Mitsubishi MOTORS Mirage 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Fit the valve insert (J) into the valve (H), and
screw the valve insert securely into place us-
ing the valve remover (I).
NOTE
l When removing and screwing in the valve in-
sert using the valve remover, turn the valve
remover by hand. Using a tool to turn the
valve remover could damage it.
13. Pull out the compressor hose (M) from the
side of the tyre compressor, and then secure-
ly attach the hose to the tyre valve (H).
14. Place the compressor (N) with its air pres-
sure gauge (O) on top.
Pull out the compressor’s power cord (P), in-
sert the plug on the cord into the accessory
socket (Q), and then turn the ignition switch
to the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC. (Refer to “Accessory socket”
on page 5-35.)
Turn ON the compressor switch (R) and in-
flate the tyre to the specified pressure. (Refer
to “Tyre inflation pressures” on page 8-10.)
CAUTION
l The supplied compressor is designed only
for inflation of your vehicle tyres.
l The compressor is designed to run on a ve-
hicle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect
it to any other power source.
CAUTION
l The compressor is not waterproof. If you
use it in rain, make sure water does not
get on it.
l Any sand or dust sucked into the compres-
sor could make the compressor break
down. Do not place the compressor direct-
ly on any sandy or dusty surface when us-
ing it.
l Do not disassemble or modify the com-
pressor. Also, do not subject the air pres-
sure gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
15. Check and adjust the tyre pressure with refer-
ence to the air pressure gauge on the compres-
sor. If you overinflate the tyre, release air by
loosening the hose’s end fitting.
If there is a gap between the tyre and wheel
because the tyre has moved inward from the
wheel rim, press the periphery of the tyre to-
wards the wheel to close the gap before run-
ning the compressor. (With no gaps, the tyre
pressure will rise.)
CAUTION
l Be careful not to get your fingers trapped
between the tyre and wheel as the tyre in-
flates.
l The surface of the compressor will get
hot while the compressor is running. Do
not keep the compressor running continu-
ously for more than 10 minutes. After us-
ing the compressor, wait for the compres-
sor to cool before using it again.
For emergencies
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