service indicator MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2015 6.G Owners Manual

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or
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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Filling the fuel tank
General information 3-3
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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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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-2 Keys .................................................................................................5-2 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-3Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-6 Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) ............................................................................5-9Door locks ......................................................................................5-24 Power door locks ......
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.....5-26
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
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.....5-27
Liftgate ...........................................................................................5-27 Manual window control (if so equipped)........................................5-28 Power window control ...................................................................5-29Parking brake .................................................................................5-31 Steering wheel height adjustment ..................................................5-32 Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-32Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-33 Ignition switch ...............................................................................5-35 Starting the engine .........................................................................5-36Manual transaxle (if so equipped) ..................................................5-38 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-39
Service brake .................................................................................5-44Hill start assist (if so equipped) ......................................................5-45 Brake assist system ........................................................................5-46 Anti-lock braking system ...............................................................5-46Electric power steering system (EPS) ............................................5-48 Active stability control (ASC) .......................................................5-49 Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................................5-52Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped) ..........................5-56
Rear-view camera (if so equipped)................................................. 5-60 Instrument cluster .......................................................................... 5-62 Multi-information display ............................................................. 5-62Indicator and warning light package ............................................. 5-70 Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-71 Warning lights ................................................................................ 5-72Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................. 5-74 Turn signal lever ............................................................................ 5-76 Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................................... 5-77Front fog light switch (if so equipped) .......................................... 5-77 Wiper and washer switch ............................................................... 5-78 Electric rear window defogger switch ....
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...... 5-80
Horn switch ................................................................................... 5-81 Link System (if so equipped) ......................................................... 5-81 Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped)....................................... 5-81
USB input terminal (if so
equipped) ....
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........... 5-101
Sun visors .................................................................................... 5-105 12 V power outlets ....................................................................... 5-106Interior lights ............................................................................... 5-106 Storage spaces .............................................................................. 5-107 Cup holders .................................................................................. 5-108Bottle holders ............................................................................... 5-108 Rear shelf panel (if so equipped) .................................................. 5-109 Convenience hook ............
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.... 5-109
Assist grips .................................................................................. 5-110
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-43
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) pushthe accelerator to the floor. The CVT will automatically downshift. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stati
onary with the service
brake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake, while holding th
e vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures: [If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than
“P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the in
dicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your
vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
repair facility of your choice. [If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT sa
fety device may be
operating due to a malfunction.] Have the vehicle inspec
ted at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or
heating) operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads. Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions. Never coast downhill backward in the driv-ing shift position “D” (DRIVE) or coast for- ward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort coul
d lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.This can damage the CVT.Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)position.
Passing acceleration

Waiting

CAUTION
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Instrument cluster 5-62 Features and controls
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The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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The tachometer shows e
ngine revolutions per
minute. This allows the driver to determine the most efficient sele
ctor position and engine
speed combinations.This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
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The multi-information display displays theodometer, trip odometer, service reminder, fuel remaining, selector
lever position, aver-
age fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
Instrument cluster 1- Tachometer
 P.5-62
2- Multi-information display
 P.5-62
3- Speedometer
 P.5-62
4- Multi-informati
on display switch
Speedometer
Tachometer Type AType B
CAUTIONThe red zone indicate
s an engine speed
beyond the range of safe operation.Select the correct shift position (manual transaxle) or selector position (CVT) to con- trol the engine speed so that the tachometerindicator does not enter the red zone.
Multi-information display
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Multi-information display 5-68 Features and controls
5
The “---” display can be reset while the igni- tion switch or the opera
tion mode is in OFF.
1. When you lightly press the multi-informa- tion display switch a few times, the infor-mation display switches to the service reminder display. 2. Press and hold the multi-information dis- play switch for about 1 second or more tomake the spanner mark start flashing. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with flashing, the displa
y will revert to its
original indication.)
3. With this indicator
flashing, if you lightly
press the multi-information meter switch,the display switches from “---” to “cLEAr”. After that, the time until the next periodic inspection is shown.
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When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, the
fuel consumption unit,
displayed in the multi-information display,and the average fuel
consumption reset mode
can be modified as desired.
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You can change the mode condition for theaverage fuel consumpt
ion display to “Auto
reset” or “Manual reset”.
To r e s e t
CAUTION The customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections and maintenance and periodic inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
 The “---” display cannot
be reset while the
ignition switch or the operation mode is inON.
 When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis- tance and a certain pe
riod of time, the dis-
play is reset and th
e time until the next
periodic inspection is displayed.  If you accidentally reset
the display, consult
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Changing the function settings
CAUTION The driver should not operate the display while the vehicle is in motion. When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe area.
Changing the reset mode for aver- age fuel consumption
NOTE
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Indicator and warning light package 5-70 Features and controls
5
3. Press and hold the multi-information dis- play switch to swit
ch in sequence from
“km/L”
 “L/100 km”
 “mpg”

“km/L”.
The distance units is also changed in the fol- lowing combinations to match the selectedfuel consumption unit.
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NOTE
 The display units for the driving range, the average fuel consumption are changed, butthe units for the indica
ting needle (speedom-
eter), the odometer, the trip odometer and the service reminder will
remain unchanged.
 If the battery is disconnected, the memory of the unit setting is erased and it returns auto- matically to factory setting.
Fuel consumption
Distance
(driving range)
km/L km L/100 km km mpg mile (s)
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Warning lights 5-72 Features and controls
5
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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON.When the engine is started, the light should go off a few seconds later. The warning light also illuminates after start- ing the engine under the following condi- tions.  When the parking brake is still applied.  When the brake fluid level is low.  When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and the parking brake applied, a buzzer will sound to in
form the driver that
the parking brake is not properly release. Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.
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This indicator is a pa
rt of the onboard diag-
nostic (OBD) system which monitors the emissions, engine control system or continu- ously variable transmission (CVT) controlsystem. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this indicator illuminates or flashes. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, this indicator normally comes onand goes off after the engine has started. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after refuel-ing, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds.)If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights up while driving, have the system checked as s
oon as possible at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Warning lights Brake warning light and buzzer
CAUTION If the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking system warning
light are illuminated
at the same time, the braking force distribu-tion function will not
operate, the vehicle
may be destabilized
during sudden braking
under the following conditions.• When the brake warn
ing light does not go
out even when the parking brake isreleased.• When the brake warning light stays onwhile driving.If the above occurs, avoid sudden brakingand high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and c
ontact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice as soon as possible. The vehicle should be bro
ught to a halt in the
following manner when
brake performance
is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harder than usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal to illuminate thestop lights and to aler
t the vehicles behind
you.
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-73
5
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunc- tion in the charging system or when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON. When the engine is started, the lightshould go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
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This light comes on when the engine oil pres-sure is below normal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon as pos-sible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
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This light comes on in red if the coolant tem- perature becomes excessively high.
CAUTION Driving for a long time
with the engine mal-
function indicator on may cause more dam-age to the emission control system. Thiscould also affect fuel
economy and drivabil-
ity. If this indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or the operation mode is put in ON, havethe system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while the engine is running, avoid driving athigh speeds. During vehicle
operation with the indicator
on, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you
depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle is stat
ionary with the indi-
cator on, you must depr
ess the brake pedal
more firmly than usual since the engine idling speed is higher th
an usual and a vehi-
cle with a CVT has a stronger tendency tocreep forward.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the ba
ttery cable when the
engine malfunction i
ndicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) ison. The engine electronic
control module stores
critical OBD informati
on (especially exhaust
emission data), which ma
y be lost if the bat-
tery cable is disconne
cted while the engine
malfunction indicator is
on. This will make it
difficult to diagnose th
e cause of future prob-
lems.
Charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not low, have
your vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice. This warning light does not show the amount of oil in the crankcase. This can only be determined by checking the oil level with the dipstick with the engine turned off.
High coolant temperature warning light - red
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