMPLE: 95H

Maximum Load
Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is
designed to carry.
Maximum Pressure
Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire but
the date code may only be on one side. Look for the TIN
on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If
the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will
find it on the inboard side of the tire.
EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 1504

95Load index
A numerical code associated with the maxi-
mum load a tire can carry.
HSpeed symbol
A symbol indicating the range of speeds at
which a tire can carry a load corresponding to
its load index under certain operating condi-
tions.
The maximum speed corresponding to the
speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions. (i.e. tire pres-
sure, vehicle loading, road conditions and
posted speed limits)
WA R N I N G
!
Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Over-
loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle
handling, and increase your stopping distance.
Use tires of the recommended load capacity for
your vehicle. Never overload them.
DOTDepartment of Transportation
This symbol certifies that the tire is in compli-
ance with the U.S. Department of Transporta-
tion tire safety standards, and is approved for
highway use.
MACode representing the tire manufacturing
location. (2 digits)
L9
ABCDCode representing the tire size. (2 digits)
Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 digits)
15Number representing the week in which the
tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
04Number representing the year in which the
tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
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Treadwear, Traction and Temperature GradesTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Tire inflation pressures
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Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis-
factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will
cause problems in three major areas:

Safety
Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can
cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to
lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
potholes could then cause tire damage that may result in
tire failure.

Economy
The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.
Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll,
and this uses up more fuel.

Ride comfort and vehicle stability
The superior riding experience built into your vehicle
partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much
pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too lit-
tle pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond.
Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle
uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
(Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-3.)
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The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the
tires listed below.
Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at
least once a month.
Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather
temperatures change severely, because tire pressures change
with outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed are always
“cold inflation pressure”.
Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or is driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
Cold inflation pressure must not go above the maximum values
molded into the tire sidewall. After driving several miles, your
tire inflation pressure may increase 14 to 41 KPA, 2 to 6 PSI
from the cold inflation pressure. Do not let air out of the tires to
get back to the specified cold pressure, or your tire pressure
will be too low.
Check your tires each time you refuel. If one tire looks lower
than the others, check the pressure for all of them.
You should also take the following safety precautions:

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
(See the tire and loading information placard attached to
the driver’s door sill.)

Stay within the recommended load limits.
Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is
evenly distributed.

Drive at safe speeds.

After inflating your tires to the correct pressure, check
them for damage and air leaks. Be sure to reinstall the
caps on the valve stems.
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Spare
Normal tireP235/65R17
P255/55R18220 KPA,
32 PSI220 KPA,
32 PSI220 KPA,
32 PSI
Compact
spare tire T135/90R16
T155/90D16420 KPA, 60 PSI —
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Replacing tires and wheels
N00939600283
Tire maintenance
N00939700138
The following maintenance steps are recommended:

Check tire pressures regularly.
Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and
front and rear suspension alignment.

Rotate your tires regularly as described in the “Tire rota-
tion” section on page 7-27.
Tread wear indicators
N00939800168
Tread wear indicators are built into the original equipment tires
on your vehicle to help you know when your tires should be
replaced. Many states have laws requiring that you replace
your tires at this point.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to
1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
CAUTION
!
Avoid using different size tires from the one listed
and the combined use of different types of tires, as
this can affect driving safety.
Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 9-7.
On all-wheel drive vehicles, always use tires of the
same size, type, and brand that have no wear differ-
ences. Using tires of different size, type, brand or
degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-
perature, and result in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drivetrain will be subjected
to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage,
component seizure, or other serious problems.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, use only Mitsubishi genuine
wheels.
Other wheels do not permit correct installation of
tire inflation pressure sensors and can cause air
leakage and sensor failure, which would not be cov-
ered by your vehicle’s warranty.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer when
you replace a tire or wheel.
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
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When the bands appear next to one another in two or more
places, replace your tires. NOTE
Tire wear indicators can have different marks and loca-
tions depending on the tire manufacturer.Tire rotation
N00939900475
To even out the wear on your tires and make them last longer,
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends that you rotate
your tires at the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
However, the timing for tire rotation may vary according to
your vehicle condition, road surface conditions, and your own
personal driving habits. Any time you notice unusual wear,
rotate your tires as soon as possible.
When rotating tires, check for uneven wear, damage, and wheel
alignment. Abnormal wear is usually caused by a wrong tire
pressure, wheels that are not aligned properly, wheels that are
out-of-balance, or severe braking.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice to find out the reason for uneven tread
wear.
The first tire rotation is the most important one. It will allow all
your tires to wear evenly.
*- If the spare tire wheel differs from the standard tire, do not
perform tire rotation using a spare wheel.Spare tire used*
Front
Spare tire not used
Front
Tires that have arrows showing rotation direction
Front
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Snow tires
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter
driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must
choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires
provided with your vehicle. Snow tires should also be installed
on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
can be reduced.
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be oper-
ated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
CAUTION
!
A compact spare tire can be fitted temporarily in
place of a tire that has been removed during the tire
rotation. However, it must not be included in the
regular tire rotation sequence.
If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the correct
direction of rotation, swap the front and rear tires
on the left-hand side of the vehicle and the front and
rear tires on the right-hand side of the vehicle sepa-
rately. Keep each tire on its original side of the vehi-
cle. When installing the tires, make sure the arrows
point in the direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any tire whose
arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform
to its full potential.
Front
CAUTION
!
Avoid the combined use of different types of tires.
Using different types of tires can affect vehicle per-
formance and safety.
CAUTION
!
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, use only Mitsubishi genuine
wheels.
Other wheels do not permit correct installation of
tire inflation pressure sensors and can thus cause air
leakage and sensor failure, which would not be cov-
ered by your vehicle’s warranty.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer when
you replace a tire or wheel.
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Alphabetical index
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Engine oil 7-6
,9-8
Rear axle oil 7-14,9-8
Transfer oil 7-13
,9-8
Oil pressure warning light 3-85
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-25
Outside rearview mirrors 3-32
Overhead console control switch 3-165
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-28
Parking brake pedal stroke 7-30
Parking brake 7-30
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-48
Polishing 7-61
Power brakes 3-53
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-195
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-8
System 3-57
Power windows 3-23
Main switch 3-24
Sub switch 3-24
Timer function 3-24Puncture (Tire changing) 6-12
R
Radiator cap 7-10
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 2 5-43
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player-Type 1 5-30
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with
CD autochanger-Type 3 5-43
General information about your radio 5-78
Reading lights
Replacement 7-55
Switch 3-200
Rear axle oil 7-14
,9-8
Rear cooler 5-25
Rear personal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-56
Switch 3-201
Rear side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-51
Rear window defogger switch 3-163
Rear-view camera 3-74
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Alphabetical index
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Timer function 3-24
,3-26
Timing belt 7-34
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-69
Tires 7-20
Compact spare tire 6-14
How to change a tire 6-12
Inflation pressure 7-24
Maintenance 7-26
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-26
Rotation 7-27
Size (tire and wheel) 9-7
Snow tires 7-28
Spare tire information 6-13
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-3
Tire chains 7-29
Tread wear indicators 7-26
Tissue holder 3-204
Tonneau cover 3-208
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-23
Trailer towing 4-15
Transfer oil 7-13
,9-8
Trip odometer 3-78
Turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Indicators 3-83
Lever 3-157Replacement 7-48
,7-51
V
Vanity mirror 3-195
Vehicle care precautions 7-57
Vehicle dimensions 9-4
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-5
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-83
Washer
Fluid 7-14
,9-8
Rear window washer 3-161
Switch 3-161
Windshield washer 3-161
Waxing 7-61
Weights 9-5
Wheel
Specification 9-7
Wiper
Rear window wiper 3-161
Switch 3-159
Windshield 3-159
Wiper blades 7-31
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