maintenance MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2014 10.G User Guide

Multi-information display
Features and controls 5-103
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3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-information meter switch, the screen switches from “---” to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until thenext periodic inspection is shown.
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not com- pletely closed, this displays the open door or trunk lid.If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a door ajar, a buzzer will sound 4 times to inform you that a door isajar.
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.Firmly apply the parking brake and putthe gearshift lever into the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle) or the gear- shift lever into the “P” (PARK) position(Twin Clutch SST).
CAUTION The customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections and maintenance andperiodic inspections and maintenance are performed. Inspections and maintenance must be per-formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
 The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
 When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis- tance and a certain period of time, the dis- play is reset and the time until the next periodic inspection is displayed.  If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
NOTE
CAUTION Always make sure that the warning display goes out before beginning to drive.
Changing the function settings (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
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 Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have 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 transaxlewarms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine overheating, add Mit-subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equipment tires be replaced with winter tires when the vehicle is going to be used in winter.The standard equipment tires provided with this vehicle are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that provides supe-rior grip. The road grip, however, is reduced in win- ter.When replacing the standard equipmenttires with winter tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identicalsize win- ter tires.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to preceding and following vehiclesand to the condition of
the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear whiledriving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Air purifier
Comfort controls 7-15
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The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in coldweather. This includes the quick defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly maintains lubrication of the compres-sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to remove pollen and dust. The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it becomes dirty, so replaceit periodically. For the maintenance interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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Turn the pole (A) counterclockwise. Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base (B) until it is securely retained.
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Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and FM stations.The quality of your reception is affected by distance, obstacles, and signal interference. This radio complies with Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is subject to the following conditions:  The device may not cause harmful inter- ference. This device must accept any interference recieved, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
During a long period of disuse Air purifier
NOTE
 Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to reduction of ser- vice life of the filter.
When you feel that the
air flow is lower than
normal or when the
windshield or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for assistance.
Antenna To remove To install
NOTE
 Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the following cases: • When using an automatic car wash • When covering your vehicle with a car cover
• When driving into a structure that has a lowceiling.
General information about your radio
CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party meeting the above conditions could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........
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Catalytic converter .
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..........................9-2
Engine hood ...............................
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View of the engine co
mpartment ......................................................9-5
Engine oil and oil filt
er ...........................................
..........................9-5
Engine coolant .................
.................................................................9-7
Air cleaner filter.....
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..........................9-8
Manual transaxle oil (if so
equipped) ...............................................9-9
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift trans
mission (Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if
so equipped) ...........................
.......................................................9-9
Transfer oil.......................
.................................................................9-9
Rear axle oil .....................
.................................................................9-9
AWC control fluid ...........
.................................................................9-9
Washer fluid .....................
...............................................................9-10
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if
so equipped)........................................9-10
Power steering fluid
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........................ 9-11
Battery........................................
..................................................... 9-11
Tires ...........................................
.....................................................9-12
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped)...........................................9-19Brake pedal free play
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........................9-19
Parking brake lever stroke ..............................................................9-19 Parking brake break-in
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........................9-20
Wiper blades ..............................
.....................................................9-20
Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-20 General maintenance
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........................9-21
For cold and snowy weat
her ..........................................................9-23
Fusible links .....................
...............................................................9-23
Fuses ..........................................
.....................................................9-23
Replacement of light bul
bs ....................................
......................... 9-28
Vehicle care precautions
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......................... 9-40
Cleaning the inside of you
r vehicle ................................................ 9-40
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle .............................................. 9-42
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appearance as long as pos-sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice. This section describes the maintenance inspections that you can do yourself, if you sodesire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter. Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure theengine is stopped and has had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work in the engine compart- ment with the engine running, be espe-cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in
the fan, drive belts,
or other moving parts.
 The fan can turn on automatically even if the engine is not running. Turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe while you work in the engine com- partment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma-ble.  Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.  Do not get under your vehicle while it is on a jack. Always use properly rated automotivejack stands.  Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice if youhave questions. WA R N I N G
Catalytic converter
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in “Fuel selec- tion”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction. If you are not able to stop driving immediately, slowdown and drive for only a short time. Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice as soon as possible.  In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor mayindicate severe and abnormal catalytic converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut the engine off and letthe vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for service.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’sdoor) to unlock the engine hood.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood
CAUTION To avoid the risk of being burned, do not touch the air outlets (A) and air scoop (B) on the engine hood when the engine compart- ment is hot (when the engine is running orimmediately after the vehicle has been driven).
To open
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the wipers are at restingposition when you open the engine hood.
CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for it. Propping the enginehood at any other place could cause the prop to slip out and lead to an accident.  The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood about 8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil between the recommended oil change 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.
To close
CAUTIONBe careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood.  Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com- pletely closed, it could open up while driv- ing.NOTE
 If this does not close the engine hood prop- erly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.
 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.  If you drive with the engine hood left open, warning display is displayed on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Power steering fluid reservoir 2- Air cleaner filter 3- Brake fluid/Clutch fluid reservoir (if so
equipped)NOTE
4- Engine coolant reservoir 5- Engine oil level dipstick6- Radiator cap 7- Engine oil filler capEngine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
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Engine oil and oil filter 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym- bol on the front of the container.
If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certi- fication symbol, use an API classification SN or higher oil with the following label. This mark appears on th
e top of the oil con-
tainer and tells you two important things about the oil.
CAUTION Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aera- tion and loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine. Engine oil must be properly maintained to avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage. To better protect your engine and turbo-charger, use fully synthetic engine oil.WA R N I N G Used engine oil is poisonous, and can dam- age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and cancer. Don’t let used oil touch your skin. Wash thoroughlyafter working with it. Keep used oil out of the reach of children.Good
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 (forexample, repeated operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over shortdistances). Consequently, the oil will require earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN-TENANCE MANUAL”.
Engine oil identification mark ILSAC certification symbol
1- The top portion shows the quality of
the oil.
2- The center portion shows the SAE
grade of the oil viscosity.
API service symbol
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Engine coolant
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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Always use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE 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 Mitsubishioil 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 freezepoint or replace the antifreeze coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including alumi- num, and prevents blockages in some parts ofengine. If you need to add co
olant often, or if the
level in the reserve tank does not drop whenthe 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.
Required engine oil viscosity To replace the oil filter
Engine coolant To check the coolant level To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
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FULL LOW
*: 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 aluminumparts.  The required concentration of anti-freeze dif- fers depending on the expected ambient tem- perature. Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 %concentration of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60 %concentrationof anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with a gauge from an automotive supply store, oryour authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or service station can check it for you.
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