maintenance MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G Owner's Guide

General maintenance 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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”.
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage, hard 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 and
couplings, 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 clearance checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.If the engine sounds abnormally 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 connections. 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,
NOTE
 To meet government regulations and pro- mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard dia
gnostic system (OBD).
The engine electronic 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 could make a rapid diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect the
battery cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE 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. Other plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems orradio noise.
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
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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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 checked if you notice aproblem 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 pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:  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.
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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, deteriorated, or mispo- sitioned parts if you no
tice 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. A
ny 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, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sp
aringly for all sliding
parts of the hood latc
h and release lever.
Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
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
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For cold and snowy weather 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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nism until all the movable surfaces are cov- ered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation 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
snow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts to flow through cer- tain electrical systems. In case of a melted
fusible link, see your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for inspectionand replacement. For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load capacities” on page 9-23.
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemfrom short-circuiting
or overloading, each
individual circuit
is equipped with a fuse. The
fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-partment and in the engine compartment. The fuse block in the
passenger compartment
is located in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration. In the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown in
the illustration.
While pressing the tab (A or B), pull up the cover.
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered)
Fusible links
WA R N I N G Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the correct fus- ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,property destruction and serious or fatal injuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location
Passenger compartment Engine compartment
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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This fuse list shows the names of the electri- cal systems and their fuse capacities. There are spare fuses in the fuse block in theengine compartment. Al
ways replace a blown
fuse with one of the same capacity as the original.
 Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.
Fuse load capacities
Type A
Type B
Passenger compartment fuse loca- tion table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A 2 Cigarette lighter 15 A3 Ignition coil 10 A 4 Starter motor 7.5 A 5— — — 6— — — 7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A 8
Outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
9 Engine control unit 7.5 A 10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog light 10 A12 Door lock 15 A 13
Interior light (Dome light)
14 Rear window wiper 15 A 15 Gauges 7.5 A16 Relay 7.5 A 17 Heated seats 20 A 18 Option 10 A 19
Heated outside rear- view mirrors
7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A 21 Back-up light 7.5 A22 Defogger 30 A 23 Heater 30 A 24 — — — 26
Electronic con- trolled unit
15 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Fuses 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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 The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse.
* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on the vehicle modelor specifications.  The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse.
Engine compartment fuse location table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
SBF1 Radiator fan motor 40 A
*
SBF2
Anti-lock braking
system
30 A
*
SBF3 Ignition switch 40 A
*
SBF4
Power window
control
40 A
*
Type A
BF1 DC-DC (P/T) 30 A BF2 DC-DC (AUDIO) 30 A F1
Headlight (low beam) (left)
10 A
F2
Headlight (low beam) (right)
10 A
F3
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
F4
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
F5 Horn 10 A F6 Front fog lights 15 A F7
Daytime running
lights
10 A
F8 — — —
Battery current
sensor
7.5 A
F11 — — —
Stop lights (Brake
lights)
15 A
F13 Ignition coil 7.5 A F14 Engine control 7.5 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
F15 Alternator 7.5 A F16
Hazard warning
flasher
10 A
F17
Automatic trans-
axle
15 A
F18 Air conditioning 10 A F19 ETV 15 AF20 Starter 7.5 A F21 CVT oil/pump 15 A F22 Fuel pump 15 A F23 Engine 20 A F24
Automatic trans-
axle
7.5 A
#1 — Spare fuse 20 A #2 — Spare fuse 30 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
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* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.  The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substitute with the following fuse. 7.5 A: Outside rearview mirrors10 A: Option
15 A: Cigarette lighter When using a substitute fuse, replace with afuse of the correct capacity as soon as possi- ble.
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item concerned to the fuseand turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put th
e operation mode in
OFF.2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the engine compartment fuse block.
3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock. 4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the matching tables, to check the fuse that is related to the problem. If the fuse is notblown, something else must be causing the problem. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
SBF1 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF2 PTC heater 40 A
*
SBF3 PTC heater 40 A
*
Type B
Identification of fuse Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown 10 A Red 15 A Blue 20 A Yellow 30 A
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible
link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance
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5. Insert a new fuse
of the same capacity
securely into the appropriate slot.
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Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is off. Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from yourskin will stay on the
glass and dim or destroy
the bulb when it gets hot.
B- Fuse is OK C- Blown fuseCAUTION Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any s
ubstitute, such as wire,
foil etc. This would
cause the circuit wiring
to heat up and could cause a fire. If the replacement fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice to
find and correct
the cause.
Replacement of light bulbs
CAUTIONBulbs are extremely hot immediately after being turned off. When replacing the bulb, wait for it to coolsufficiently before
touching it. You could
otherwise be burned. Handle halogen light bul
b with care. The gas
inside halogen light
bulb is highly pressur-
ized, so dropping, knocki
ng, or scratching a
halogen light bulb can
cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen
light bulb with a bare
hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlights areused. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely beforeinstalling the bulb.
CAUTION Do not install commercially available LED- type bulbs. Commercially availa
ble LED-type bulbs
could adversely affect the operation of thevehicle, such as by preventing the lights and other vehicle equi
pment from operating
properly.NOTE
 If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required, it is recommended that these procedures be ca
rried out by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.  Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing a light and lens.
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
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The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the same rating and type. The type and rating are listed on the base of the bulb.
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 When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimesbecomes temporarily foggy. This is the samephenomenon as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a func- tional problem.When the light is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. However, if water gathers inside the light, please
have it checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Bulb capacity Outside
NOTE
Front
Description
Wa t t- age
ANSI Tr a d e N o . or Bulb type
1
Front turn signal light/Parking light
32/3 cp #1157NA
2
Headlight/Day- time running light (if so equipped)
—
9007 HB5
3
Front fog light (if so equipped)
55 W H11
4
Front side-marker light
5 W W5W
5
Side turn signal light (on fender, if so equipped)
5 W —
Side turn signal light (on outside rearview mirror, if so equipped)
——
NOTE
 It is not possible to re
pair or replace only the
bulb for the side turn signal light (on fender). Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
when the light needs to be repaired or replaced.
 The side turn signal li
ght (on outside rear-
view mirror) uses an LED rather than thebulb. For repair and re
placement, contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Item
Wattage
ANSI trade No. or bulb type
1
High-mounted stop light
——
2
License plate light
5 W W5W
3 Back-up light 21 W P21W4
Rear turn signal light
21 W PY21W
NOTE
Rear
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. While pressing the tab (A), pull out the connector (B). 2. Remove the locking cap (C) by turning it counterclockwise, and then pull the bulb (D).
5
Tail and stop light
21/5 W P21/5W
6
Rear side-marker light
5 W W5W
NOTE
 The high-mounted stop light uses an LED rather than the bulbs. For repair and replace-ment, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your
choice.
Item
Wattage
ANSI trade No. or bulb type
Inside
Item
Wattage
1 Dome light 8 W 2 Trunk room light 5 W
Headlights/Daytime running lights
(if so equipped)
*- Front of the vehicle
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
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3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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The alignment of the headlights should bechecked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
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1. Turn the socket (A
) counterclockwise to
remove it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Turn the socket (A) counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turn- ing it counterclockwis
e while pressing in.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-driver with a cloth over its tip at the edge of the cover (A) and pry gently to remove the cover.
Headlight aim adjustment Front side-marker lights *- Front of the vehicle
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights *- Front of the vehicle
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
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