Washer fluid
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze
The concentration should be checked before
the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add-
ed to the system if necessary.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant and the plug-in hybrid
EV system coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the
engine and the plug-in hybrid EV system are
cast aluminium alloy, and periodic changing
of the engine coolant and the plug-in hybrid
EV system coolant are necessary to prevent
corrosion of these parts.
CAUTION
Washer fluid
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
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or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im-
proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and
check the level of washer fluid with the dip-
stick.
If the level is low, replenish the container
with washer fluid.
Do not use water to adjust the concentration
of coolant.
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Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
Use “MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI-
UM” or equivalent*.
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a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and
rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced
with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient tempera-
ture.
Do not top up with water only.
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Water by itself reduces the rust-protective
and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and
has a lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it should
freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it can cause
corrosion and rust formation.
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During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine, plug-in hybrid EV system or
radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator. Add a suffi-
cient amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to
prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
The washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen, rear window and headlamps.
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Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
During cold weather
*similar high quality ethylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and
non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology
To ensure proper operation of the washers at
low temperatures, use a fluid containing an
anti-freezing agent.
Maintenance
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