Service brake MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011 3.G User Guide

7-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Parking brake
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Parking brake lever strokeCheck the parking brake lever travel occasionally. To check
this, pull the lever up slowly and count the number of clicks of
the ratchet. You should feel the parking brake grab between 3
to 5 notches (clicks).
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after
pulling.
Parking brake break-inBreak-in the parking brake linings whenever the brake perfor-
mance of the parking brake is insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or drum/discs are replaced, in order
to assure the best brake performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and
can be carried out by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
WA R N I N G
!
Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake lever out of adjustment may result in the vehi-
cle moving when unattended.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
General maintenance
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The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake
pads for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake
pads with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
Active stability control (ASC) 3-102
Air bag 2-43
Air cleaner filter 7-12
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-101
Anti-lock braking system 3-96
Arm rest 2-11
Assist grip 3-253
Audio 5-46
Error codes 5-94
,5-95
External audio input function 5-90
Handling of compact discs 5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-91
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Automatic transaxle
Fluid 9-9
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-49Replacement 7-66
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-38
Battery 7-17
Charging system warning light 3-178
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-18
Disconnection and connection 7-22
During cold weather 7-21
Specification 9-8
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-204
Bottle holders 3-252
Brake
Fluid 9-9
Brake assist system 3-95
Braking 4-6
Anti-lock braking system 3-96
Hose 7-37
Pad wear alarm 3-93
Parking brake 3-59
Pedal 3-92
Pedal free play 7-33
Power brakes 3-92
Service brake 3-92
Warning lights 3-176
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-49
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
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Alphabetical index
6Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-11
Front seats 2-3
Head restraints 2-12
Heated seat 2-9
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Service brake 3-92
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Snow tires 7-32
Spark plugs 7-36
Starting the engine 3-69
Steering
Power steering fluid 9-9
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 3-60
Wheel lock 3-25
,3-68
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-64
Storage spaces 3-245
Sun visors 3-236
Sunshade 3-57
Supplemental Restraint System 2-43
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-47
Maintenance service 2-67
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-64
Tank capacity 9-9
Theft-alarm system 3-48
Tire 7-23
Inflation pressure 7-27
Maintenance 7-29
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-29
Rotation 7-30
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-32
To change a tire 6-8
Tread wear indicator 7-30
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-114
Tires
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-32
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-21
Trailer towing 4-15
Transfer oil 7-15
,9-9
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-176
Lever 3-191
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