light MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

7-96 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxing
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.

When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the rear
hatch. This could cause the rear hatch to open and
flood the inside of the rear hatch.
Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
• Put down (except for vehicles equipped with SIR-
IUS satellite radio antenna only) or remove the
antenna.
• If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish on the paint and the plate, because they
also remove clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-97
7
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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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
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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
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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.

Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles equipped with sunroof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
when waxing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!
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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A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-131
Active stability control (ASC) 3-144
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive system 3-129
Aluminum wheels 7-98
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-141
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Warning light / display 3-140,3-141
Arm rest 2-8
Ashtray 3-277
Assist grip 3-294
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
Error codes 5-130
,5-132
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-127
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-125Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-125
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
replacement 7-85
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-45
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-216
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-243
Bottle holder 3-291
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-44
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Pedal 3-135
Pedal free play 7-40
Power brakes 3-135
Service brake 3-135
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-58
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C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-277
Cargo floor boxes 3-289
Cargo loads 4-12
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-92
Switch 3-284
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-216
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-25
Child safety locks for rear door 3-57
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-93
Outside of your vehicle 7-95
Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-39
Coat hooks 3-295
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-220
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-95
Fluid 7-17,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-95Sports mode 3-103
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-10
Cruise control 3-149
Cup holder 3-290
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-67
Defogger (rear window) 3-241
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
23
,5-33
,5-43
Digital clock 5-141
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-225
Disc brake pads 7-44
Dome light (rear)
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-90
Switch 3-283
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-89
Switch 3-281
Doors
Lock 3-51
Power door locks 3-55
Drive belt 7-45
Driving during cold weather 4-5
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Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board 3-293
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-241
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-41
Emission-control system maintenance 7-42
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-177
Exhaust system 7-46
External audio input connector 5-125
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-288
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-19
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10Twin clutch SST fluid 7-18
,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicator 3-214
Replacement 7-75
,7-79
Switch 3-231
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-287
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-69,7-71
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-73
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-43
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-48
Fusible links 7-48
G
General maintenance 7-44
General vehicle data 9-6
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4Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-286
H
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-230
Hazard warning lights 3-214
Head restraints 2-9
Headlight leveling switch 3-228
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Dimmer 3-225
Headlight flasher 3-225
Leveling switch 3-228
Replacement 7-62
,7-64
Switch 3-220
High beam indicator 3-214
High-mounted stop light 7-58
Hill start assist 3-136
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-47
Horn switch 3-242
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-23
,3-82
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-214
Information screen display 3-217
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78Instrument cluster 3-164
Interior lights 3-280
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-54
Keyless entry system 3-8
,3-44
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-87
Limited-slip differential 3-134
Link System 3-243
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-10
M
Malfunction indicator 3-215
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Manual transaxle 3-92
Oil 7-17
,9-10
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-93
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Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-167
O
Oil
Engine oil 7-8
,9-10
Manual transaxle oil 7-17
,9-10
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-10
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-23
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-7
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake break-in 7-41
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Polishing 7-97
Power brakes 3-135
Power door locks 3-55
Power outlet 3-278
Power steering
Fluid 7-22
,9-10
System 3-143
Power windows 3-68Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
General information about your radio 5-142
Rear hatch 3-58
Inside rear hatch release 3-60
Rear shelf panel 3-292
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Rear window defogger switch 3-241
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-78
Outside 3-80
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10
Replacement of light bulbs 7-58
Replacing tires and wheels 7-35
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
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6Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-8
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-15
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-21
Child restraint 2-25
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-20
Force limiter 2-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-21
Maintenance and inspection 2-36
Pre-tensioner 2-23
Seat belt extender 2-22
Seat belt instructions 2-16
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-23
Service brake 3-135
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-39
Spark plugs 7-43
SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-107
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Tilt lock lever 3-77
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-85
Storage spaces 3-285
Sun roof 3-72
Sun visors 3-276Supplemental Restraint System 2-36
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-40
Servicing 2-60
Warning light/display 2-46
T
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-83
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-10
Theft-alarm system
System 3-62
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-158
Warning light/display 3-159
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-8
Inflation pressure 7-33
Maintenance 7-35
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-35
Rotation 7-37
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-39
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-4
Tire chains 7-39
Tread wear indicators 7-36
Tissue holder 3-289
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
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Towing 6-21
Trailer towing 4-15
Turbocharger operation 3-91
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicators 3-214
Lever 3-229
Replacement 7-73
Twin Clutch SST
Fluid 7-18
,9-10
Gearshift lever operation 3-108
Gearshift lever position display 3-110
Manual shift 3-118
Manual shift display 3-124
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-118
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-117
Warning display 3-112
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-107
U
USB input terminal 3-270
How to connect an iPod 3-272
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory 3-270
V
Vanity mirror 3-276
Vehicle care precautions 7-93
Vehicle dimensions 9-6Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-214
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Rear window washer 3-239
Switch 3-238
Waxing 7-96
Weights 9-7
Wheel
Covers 6-19
Specification 9-9
Wiper
Rear window wiper 3-239
Switch 3-232
Wiper blades 7-41
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