MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G User Guide

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Anti-lock braking system warning
light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-73.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 7 3
SRS warning light
Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 2 - 4 4
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher slowly
(every 2 seconds)
Have your continuously variable transmission (CVT) checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 6 5
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indica-
tor
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning.P. 3 - 7 9
Warning lights
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ASC indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.
Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.P. 3-71
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light (if so equipped)
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con-
tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 3-87Warning lights
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Unable to turn the key.
(except for vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-key) From “ACC” to “OFF”
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position. P. 3-55
The engine does not start when
the engine switch is pressed.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ) Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down, and then press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine
switch while depressing the brake pedal.
P. 3-24
The F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ) Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door.
Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console, and then start the engine or
change the operation mode.
P. 3-26, 3-27
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6 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with continuously
variable transmission (CVT))Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.P. 3 - 6 1
The windows are fogged up.
Vehicles equipped with the heater without air conditioning function or the manual
air conditioning:
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
Vehicles equipped with the automatic air conditioning:
Push the defogger switch to change the “ ” mode.P. 5-9, 5-15,
5-21
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
P. 7 - 1 7
The high coolant temperature
warning light is illuminates.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
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The vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud or snowRock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P. 6-32
WA R N I N G
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When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating
and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
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The brakes are not functioning
properly after crossing a pud-
dle or stream.Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P. 4-7
The continuously variable
transmission (CVT) makes no
shift change when accelerat-
ing. The initial movement of
the vehicle is slow when the
vehicle starts moving.
(for vehicles with CVT)There may be a problem in the CVT.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.P. 3 - 6 5
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
2. If your vehicles equipped with the tire repair kit, repair the flat tire with tire repair
kit.
If your vehicles equipped with the spare tire, replace the flat tire with the spare tire.P. 6 - 9 ,
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General information
Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2
Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 4
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 7
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . .1- 10
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1Fuel selection
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe specifically designed to
accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing noz-
zle.Gasoline detergent additivesIn the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector clogging
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.
Octane requirementYour vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline hav-
ing a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91
RON.Oxygenated gasolineGasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified
by those names. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the
country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.Ethanol (Gasohol)A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.MethanolDo not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.
WA R N I N G
!
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
CAUTION
!
Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage
the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sen-
sors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.
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Reformulated gasolineMany areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasolineYour vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while using high-sulfur gasoline does
not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control system ismalfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may
suggest using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gaso-
line to determine if the problem is fuel-related.
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in hard starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive
could make an engine malfunction. For details, please
contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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1Filling the fuel tank
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WA R N I N G
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When handling fuel, comply with the safety regula-
tions displayed by garages and filling stations.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
Before removing the fuel tank filler cap, be sure to
get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a
metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static elec-
tricity on your body could create a spark that ignites
fuel vapor.
Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel tank filler
cap, etc.) by yourself; do not let any other person
near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to
help you and that person was carrying static elec-
tricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.
Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part-
way through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.
Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.

Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling
the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.
WA R N I N G
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