check oil MITSUBISHI LANCER 2017 8.G Owners Manual

Service brake 5-72 Features and controls
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Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a difference in wear between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” on page 9-19.  Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Overuse of the brake can cause poor brake response and premature wear of the brake pads and linings.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION Always use tires of the same size, same type, and same brand, and which have no wear dif-ferences. Using tires that differ in size, type, brands or the degree of wear, will increase the differential oil temperature, resulting inpossible damage to the driving system. Fur- ther, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly leading to oilleakage, component seizure, or other serious problems.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment. [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.
Jacking up a all-wheel drive vehicles
WA R N I N G Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack.The jack could slip out of position and result in an accident.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Indicator light, warning light, an
d information screen display list
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 There is a fault in the engine oil circula- tion system.
 Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “Oil pressure warning display” on page 5-126.
 There is a fault in the charging system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis- tance. Refer to “Charging system warning dis-play” on page 5-126.
 There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked, immediately. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-26.
 There is a fault in the Active Stability Control (ASC).
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “Active Stability Control (ASC)” on page 5-76.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Information screen display 5-126 Features and controls
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2 When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, if the brake fluid is low, thiswarning is displayed. The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2 If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is displayed on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
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Ty p e 1
CAUTION If this warning stays on and does not go out while driving, there is a danger of ineffectivebraking. If this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice.
 If the brake warning display, brake warning light, and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated at the same time, the braking force distribution function will not operate, so the vehicle may be desta-bilized during sudden braking. Avoid sudden braking and high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake performance is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harderthan usual. In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake.Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
Charging system warning dis- play
CAUTION
CAUTION If warnings are displayed while the engine is running, park your vehicle in a safe place assoon as possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning display
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-127
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Type 2 If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is running, the warning display is dis- played on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
If your vehicle is equipped with daytime run- ning lights, the combinations of switch opera- tions and illuminated lights differ inaccordance with the following conditions. [When the engine is started after the parking brake is released]
CAUTION If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or the oil level is normal but the warn- ing is displayed, the engine may overheat and damage may result. If the warning is displayed while the engine is running, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and check the engine oil level. If this warning display comes on when the engine oil level is proper, have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.NOTE
 The oil pressure warning display does not show the amount of oil. The oil level must be checked using the dipstick.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. The battery will run down.  When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog.However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
Ty p e 1
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out. As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, therefore, be performedonly by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam indicators on the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, orother leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why immediately and have itfixed.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such assudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws andmake sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, thebattery power level may drop because more power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Thendrive your vehicle slowly.  Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oilhave time to spread to all the lubrication points.  Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mit-subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a face mask when working with your battery, orlet a skilled mechanic do it.
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil between the recommended oilchange intervals. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it again.The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest amount of oil required,remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to with
in the “Good” range.
Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or where you push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.  For vehicles equipped with the theft-alarm system, if you drive with the engine hood left open, warning display is displayed on theinformation screen in the multi-information display. Type 1 Type 2NOTE
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Power steering fluid reservoir (if so
equipped)
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 cap8- Engine oil filler cap 9- Battery
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil Except for vehicles with engine cover
Good
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Engine coolant
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil shouldbe used at the next oil change to maintainoptimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.
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The oil filter should be replaced at the time ormileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica- tions for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters
require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replacement filter. Follow the installation
instructions printed on
the filter.
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The coolant reserve tank (A) lets you quickly see when you need to add coolant. When the engine is cold, the level in the reserve tankshould be between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to remove
the radiator cap (B)
except when you check the coolant freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection against corrosion andrust formation on all metals, including alumi- num, and prevents blockages in some parts of engine.If you need to add co
olant often, or if the
level in the reserve tank does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system shouldbe pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehi- cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for testing.
To replace the oil filter
Engine coolant To check the coolant level * - Front of the vehicle
FULL LOW
To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium” or an equivalent
*.
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyCAUTION Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants that contain them. Using the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts.
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Air cleaner filter 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The radiator cap must be tight sealed to pre- vent losing coolant which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubi-shi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equiva- lent.
 Do not overfill the reserve tank.  Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the radiatorwhen the engine cools down. If you need to change the cap, use the exact same kind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con-tents of the reserve tank must be protected against freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean.  If the temperature of the engine coolant does not rise after the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice to have the thermostatchecked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dustyfrom use and not filter properly. Replace itwith a new filter using the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 1. Remove the clips (A), then remove the duct (B). 2. While holding down the tab (C), pull out the connector (D).
 The required concentration of anti-freeze dif- fers depending on the expected ambient tem- perature. Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration of anti-freezeBelow -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60% concentration of anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with agauge from an automotive supply store, or your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or service station can check it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant.  Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at a lower temperatureand does not stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It can causecorrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
CAUTION
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
Points to remember
Air cleaner filter
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Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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3. Remove the harness from the air cleaner hook (E). 4. Unclamp and take out the air cleaner fil- ter.
5. Install the air cleaner filter and put the cover back on in its original position.
6. Put the duct back on in its original posi- tion.
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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.
NOTE
 Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Parts are recom- mended when replacing the air cleaner filter.  After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the hinges at the bottom of cover are firmly set.
 After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure the harness is firmly set so that the air cleaner hook (E) and the marking tape (F) on the harness are located as shown in the illus- tration.  Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
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Continuously variable transmissi
on (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain thebest performance and longest life. It is impor- tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not rec- ommend the addition of any fluid additives to the transmission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to maintain the proper level. Fill or change the oil according to thetable.
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Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil asnecessary to maintain the proper level.Fill or change oil according to the table.
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the engine compartment.
Oil type

Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL API
Classification GL-3
Viscosity range
SAE 75W-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)Fluid type

CAUTION Using the improper transmission fluid may damage the transaxle.
Special additives

Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) Oil type Lubri- cant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD
gear oil or equivalent
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) Oil type Lubri- cant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine LSD
gear oil or equivalent
Washer fluid
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