overheating MITSUBISHI LANCER 2015 8.G User Guide

Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the engine has been started by
using jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery voltage. It is not aproblem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine has overheated, the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis- play will be interrupted and the enginecoolant temperature warning display will appear. The screen will then change to the engine coolant temperature display screen and “ ” will flash. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. With the engine still running, carefullyraise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment. 3. Check that the cooling fan is running. Ifthe fan is not turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine on until the bar graph for the engine coolanttemperature warning display on the multi-information display goes down. When it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving again. If the bar graphstays in the red zone, turn off the engine. 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Becareful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.
WA R N I N G Charging your battery while it is still in your vehicle might cause the battery to catch fire and explode. If you have to charge it while in the vehicle, disconnect the negative terminal.  Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away from the battery because the battery mayexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.  Remove all the caps before charging the battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,or the painted surface of your vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them immediatelyand thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at any time.WA R N I N G Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming from under the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated engine could seriously scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-14 For emergencies
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Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie- down strap. Never place the ignition switch inthe “LOCK” position when towing.
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be
moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
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.
 [For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the active stability control (ASC)] If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raisedoff the ground, the ASC may operate, result- ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rearwheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. [For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system] Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot betowed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
CAUTION
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
WA R N I N G To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation position.
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
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.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in “Fuel selec- tion”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is less than normal, the engine is running oddly or there is any other engine trouble, such as with theignition, etc. If you
are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time. Have an inspectionmade by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.  In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool,immediately take your vehicle to a dealer or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood
CAUTION For vehicles with turbocharger, to avoid the risk of being burned, do not touch the air out- let (A) and air scoop (B) on the engine hood when the engine compartment is hot (whenthe engine is running or immediately after the vehicle has been driven).
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Coming home light
...........................
5-151
Consumer information
........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
....
5-61Fluid
.....................
...............
9-11
, 11-6
Selector lever operation
...................
5-61
Sports mode
..................
.................
5-66
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-6
Cruise control
....................
.................
5-97
Indicator
...................
.....................
5-98
Cup holder
....................
...................
5-190
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Replacement
.................
.................
9-38
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-158
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
...............
7-12
, 7-17
, 7-22
, 7-27
Digital clock
Time setting
..................
.................
7-59
Dimensions
...................
.....................
11-4
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
.......
5-150
Disc brake pads
.................
.................
9-27
Dome light
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-36
Replacement
.................
.................
9-47
Switch
......................
...................
5-186
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-36
Replacement
...................
................
9-46
Switch
.....................
.....................
5-186
Doors
Lock
.......................
.......................
5-35
Power door locks
............................
5-37
Drive mode indicator
...........................
5-85
Drive mode-selector
............................
5-84
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch
..5-158
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................
................
5-4
, 5-28
Electronically controlled 4WD system
..5-84
Drive mode indicator
.......................
5-85
Drive mode-selector
........................
5-84
Emergency key
...................
................
5-23
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-25
Engine
Compartment
..................
.................
9-5
Coolant
...................
................
9-8
, 11-6
Hood
.......................
........................
9-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-6
Overheating
....................
.................
8-4
Serial number
.................
................
11-2
Specifications
.................
................
11-5
Engine coolant temperature display
....
5-117
Exhaust system
..................
.................
9-27
F
Filling the fuel tank
...............
................
3-4
Floor console box
.............................
5-189
Floor mat
......................
.......................
6-2
Fluid
..........................
........................
11-6
AWC control fluid
..........................
9-12
Brake fluid
............................
9-13
, 11-6
Clutch fluid
...........................
9-13
, 11-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
....................
...............
9-11
, 11-6
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-6
Power steering fluid
...............
9-14
, 11-6
Twin Clutch Sportron
ic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
.......
9-12
, 11-6
Washer fluid
.................
.................
11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-6
Fog lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-34
Indicator
...................
...................
5-143
Replacement
.........................
9-41
, 9-42
Switch
......................
...................
5-153
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
.................
.................
5-12
Front console boxes
..........................
5-189
Front console tray
.............................
5-189
Front seats
.........................
...................
4-3
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Shift points (recommended speed)
....
5-60
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror
......
5-50
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-52
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
...
3-5 Multi-information display
..................
5-110
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
...
8-14 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-52
Overheating
......................
...................
8-4
P
Parking
.........................
.......................
6-6
Parking brake
................
.................
5-48
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-25
Polishing
.......................
.....................
9-51
Power brakes
.....................
.................
5-89
Power door locks
...............
.................
5-37
Power steering
Fluid
....................
.................
9-14
, 11-6
System
........................
...................
5-96
Power windows
...................
................
5-44
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
....................
....................
9-9
Radio
General information about your radio 7-63
Rain sensor
..................
.....................
5-155
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
............
5-158
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-106
Rearview mirror
Inside
......................
.......................
5-50
Outside
.......................
...................
5-52
Refrigerant (air conditioning)
...............
11-6
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-34
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
...........................
4-12
Seat belt instructions
.........................
4-9
Seat belt use during pregnancy
.........
4-13
Service brake
.....................
.................
5-89
Service precautions
...............
................
9-2
Snow tires
.....................
.....................
9-24
Spark plugs
...................
.....................
9-26
Steering
Power steering fluid
...............
9-14
, 11-6
Tilt lock lever
................
.................
5-50
Wheel lock
............................
5-20
, 5-55
Storage spaces
...................
...............
5-187
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