service MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2015 6.G Owner's Guide

Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
9
 Groove: the space between two adjacent tread ribs.
EXAMPLE: P215/65R15
EXAMPLE: 95H
Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Tire Markings Size Designation P
Passenger car tir
e size based on
U.S.A. design standards
215 Section width in millimeters (mm) 65
Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section he
ight to section
width of tire.
R
Construction code • “R” means radial construction. • “D” means diagon
al or bias con-
struction.
15 Rim diameter in inches (in)
NOTE
 European/Japanese metric tire sizing is based on European/Japanese design standards. Tires designed to these standards have thetire size molded into
the sidewall beginning
with the section width. The letter “P” is absent from this tire
size designation. Exam-
ple: 215/65R15 96H.  LT (Light Truck) -metri
c tire sizing is based
on U.S.A. design standa
rds. The size desig-
nation for LT-metric tires is the same as for P-metric tires except for the letters “LT” thatare molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.  Temporary spare tires are high pressure com- pact spares designed for temporary emer- gency use only. Tires designed to thisstandard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding th
e size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
Service Description 95
Load index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H
Speed symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certai
n operating con-
ditions. The maximum speed correspond-ing to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions
. (i.e. tire pres-
sure, vehicle loading, road condi- tions and posted speed limits)
Maximum Load
WA R N I N G Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle handling, and
increase your stop-
ping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle.Never overload them.
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Tires 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Maximum Pressure i
ndicates the maximum
permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire but the date code may only be on one side. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If theTIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 1504
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on th
e government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor
traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor la
boratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora
tory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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Proper tire inflation pressure is essential forthe safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. The wrong tire
pressure will cause
problems in three major areas:  Safety
Maximum Pressure Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT
Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use.
MA
Code representing the tire manu- facturing location. (2 digits)
L9 ABCD
Code representing th
e tire size. (2
digits) Code used by tire manufacturer. (1 to 4 digits)
15
Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
04
Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
Treadwear, Traction and Temper- ature Grades Treadwear Traction
TemperatureTire inflation pressures
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Wiper blades
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
9
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to rem
ove deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a milddetergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas. Replace the blades if they continue to streakor smear. If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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Your vehicle is equi
pped with an emission-
control system that meets all the requirementsof the U.S. Environm
ental Protection Agency
and Environment Canada. The emission-con- trol system is made of:  a positive crankcase ventilation system  an evaporative emission-control system  an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have your vehicle inspected andmaintained by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This should be
done at the time or
mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.These, and all the other “general” mainte- nance services listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep your vehicle runningproperly and reliably. You should also have an inspection and ser- vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
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Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance and emission-control. Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping.Change them at the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Wiper blades
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out the rubber and canscratch the glass.
During cold weather Emission-control system maintenance
NOTE
 To meet government
regulations and pro-
mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).The engine electroni
c control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially about th
e exhaust emissions).
This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which c
ould make a rapid
diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect thebattery cable when th
e engine malfunction
indicator (“SERVIC
E ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
NOTE
 Use the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications” on page
11-4 or plugs that are
exactly the same. Othe
r plugs could cause
engine damage, perf
ormance problems or
radio noise.
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General maintenance 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage, ha
rd and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts
and abrasions. Pay spe-
cial attention to the hos
es closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such as clamps andcouplings, to make sure they are secure and that there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the hoses immediately.
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Have the valve clea
rance checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.If the engine sounds a
bnormally loud, have
adjustments made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and conne
ctions. Check the fuel
tank filler cap for dama
ge or looseness. Pay
special attention to the fuel lines closest to
high heat sources such
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- luting the air. Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items ch
ecked if you notice a
problem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, replace the brake pads with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:  Severe surface cracki
ng, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.  Improper installation
may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
Fuel hoses Intake valve clearance Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler cap)
WA R N I N G If you see a fuel leak
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ- ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
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For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing:  A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem  The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
 The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the
luggage and passenger
compartments.  Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage.  Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the m
ovable surfaces are cov-
ered.Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch wherev
er moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in front of the wind- shield should be brus
hed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the ope
ration of the heating
and ventilation systems
will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should be treated with
silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered)
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Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) 10-2 Customer assistance/Re
porting Safety Defects
10
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This information is provided in compliance with the requirements of the National High- way Traffic Safety Ad
ministration, Depart-
ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers with information on repor
ting safety defects.
DOT quality grades - Al
l passenger vehicle
tires must conform to
Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. The spe- cific grade rating in each grade category isshown on the side wall of the tires on your vehicle. The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course
. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi- cantly from the norm due to variations indriving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the ti
re’s resistance to the
generation of heat and it
s ability to dissipate
heat when tested un
der controlled conditions
on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora
tory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Mitsubishi MotorsNorth America, Inc.
Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Uniform tire quality grading Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
WA R N I N G The traction grade assi
gned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplani
ng, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
WA R N I N G The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation
, or excessive load-
ing, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Reporting Safety Defects
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Reporting Safety Defects
Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects 10-3
10
If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, or Mit- subishi Motors North America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediatelynotify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 or write to: To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest Building Washington, DC 20590
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. Mitsubishi Motors North Amer- ica, Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6400Cypress, CA 90630-0064For vehicles sold in Canada Transport Canada330 Sparks StreetTo w e r C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can- ada, Inc.Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 41009 4141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Carib-bean, Inc. Customer Service Department P.O. Box 192216SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216For vehicles sold in Guam
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-5
Active stability control (ASC)
..............
5-49
Air bag
..............................................
4-21
Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-8
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
..............
7-11
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-17 Manual air conditioning
....................
7-7
Air purifier
.........................................
7-18
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-35
Antenna
Roof antenna
..................................
7-41
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-46
Assist grip
........................................
5-110
Audio
AM/FM electronically
tuned radio with
CD player
....................................
7-18
Error codes
.....................................
7-38
Handling of compact discs
...............
7-40
Automatic air conditioning
..................
7-11
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Ball joint, steering li
nkage seals and drive
shaft boots
.......................................
9-21
Battery
..............................................
9-10
Charging system warning light
........
5-73
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-10
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-11
During cold weather
.......................
9-11
Specification
..................................
11-4
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
.....................
5-81
Bottle holders
....................................
5-108
Brake
Fluid
.............................................
11-5
Brake assist system
.............................
5-46
Braking
...............................................
6-5
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-46
Hose
.............................................
9-20
Pad wear alarm
..............................
5-45
Parking brake
.................................
5-31
Pedal
.............................................
5-44
Pedal free play
...............................
9-18
Power brakes
.................................
5-44
Service brake
.................................
5-44
Warning lights
...............................
5-72
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-2
Bulb capacity
.....................................
9-26
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-5
Card holder
......................................
5-105
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Catalytic converter
................................
9-3
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
.............
5-73
Child restraint systems
........................
4-14
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-27
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-32
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-33
Clutch
Pedal free play
................................
9-18
Consumer information
.........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
...
5-39 Fluid
.......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Selector lever operation
...................
5-40
Selector lever positions
....................
5-41
Convenience hook
.............................
5-109
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-7
, 11-5
Cruise control
.....................................
5-52
Cup holders
......................................
5-108
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-18
Parking brake
............................
5-31
, 9-18
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Polishing
............................................
9-34
Power brakes
......................................
5-44
Power outlet
.....................................
5-106
Power windows
..................................
5-29
Puncture (Tire changing)
.....................
8-11
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
....................................
7-18
General information about your radio 7-42
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear seats
............................................
4-5
Rear shelf panel
................................
5-109
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-60
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-32
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-33
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-26
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-15
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-8
Adjustable seat be
lt shoulder anchor
.4-12
Child restraint systems
.....................
4-14
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Seat belt extender
............................
4-12
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-14
Seat belt instructions
........................
4-9
Seat belt pre-tensioners
....................
4-13
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Front seats
.......................................
4-3
Head restraints
.................................
4-7
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-44
Service precautions
..............................
9-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-26
Snow tires
..........................................
9-17
Spark plugs
........................................
9-19
Starting the engine
..............................
5-36
Steering
Electric power steeri
ng system (EPS) 5-48
Steering wheel he
ight adjustment
.....
5-32
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Storage spaces
..................................
5-107
Sun visors
........................................
5-105
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-21
How the Supplementa
l Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-23
Maintenance service
.......................
4-35
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-5
Tire
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-14
Maintenance
...................................
9-16
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-15
Rotation
.........................................
9-16
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-17
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NOTE Name of Owner Date of Purchase
Address of Owner Model of Vehicle
Name and Address of Dealer Vehicle Identification NumberMaintenance record
Service Performed DateKilometers
MilesInspection and Maintenance Item
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