weight MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G User Guide

View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engi
ne hood approximately
8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil betwee
n the recommended oil
change intervals. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood. Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com- pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.
NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higherposition.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.
View of the engine compart- ment 1- Engine oil level dipstick 2- Air cleaner filter 3- Battery 4- Brake fluid5- Windshield and rear window washer
fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil filler cap7- Radiator cap
8- Engine coolant reserve tankEngine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
 If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
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Tires 9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is important to fami
liarize yourself with the
following terms:  Cold tire pressure: • The measured pressure after the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours, or• The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum pressure: the maximum per- missible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.
 Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor-mance.  Intended outboard sidewall: • The sidewall that
contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering or bears manufac- turer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the samemolding on the other sidewall of the tire, or • The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.
 Passenger car tire: a tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passen-
ger vehicles, and trucks
that have a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less. Light truck (LT) tire
: a tire designated by
its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight tr
ucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.  Tread: portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Tread rib: a tread se
ction running circum-
ferentially around a tire.  Tread separation: pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.  Carcass: the tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated,bears the load.
 Battery posts, terminals and related acces- sories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.NOTE
 Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can stop more corrosion by washingwith a solution of baking soda and water. Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them.  Check to see that the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also checkeach terminal for tightness.  If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of time, remove the battery and store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery only should be storedwith a full charge.  Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps to keep
dirt and moisture out.
WA R N I N G
Tires
WA R N I N GDriving with tires that are worn, damaged or improperly infl
ated is dangerous.
These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehicle performance. These type tire conditions can also cause atread separation or blowout which may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are notbeing used. It is recommended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced
even if damage is
not obvious.
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Tires 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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specified cold pressure, or your tires will be too low.Check your tires each time you refuel. If one tire looks lower than the others, check the pressure for all of them.You should also take the following safety pre- cautions:  Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. (See the tire and load-ing information placard attached to the driver’s door sill.)  Stay within the recommended load limits.  Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is evenly distributed. Drive at safe speeds.  After filling your tires to the correct pres- sure, check them for damage and airleaks. Be sure to reinstall the caps on the valve stems.
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The following maintenance steps are recom- mended:  Check tire pressures regularly.  Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and front and rear suspen-sion alignment.  Rotate your tires regul
arly as described in
the “Tire rotation” section on page 9-17.
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Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-nal equipment tires on your vehicle to helpyou know when your tires should be replaced. Many states have la
ws requiring that you
replace your tires at this point.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch (1.6mm). When the bands appear next to one another in two or more places
, replace your tires.
Replacing tires and wheels
CAUTIONAvoid using different size tires from the one listed and the combined use of different types of tires, as this can affect driving safety.Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-6.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, only MitsubishiMotors Authorized wheels should be used.Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire maintenance
CAUTION
Tread wear indicator 1- Location of the tread wear indicator 2- Tread wear indicator
NOTE
 Tire wear indicators ca
n have different marks
and locations depending
on the tire manufac-
turer.
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SpecificationsVehicle labeling ............................................................................. 11-2 Vehicle dimensions ........................................................................ 11-3 Vehicle weights .............................................................................. 11-4Engine specifications ..................................................................... 11-5 Battery ............................................................................................ 11-6 Tires and wheels ............................................................................ 11-6Capacity ......................................................................................... 11-7
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Vehicle weights 11-4 Specifications
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GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit sp
ecified for the front or rear axle
Seating capacity: the maxi
mum number of occupants
Ve h i c l e w e i g h t s
Item
M/T
CVT
Gross vehicle weight ra
ting (GVWR) 2,910 lb (1,320 kg) 3,020 lb (1,370 kg)
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
Front 1,609 lb (730 kg)
Seating capacity 5 personsMaximum roof load 110 lb (50 kg)
NOTE
 Roof load is important because it affe
cts the vehicle capacity weight. Refer to
“Loading cargo on the roof” on page 6-10.
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-18
To change a tire
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8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-16
Tools
...................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-11
Turn signal lights
Indicators
.......................................
5-71
Lever
.............................................
5-76
U
USB input terminal
...........................
5-102
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-102 How to connect an iPod
.................
5-103
V
Vanity mirror
...................................
5-106
Vehicle care precautions
......................
9-33
Vehicle dimensions
.............................
11-3
Vehicle labeling
..................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
..........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-4
Vents
...................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-71
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-9
, 11-7
Rear window washer
......................
5-79
Switch
...................................
5-77
, 5-78
Washing
............................................
9-35
Waxing
.............................................
9-36
Weights
.............................................
11-4
Wheel
Covers
...........................................
8-11
Specification
..................................
11-6
Wiper
Rear window wiper
........................
5-79
Switch
...................................
5-77
, 5-79
Wiper blades
..................................
9-19
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