weight MITSUBISHI LANCER 2010 8.G User Guide

Driving safety
4-11
4
NOTE
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total cargo/load capacity of your vehicle with varying seating config-
urations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load capacity of your vehicle.

For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear axles must not be
exceeded. For further information on GAWR’s, vehicle loading, see the “Specifications” section of this manual.
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4-12 Driving safety
4Cargo loads
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Cargo load precautionsTo determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract
the weight of all vehicle occupants from the vehicle capacity
weight. For added information, if needed, refer to “Steps for
Determining Correct Load Limit” on page 4-10.
DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross
Axle Weight Rating numbers listed on the safety certification
label (A) located on the inside sill of the driver’s door as the
guide for passengers and/or cargo weight.
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the
combined weights of the driver, passengers and
cargo and must never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will adversely
affect vehicle performance, including handling and
braking, and may cause an accident.
Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of
the seatback. Be sure that your cargo or luggage
cannot move when your vehicle is in motion.
Having either the rear view blocked, or your cargo
being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have
to brake can cause a serious accident or injury or
death.
Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehi-
cle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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6-10 For emergencies
6
NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks
or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in
position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.
Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-7.
Spare tire information
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Compact spare tireThe compact spare tire is designed to save space in the trunk.
Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
WARNING
!
Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire
when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves
while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position,
leading to an accident.
WARNING
!
Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with
age even when they are not being used. It is recom-
mended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.
CAUTION
!
While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation
pressure should be checked at least once a month to
assure that it remains at the recommended inflation
pressure. See the tire and loading information plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on
page 9-4.
Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and
avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate
the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-32.
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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
To closeUnlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its
retainer.
Slowly lower the engine hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let
it drop from its own weight. NOTE
If this does not close the engine hood properly, drop it
again from a slightly higher position.

Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depend-
ing on how strongly or where you push down, you could
create a dent in the vehicle body.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when
closing the engine hood.
Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before
driving.
If you drive without the engine hood completely
closed, it could open up while driving.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Tires
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:

Cold tire pressure:
• The measured pressure after the vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours,
or
• The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three
hours.

Maximum inflation pressure: the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.

Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure
for optimum tire performance.
Intended outboard sidewall:
• The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white let-
tering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding
on the other sidewall of the tire,
or
• The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.

Passenger car tire: a tire intended for use on passenger
cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000
pounds or less.

Light truck (LT) tire: a tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles.

Tread: portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road.

Tread rib: a tread section running circumferentially
around a tire.

Tread separation: pulling away of the tread from the tire
carcass.

Carcass: the tire structure, except tread and sidewall rub-
ber which, when inflated, bears the load.

Sidewall: portion of a tire between the tread and bead.

Section width: the linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due
to labeling, decoration, or protective bands.

Bead: the part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to
fit the rim.

Ply: a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords.
WARNING
!
Driving with tires that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated is dangerous.
These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehi-
cle performance.
These type tire conditions can also cause a tread sep-
aration or blowout which may result in an accident
causing serious injury or death.
Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with
age even when they are not being used. It is recom-
mended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the
tires listed below.Except for vehicles with turbocharger
Vehicles with turbochargerTire 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 on the placard
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 sill of the driver’s door.)

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 filling 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
Normal tireP205/60R16
P215/45R18240 KPA,
35 PSI240 KPA,
35 PSI
Compact spare tire T125/70D16 420 KPA, 60 PSI
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Normal tireP215/45R18
215/45R18240 KPA,
35 PSI240 KPA,
35 PSI
Compact spare tire T125/90D16 420 KPA, 60 PSI
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9
Specifications
Vehicle labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 2
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 6
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 7
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 9
Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 10
Refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 11
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Specifications
9-7
9 Vehicle weights
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GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle
GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle
Seating capacity: the number of maximum occupants
Item
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
Vehicles with turbocharger
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,079 lb (1,850 kg) 4,388 lb (1,990 kg)Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR)
Front 2,227 lb (1,010 kg) 2,381 lb (1,080 kg)Rear 2,007 lb (910 kg) 2,161 lb (980 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight 827 lb (375 kg)Seating capacity 5 persons
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Alphabetical index
7
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-36
Size (tire and wheel) 9-10
Snow tires 7-37
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-4
Tire chains 7-37
Tread wear indicators 7-35
Tissue holder 3-281
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-22
Trailer towing 4-13
Transfer oil 7-19
Trunk area light
Replacement 7-89
Trunk lid 3-59
Turbocharger operation 3-90
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-211
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Lever 3-225
Replacement 7-71Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-105
Fluid 7-19
,9-11
Gearshift lever operation 3-106
Gearshift lever position display 3-108
Manual shift 3-116
Manual shift display 3-121
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-115
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-114
Warning display 3-110
V
Vanity mirror 3-269
Vehicle care precautions 7-89
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-211
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Switch 3-234
Windshield washer 3-234
Waxing 7-93
Weights 9-7
Welcome light 3-222
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