7-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Automatic transaxle fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938000525
The automatic transaxle should be maintained and serviced by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It
is important that the transaxle fluid is kept at the correct level.To check the fluid levelThe fluid level should be checked when the bar graph for the
engine coolant temperature display on the multi-information
display shows the engine is warmed up and the fluid in the
transaxle is heated to its normal working temperature. Driving
with the wrong fluid level will rapidly wear out the transaxle
and destroy the fluid.
Procedure for checking the fluid level1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine
idling, select each gear momentarily, ending with the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never
above the HOT mark when the engine is warmed up. Add
or drain fluid to get to the correct level.
3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is installed properly to
keep dirt and water out of the transaxle.
WA R N I N G
!
Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poison-
ous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
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Alphabetical index
3
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-43
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-112
Emission-control system maintenance 7-34
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-11
Hood 7-4
MIVEC 3-34,3-43
,3-92
Oil and oil filter 7-8,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-9
Engine coolant temperature display 3-171
Engine hood 7-4
Exhaust system 7-40
F
Floor console box 3-284
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-16
,9-11
Brake fluid 9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-11
Engine oil 7-8
Power steering fluid 7-20
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-18
Transfer oil 7-18
Washer fluid 7-19
,9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Indicators 3-208
Replacement 7-64
Switch 3-224
Front seat adjustment 2-5
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-60
Front turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-62
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-35
Fuel selection 1-2
Tank capacity 9-11
Fuses 7-42
Fusible links 7-41
G
General maintenance
Maintenance 7-37
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-8
Glove compartment 3-281
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