spark plugs replace MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2012 Owners Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-35
7 Emission-control system maintenance
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-control system that
meets all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and Environment Canada. The emission-control
system is made of:

a positive crankcase ventilation system

an evaporative emission-control system

an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emission-control system works properly, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This
should be done at the time or mileage specified in the “WAR-
RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
These, and all the other “general” maintenance services listed
in this manual, need to be performed to keep your vehicle run-
ning properly and reliably.
You should also have an inspection and service any time you
suspect a malfunction.NOTE
To meet government regulations and promote cleaner air,
your vehicle is equipped with an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem (OBD). The engine electronic control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially
about the exhaust emissions). This data will be erased if
the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a
rapid diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
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Spark plugs must fire properly to ensure proper engine perfor-
mance and emission-control.
Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Spark plugs
should be replaced at the mileage specified in the “WAR-
RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
Use the recommended or equivalent spark plugs listed
under “Engine specifications” on page 9-9. Use of other
plugs could cause engine damage, loss of performance or
radio noise.Fuel hoses
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage,
hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay
special attention to the hoses closest to high heat sources such
as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such
as clamps and couplings, to make sure they are secure and that
there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the
hoses immediately.Intake valve clearance
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Have the valve clearance checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Alphabetical index
6S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-117
Seat belt 2-39
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-45
Child restraint systems 2-50
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-44
Maintenance and inspection 2-61
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seat belt force limitter 2-50
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-48
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-48
Seat belts
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-15
Front seats 2-5
Head restraints 2-26
Heated seat 2-11
Making a cargo area 2-29
Making a flat seat 2-35
Seat arrangement 2-3
Seats and restraint systems 2-5
Second row seats 2-13
Third row seat 2-16
Service brake 3-128
Service precautions 7-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Snow tires 7-32
Spark plugs 7-35Steering
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-81
Wheel lock 3-32
,3-90
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Storage spaces 3-276
Sun visors 3-269
Sunroof 3-76
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-119
S-AWC control mode switch 3-118
S-AWC operation display 3-120
S-AWC warning display 3-121
Supplemental Restraint System 2-61
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-65
Maintenance service 2-84
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Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Tailgate 3-60
Inside tailgate release 3-64
Tank capacity 9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-65
Timing belt 7-38
Tire 7-24
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