coolant MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

If this problem occurs...
Quick index 2-7
2
The high coolant temperature warning light is illuminated. Steam comes out of the engine compartment.
The engine is overheated. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
P. 8 - 4
The vehicle is
stuck in sand,
mud or snow
Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P. 8-13
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of
a stuck position, be sure that
no one is near the vehicl
e. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders. Avoid revving the engine or spin
ning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a st
uck vehicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while
lightly pressing the brake pedal. P. 6-5
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-17
5
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 The operation mode can be in any mode to start the engine.  The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will be turningfor up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed. If the engine does not start, wait for awhile and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the startermechanism.  If the engine will not
start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to“Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driv- ing when the low coolant temperatureindicator goes out. Refer to “Low coolant temperature indi- cator” on page 5-76.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This is a system that automatically controls fuelinjection. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clut
ch pedal all the way
down (manual transaxle). 5. On vehicles equipped with manual trans- axle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.On vehicles equippe
d with continuously
variable transmission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)position.
Starting and stopping the engine

Tips for starting

WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle
out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, wh
ich is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until
the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
Starting the engine

NOTE
 After the engine has not started for a while, the brake pedal effort needed to start theengine may become grea
ter. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual.NOTE
 For vehicles equipped with a manual trans- axle, the engine will
not start unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch inter- lock). This is a safety feature.
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Starting the engine 5-38 Features and controls
5
The engine runs and all accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)position {continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT)}. 2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key)]
For information on operation for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting and stopping theengine” on page 5-17. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key)]  Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as thiscould run the battery down or damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF”position, wait a few se
conds, and then try
again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damagethe starter mechanism.  If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to“Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2) for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the low coolant temperature indicator goes out.Refer to “Low coolant temperature indi- cator” on page 5-76.
ON START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start
the engine, the ID code
(which the transponder inside the key sends) must match the one regi
stered to the immobi-
lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-3.)
To remove the key
CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster will cease to functionand braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will not function and it will require gr
eater manual effort to
operate the steering. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. Doing so will cause th
e battery to be dis-
charged. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running, doing so coulddamage the starter motor.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-75
5
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Indicator and warning light package 1- High beam indicator
 P. 5 - 7 6
2- Electric power stee
ring system warning
light
 P. 5 - 5 1
3- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light (if so equipped)
 P.5-59
4- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-76
5- Front fog light indicator (if so
equipped)
 P.5-76
6- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-78
7- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
warning light
 P.4-28
8- High coolant temperature warning light
(red)
 P.5-78
9- Low coolant temperature indicator
(green)
 P.5-76
10- Oil pressure warning light
 P.5-78
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
 P. 5 - 7 7
12- Charging system warning light
 P.5-78
13- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 7 6
14- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-50
15- Multi-information display
 P.5-65
16- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
 P. 4 - 1 1
17- Cruise control indicator (if so
equipped)
 P.5-55
18- Active stability control (ASC) indica-
tor/warning light
 P.5-54
19- Washer fluid level warning light (if so
equipped)
 P.5-79
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator/wa
rning light
 P.5-54
21- Position indicato
r (if so equipped)
 P.5-76
22- ECO indicator
 P.5-76
23- For details, refer to “Warning activa-
tion” on page 5-15 (if so equipped)
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Indicators 5-76 Features and controls
5
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
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This indicator light illuminates while theparking lights are on.
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This indicator comes on in green while thecoolant temperature is low.
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This indicator comes on while fuel-efficientdriving is achieved.
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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 st
arted, 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.
24- For details, refer
to “Warning activa-
tion” on page 5-15 (if so equipped)
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb or turn signal connection.
High beam indicator
Front fog light indicator
(if so
equipped)Position indicator
(if so equipped)
Low coolant temperature indi- cator - green
NOTE
 When the indicator goes out, this should be used as a rough indication of when the heat- ing starts working.
ECO indicator
Warning lights Brake warning light and buzzer
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Warning lights 5-78 Features and controls
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 light
should 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 e
ngine 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.
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This light comes on when any door is open ornot completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door is open or ajar, atone will sound 4 times to inform the driver that any door is not properly shut.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the ba
ttery cable when the
engine malfunction i
ndicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Che
ck engine light”) is
on. The engine electronic
control module stores
critical OBD information (especially exhaustemission 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
CAUTION If the light comes on
during vehicle opera-
tion, it indicates that
the engine is possibly
overheating. Continued driving could makethe engine fail. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and ta
ke appropriate action.
(Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.)
NOTE
The high coolant temp
erature warning light
may illuminate when
the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This illuminating does not ne
cessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep the engine running for a wh
ile or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off.
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
6
 Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normaland shifting will get ea
sier as the transaxle
warms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine
overheating, add
Mitsubishi Motors Ge
nuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice at regular intervals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brake discs or brake drums, and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or throughlarge puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brakepedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brak
es less effective.
While driving in such conditions, pay closeattention to surrounding
vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are. It is important to take
advantage of the engine
braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels. Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1st position when parking on an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. When parking on a hill, it is important to setthe parking brake before
moving the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against the
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
Parking Parking on a hill For vehicles equipped with man- ual transaxle For vehicles equipped with contin- uously variable transmission (CVT)
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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-8 Comfort controls
7
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer
. Turn it counterclock-
wise to make the air cooler.
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To change air flow di
rection, turn the mode
selection dial. Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keep the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the wind-shield. To change the air selection, use the air selec- tion lever.  “ ” Outside air  “ ” Recirculated air
If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the
recirculat
ion position.
Switch to the outside
air position every now
and then to keep the windows from foggingup.
Temperature control dial

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until
the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the dial.
Mode selection dial

Air selection lever

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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-14 Comfort controls
7
The above indicates the
factory settings. You
can personalize the air
selection switch and
air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizi
ng the air conditioning
switch (Changing the function setting)” on
page7-16. Refer to “Personalizing the air selection(Changing the function setting)” on page7-15.
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To change air flow direction, press theMODE switch. Each time the MODE switch is pressed, the mode ch
anges to the next one
in the following sequence: “ ”
 “”

“”
 “”
 “ ”. The selected mode
is shown in the displa
y (A). Refer to “Chang-
ing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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When this switch is pressed, the mode changes to the “ ” mode. The indicator
light (A) will come on. The selected mode is shown in the display (B). Refer to “Changingthe mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield.
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold until
the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the switch. To prevent the windshield and windows fromfogging up, the vent mode
will be changed to
“ ” and the blower sp
eed will be reduced.
 When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera- tion, the air selection
and the air conditioning
will be automatically changed as follows. • Quick Heating (When th
e temperature is set
to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning will stop.If the air selection
and the air conditioning
are operated ma
nually after an automatic
changeover, manual
operation will be
selected. • Quick Cooling (When th
e temperature is set
to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning wi
ll operate.
NOTE
MODE switch

Defogger switch

NOTE
When the defogger switch is pressed, the air conditioning system au
tomatically operates
and outside air (as oppos
ed to recirculated
air) is selected.Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)” on page 7-17.
Air selection switch

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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates while the e
ngine is running, the
engine may be overhea
ting. If this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. With the engine still running, carefully raise the engine hood to vent the enginecompartment. 3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant
temperature warn-
ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine. 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly
flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thor
oughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the en
gine hood, check to
see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray coming from an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you.Do not open the hood until there is no steam or spray.
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