Mitsubishi MOTORS Mirage 2012, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
l If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating
the correct direction of rotation, swap the
front and rear wheels on the left hand
side of the vehicle and the front and rear
wheels on the right hand side of the vehi-
cle separately. Keep each tyre on its origi-
nal side of the vehicle. When fitting the
tyres, make sure the arrows point in the
direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any
tyre whose arrow points in the wrong di-
rection will not perform to its full poten-
tial.
Front
CAUTION
l Avoid the combined use of different types
of tyres. Using different types of tyres can
affect vehicle performance and safety.
Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyres that is worn down more than 50 % is
no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
CAUTION
l Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE
l The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Snow traction device (tyre chains)
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If snow traction device (tyre chains) have to be
used, ensure that they are fitted only on the drive
wheels (front) in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
Use only snow traction device (tyre chains) which
are designed for use with the tyres mounted on the
vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of snow
traction device (tyre chains) could result in damage
to the vehicle body.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point before putting on snow traction de-
vice (tyre chains). The max. snow traction device
(tyre chains) height is as follows.
Tyre size Wheel size Max. snow trac-
tion device
(tyre chains)
height [mm]
165/65R14 79S 14 x 4 1/2 J 9 mm
175/55R15 77V 15 x 5 J
When driving with snow traction device (tyre
chains) on the tyres, do not drive faster than
50 km/h (30 mph). When you reach roads that are
not covered in snow, immediately remove the snow
traction device (tyre chains).
CAUTION
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road
where you can pull off and still be seen
while you are fitting the snow traction de-
vice (tyre chains).
l Do not fit snow traction device (tyre
chains) before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.
l After driving around 100-300 meters,
stop and retighten the snow traction de-
vice (tyre chains).
l Drive carefully and do not exceed
50 km/h (30 mph). Remember that pre-
venting accidents is not the purpose of
snow traction device (tyre chains).
Maintenance
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