engine coolant MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owner's Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Radiator capThe radiator cap must be tight sealed to prevent losing coolant
which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mit-
subishi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equivalent.
Points to remember
Do not overfill the reserve tank.

Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed
and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the
radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to
change the cap, use the exact same kind.

Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.

Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.

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.

Do not use water to adjust the concentration of cool-
ant.
Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tapwater. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WA R N I N G
!
Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the
radiator cap. Otherwise hot steam or boiling coolant
could spray up from the radiator and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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Headlights (low beam, except for vehicles
equipped with high intensity discharge head-
lights)
N00901800088
1. For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, when replacing
the bulb on the driver’s side, remove the bolt (A) holding
down the relay box and move the relay box toward the
rear of the vehicle.2. For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, when replacing
the bulb on the passenger’s side, lift up the engine coolant
reservoir (B).*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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2. For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, when replacing
the bulb on the passenger’s side, lift up the engine coolant
reservoir (B).3. Turn the socket (C) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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Specifications
9-11
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*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology
LSD: Limited slip differentialEngine coolant
{includes .63 qt (0.65 L) in reserve tank}
Manual
transaxle7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium or
equivalent*CVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Tw i n
Clutch
SST7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.3 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to “Air con-
ditioning label”
on page
9-2.HFC-134a
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
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Alphabetical index
2
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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