maintenance schedule MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Owners Manual

3-168 Features and controls
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Fuel tank filler door markThe arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located
on the left side of the vehicle. (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank”
on page 1-4)Fuel remaining warning displayWhen the fuel level runs low, the information screen switches
to the interrupt display of the fuel remaining warning display
and the mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flashes. If the
warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE

On hills or curves, the display may be incorrect due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.
Service reminder
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE

The service reminder time can be modified by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to adjust for severe usage,
etc. Refer to “Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehi-
cle’s Warranty and Maintenance Manual. For further
information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE

Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.
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7-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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NOTE

Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload,
engine speed, etc.


The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the vehicle is
subjected to severe conditions (for example, repeated
operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on
roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over
short distances). Consequently, the oil will require earlier
replacement in accordance with the schedule in the
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Engine oil identification markMitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the
ILSAC certification symbol on the front of the container.
CAUTION
!

Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration and
loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine.


To avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage, use
only fully synthetic engine oil for this vehicle. DO
NOT use conventional petroleum based motor oil or
“blends” of conventional oil and synthetic oil.
Refer to 7-9.WA R N I N G
!

Used engine oil is poisonous, and can damage your
skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and can-
cer. Don’t let used oil touch your skin. Wash thor-
oughly after working with it.


Keep used oil out of the reach of children.
ILSAC certification symbol
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7-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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If the temperature of the engine coolant does not rise after
the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if
necessary.
Air cleaner filter
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty from use and not
filter properly. Replace it with a new filter using the schedule
in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
1. Unclamp and take out the air cleaner filter.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Emission-control system maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:

a positive crankcase ventilation system


an evaporative emission-control system


an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL” must be performed at the times
or mileages listed to keep the emission-control system working
properly. These, and all the other “general” maintenance ser-
vices listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your
vehicle running properly and reliably.
You may need more frequent maintenance if you drive your
vehicle in harsh conditions such as dusty areas or do a lot of
start-and-stop driving.
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice follow-
ing the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.
NOTE

To meet government regulations and promote cleaner air,
your vehicle is equipped with an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem (OBD). The engine electronic control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially
about the exhaust emissions). This data will be erased if
the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a
rapid diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is on.
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