Maintenance
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to preserve the value and appearance as long as possible.
Some maintenance items can be carried out by the owner (do it yourself), while others should be carried out by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer (periodic inspection and maintenance). This section describes only those items which can be carried out by the owner. In the event a malfunction or other problem is discovered, have it corrected by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. This section contains information on inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself, if you wish to do so. Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various procedures.
WARNING
(1) When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, make sure
the engine is switched off and has had a chance to cool down.
(2) If it is necessary
to do work in the engine compartment with the engine running, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the fan, drive belts or
other moving parts.
(3) The fan may turn on automatically even if the engine is
not running; turn the ignition key tothe “LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.
(4) Do not smoke, cause sparks
or allow open flames around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
(5) Be extremely
cautious when working around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphuric
acid.
(6) Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands.
(7) Improper handling of components and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal safety.
Consult an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for necessary information.
See also:
Auto–speed (cruise) control*
Auto–speed control is an automatic speed control system to maintain a desired
driving speed of about 40 km/h or more without operating the accelerator pedal.
This feature is especially useful f ...
Headlamp levelling switch (except for vehicles with discharge headlamps)
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is il ...
Wheel covers
To remove
Wrap the tip of the wheel nut wrench with a cloth, insert it at the edge of the
wheel cover, and pry the cover away from the wheel.
NOTE
The wheel cover is made of plastic; take care ...