Filling the fuel tank
WARNING! ● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn the engine off and keep away from flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
● Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on your body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapor.
● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do not let any other person come near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.
● Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until refueling is finished. If you moved away and did something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part- way through the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.
● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains toxic substances.
● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.
General information
Fuel tank capacity
17.7 gal (67 L) Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of your vehicle. To open the fuel tank filler door, hook a finger behind the door, and pull the door toward you.
3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise.
A- Remove B- Close
WARNING! ● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.
General information
4. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han- dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in the tank port as far as it will go.
5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not try to add more fuel.
6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel tank filler door closed.
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 click- ing sounds. The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
CAUTION! ● Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded
gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.
CAUTION! ● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
WARNING! ● Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed. If the fuel
cap is loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.
CAUTION! ● If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
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