Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER.

We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an understanding of the many features that are included in the ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to assist you with any further questions you may have regarding the operation of your vehicle.

Please note that this manual applies to all ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER models and explains all features including options. Some features explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the information contained here.

This manual includes instructions for standard and optional equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and to make additions or improvements in its product without assuming any obligation to install these on previously manufactured products.

Throughout this manual the words WARNING and CAUTION appear.

These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

! WARNING

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed.

! CAUTION

Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

You will see another important symbol:

NOTE Gives helpful information.

! WARNING

●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

Table of contents

Overview Quick index

General information 1

Seat and restraint systems 2

Features and controls 3

Driving safety 4

Comfort controls 5

For emergencies 6

Vehicle care and maintenance 7

Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects 8

Specifications 9

Overview

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

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Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-125 Turn signal lever P.3-129

Supplemental restraint system - air bag (for driver’s seat) P.2-36

Horn switch P.3-136

Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.3-58

Headlights leveling switch (if so equipped) P.3-128 ASC off switch

(if so equipped) P.3-85

Fuses P.7-38

Engine hood release lever

P.7-4

Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-131

Instrument cluster P.3-104

Steering wheel audio remote control switch (if so equipped) P.5-65

Wiper and washer switch P.3-132

Ignition switch P.3-60

Cruise control lever P.3-89

Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.3-55

Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-131

ASC off switch (if so equipped) P.3-85

Overview

Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)

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Multi center display P.3-114

Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system with voice recognition (if so equipped) P.3-137

Passenger’s air bag off indicator	Front passenger seat belt warning
P.2-43	light P.2-19
	Supplemental restraint system - air bag
	(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36

Hazard warning flasher switch

P.3-130

Vents P.5-2

Glove compartment

P.3-175

Audio system

P.5-24, 5-26, 5-39

Overview

Instruments and controls (Floor console)

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Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

P.2-10

Gearshift or selector lever

P.3-66, 3-71

Parking brake lever P.3-54

Cup holder P.3-178

Floor console box P.3-176

Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack) P.5-63

Power outlet

P.3-168

Electric rear window defogger switch P.3-135

Air conditioning

P.5-5, 5-14

Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER) Operation indicator lamp

Top (OPEN) switch	Top (CLOSE) switch
P.3-33	P.3-33

Overview

Interior

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ECLIPSE	Except for vehicles with sunroof	Vehicles with sunroof
Window lock switch P.3-28		Dome light (Front)/Reading lights (if so
	Dome light (Front)/Reading lights	equipped) P.3-171, 3-172, 7-50
	P.3-170, 3-171, 7-50, 7-68	Sunroof switch
		P.3-28
Power door lock
switch P.3-15
Power window switch P.3-26	Inside rearview mirror P.3-56, 3-102	Inside rearview mirror P.3-56, 3-102
		Sun visors P.3-166
		Vanity mirror (if so
Adjustable seat belt shoulder		equipped) P.3-167
anchor (for front seats) P.2-19
Seat belts P.2-13
		Front seats P.2-4
		Head restraints P.2-12
	Supplemental restraint system - side air bag
	(for front seats) P.2-51

Overview

Interior

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ECLIPSE

Supplemental restraint system - curtain air bag P.2-52

Coat hooks (if so equipped)

P.3-180

Dome light (Rear)

P.3-174, 7-50, 7-68

Rear shelf panel

P.3-178

Rear seat P.2-11

Overview

Cargo area

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ECLIPSE

Tools P.6-8

Cargo area light P.3-174, 7-50, 7-69

Luggage hooks

P.3-180 Luggage hooks

P.3-180

Tether anchors for child restraint system P.2-28

	Tether anchors for child restraint
	system P.2-28
Jack P.6-9	Inside rear hatch/trunk lid Spare tire P.6-11
	release P.3-18

Overview

Outside (Front)

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ECLIPSE	Sunroof (if so equipped)	Outside rearview mirrors
Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132	P.3-28	P.3-58
Engine compartment P.7-6		Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Engine hood P.7-4

		Locking and unlocking
		P.3-13
	Front fog lights	Keyless entry system
		P.3-7
	(if so equipped)
	P.3-131, 7-48, 7-57

Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) type headlights

Headlight P.3-125, 7-48, 7-52

Vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) type headlights

	Headlight	Parking and side-marker
		light P.3-125, 7-48, 7-53
	P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51

	Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights	Front turn signal light
		P.3-129, 7-48, 7-55
	P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56

Overview

	Outside (Rear)
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	Satellite radio antenna
Rear window wiper and	Antenna P.5-74 (if so equipped) P.5-75 Rear hatch P.3-16
washer
P.3-134

High-mounted stop light

P.7-49

Rear hatch button

P.3-16

Tire inflation pressure P.7-23 Changing tires P.6-9

Tire rotation P.7-26 Tire chains P.7-29

Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-96

License plate light
P.7-49, 7-66
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-101
Stop and tail lights P.3-125	Back-up lights	Rear turn signal lights	Rear side-marker lights
	P.7-49, 7-59	P.3-129, 7-49, 7-59	P.3-125, 7-49, 7-59

Overview

Interior

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ECLIPSE SPYDER
Window lock switch P.3-28	Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
	(if so equipped)
	P.3-171, 3-172, 7-50

Power door lock switch P.3-15

Power window switch P.3-26

Seat belts P.2-13

Inside rearview mirror P.3-56, 3-102 Reading light (if so equipped) P.3-173, 7-50, 7-69

Sun visors P.3-166 Vanity mirror (if so equipped) P.3-167

Front seats P.2-4

Head restraints P.2-12

Supplemental restraint system - side air bag (for front seats) P.2-51

Overview

Trunk area

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ECLIPSE SPYDER

Tools P.6-8	Spare tire P.6-11

Jack P.6-9	Inside emergency trunk lid release
	P.3-20

Overview

Outside (Front)

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ECLIPSE SPYDER
Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132	Outside rearview mirrors
	P.3-58

Engine compartment P.7-6

Engine hood P.7-4

Front fog lights

P.3-131, 7-48, 7-57

Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) type headlights

Headlight P.3-125, 7-48, 7-52

Fuel tank filler door P.1-4

Locking and unlocking

P.3-13

Keyless entry system

P.3-7

Vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID) type headlights

Headlight Parking and side-marker P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51 light P.3-125, 7-48, 7-53

	Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights	Front turn signal light
		P.3-129, 7-48, 7-55
	P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56

Overview

Outside (Rear)

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Satellite radio antenna

High-mounted stop light (if so equipped) P.5-75

P.7-49

Trunk lid button

P.3-16

Trunk lid P.3-16

License plate light

P.7-49, 7-66

Rear-view camera (if so equipped) P.3-101

Antenna P.5-74

Tire inflation pressure P.7-23 Changing tires P.6-9

Tire rotation P.7-26 Tire chains P.7-29

Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-96

Stop and tail lights P.3-125	Back-up lights	Rear turn signal lights	Rear side-marker lights
	P.7-49, 7-59	P.3-129, 7-49, 7-59	P.3-125, 7-49, 7-59

Quick index

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

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NOTE

● These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.

Warning light						Do this	Ref. page
						● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
						Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of	P.3-113
						your choice for assistance.
Charging system warning light
						● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the
						engine oil level.
						If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the	P.3-113
						system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
Oil pressure warning light						facility of your choice as soon as possible.

●If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.

●If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check

or	the brake fluid level.	P.3-111
	● If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Brake warning light	Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized
	Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
	tance.

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		Warning light		Do this	Ref. page
				● Park your vehicle in a safe place.
				Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flash-
				ing. If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an	P.3-74
		Selector lever position indicator in the instru-		authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice
				as soon as possible.
		ment cluster flashes rapidly
		(twice per second) (if so equipped)
				● Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
			or	have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
				dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
				vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-	P.3-112
		Engine malfunction indicator		888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
				vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
		(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
				local towing company for assistance.
			engine light”)

●When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

●Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

	Test the system as described on page 3-82.	P.3-82
	● If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
Anti-lock braking system warning light	recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized
	Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
	possible.
	● It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend	P.2-24,
	that you have the air bag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
	checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-	2-44
SRS warning light	ble.

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		Quick index
Warning light	Do this	Ref. page
	● Have the automatic transaxle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi	P.3-74
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-	Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
ment cluster flashes slowly
(once per second) (if so equipped)
and	● Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
	Restart the engine and check to see if the indicator comes on again.
or	● If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your
	vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a	P.3-87
	repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
and	● When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not func-
	tioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.
ASC indicator and
ASC OFF indicator
	● If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
	the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
	(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
	Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
	a few minutes of driving.	P.3-97
	● If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light	remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
	erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
	the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an
	authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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Quick index

If you hear this sound...

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		Sound	Do this	Ref. page
			“Key reminder buzzer”
			A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the	P.3-14
			“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
			Remove the key to stop the tone.
		Constant tone when the driver’s door is	OR
			“Headlight reminder buzzer”
		opened.
			A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the
			“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the	P.3-127
			lights are on. Turn the lights off.
			The tone will stop automatically when the lights are automatically turned off.
			(See page 3-126 for auto-cutout function.)

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		Quick index
Sound	Do this	Ref. page
Metallic squeal when you press the	“Brake pad wear alarm”
	The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit.	P.3-80
brake pedal while driving.	Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
	repair facility of your choice.
	“Seat belt reminder buzzer”
	When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for
Tone when the ignition key is turned to	about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the	P.2-18
	tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
the “ON” position.
	driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being
	driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.
	When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.
Tone when the vehicle is moving at	“Door-ajar warning buzzer”	P.3-114
	Door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is not properly shut.
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
	If you shut the door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE), the tone will stop.
When the headlights have flashed for	“Theft-alarm system”
	The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, use the keyless-entry
three minutes, the horn will sound inter-	transmitter to lock or unlock the doors or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) or the trunk	P.3-22
mittently for three minutes.	lid (ECLIPSE SPYDER).
	Alternatively, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.

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Quick index

If the indicator flashes and a tone sounds when the electric convertible top is operated (ECLIPSE SPYDER)

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		Indicator Lamp		Tone	Do this	Ref. page
					● The requirements for operation of the electric convertible top
					are not all satisfied. Ensure satisfaction of all the require-	P.3-32
					ments.
					● The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
				Sounds intermit-	top is not going to operate.	P.3-33,
			Flashes slowly		• Check whether the OPEN switch and CLOSE switch are
				tently and rapidly	both being pressed at the same time.	3-36
			(approx. one flash
			per second).	(approx. three	• Check whether the OPEN (or CLOSE) switch is being
				times per second).	pressed when the top is fully open (or closed).
					● The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
					top has temporarily stopped working because continuous
					operation of one switch then the other has triggered a protec-	P.3-33
					tion circuit. Wait about seven minutes, then try operating the
					electric convertible top again.
				Sounds for	● The top is partly open. Stop the vehicle and completely open
				approx. five sec-		P.3-38
			Flashes rapidly		or close the top. The tone will then stop.
				onds.
			(approx. two
				Sounds intermit-
			flashes per sec-		● The indicator and tone indicate a system fault. Have the vehi-	P.3-38
			ond).	tently and slowly
				(approx. once per	cle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
				second).

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							Quick index
					If this problem occurs...
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Problem					Do this		Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.					From “LOCK” to “ACC”
					Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction.
					From “ACC” to “LOCK”		P.3-61,
					Vehicles with automatic transaxle:
					Check the position of the selector lever.		3-63
					The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
					Vehicles with manual transaxle:
					Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.					Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.		P.3-71
(for vehicles with automatic					Check that the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
transaxle)
The windows are fogged up.
					1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “	” position.	P.5-12,
					2. Turn on the blower.		5-20

	The engine does not start.
	The lights do not come on.		P.6-2,
	The lights are dim.	Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.
			7-16
	The horn does not honk.
	The horn sound is weak.

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Quick index

Problem	Do this

The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator is at the “H” (hot) position.

Steam comes out of the engine compartment.

The engine is overheated.

Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Ref. page

P.6-6

The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow.

Move the gearshift lever or selector lever rhythmically between 1st and Reverse gears

(for vehicles with manual transaxle) or “Sports mode” and “R” (REVERSE) positions P.6-22 (for vehicles with automatic transaxle), while pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.

! WARNING

●When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

●Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.

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		Quick index
Problem	Do this	Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through	Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal.	P.4-6
water.
	There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle.
The automatic transaxle does	Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
not shift when accelerating	of your choice.	P.3-79
and/or the vehicle does not	Shift the lever into 2nd gear of the sports mode when starting the vehicle. If the vehicle is
easily begin to move.	on a level road, shift the lever back to “D” (DRIVE) position.
	(This method may or may not work depending on the type of malfunction.)
A tire is punctured.
	1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.	P.6-9
	2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

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General information

	Fuel selection	1-	2
	Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-	4
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	Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .	1-	7
	Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-	9
	California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .	1-	9

General information

Fuel selection

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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is equipped with a fuel filler tube especially designed to accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.

		!	WARNING
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		● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
			could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
			handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
			the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
			materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
			in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

! CAUTION

●Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors.

Gasoline detergent additives

In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working properly.

Octane requirement

2.4 liter engine model

Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON.

3.8 liter engine model

Unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, but Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends that your vehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. For maximum performance, premium gasoline is recommended.

MON: Motor Octane Number

RON: Research Octane Number

Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.

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Ethanol (Gasohol)

A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.

Methanol

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of the vehicle's fuel system.

Reformulated gasoline

Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.

Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or on the durability of the engine and fuel system.

MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl)

MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines without MMT.

Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

General information

Sulfur in gasoline

Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle's catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE	1
ENGINE SOON” or “CHECK ENGINE”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gaso-
line does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.

NOTE

●Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and poor acceleration. If you experience any of these problems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “CHECK ENGINE”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

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General information

●Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi

1detergent additive. Using an unsuitable additive could make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Filling the fuel tank

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! WARNING

●Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn the engine off and keep away from flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

●Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on your body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapor.

●Perform the whole refueling process (opening the fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do not let any other person come near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.

●Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until refueling is finished. If you moved away and did something else (for example, sitting on a seat) partway through the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.

●Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains toxic substances.

●Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.

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Fuel tank capacity

17.7 gal (67 L)

Refueling

1.Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2.The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of your vehicle.

To open the fuel tank filler door, hook a finger behind the door, and pull the door toward you.

General information

3.Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise.

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A- Remove

B- Close

! WARNING

●Since the fuel system may be under pressure, remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.

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