Modifications To And Racing Of Your Vehicle; Installation Of Accessories - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

CAUTION
 To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
"top-off" the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could
discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle's paint-
work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it
off with a soft cloth.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap
slowly clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds, then gently push the fuel tank
filler door closed.
WARNING
 Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is
securely closed. If the fuel tank filler cap
were loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a
fire.
CAUTION
 If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,
use only the fuel tank filler cap specified for
your model vehicle.
NOTE
 If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while
driving, the engine malfunction indicator
("SERVICE ENGINE SOON" or "Check
engine light") may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs
a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until
you hear at least 3 clicks.
The indicator will go off after several driving
cycles. If the indicator does not go off, con-
tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing
of your vehicle
This vehicle should not be modified with
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures
high quality vehicles with an emphasis on
safety and durability. Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may
affect the performance, safety and/or durabil-
ity of your vehicle, and may violate applica-
ble state and/or federal regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB-
LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-
TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

VEHICLE ARE
UNDER WARRANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle
that can cause damage or performance prob-
lems include the following:
 Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts
 Failure to use required fuel and fluids
 Failure to use proper size tires and wheels
 Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust,
emission, suspension, engine, drive train
or electrical wiring systems
 Modification of any onboard com-
puter/control module, including repro-
gramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man-
N00301600194
ual for further details regarding warranty cov-
parts. erage.

Installation of accessories

CAUTION
 Before any electrical or electronic accesso-
ries are installed, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
General information
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