maintenance MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Manual PDF

7-60 Vehicle care and maintenance
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 on the front passenger door sill.
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.
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 plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil,
brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner, and
sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte), as such substances
will cause stains, cracks, or discoloration.
If any of these get on a plastic part, 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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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the
windshield and rear window properly.Engine compartment
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Never spray or splash water on the electrical accessories in the
engine compartment. This puts the engine at risk of being dam-
aged.
Do not bring the circumferential parts, the plastic parts and so
on into contact with sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte) which
may crack, stain or discolor them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
2Catalytic converter 7-4
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraint systems 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-40
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-56
Outside of your vehicle 7-58
Clutch
Pedal free play 7-28
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-61
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-61
Selector lever positions 3-64
Convenience hook 3-168
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-9
Cruise control 3-80
Cup holders 3-165
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Defogger (rear window) 3-125
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-15
,5-
26
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-117
Disc brake pads 7-33Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-45
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Door-ajar warning light 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-35
Power door locks 3-38
Driving during cold weather 4-6
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-75
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-125
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-28
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-9
High coolant temperature warning light 3-113
Hood 7-5
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-9
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-7
Engine hood 7-5
Engine switch 3-20
Error codes 5-60
Exhaust system 7-34
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3
F
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Brake fluid 9-9
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-15
,9-9
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-9
Manual transaxle 9-9
Washer fluid 7-15
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-13
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Indicators 3-110
Replacement 7-50
Switch 3-120
Front seat adjustment 2-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-47
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-48
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-31
Fuel remaining warning display 3-103
Fuel selection 1-2Tank capacity 9-9
Fuel remaining display 3-102
Fuses 7-36
Fusible links 7-35
G
General maintenance
Maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-165
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-119
Hazard warning lights 3-110
Head restraints 2-11
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Dimmer 3-117
Headlight flasher 3-118
Switch 3-114
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-110
High coolant temperature warning light 3-113
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Hill start assist 3-69
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-34
Hook
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Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking brake 3-48
,7-29
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-49
Polishing 7-60
Power brakes 3-68
Power outlet 3-161
Power windows 3-43
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-18
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-30
General information about your radio 5-65
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear seats 2-8
Rear shelf panel 3-167
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Rear-view camera 3-93
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-50Outside rearview mirrors 3-52
Replacement of light bulbs 7-43
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-64
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat belts 2-14
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-20
Child restraint systems 2-24
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt force limitter system 2-24
Seat belt instructions 2-15
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-22
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Seats 2-2
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-11
Heated seats 2-7
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-68
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-31
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6Starting the engine 3-56
Steering
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-75
Steering wheel height adjustment 3-49
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Storage spaces 3-164
Sun visors 3-160
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-39
Maintenance service 2-58
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Replacement 7-51
Tank capacity 9-9
Tire
Inflation pressures 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-28
To change a tire 6-18
Tread wear indicator 7-25
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-87Tire repair kit 6-9
Tires 7-19
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-29
Trailer towing 4-14
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-110
Lever 3-118
U
USB input terminal 3-153
How to connect a USB memory device 3-154
How to connect an iPod 3-156
V
Vanity mirror 3-160
Vehicle care precautions 7-55
Vehicle dimensions 9-5
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-5
Vehicle weights 9-6
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-111
Washer
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