General Maintenance - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2019 Owner's Manual

high heat sources such as the exhaust mani-
fold.
WARNING
 If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-
ing from the ignition), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.
Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control
system (except evaporative
emission canister)
If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-
aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol-
luting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-
ified in the "WARRANTY AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL".

General maintenance

The next pages list the maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-
ration. In addition to the general maintenance
that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually
need regular maintenance.
But, if any of these parts stops working prop-
erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.
Have these items checked if you notice a
problem with them.
If you have any questions, see your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Disc brake pads
Good brakes are essential for safe driving.
Check the brake pads for wear. For good
braking performance, replace the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked
for:
 Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is
showing through any cracks or worn spots
in the rubber hose cover, the hose should
be replaced. The brakes can fail if the
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hose wears through.
 Improper installation may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
Ball joint, steering linkage
seals, drive shaft boots
Check the following parts for damage and
grease leaks:
 Ball joint boots of the suspension and
steering linkage
 Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
Exhaust system
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WARNING
 Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle's
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing these
fumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
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from entering inside your vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust system properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you notice any of the follow-
ing:
 A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-
tem
 The smell of exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle
Vehicle care and maintenance
General maintenance
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