check engine MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2015 6.G Owners Manual

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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will co
me on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the i
gnition switch is
first turned to “ON” or the op
eration mode is put in ON.
Wa rn in g l ig h t s
Do this
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Charging system warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-73
(Illuminates and intermittent sounds)
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-15
Oil pressure warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine, then check the engine oil
level.If the light comes on while the engine oil le
vel is normal, have the system checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice as soon
as possible.
P. 5-73
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Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, chec
k to see that the parking brake is fully
released. If this light stays on after releasing the
parking brake, immediately stop and check
the brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, there
may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard
braking and high speed, and contact an au
thorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-72
Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster flasher rapidly
(once per second)
 Park your vehicle in a safe place. Idle the engine until the selector le
ver position indicato
r stops flashing.
If the indicator does not go off, have
the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facili
ty of your choice as soon as possible.
P. 5-42
or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
 Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized M
itsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for
vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an auth
orized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-72
Electric power stee
ring system (EPS)
warning light
 If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel. Have your ve
hicle inspected at an aut
horized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
P. 5-48
Warning lights
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Anti-lock braking system warning
light
 When this light comes on,
the anti-lock braking system
is not functioning and only
the ordinary braking system is functioning. Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 5-47.  If the light does not go out after
the test, or if it comes on
again, we recommend that
you have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice
as soon as possible.
P. 5-47
SRS warning light
 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-te
nsioner seat belt sy
stem checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 4-27
Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster flasher slowly
(every 2 seconds)
 Have your continuously variable transmis
sion (CVT) checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
P. 5-42
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check
whether the indicator goes out.
 If the indicator does not go out, or if it
comes on again, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible. When this indicator comes on, the activ
e stability control is not functioning.
P. 5-51
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ASC indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check wh
ether the indicator goes out.
 If the indicator does not go out, or if it co
mes on again, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice as soon
as possible. When this indicator comes on, the hi
ll start assist
is not functioning.
Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.
P. 5-46
Tire pressure monito
ring system warn-
ing light (if so equipped)
 If the warning light comes
on, you should stop and adju
st the tires to the proper
inflation pressure as
soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-14.) Once adjustments have been made, the wa
rning light will go off after a few minutes
of driving.  If the warning light blinks
for approximately 1 minute
and then remains continu-
ously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to nor-mal, the warning light will go off. If th
e warning light does not go off, have the
vehicle inspected at an author
ized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 5-56
Warning lights
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Unable to turn the key. (except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
From “ACC” to “OFF” Vehicles with cont
inuously variable
transmission (CVT):
Check the position of the selector lever. The key cannot be removed unless the selector
lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
P. 5-35
The engine does not start when the engine switch is pressed. (for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y )
Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle. Vehicles with ma
nual transaxle:
Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way dow
n, and then press the
engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal. Vehicles with cont
inuously variable
transmission (CVT):
Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (P
ARK) position, and then press the engine switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-16
The F.A.S.T.-key does not oper- ate. (for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y )
Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door. Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of th
e floor console, and then start the engine or
change the operation mode.
P. 5-19
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Cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position.(for vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT))
Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal. Check that the ignition switch
or the operation mode is in ON.
P. 5-39
The windows are fogged up.
Vehicles equipped with the he
ater without air conditioning
function or th
e manual air
conditioning
:
1. Set the mode selection dial
to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower. Vehicles equipped with th
e automatic air conditioning
:
Push the defogger switch
to change the “ ” mode.
P. 7-6, 7-10,
7-13
The engine does not start. The lights do not come on. The lights are dim. The horn does not honk.The horn sound is weak.
Have the battery checked. Rech
arge or replace as needed.
P. 8-2, P. 9-10
The high coolant temperature warning light is illuminates. Steam comes out of the engine compartment.
The engine is overheated. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
P. 8-4
Problem
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Filling the fuel tank
General information 3-3
3
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect performance, and cause themalfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice for assistance.
Your vehicle may have
been designed to sat-
isfy California’s low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such gasoline couldadversely affect the ve
hicle’s catalytic con-
verter and cause the e
ngine malfunction indi-
cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or“Check engine light”) to come on. Illumina- tion of this indicator while using high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehi-cle’s emission-control system is malfunction- ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may suggest usi
ng a different, lower-
sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter- mine if the problem
is fuel-related.
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Sulfur in gasoline
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline
can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling during idling,abnormal engine noise
, and poor accelera-
tion. If you experience any of these prob- lems, try using a differ
ent brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunc
tion indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine
light”) flashes, have
the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible by the nearest authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.  Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in hard startingand poor acceleration.
If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel thevehicle. The additive
will remove the depos-
its, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a MitsubishiMotors Genuine cleani
ng additive. Using an
unsuitable additive c
ould make an engine
malfunction. For details,
please contact the
nearest authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
WA R N I N GWhen handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garages and filling stations.
 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. Whenrefueling your vehicle,
always turn the
engine off and keep
away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Alwayshandle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas. Before removing the fuel tank filler cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a metal part of thecar or fuel pump. Any
static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapor. Perform the whole
refueling process
(opening the fuel tank filler door, remov-ing the fuel tank filler cap, etc.) by your- self; do not let any other person near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person tohelp you and that person was carrying static electricity,
fuel vapor could be
ignited. Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until refueling is fi
nished. If you moved
away and did something
else (for example,
sitting on a seat) part-way through the refueling process, you could pick up afresh charge of st
atic electricity.
Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains toxic substances. Keep the doors and wi
ndows closed while
refueling the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.WA R N I N G
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information 3-5
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7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise un
til you hear clicking
sounds, then gently push the fuel tankfiller door closed.
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This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures high quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durabil-ity of your vehicle,
and may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance prob- lems include the following:  Failure to use Mits
ubishi Motors genuine
parts Failure to use required fuel and fluids  Failure to use proper
size tires and wheels
 Modification of the fu
el, intake, exhaust,
emission, suspension,
engine, drive train
or electrical wiring systems Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replac
ing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty
and Maintenance Man-
ual for further details
regarding warranty cov-
erage.
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CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage
and overfilling, do not
“top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel coulddiscolor, stain, or cr
ack the vehicle’s paint-
work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.WA R N I N G Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed. If the fuel tank filler cap were loose, fuel coul
d leak, resulting in a
fire.CAUTION If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use only the fuel tank filler cap specified for your model vehicle.
NOTE
 If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the engine
malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”) may come on when the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.Always tighten the fu
el tank filler cap until
you hear at least 3 clicks. The indicator will go of
f after several driving
cycles. If the indicato
r does not go off, con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice as
soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
Installation of accessories
CAUTION Before any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed,
consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-9
5
4. Remove the old battery. 5. Install a new battery with the + side (A)down. 6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly. 7. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control transmitter case, then securely close the remote control trans-mitter case.
8. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and theliftgate to be locked and unlocked, the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed simply by carrying it.The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system.Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key): Keyless entry
system” on page 5-21.
+ side - side Coin type battery CR1620
NOTE
 You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store.  An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the battery for you if you prefer.CAUTION When the remote control transmitter case is opened, be careful to
keep water, dust, etc.
out. Also, do not touch the internal compo-nents.
Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-key is required for vehicle operations su
ch as locking and
unlocking the doors and the liftgate,starting the engine, and changing the operation mode. When
leaving the vehi-
cle, make sure you are carrying theF.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.
WA R N I N G Individuals who use
implantable pace-
makers or implanta
ble cardiovascular-
defibrillators
should keep away from the
external and internal
transmitters. The
electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers and implantablecardiovascular-defibrillators.
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-10 Features and controls
5
The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.- key can be modified
as stated below.
(Keyless entry operations are possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors and the liftgate • Enabling only the starting of the engine• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key
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When a person enters the operating range ofthe F.A.S.T.-key while carrying the F.A.S.T.- key and presses the driver’s door lock/unlock switch the liftgate switch, verification of theID code is performed. The doors and the liftgate can only be locked and unlocked, the engine
can only be started
and the operation mode can only be changed when the ID codes of the vehicle and F. A . S . T. - k e y m a t c h .
A- External transmitter B- Internal transmitterWA R N I N G Individuals using ot
her electro-medical
apparatus besides implantable pacemak- ers and implantable
cardiovascular-defi-
brillators should check with themanufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromag-netic waves may affect
the operations of
the electro-medical apparatus.
NOTE
 The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic waves.In cases such as the following, operation may be imprope
r or unstable.
• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electroma
gnetic waves, such as a TV
transmitting tower, a pow
er station, a radio
station or an airport • The key is carried together with other com- munication devices such
as cellular phones
or radios, or electrical appliances such as computers • The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object • A keyless entry system is being used nearby • The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down • The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic
waves or noise
Use the emergency key in such circum- stances.Refer to “To operate
without using the
F.A.S.T.-key” on page 5-19.  The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception operations
in its communication
with the vehicle. This means that the battery is always running down, regardless of howoften the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1 to 2 years, depending on the usage conditions.  Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly perform- ing reception operati
ons, the reception of
strong electrom
agnetic waves
can accelerate
the running down of the
battery. Do not place
near to electrical appliances such as televi-sions or computers.
Operating range of the F. A . S . T. - k e y

NOTE
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