Bleeding the fuel system
For emergencies
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If there is anything wrong with the cool-
ing system or drive belt, have the problem
corrected at an authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
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The fuel system should be bled to remove air
as described below if the fuel supply is
exhausted during travel.
Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of the fuel
filter until the hand pump becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process
above.
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If the fuel filter indicator display on the infor-
mation screen in the multi information dis-
play appears during driving, it indicates that
water has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this
occurs, remove the water as described below.
Indicator display
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) of the fuel fil-
ter.
2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly 6 or
7 times in order to force the water out
through the drain plug (A).
3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water no
longer comes out.
4. Bleed the air in the fuel system.
(Refer to “Bleeding the fuel system” on
page 8-5.)
Bleeding the fuel system
CAUTION
Do not smoke or have any other open flame
near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel sys-
tem.
Be sure to carefully clean away any spilt fuel
which could ignite and cause a fire.
Removal of water from the
fuel filter
CAUTION