tune up MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Owners Manual

1-2 General information
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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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Heater without air conditioning function (if so
equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Manual air conditioning (if so equipped). . . . . . . .5- 11
Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) . . . . .5- 17
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 28
Air purifier (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 29
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 30
To play tracks from USB device (if so equipped) .5- 43
To play tracks from a Bluetooth
® device
(vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface) . . . . . .5- 56
Steering wheel audio remote control switches
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 59
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 60
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 62
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 64
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 65
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5-30 Comfort controls
5AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player
(if so equipped)
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON or ACC.NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or put
the operation mode in ACC.

If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far away as possi-
ble from the audio equipment.

If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.

If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.
Volume and tone control panel
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To adjust the volume
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Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume; counter-
clockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display.1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- VOL (Volume control) knob
3- Display
4-
/MENU (Mode change) button
5- Sound control button
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5-32 Comfort controls
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch or the RADIO button to turn on the
radio.
Press and hold the PWR switch for 2 seconds or longer to
turn off the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the seek button to tune to a station, or press one of
the memory select buttons to tune in to a station memo-
rized for that button.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.To tune the radioManual tuning
The frequency changes every time the seek button is pressed.
Press the button to select the desired station.
Automatic tuning
After keeping the seek button depressed until it beeps, release
the button, and the selected station reception will start.
To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.
To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the seek button to tune to the frequency you wish to
keep in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency is displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within 1 second.
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Comfort controls
5-67
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Cross modulationIf one listens to a weak station and is in the vicinity of another
strong station, both stations might be received simultaneously.FM stereo receptionStereo reception requires a high quality broadcast signal. This
means that types of disturbances mentioned previously become
more marked and the reception range is somewhat diminished
during stereo reception.
Causes of disturbancesFM reception is affected by the electrical systems of vehicles in
the vicinity, especially those without an electronic noise sup-
pression device. The disturbance is even greater if the station is
weak or poorly tuned.
FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturbances as
AM. AM reception is sensitive to electrical disturbances such
as power lines, lightning and other types of similar electrical
phenomena.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly.To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:

Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in the “Fuel selection”.

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.

Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.

Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.

To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when stopping
the engine.

Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as
with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving
immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.

In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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Alphabetical index
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A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
Active stability control (ASC) 3-76
Air bag 2-35
Air cleaner filter 7-13
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-17
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-28
Manual air conditioning 5-11
Air purifier 5-29
Aluminum wheels 7-61
Antenna 5-64
Anti-lock braking system 3-72
Assist grip 3-169
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-30
Error codes 5-60
Handling of compact discs 5-62
Automatic air conditioning 5-17
Automatic transaxle
Fluid 9-9
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-44
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-33
Battery 7-17
Charging system warning light 3-113Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-17
Specification 9-8
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface 3-128
Bottle holders 3-166
Brake
Fluid 9-9
Brake assist system 3-71
Braking 4-7
Anti-lock braking system 3-72
Hose 7-33
Pad wear alarm 3-69
Parking brake 3-48
Pedal 3-68
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-68
Service brake 3-68
Warning lights 3-111
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-44
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-161
Cargo loads 4-13
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-45
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Alphabetical index
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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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