Operation Manual

Parking brake break-in
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
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slowly and count the number of clicks of the
ratchet.
Parking brake lever stroke:
3 to 5 notches
Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by
the ratchet after pulling.
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Break-in the parking brake linings whenever
the brake performance of the parking brake is
insufficient or whenever the parking brake
linings and/or discs are replaced, in order to
assure the best brake performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle ser-
vice manual and can be carried out by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean
them regularly to remove deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild
detergent or non-abrasive cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas.
Replace the blades if they continue to streak
or smear.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield or
rear window, do not operate the wipers until
the ice has melted and the blades are freed,
otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emission-
control system that meets all the requirements
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and Environment Canada. The emission-con-
trol system is made of:
 a positive crankcase ventilation system
 an evaporative emission-control system
 an exhaust emission-control system
The maintenance services listed in the
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL” must be performed at the times
or mileages listed to keep the emission-con-
trol system working properly. These, and all
the other “general” maintenance services
listed in this manual, need to be performed to
keep your vehicle running properly and reli-
ably.
You may need more frequent maintenance if
you drive your vehicle in harsh conditions
such as dusty areas or do a lot of start-and-
stop driving.
To be sure the emission-control system works
properly, have your vehicle inspected and
maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice following the schedule in the “WAR-
RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”.
You should also have an inspection and ser-
vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
Parking brake break-in
Wiper blades
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long
time. This wears out the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather
Emission-control system
maintenance