Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er’s manual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem is
discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance pro-
cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.
A- Cooling fan
B- Caution label
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNING
l 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.
l 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 cool-
ing fans, drive belts, or other moving
parts.
l After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behind
in the engine compartment.
If they are left behind, a fire or damage to
the vehicle may occur.
l The cooling fan can turn on automatically
even if the engine is not running. Turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or
put the operation mode in OFF to be safe
while you work in the engine compart-
ment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
WARNING
l
Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.
Check items of engine compartment are loca-
ted as shown in the figure below.
1. Brake fluid reservoir (RHD)
2. Engine oil level dipstick
3. Battery
4. Brake fluid reservoir (LHD)
5. Washer fluid reservoir
6. Engine oil cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
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