tire size MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 2018 (in English) User Guide

Tires 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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EXAMPLE: 95H Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
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 onone side. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard side thenyou will find it on the inboard side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 1504
65
Aspect ratio in percent (%) Ratio of section height to section width of tire.
R
Construction code • “R” means radial construction. • “D” means dia
gonal 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 the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter “P” isabsent from this ti
re size designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.  LT (Light Truck) -metric tire sizing is based on U.S.A. design standa
rds. The size desig-
nation for LT-metric tires is the same as forP-metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are 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 this standard have the letter “T” molded into thesidewall prec
eding the 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 capaci
ty for your vehicle.
Never overload them.
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.
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Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-15
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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 th
e government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon th
e 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 representthe tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contro
lled 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 conditionson 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 lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which allpassenger car tires must meet under the Fed- eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory 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 Too little pressure increases flexing in the tire and can cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to lose its abilityto cushion shock. Objects on the road and potholes could then ca
use tire damage that
may result in tire failure. Economy The wrong tire pressu
re can cause uneven
wear patterns in the tire tread. These abnormal wear patter
ns will reduce the
tread life, and the tire will have to bereplaced sooner. Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll, and this uses up more fuel. Ride comfort and vehicle stability The superior riding experience built into your vehicle partly de
pends on the correct
tire pressure. Too much pressure gives an uncomfortable and jarring ride. Too little pressure feels as if
your vehicle is slow to
respond. Unequal tire pressure
s can make steering
your vehicle uneven
and unpredictable.
The tire pressure for your vehicle under nor- mal driving conditions is listed on the placard attached to the driver’s door sill. (Refer to “Tire and loading information plac-ard” on page 11-3.)
MA
Code representing the tire manu- facturing location. (2 digits)
L9 ABCD
Code representing the 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
Tr a c t i o n TemperatureTire inflation pressures
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Tires 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The recommended inflation pressures under normal driving conditions should be used forthe tires listed below. Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at least once a month. Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather temperatures changeseverely, becaus
e tire pressures change with
outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed are always “cold inflation pressure”.Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been parked
for at least three
hours or is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km)after having been parked for three hours. Cold inflation pressure must not go above the maximum values molded into the tire side-wall. After driving seve
ral miles, your tire
inflation pressure may increase 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kPa) from the cold inflation pressure.Do not let air out of the tires to get back to the
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 regularly as described in the “Tire rotation” section on page 9-17.
Item
Tire size
Front
Rear
Normal tire
165/65R14
240 kPa, 35 psi
240 kPa, 35 psi
175/55R15
220 kPa, 32 psi
220 kPa, 32 psi
Compact spare wheel
T115/70D14 420 kPa, 60 psi
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 11-5.
 If your vehicle is equippe
d with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, only MitsubishiMotors Genuine 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
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Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter driv
ing. If snow tires are
required in your area, you must choose snowtires of the same size
and type as the original
tires provided with your
vehicle. Snow tires
should also be installe
d on all four wheels.
Otherwise your safety
and vehicle handling
can be reduced. Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be operated
at sustained speeds
over 75 mph (120 km/h).
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To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the pedal until youfeel resistance. Clutch pedal free play: .4 to .6 inch (11 to 16 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice for adjustment.
CAUTION If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the correct direction of rotation, swap the frontand rear tires on the left-hand side of thevehicle and the front and rear tires on the right-hand side of th
e vehicle separately.
Keep each tire on its original side of thevehicle. When installi
ng the tires, make sure
the arrows point in the direction in which the wheels will turn when the vehicle moves for-ward. Any tire whose
arrow points in the
wrong direction will not
perform to its full
potential.CAUTION Avoid the combined use of different types of tires. Using different t
ypes of tires can affect
vehicle performance and safety.
Front
Snow tires
CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine whee
ls 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 chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between
the chains and the
body is not sufficient
to allow proper clear-
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
Clutch pedal free play
(if so
equipped)
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Engine specifications Specifications 11-5
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Battery is a 12 volt type.
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PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter (installation holes)
Engine specifications Engine model
3A92
Engine displacement
72.8 CID (1,193 cm
3)
No. of cylinders and cyli
nder arrangement Inline-3
Bore
2.95 in (75.0 mm)
Stroke
3.54 in (90.0 mm)
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Thermostat valve opening temperature 189 °F (87 °C)Spark plugs
NGK LZFR5DI-11
Spark plug gap .040 to .043 in (1.0 to 1.1 mm)Firing order
1-3-2
Battery
55D23L (356CCA/99RC)
Tires and wheels Tire
165/65R14
79S
175/55R15
77V
Wheel
Size 14 x 5 J 15 x 5 1/2JPCD 3.93 in (100 mm)Offset 1.5 in (38 mm)
NOTE
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details on the combination used onyour vehicle.  These tires satisfy ve
hicle loading conditions
described in this owner’s manual.
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Power windows
..................................
5-29
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radio
General information about your radio 7-20
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Rear seat
..............................................
4-5
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-61
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-33
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-35
Replacement of light bulbs
..................
9-26
Replacing tires and wheels
..................
9-16
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-7
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-12
Child restraint systems
.....................
4-14
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-22
Seat belt extender
............................
4-13
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-14
Seat belt instructions
........................
4-8
Seat belt pre-tensioners
....................
4-13
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-13
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-5
Front seats
.......................................
4-2
Head restraints
.................................
4-5
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-46
Service precautions
..............................
9-2
Side turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Snow tires
..........................................
9-18
Spark plugs
.........................................
9-20
Starting the engine
...............................
5-37
Steering
Electric power stee
ring system (EPS) 5-50
Steering wheel height adjustment
......
5-33
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-31
Storage spaces
....................................
5-92
Sun visors
..........................................
5-85
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-22
How the Supplementa
l Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-25
Maintenance service
.......................
4-36
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-31
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-6
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-58
Tires
..................................................
9-12
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-15
Maintenance
...................................
9-16
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-16
Rotation
.........................................
9-17
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-18
Tire and loading information placard 11-3Tire chains
.....................................
9-18
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-17
Tools
...................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-11
Trunk lid
............................................
5-27
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