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  • Page 4 IMPORTANT This manual contains warranties for two markets: (a) The United States (territory covered by MMNA) and (b) U.S. territories and possessions except Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin lslands. Please read the warranty that applies to your location. (a) For the United States (territory covered by MMNA): Limited warranty →...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty sions Limited Warranty (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands) Introduction ..........2 Customer Satisfaction......2 Mitsubishi New Vehicle Warranty ..28 Warranty at a Glance ......4 Anti-Corrosion Perforation New Vehicle Limited Warranty ....6 Limited Warranty .......31 10/100 Powertrain Limited Warranty ..9 Emission Control System ......32...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    MMNA also wants you to be completely satisfied and remedies under the “Lemon Laws” of your state if your state invites you to visit a Mitsubishi Dealership for all your ser- statute requires you to do so. Please consult the Customer Sat- vice needs, both during and after the warranty period.
  • Page 7 U.S., traveling in Canada or Puerto Rico are covered by the contact an Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer for reim- terms of this warranty and may be brought to Mitsubishi bursement consideration. dealers in Canada or Puerto Rico for warranty covered repairs.

  • Page 8: Warranty At A Glance

    WARRANTY AT A GLANCE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 12 months/ 3 years/ 5 years/ 7 years/ 10 years/ Coverage 12,000 miles 36,000 miles 60,000 miles 100,000 miles 100,000 miles New Vehicle Limited Coverage 10/100 Powertrain Coverage* Adjustments Anti-corrosion I I I I I Powertrain components are covered for this time and mileage period under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 9 WARRANTY AT A GLANCE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 2 years/ 3 years/ 3 years/ 5 years/ 7 years/ 8 years/ 15 years/ Coverage 24,000 miles 36,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 70,000 miles 80,000 miles 150,000 miles Defect warranty • Emission-related parts •...

  • Page 10: New Vehicle Limited Warranty

    This coverage applies to all owners of this Vehicle during LIMITED WARRANTY the stated time and mileage limitations. This Limited War- ranty applies only to Mitsubishi passenger cars and sport WHAT IS COVERED utility vehicles that are registered in the United States and...
  • Page 11 • Disconnecting or altering the odometer, where the actual NOTE: mileage cannot be determined For Mitsubishi vehicle sold and registered in the state of • Contaminated or improper fuel/fluids Kansas, the seatbelt and related components are covered • Damage due to customer-applied chemicals (For exam- for 10 years, regardless of mileage.
  • Page 12 For your protection, should you find any paint or appearance item which you suspect is defective, advise your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer without delay, as normal deterioration due to use and exposure is not cov- ered by this warranty.

  • Page 13: 10/100 Powertrain Limited Warranty

    If you should have warranty service performed on this Vehi- nally manufactured or installed by Mitsubishi Motors cle, you are entitled to receive a copy of the repair order that are found to be defective in material or factory listing the warranty service performed.
  • Page 14 • Transaxle Case and All Internal Parts, Gaskets & Seals and installed by Mitsubishi Motors that are defec- • Transmission Case and All Internal Parts, Gaskets & tive in material or factory workmanship under nor-...

  • Page 15: Roadside Assistance And Towing

    Please have your 17-character Vehicle Identification Num- WARRANTY ber (VIN) available when you call. MMNA warrants to the owner of each 2008 Mitsubishi vehi- You are covered for: cle that any Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Autho- • Towing to the nearest Mitsubishi Motors Retailer or other...
  • Page 16 This Limited Warranty applies only to Mitsubishi passen- MAINTAINING YOUR MITSUBISHI VEHICLE ger cars and sport utility vehicles that are registered in...
  • Page 17 This warranty gives the owner specific legal rights and chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materi- the owner may also have other rights which vary by state. als available from your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 18: Federal Emission Warranty

    (I/M) programs to WARRANTY encourage proper maintenance of your Vehicle. MMNA warrants to the owner of each new 2008 Mitsubishi If an I/M Program in your area has EPA approval, you may vehicle, (1) that the Vehicle, was designed, built and be eligible for MMNA’s performance warranty coverage...
  • Page 19 If all the foregoing conditions are met, MMNA warrants that any Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Authorized • Multiport Fuel Injection System Service Center will replace, repair or adjust to Mitsubishi’s • Electronic Spark Control specifications at no charge, any of the components listed •...
  • Page 20 WARRANTY • Conditions resulting from contaminated fuel, misuse, improper adjustments, modifications, accidents, alter- The emission control system of your new 2008 Mitsubishi ations, tampering, acts of God, improper or inadequate vehicle was designed, built and tested using Authorized maintenance, or failure to use recommended fuel Mitsubishi Motors Parts and the Vehicle is certified as •...

  • Page 21: Performance Warranty

    MITSUB- and normally operated elsewhere, shall be entitled to ser- ISHI, designed for use on Mitsubishi vehicles and distrib- vice of emission control systems on the basis of the war- uted by MMNA or any division or subsidiary of MMNA.

  • Page 22: California" Emission Warranty

    California’s stringent DEFECTS WARRANTY. anti-smog standards. *1: 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 L PZEV model, Outlander 3.0 L PZEV 2. For 7 years or 70,000 odometer miles, whichever model and Lancer 2.0 L PZEV model sold in New York, New Jersey occurs first: and Oregon will be covered by the California Emission Warranty.
  • Page 23 California Air Resources Board, P.O. Box 8001 at 9528 WARRANTY. Telstar Avenue, EL Monte CA 91734-8001. 4. For the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 L PZEV model, Out- lander 3.0 L PZEV model and Lancer 2.0 L PZEV WARRANTY START DATE:...

  • Page 24: New Jersey

    To obtain warranty service, the owner must return the Vehi- cle to any Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Autho- rized Service Center where such service will be performed at no charge to the owner. In case of emergency, see...

  • Page 25: Defect Warranty

    • Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve which can affect emissions fails, MMNA will repair or • Evaporative Emission Canister and Control System replace it at an Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or • Fuel Filter/Evaporative Emission Separator Authorized Service Center. Any other parts damaged by •...
  • Page 26 “CALIFORNIA” EMISSION WARRANTY Listed below is an additional part warranted against defects Listed below is an additional part warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 7 years or 70,000 odom- in materials and workmanship for 7 years or 70,000 odom- eter miles, whichever occurs first, for the Eclipse/Eclipse eter miles, whichever occurs first, for the Outlander 2.4 L.
  • Page 27 OWNER OR BY SOMEONE OF THE OWNER’S CHOOS- means parts manufactured by or approved by MITSUB- ING. ISHI, designed for use on Mitsubishi vehicles and distrib- HOWEVER, WARRANTY SERVICE MUST BE PER- uted by MMNA or any division or subsidiary of MMNA.
  • Page 28 • Loss or damage to personal property, loss of revenue, ing why the situation was considered an emergency and commercial loss. why an Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Authorized • Damages resulting from a defect in a part not designated Service Center was not available. Additional information by MMNA;...

  • Page 29: Notice To Consumers And Customer Satisfaction

    If you have a concern that is not resolved to your satisfac- • The nature of your concern. tion, we encourage you to use Mitsubishi’s informal third party Dispute Resolution Process, administered by the Once your claim is submitted, NCDS will review your National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS).
  • Page 30 Please send your correspondence to: dental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or limitations on available reme- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dies, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to P.O. Box 6400 you.
  • Page 31 If you choose to write us, please send your correspon- Should you experience such a problem, we are confident dence to the following address: that you will find your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Authorized Service Center prepared to provide you with Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  • Page 32: Mitsubishi New Vehicle Warranty

    OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S. When a Vehicle purchased in the United States territories and possessions is registered in U.S., the Mitsubishi warranty in U.S. will apply. In the event you are temporarily travel- ing in U.S. (e.g. vacation), the warranty issued with this Vehicle will apply and warranty service will be provided by an Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer in U.S.
  • Page 33 “OTHERS” and “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”), which proves defective in WHAT IS NOT COVERED normal use will be repaired or replaced by any Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer ALTERATION, MISUSE, OR ACCIDENT DAMAGE or Authorized Service Center, using new or remanufactured Authorized Mitsubishi Motors parts.
  • Page 34 Should your MITSUBISHI Vehicle become inoperable due to a warrantable failure denial will not be based solely on the absence of maintenance records. during the first 5 years or 60,000 miles, MITSUBISHI will authorize the Vehicle to be towed to the nearest Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer or Authorized Service Center at no charge.

  • Page 35: Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty

    Take care to clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. • Corrosion other than perforation (metal rust-through) due to defects in material or workmanship that is otherwise covered by the 5 years or 60,000 miles MITSUBISHI Finish Damage:...

  • Page 36: Emission Control System

    If all the foregoing conditions are met, MITSUBISHI warrants that any Authorized Mit- subishi Motors Dealer or Authorized Service Center will replace, repair or adjust to MITSUBISHI does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligations or MITSUBISHI’s specifications at no charge, any of the components listed below or liability in connection with these systems.
  • Page 37 * When delay is requested by the vehicle owner. ANY PARTICULAR BRAND OF REPLACEMENT PART. THE OWNER MAY ELECT * When delay is caused by factors beyond the control of MITSUBISHI or Authorized TO USE NON-AUTHORIZED MITSUBISHI MOTORS PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT Mitsubishi Motors Dealers or Authorized Service Centers.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Follow the Regular maintenance schedule only if none of performance. the driving conditions in the Severe maintenance section Your Mitsubishi Motors Dealership is in the best position to apply. provide proper maintenance service through Mitsubishi’s exclusive “Triple Diamond Service”.

  • Page 39: Emission Control System Maintenance

    Maintenance Emission control system mainte- Service station checks nance The following items should be inspected by either you or a service station attendant each time fuel is added: The “scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type • Engine oil level. Add if needed. Check Owner’s Manual- must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure See index and look under “Engine Oil”...

  • Page 40: Regular Maintenance Schedule

    Regular Maintenance Schedule G 15,000 Miles (24,000km) Enter Your Original In-Service Date Here: Rotate tires. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Month Year Original In-Service Date G 15,000 Miles (24,000km) or at 12 months Regular maintenance schedule Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter.
  • Page 41 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 30,000 Miles (48,000km) or at 24 months G 22,500 Miles (36,000km) Check fuel hoses condition. * Rotate tires. This maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 42 Regular Maintenance Schedule G 37,500 Miles (60,000km) Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylin- ders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and Rotate tires. leaks of all wheels. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER #...
  • Page 43 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 52,500 Miles (84,000km) or at 42 months G 45,000 Miles (72,000km) or at 36 months Change engine oil. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine oil filter. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear.
  • Page 44 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Check manual transaxle/transmission oil level and G 60,000 Miles (96,000km) or at 48 months condition. Check fuel system for leaks Change transfer oil. (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler Change engine coolant.
  • Page 45 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 75,000 Miles (120,000km) or at 60 months G 60,000 Miles (96,000km) or at 72 months Change engine oil. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 46 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 90,000 Miles (144,000km) or at 72 months G 82,500 Miles (132,000km) Check fuel hoses condition. Rotate tires. Replace air cleaner filter. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR Replace spark plugs, standard type. DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clear-...
  • Page 47 Regular Maintenance Schedule G 97,500 Miles (156,000km) Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylin- ders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for wear and Rotate tires. leaks of all wheels. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER #...
  • Page 48 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 105,000 Miles (168,000km) or at 126 months G 105,000 Miles (168,000km) Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). Replace timing belt (except 4B1 engine). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE Rotate tires. MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # MILEAGE/...
  • Page 49 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Check drive belts condition (for the generator, G 120,000 Miles (192,000km) water pump, power steering pump). Rotate tires. Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 50 Regular Maintenance Schedule G 127,500 Miles (204,000km) or at 102 months Check rear axle oil level. Change engine oil. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Replace engine oil filter. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 120,000 Miles (192,000km) or at 144 months Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped).
  • Page 51 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 150,000 Miles (240,000km) G 135,000 Miles (216,000km) or at 162 months Rotate tires. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE...
  • Page 52 Regular Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Inspect coolant hoses condition. G 150,000 Miles (240,000km) or at 180 months (radiator hose, heater hose) Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylin- MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...

  • Page 53: Severe Maintenance Schedule

    Severe Maintenance Schedule Severe maintenance schedule G 7,500 Miles (12,000km) or at 6 months The content and mileage interval can vary depending on Change engine oil. model. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Inspect suspension system for looseness and dam- G 3,750 Miles (6,000km) or at 3 months age.
  • Page 54 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 18,750 Miles (30,000km) or at 15 months G 15,000 Miles (24,000km) Change engine oil. Rotate tires. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS...
  • Page 55 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Check and service exhaust system (connection G 26,250 Miles (42,000km) or at 21 months portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat Change engine oil. shields). Replace engine oil filter. Change engine oil. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 56 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 37,500 Miles (60,000km) or at 30 months G 33,750 Miles (54,000km) or at 27 months Change engine oil. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect disc brake pads and rotors for wear. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 57 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 48,750 Miles (78,000km) or at 39 months G 45,000 Miles (72,000km) Change engine oil. Rotate tires. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS...
  • Page 58 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 60,000 Miles (96,000km) or at 48 months G 56,250 Miles (90,000km) or at 45 months Check fuel system for leaks Change engine oil. (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler Replace engine oil filter.
  • Page 59 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Replace engine oil filter. G 63,750 Miles (102,000km) or at 51 months Change manual transaxle/transmission oil. Change engine oil. Change automatic transaxle/transmission fluid. Replace engine oil filter. Change transfer oil. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). Change engine coolant.
  • Page 60 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 75,000 Miles (120,000km) G 71,250 Miles (114,000km) or at 57 months Rotate tires. Change engine oil. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE Replace engine oil filter. MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 61 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 86,250 Miles (138,000km) or at 69 months G 78,750 Miles (126,000km) or at 63 months Change engine oil. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 62 Severe Maintenance Schedule Check and service exhaust system (connection Check brake hoses for deterioration or leaks. portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease shields). leaks and damage. Change engine oil. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage.
  • Page 63 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 101,250 Miles (162,000km) or at 81 months G 93,750 Miles (150,000km) or at 75 months Change engine oil. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 64 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 105,000 Miles (168,000km) or at 84 months G 105,000 Miles (168,000km) Replace air cleaner filter. Rotate tires. Replace spark plugs, standard type. Replace spark plugs, iridium-tipped type. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER #...
  • Page 65 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 116,250 Miles (186,000km) or at 93 months G 108,750 Miles (174,000km) or at 87 months Change engine oil. Change engine oil. Replace engine oil filter. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 66 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first Check drive belts condition (for the generator, G 120,000 Miles (192,000km) water pump, power steering pump). Rotate tires. Check and service exhaust system (connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and converter heat MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 67 Severe Maintenance Schedule G 127,500 Miles (204,000km) Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). Rotate tires. MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS NAME/CODE ORDER # Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 123,750 Miles (198,000km) or at 99 months G 127,500 Miles (204,000km) or at 102 months Change engine oil.
  • Page 68 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 138,750 Miles (222,000km) or at 111 months G 135,000 Miles (216,000km) Change engine oil. Rotate tires. Replace engine oil filter. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR DATE MONTHS...
  • Page 69 Severe Maintenance Schedule Mileage or Time-Whichever occurs first G 150,000 Miles (240,000km) or at 120 months G 146,250 Miles (234,000km) or at 117 months Check fuel hoses condition. Change engine oil. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace engine oil filter. Replace spark plugs, standard type. Inspect air purifier filter for clogging (if so equipped).
  • Page 70 Severe Maintenance Schedule Inspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for grease leaks and damage. Inspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage. Inspect suspension system for looseness and dam- age. Check rear axle oil level. Replace air purifier filter (if so equipped). MILEAGE/ DEALERSHIP REPAIR...
  • Page 74 PLACE STAMP HERE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. 6400 KATELLA AVENUE CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA 90630-0064...
  • Page 76 9290C341 © Copyright 2008 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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