transmission oil MITSUBISHI LANCER 2013 8.G Owners Manual

4-10 Driving safety
4

Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front, 1 in second row seat)
Tire and loading information placard
N00630100309
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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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 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 37Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 38
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 54
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 87
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 88
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 90
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200165
Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is checked, add oil to
maintain the proper level, if necessary.
Refill or change the oil according to the table.Oil type
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938100063
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be main-
tained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best perfor-
mance and longest life. It is important that the transmission
fluid is kept at the correct level. Fluid typeUse only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4” transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance. Special additives Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
LubricantMitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI
GEAR OIL API Classification GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-19
7 Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938300036
The Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch
SST) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
obtain the best performance and longest life. It is important that
the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Fluid typeUse only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I to ensure opti-
mum transmission performance. Special additives Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00938400239
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level. Fill or change the oil according to
the table.Oil type
CAUTION
!
Using the improper transmission fluid may damage
the transaxle.
LubricantMitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oil or
equivalent
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9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
N01148001016
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approxi-
mate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.All-wheel drive vehicles 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Except for vehi-
cles with turbo-
charger
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
SN or higher can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Vehicles with
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 Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR
OIL API classification GL-3 SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4Tw i n C l u t c h S S T8.0 qt (7.6 L)
{includes .53 qt
(0.5 L) in oil
cooler}Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-ITransfer oil
Except for vehicles with ACD .50 qt (0.47 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil
API classification GL-5 SAE 80Vehicles with ACD .85 qt (0.8 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD gear oil
AW C c o n t r o l f l u i d.95 qt (0.9 L)
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Alphabetical index
3
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-57
Replacement 7-85
Switch 3-295
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-57
Replacement 7-84
Switch 3-293
Doors
Lock 3-52
Power door locks 3-56
Drive mode indicator 3-138
Drive mode-selector 3-137
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-255
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-42
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-136
Drive mode indicator 3-138
Drive mode-selector 3-137
Emergency key 3-33
Emission-control system maintenance 7-39Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-192
Exhaust system 7-43
External audio input connector 5-132
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-301
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-20
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch SST)
fluid 7-19
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
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Alphabetical index
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Sun visors 3-289
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-60
Warning light/display 2-45
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-64
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-167
Warning light/display 3-169
Tires 7-28
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-31
Maintenance 7-33
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-33
Rotation 7-34
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-36
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-36
Tread wear indicators 7-34
Tissue holder 3-302
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-22
Trailer towing 4-17Transfer oil 7-19
Trunk area light
Replacement 7-87
Trunk lid 3-60
Turbocharger operation 3-95
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-229
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Lever 3-244
Replacement 7-69
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-113
Fluid 7-19
,9-10
Gearshift lever operation 3-113
Gearshift lever position display 3-115
Manual shift 3-123
Manual shift display 3-129
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-123
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-122
Warning display 3-117
U
USB input terminal 3-284
How to connect an iPod 3-286
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory 3-284
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