Operation Manual

For cold and snowy weather
9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood
safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to
stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts
of the hood latch and release lever. Work the
grease into the hood lock mechanism until all
the movable surfaces are covered.
Also, put a light coat of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should
be treated with silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-
handled spade in the vehicle during the win-
ter so that you can clear away snow if you get
stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side and rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
a large current attempts to flow through cer-
tain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for inspection
and replacement.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse
load capacities” on page 9-29.
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To prevent damage to the electrical system
from short-circuiting or overloading, each
individual circuit is equipped with a fuse. The
fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-
partment and in the engine compartment.
The fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment are located behind the fuse lid on the
driver’s side as shown.
Hood lock release mechanism
and safety catch
For cold and snowy weather
Ventilation slots
Weatherstripping
Additional equipment (For
regions where snow is encoun-
tered)
Fusible links
WARNING
 Fusible links must not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-
ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time.
Fuses
Fuse block location
Passenger compartment
A- Main fuse block
B- Sub fuse block