flat tire MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G User Guide

4-2 Driving safety
4Fuel economy
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel con-
sumption. Several recommendations for achieving the greatest
fuel economy are listed below.

Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.

When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.

Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.

For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.

Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.

Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.

Never overload your vehicle.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you
sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your
alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doc-
tor or pharmacist before driving while under the influence of
any of these medications.
WA R N I N G
!
NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are
slower and your judgment is impaired.
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Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the fol-
lowing:Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and the liftgate are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
keeping good visibility, and good control of the steering
wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the instru-
ment panel indicators and multi-information display for
any possible problem.

Similarly, the front passenger seat should also be moved
as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-15, 5-26.
TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system,
there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure sensors
when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should,
only be performed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel.Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
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4-10 Driving safety
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Tire and loading information placard
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the
inside sill of the driver’s door.
This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit-
ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo” (A), which is called the vehicle capacity
weight. This placard also tells you the size and recommended
inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehi-
cle. For more information, refer to “Tires” on page 7-19.BK0162600US.book 10 ページ ２０１３年３月２２日　金曜日　午後２時４１分

For emergencies
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6 Tire repair kit
(if so equipped)
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The tire repair kit can be used to temporarily repair a minor
puncture in tread area caused by a nail, screw or similar object.
Therefore, a spare tire is not provided.
Tire repair kit storage
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The tire repair kit is stored beneath the floor board of the cargo
area.
WA R N I N G
!
The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punc-
tured tire. Have the tire repaired as soon as possible.
Using the tire repair kit may damage the wheel
and/or the tire inflation pressure sensor for the tire.
The vehicle must promptly be inspected and
repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
after using the tire repair kit.
Use only the Mitsubishi Motors genuine tire repair
kit. Sealant in other repair kits may not sufficiently
seal the tire puncture.
1- Tire repair kit which consists of 2 to 5.
2- Tire compressor
3- Tire sealant bottle
4- Speed restriction sticker
5- Bag
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6-10 For emergencies
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How to use the tire repair kit
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WA R N I N G
!
Never use the tire repair kit under in any of the situ-
ations listed below. The tire cannot be repaired by
the tire repair kit. If any of these situations occurs,
please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture hole has a length or width of 1/7 inch
(4 mm) or greater.
• The tire is punctured in the side wall (A), not in the
tread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tire almost
completely flat.
• The tire has completely slipped over the wheel rim
and come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
• A bump, cut or crack is on the tire.
• The tire sealant’s expiration date has passed. (The
expiration date is shown on the bottle label (C).)
• The ambient temperature is below -40 °F (-40 °C)
or above 140 °F (60 °C).
WA R N I N G
!
The tire sealant can cause health damage if swal-
lowed. If you accidentally swallow it, drink as much
water as possible and immediately seek medical
attention.
If the tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin,
rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an
abnormality, seek medical attention.
Consult a doctor immediately if any allergic reac-
tions occur.
Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.
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For emergencies
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NOTE
Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that pen-
etrates the punctured tire.

Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away
from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the
valve is near the point where the tire touches the ground,
the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, stop the
engine and move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning
sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at
an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your
passengers leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire repair kit.
Make sure that the compressor switch is OFF.6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
NOTE
In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), thickening of the tire sealant can make
the tire sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the
bottle between your hands inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire seal-
ant, wipe the tire sealant off immediately with a wet
cloth.
Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire
sealant. The tire sealant may not be removed from
the clothes.
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For emergencies
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10. Install the bottle onto the compressor.NOTE
When installing the bottle, align the projection (I) on the
bottle with the indentation (J) in the compressor.11. Securely attach the bottle hose (F) to the tire valve (E).
CAUTION
!
If the bottle hose is not attached securely, the tire
sealant will leak out from the tire valve and the tire
may not inflate to the specified pressure.
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6-14 For emergencies
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12. Pull out the compressor’s power cord (K), insert the plug
on the cord into the 12 V power outlet (L), and then turn
the ignition switch or the operation mode to the ACC
position. (Refer to “12V power outlet” on page 3-161.)
Turn ON the compressor switch (M) and inject all of the
tire sealant and inflate the tire to the specified pressure.
(Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
If there is a gap between the tire and wheel, push the tread
area toward the center of the wheel to close the gap before
running the compressor.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire
and wheel while inflating the tire. Your hand or fin-
gers may become caught between the tire and wheel.
CAUTION
!
The supplied compressor is designed only for infla-
tion of your vehicle tires.
The compressor is designed to run on a vehicle’s
12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other
power source.
The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in
rain, make sure water does not get on it.
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could
make the compressor break down. Do not place the
compressor directly on any sandy or dusty surface
when using it.
Do not disassemble or modify the compressor. Also,
do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It
could malfunction.
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For emergencies
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13. Affix the speed restriction sticker (N) to the three-dia-
mond mark on the steering wheel.14. Check and adjust the tire pressure with reference to the air
pressure gauge on the compressor. If you overinflate the
tire, release air by pressing the pressure release switch (O)
on the compressor.
CAUTION
!
Do not affix the sticker anywhere except the speci-
fied position on the pad of the steering wheel. Affix-
ing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent
the SRS airbag from deploying properly.
CAUTION
!
The surface of the compressor will get hot while the
compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor
running continuously for more than 10 minutes.
After using the compressor, wait for the compressor
to cool before using it again.
If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while
operating, it is overheating. Immediately place the
switch in the OFF position and let the compressor
cool down for at least 30 minutes.
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6-16 For emergencies
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NOTE
If the tire pressure does not rise to the specified level
within 10 minutes, the tire may be so severely damaged
that the tire sealant cannot be used for emergency repair.
Do not drive the vehicle. Please contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
15. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then pull the power cord
plug out of the 12 V power outlet.NOTE
At this point the puncture hole is not sealed yet. Air will
continue to leak through the puncture hole until the emer-
gency repair procedure is completed (through step 17 or
step 18 of these instructions).
16. When you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
stow the compressor and bottle in the vehicle and
promptly start driving the vehicle so that the tire sealant
can spread evenly in the tire. Drive with great care. Do not
exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed
limits.17. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), park the
vehicle in a safe place. Remove the air compressor from
the stowed position. Check the tire pressure using the air
pressure gauge on the compressor. If the tire pressure has
not dropped, the emergency repair procedure is complete.
Proceed to step 19.
If the tire pressure is insufficient, inflate the tire to the
specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully
without exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Before driving, make sure that the compressor is stowed.
CAUTION
!
If you sense any abnormality while driving, stop the
vehicle and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Otherwise the tire pressure may drop before the
emergency repair procedure is completed, rendering
the vehicle unsafe to drive.
CAUTION
!
If the tire pressure is lower than the minimum per-
mitted pressure (18 psi {130 kPa}), the tire cannot
successfully be repaired with the tire sealant. Do not
drive the vehicle any further. Contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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