check transmission fluid MITSUBISHI LANCER 2017 8.G Owners Manual

Indicator light, warning light, an
d information screen display list Features and controls 5-119
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 The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood. Refer to “Engine hood” on page 9-3.
 The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 The continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid temperature is increased.
 Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT)” on page 5-59.
 The seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
 Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer to “Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and display” on page 4-10.
 There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
 The vehicle is being driven with the parking brake still applied.
 Release the parking brake. Refer to “Brake warning display” on page 5-125.
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Warning lights 5-124 Features and controls
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comeson and goes out a few seconds later. A warn- ing is also displayed in the multi-information display.The warning light also illuminates after start-ing the engine under the following condi- tions:  When the parking brake is still applied.  When the brake fluid level is low.  When the brake force distribution func- tion is not operating correctly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning light isoff.
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diag- nostic (OBD) system which monitors the emissions, engine contro
l system or continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT) control system. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this indicator illuminates orflashes. When the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on and goes off after the engine has started. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after refuel- ing, stop the engine and check that the cap isproperly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds.) If this indicator does not go off after severalseconds or lights up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
Warning lights Brake warning light
CAUTION If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated at the same time, the braking force distribu-tion function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even when the parking brake is released.• When the brake warning light stays onwhile driving.• If the above occurs, avoid sudden brakingand high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible.
 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 harder than usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay 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 thestop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
 Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driving. This may cause the rear wheels to lock and cause an accident.CAUTION
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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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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