flat tire MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Owner's Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Tires
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:

Cold tire pressure:
 The measured pressure after the vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours,
or
 The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three
hours.


Maximum inflation pressure: the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.


Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure
for optimum tire performance.


Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it
can crack, stain, or discolor them. And if gets on
your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or
blindness. Please observe the following handling
instructions: If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or other nearby
parts, wipe it off with a soft cloth or chamois
soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent
then immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
 If electrolyte gets on your hands or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately and get
immediate medical attention.


Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the battery, or have a skilled automo-
bile technician do it.


This vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery located in the trunk. To assure proper bat-
tery installation and venting of flammable gases, the
battery must be serviced and/or replaced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer only.


In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it
last.


Battery terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after han-
dling. WA R N I N G
!
WA R N I N G
!

Driving with tires that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated is dangerous.
These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehi-
cle performance.
These type tire conditions can also cause a tread sep-
aration or blowout which may result in an accident
causing serious injury or death.


Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with
age even when they are not being used. It is recom-
mended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.
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Intended outboard sidewall:
 The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white let-
tering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding
on the other sidewall of the tire,
or
 The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.


Passenger car tire: a tire intended for use on passenger
cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000
pounds or less.


Light truck (LT) tire: a tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles.


Tread: portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road.


Tread rib: a tread section running circumferentially
around a tire.


Tread separation: pulling away of the tread from the tire
carcass.


Carcass: the tire structure, except tread and sidewall rub-
ber which, when inflated, bears the load.


Sidewall: portion of a tire between the tread and bead.


Section width: the linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due
to labeling, decoration, or protective bands.


Bead: the part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to
fit the rim.


Ply: a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords.


Cord: the strands forming the plies in the tire.


Rim: a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated.


Rim diameter: nominal diameter of the bead seat.


Groove: the space between two adjacent tread ribs.
Tire Markings
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Size DesignationEXAMPLE: P215/65R15
NOTE

European/Japanese metric tire sizing is based on Euro-
pean/Japanese design standards. Tires designed to these
standards have the tire size molded into the sidewall
beginning with the section width. The letter “P” is absent
from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.


LT (Light Truck) -metric tire sizing is based on U.S.A.
design standards. The size designation for LT-metric tires
is the same as for P-metric tires except for the letters
“LT” that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: LT235/85R16.


Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares
designed for temporary emergency use only. Tires
designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
Service DescriptionEXAMPLE: 95H
Maximum LoadMaximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is
designed to carry.Maximum PressureMaximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible
cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. PPassenger car tire size based on U.S.A. design
standards
215 Section width in millimeters (mm.)
65Aspect ratio in percent (%)
Ratio of section height to section width of tire.
RConstruction code
 “R” means radial construction.
 “D” means diagonal or bias construction.
15 Rim diameter in inches (in)95Load index
A numerical code associated with the maximum
load a tire can carry.
HSpeed symbol
A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which
a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load
index under certain operating conditions.
The maximum speed corresponding to the speed
symbol should only be achieved under specified
operating conditions. (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle
loading, road conditions and posted speed limits)
WA R N I N G
!

Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overload-
ing can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling,
and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of
the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Never overload them.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Tire inflation pressures
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Proper tire inflation pressure is essential for the safe and satis-
factory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will
cause problems in three major areas:

Safety
Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can
cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to
lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
potholes could then cause tire damage that may result in
tire failure.


Economy
The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in
the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce
the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.
Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll,
and this uses up more fuel.


Ride comfort and vehicle stability
The superior riding experience built into your vehicle
partly depends on the correct tire pressure. Too much
pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too lit-
tle pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow to respond.
Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle
uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill.
(Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.)The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the
tires listed below.
Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at
least once a month.
Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather
temperatures change severely, because tire pressures change
with outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed on the placard
are always “cold inflation pressure”.
Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or is driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
Cold inflation pressure must not go above the maximum values
molded into the tire sidewall. After driving several miles, your
tire inflation pressure may increase 14 to 41 KPA, 2 to 6 PSI
from the cold inflation pressure. Do not let air out of the tires to
get back to the specified cold pressure, or your tire pressure
will be too low.
Check your tires each time you refuel. If one tire looks lower
than the others, check the pressure for all of them.
You should also take the following safety precautions:


Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
(See the tire and loading information placard attached to
the driver’s door sill.)


Stay within the recommended load limits.


Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is
evenly distributed.
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Normal tire 245/40R18220 KPA,
32 PSI220 KPA,
32 PSI
Compact spare tire T145/70R18 420 KPA, 60 PSI
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Drive at safe speeds.


After filling your tires to the correct pressure, check them
for damage and air leaks. Be sure to replace the caps on
the valve stems.
Replacing tires and wheels
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CAUTION
!

Avoid using different size tires and wheels from the
ones listed, and avoid the combined use of different
types of tires and wheels. Using different size or type
tires and wheels may affect driving safety.
Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 9-8.


Always use tires of the same size, same type, and
same brand, and which have no wear differences.
Using tires that differ in size, type, brand or the
degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-
perature, resulting in possible damage to the driving
system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage,
component seizure, or other serious problems.


Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as
the specified type of wheel, its shape may prevent it
from being fitted correctly. Consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice before using wheels that you have.


As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system, use only Mitsubishi genuine
wheels.
Other wheels do not permit correct installation of
tire inflation pressure sensors and can cause air
leakage and sensor failure, which would not be cov-
ered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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8-2 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8Consumer information (For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.)
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This information is provided in compliance with the require-
ments of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers with information on reporting
safety defects. Uniform tire quality gradingDOT quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. The
specific grade rating in each grade category is shown on the
side wall of the tires on your vehicle. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Temperature A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
WA R N I N G
!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics. WA R N I N G
!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Alphabetical index
7
Tilt lock lever 3-76
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-84
Storage spaces 3-262
Front console boxes 3-264
Sun visors 3-252
Sunroof 3-71
Safety mechanism 3-72
Sunshade 3-74
Timer function 3-72
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-120
S-AWC control mode switch 3-119
S-AWC operation display 3-121
S-AWC warning display 3-122
Supplemental Restraint System 2-32
Curtain airbag system 2-50
Driver’s knee airbag system 2-43
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-36
Servicing 2-56
Side airbag system 2-49
Warning light/display 2-42
T
Tachometer 3-149
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-47
Replacement 7-63
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-47Replacement 7-65
Tank capacity 1-4
,9-9
Theft-alarm system
System 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-141
Warning light/display 3-142
Tires 7-19
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-28
Tire and loading information placard 4-8
,9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tread wear indicators 7-25
Tissue holder 3-266
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-13
Transfer oil 7-14
Oil 9-9
Trunk area light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-71
Trunk lid 3-59
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