brakes MITSUBISHI LANCER 2014 8.G Owner's Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-16 For emergencies
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the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock- ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snowtires” on page 9-24 and “Tire chains” on page 9-24.  Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes.  Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.  If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which willresult in reduced braking performance.  After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to move your vehicle dueto freeze-up of the brake. Depress the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle after confirming safety of thevehicle.  Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted roads or over potholes etc.
WA R N I N G When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion canmake your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving into flood water.  When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car wash, water could get into the brake discs and make them fail tem-porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brake pads or linings, then check them again.
 When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (aquaplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer or brake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the ice, possibly resulting inan accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage the tires and wheels.Wheels with low-profiles tires or under- inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age.

General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
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there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance. But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essen
tial to safe driving.
Check the brake pads and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders for leaks. For good braking performance, replacethe brake pads with the
same type pads as the
originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:
 Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose shouldbe replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.  Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo- sitioned parts if you notice any of the follow-ing:  A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem  The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle  The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication, oil changes,or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could let dangerous exhaust fumes seep into the luggage compartment andpassenger compartments.  Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage.  Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks.  Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle’s exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions:

Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
ACD (Active center differential system) 5-83
ACD control mode display
..............
5-84
ACD control mode switch
...............
5-84
ACD warning display
......................
5-84
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-95
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator
..5-96
ASC operation display
....................
5-96
Air cleaner filter
...................
................
9-9
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
.....
7-17
, 7-23
Important air conditioning operating tips
..
7-28 Manual air conditioning
...........
7-7
, 7-12
Air purifier
....................
.....................
7-28
All-wheel driving operation
.................
5-87
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-52
AM/FM radio
....................
.................
7-29
Antenna
Roof antenna
.........................
7-62
, 7-63
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-92
Warning light / display
...........
5-93
, 5-94
Arm rest
........................
.......................
4-6
Assist grip
.....................
...................
5-194
Audio
AM/FM radio
................
.................
7-29
CD player
.....................
.................
7-29
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-60
Automatic air conditioning
..........
7-17
, 7-23
AWC control fluid
...............
...............
9-12
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity
..................
...............
9-34
Replacement
...................
...............
9-45
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots
.....................
..................
9-27
Battery
........................
......................
9-14
Charging system warning light
.......
5-147
Checking battery electrolyte level
....
9-15
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-16
During cold weather
.......................
9-16
Removing and installing the battery uppercover (vehicles with turbocharger)
.9-14
Specification
...................
...............
11-5
Bluetooth 2.0 interface
.......................
5-161
Bottle holder
....................
.................
5-193
Brake
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-92
Braking
.......................
....................
6-5
Fluid
....................
.................
9-13
, 11-6
Hose
.......................
......................
9-27
Parking brake
..................
...............
5-49
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-24
Pedal
.......................
......................
5-90
Pedal free play
................
...............
9-24
Power brakes
..................
...............
5-90
Service brake
.................
.................
5-90
Brake assist
...................
.....................
5-91
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
.....................
.................
9-34
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
.....................
................
3-7
Capacities
.....................
.....................
11-6
Card holder
............................
5-187
, 5-191
Cargo loads
...................
.....................
6-11
Catalytic converter
................
................
9-2
CD player
......................
.....................
7-29
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-147
Chassis number
..................
.................
11-2
Child restraint
....................
.................
4-14
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-40
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-48
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-49
Clutch
Fluid
..................
...................
9-13
, 11-6
Pedal free play
...............
.................
9-24
Coat hooks
....................
...................
5-194
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
.
5-149

Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Shift points (recommended speed)
....
5-61
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror
......
5-51
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-53
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
...
3-5 Multi-information display
..................
5-112
O
Octane requirement
...............
................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-6
Manual transaxle oil
..............
9-11
, 11-6
Rear axle oil
..................
.................
9-12
Transfer oil
...................
.................
9-12
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-15 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-53
Overheating
......................
...................
8-4
P
Parking
.........................
.......................
6-6
Parking brake
................
.................
5-49
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-24
Polishing
.......................
.....................
9-51
Power brakes
.....................
.................
5-90
Power door locks
...............
.................
5-38
Power steering
Fluid
....................
.................
9-14
, 11-6
System
........................
...................
5-98
Power windows
...................
................
5-45
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
....................
....................
9-9
Radio
General information about your radio 7-63
Rain sensor
..................
.....................
5-157
Rear axle oil
....................
...................
9-12
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-34
Replacement
...................
................
9-44
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-34
Replacement
...................
................
9-44
Rear window defogger switch
............
5-160
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-108
Rearview mirror
Inside
......................
.......................
5-51
Outside
.......................
...................
5-53
Refrigerant (air conditioning)
...............
11-6
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-33
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-22
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
.............................
7-62
, 7-63
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
...........................
..........................
4-2
Arm rest
.......................
...................
4-6
Front seats
....................
...................
4-3
Heated seats
.....................
................
4-5
Rear seats
.....................
...................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
........................
.......................
4-8
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-12
Child restraint
...............
.................
4-14
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
..4-11
Force limiter
.................
.................
4-14
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-12Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-21
Pre-tensioner
.................
.................
4-13
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-13
Seat belt instructions
.........................
4-9
Seat belt use during pregnancy
.........
4-13
Service brake
.....................
.................
5-90
Service precautions
...............
................
9-2
Snow tires
.....................
.....................
9-24
Spark plugs
...................
.....................
9-26
Steering
Power steering fluid
...............
9-14
, 11-6
Tilt lock lever
................
.................
5-51
Wheel lock
............................
5-20
, 5-56
Storage spaces
...................
...............
5-190