power steering fluid MITSUBISHI LANCER 2010 8.G Owners Manual

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Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 19
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 20
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 38Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 43
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 46
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 56
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 89
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 90
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 91
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
N00937600553
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so equipped)
4- Engine coolant reservoir
5- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil level dipstick
7- Radiator cap
8- Engine oil filler cap
9- Battery Vehicles with turbocharger
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7-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fluid typeUse the recommended brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt
and water out.
Power steering fluid
N00939000346
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
CAUTION
!
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.
Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.
Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
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Specifications
9-11
9 Refill capacities
N01148000817
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi-
mate)
Except for RALLIART 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.RALLIART 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Ve h i c l e s w i t h -
out turbocharger
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification
SM can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Ve h i c l e s w i t h
turbocharger
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API classifica-
tion GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J1 Twin Clutch SST8.0 qt (7.6 L)
{includes .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil
cooler}DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC control fluid.95 qt (0.9 L)
{Includes
hydraulic piping}DIAMOND ATF SP IIIRear differential oil .58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilBrake/Clutch (if so equipped) As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
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Alphabetical index
3
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-86
Switch 3-274
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-55
Drive belt 7-44
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-235
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-42
Emission-control system maintenance 7-40
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-11
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-174
Exhaust system 7-45
External audio input connector 5-110
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-281
Fluid 9-11
AWC control fluid 7-20
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-11
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-11
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-11
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST)
fluid 7-19
,9-11
Washer fluid 9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Indicator 3-211
Replacement 7-73
,7-76
Switch 3-227
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-280
Front seats 2-3
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-67,7-69
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Alphabetical index
5
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-84
Limited-slip differential 3-131
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-11
M
Malfunction indicator 3-212
Manual air conditioning 5-22
Manual transaxle 3-91
Oil 7-18
,9-11
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-91
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-77
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-162
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-11
Manual transaxle oil 7-18
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-20
Transfer oil 7-19Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Outside rearview mirrors 3-79
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Polishing 7-93
Power brakes 3-132
Power door locks 3-55
Power outlet 3-272
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-11
System 3-143
Power windows 3-67
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-14
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger 5-80
General information about your radio 5-125
Rain sensor 3-230
Rear axle oil 7-20
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-80
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Alphabetical index
6Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-80
Rear window defogger switch 3-235
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-11
Replacement of light bulbs 7-56
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-122
,5-123
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-14
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-20
Child restraint 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-18
Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-22Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt instructions 2-15
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-131
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-37
Spark plugs 7-41
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature 3-87
Flooded engine 3-33
,3-41
,3-88
Normal conditions 3-86
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-76
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-84
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-112
Storage spaces 3-277
Front console boxes 3-280
Sun visors 3-268
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-58
Warning light/display 2-43
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-152
Warning light/display 3-153
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