tires MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2012 10.G Owner's Guide

Vehicle care and maintenance
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CAUTION
!
If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the correct
direction of rotation, swap the front and rear tires
on the left-hand side of the vehicle and the front and
rear tires on the right-hand side of the vehicle sepa-
rately. Keep each tire on its original side of the vehi-
cle. When installing the tires, make sure the arrows
point in the direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any tire whose
arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform
to its full potential.
CAUTION
!
Avoid the combined use of different types of tires.
Using different types of tires can affect vehicle per-
formance and safety.
Front
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7-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Snow tires
N00940000359
In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter
driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must
choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires
provided with your vehicle. Snow tires should also be installed
on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
can be reduced.
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be oper-
ated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).Tire chains
N00940100015
Clutch pedal free play
(if so equipped)
N00940200087
To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and
press the pedal until you feel resistance.
Clutch pedal free play:
.2 to .4 inch (4 to 9 mm)
CAUTION
!
If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to
tapered nuts when using snow tires with steel
wheels.
Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be
used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sen-
sor damage, as it will not be possible to install the
tire pressure sensor properly.
CAUTION
!
Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The
clearance between the chains and the body is not
sufficient to allow proper clearance, and the vehicle
body might be damaged.
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7-76 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
N00946200018
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
N00946300178
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois. Chrome parts
N00946400010
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline,
oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte). These fluids,
etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
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8-2 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8Consumer information (For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.)
N01047100100
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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9
Specifications
Vehicle labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 2
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 5
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 6
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Tires and wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 8
Refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9- 9
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9-8 Specifications
9Battery
N01147800212
Battery is a 12 volt type.NOTE
This is a Valve Regulated Lead Acid type battery, which is
a special type of sealed battery.
Tires and wheels
N01147900633
PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter (installation holes)NOTE
This tire satisfies vehicle loading conditions described in
this owner’s manual.
S65D26L
Tire 245/40R18 93YWheel
Size 18 x 8 1/2JJPCD 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Offset 1.50 in (38 mm)
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Alphabetical index
6AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
52
General information about your radio 5-120
Rain sensor 3-215
Reading light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-67
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-78
Outside 3-80
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-9
Replacement of light bulbs 7-45
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Rheostat 3-152
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-119
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-119
AYC (Active yaw control system) 3-120
Seat 2-2Arm rest 2-8
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-8
Heated seats 2-6
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-12
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-18
Child restraints 2-22
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-16
Force limiter 2-21
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-17
Maintenance and inspection 2-32
Pre-tensioner 2-20
Seat belt extender 2-19
Seat belt instructions 2-13
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-19
Service brake 3-133
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-150
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-95
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-17
,9-9
Tilt lock lever 3-77
Wheel lock 3-29
,3-85
Storage spaces 3-261
Sun visors 3-254
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Alphabetical index
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Sunroof 3-72
Safety mechanism 3-73
Sunshade 3-75
Timer function 3-73
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-122
S-AWC control mode switch 3-121
S-AWC operation display 3-123
S-AWC warning display 3-124
Supplemental Restraint System 2-33
Curtain airbag system 2-51
Driver’s knee airbag system 2-44
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-37
Servicing 2-57
Side airbag system 2-50
Warning light/display 2-42
T
Tachometer 3-151
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-64
Tank capacity 1-4
,9-9
Theft-alarm system
System 3-62
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-144Warning light/display 3-145
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 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tread wear indicators 7-25
Tissue holder 3-265
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-14
Transfer oil 7-14
Oil 9-9
Trunk area light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-70
Trunk lid 3-58
Turbocharger operation 3-90
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-196
Lever 3-210
Turn signal lights
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