overheating MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2015 6.G User Guide

Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-18 For emergencies
8
Set the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position. Secure the steering whee
l in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)position (manual transaxle) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth tofree it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle cancause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again.If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Usi
ng a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end. Do not tow continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is towed like
this, the continuously
variable transmission (CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam- aging it.If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E equipment. If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle with the driv-
ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) asillustrated.
 If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels oronly the rear wheels raised off the ground (Type B or C), the Acti
ve Stability Control
(ASC) may operate, resul
ting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or put
the operation mode in
ACC. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, ke
ep the ignition switch
or the operation mode as follows.[Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is in “OFF” or “ACC”position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B - M/T vehicles only)
CAUTION
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C) Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
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Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-c
ontrol effectiveness of
the converter. Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended 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 toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as
when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace 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 stopdriving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors 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 a
nd abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stopin 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 ser-
vice.
WA R N I N G Set a garage jack only at the position shown here. If the gar
age jack is set a
wrong position, it could damage yourvehicle and/or your
vehicle might fall
from the jack causing injury or death. Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur- face. Otherwise, the jack might slip and causepersonal injury. Always
use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand or pebblesunder the jack base.
Catalytic converter
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic
converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced
promptly. Running your
vehicle when it is ove
rheated may result in
damage to the conve
rter and vehicle.
WA R N I N GDo not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible 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 cata- lytic converter.
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-80
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
................................
7-10
, 7-16
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-76
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-20
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-74
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-74
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-26
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
...
5-48
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-80
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-3
, 5-20
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-19
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-5
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-73 Hood
...............................................
9-4
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-5
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-4
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Error codes
.........................................
7-38
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-5
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-5
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-5
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-5
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-5
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-26
Indicators
.......................................
5-71
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-77
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-66
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-5
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-20
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-66
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-20
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-108
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-77
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-71
Head restraints
......................................
4-7
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Dimmer
.........................................
5-76
Headlight flasher
............................
5-76
Switch
...........................................
5-74
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
............................
5-71
High coolant temperature warning light 5-73 High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Hill start assist
....................................
5-45
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-21
Hook
Convenience hook
........................
5-109
Horn switch
........................................
5-81
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
....................................
5-35
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-4
Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-70
Indicators
..........................................
5-71
Information display
............................
5-63
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-32
Instrument panel li
ght dimmer control
..5-65
Interior lights
....................................
5-106
J
Jack
Garage jack up position
.....................
9-2
Storage
............................................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
.......................
8-2
K
Key slot
.............................................
5-19
Keyless entry system
....................
5-6
, 5-21
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Liftgate
.............................................
5-27
Link System
.......................................
5-81
Loading information
.............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-5
M
Malfunction indicator light
..................
5-72
Manual air conditioning
.........................
7-7
Manual transaxle
.................................
5-38
Oil
..........................................
9-9
, 11-5
Shift points
.....................................
5-38
Manual window control
.......................
5-28
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-5 Multi-information display
....................
5-62
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-5
Manual transaxle oil
.................
9-9
, 11-5
Oil pressure warning light
....................
5-73
Operation mode
..................................
5-14
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-18 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-33
Overheating
..........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-5
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