maintenance MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 2018 (in English) Service Manual

Replacement of light bulbs 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turn- ing it counterclockwise 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.
2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and remove the light unit.
3. Depress the tab (D) on the harness con- nector and pull the harness connector (E)to remove it. 4. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to remove it. 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 When unfastening the screw of the fog light, be careful not to mistakenly move the beam position adjustment screw (C).
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-31
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1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit. 3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle to unfix the notch (B) and pin (C).
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Remove the bulb from the socket as fol- lows. • Type 1: Rear side-marker light bulb
Pull the bulb out.
• Type 2: Other light bulb
Turn the bulb counterclockwise while pressing in.
6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Rear combination lights
D- Back-up lightE- Rear turn signal lightF- Tail and stop light G- Rear side-marker light
NOTE
 When mounting the light unit, align the notch (H) and pin (I) on the light unit withthe clip (J) and hole (K) in the body.Type 1 Type 2
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Vehicle care precautions 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it, and then pull the bulb out of the socket. 2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular mainte
nance using the proper
materials and procedures. Be sure to use onlythose materials and proc
edures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regula- tions. Choose the materials you will use care-fully, to be sure that they do not contain corrosives. If you are
not sure, contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials.
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehicle.
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After washing the inside of your vehicle withany cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti- lated area.
License plate lights
Vehicle care precautions
CAUTION Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poisonous and others
are highly flamma-
ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed sp
ace. When you use any-
thing in a container to
clean your vehicle, be
sure to follow the in
structions. Always open
your vehicle doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the followingchemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or cracking of the surface. If you use cleaners or polishing agents, makesure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
 Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.CAUTION
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-33
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3% solution of gentle soapand water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and wipe off all thesoap.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi- cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm water. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen- tle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap. 3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabra
sive automobile wax.
Plastic, vinyl leat
her, fabric and
flocked parts
NOTE
 Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro- tectants containing silicones or wax.Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshield and obscure vision.Also, if such products
get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suit
able defuzzing brush
over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.  Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any oil
stains immediately.
 The genuine leather su
rface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possible.  When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl
products left on the
genuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on yourvehicle. Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals cont
ained in the dirt and dust
picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicl
e from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and
a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle,carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geographical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody.You should flush the underbody with a high pressure hose every time you wash the out- side of your vehicle.Take special care to
remove mud or other
debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, orwhen water does not bead up on the paint.
Foreign material Wa s h i n g
CAUTION When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands. Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
parts in the engine compartment. This maydamage them. Be careful also when washing the underbody to ensure that water does not enter the engine compartment. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These brushes may scratch thepaint surface and make it dull. Scratches are more not
iceable on darker col-
ored vehicles. Some hot water wash
ing equipment uses
high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle.Because hot water can da
mage plastics parts
and seep inside your ve
hicle, make sure you
do the following when using such equip-ment:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28 inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to the glass surface.
 Make sure to do the following when using an automatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.• Remove the antenna.
During cold weather
NOTE
 When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipeoff the water after opening the door. To pre- vent freezing of the we
atherstripping on the
doors, hood, etc., treat with silicone lubri-cant.
Waxing
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-35
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Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted surfaces. After the wax hasdried, polish with a dry soft cloth. Do not wax your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfacesare cool.
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If painted surfaces ha
ve been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a finepolishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing
cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code number foryour vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate
on the front passenger
door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamoi
s to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks
to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm waterand a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent
on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water. Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheels.3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cham- ois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTION Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. These waxes remove rustand stain effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to the finish of the paint, because they also remove paint/clearcoat.They are also harmful to other glossy sur- faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc. Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thinners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehicle surface. Do not put wax on the areas having black matte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches, bl
urs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft clot
h and warm water.
Polishing
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may damage the plastic surface.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which
may damage the plas-
tic surface. Do not let plastic parts
get soiled with gaso-
line, oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases,paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (battery elec- trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-36 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects,
etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield properly.
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
accessories in the engine compartment. This puts the engine at ri
sk of being damaged.
Do not bring the circum
ferential parts, the
plastic parts and so on in
to contact with sulfu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which maycrack, stain or discolor them. If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corro
sion. Rinse off such
substances as s
oon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
Engine compartment
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-80
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-21
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-28
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-77
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-77
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-25
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
...
5-50
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-83
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-3
, 5-19
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-20
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-6
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-77 Hood
...............................................
9-4
Model
............................................
11-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-6
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-3
Specification
..................................
11-5
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-6
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................................
9-9
, 11-6
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-6
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-6
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-6
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Indicators
.......................................
5-75
Replacement
...................................
9-30
Switch
............................................
5-81
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-2
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-29
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-29
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-69
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-6
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-15
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-69
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-21
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
.............................
5-93
H
Hazard warning flasher switch
.............
5-81
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-75
Head restraints
......................................
4-5
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Dimmer
.........................................
5-80
Headlight flasher
............................
5-80
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-78
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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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