Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Filling the fuel tankGeneral information / Filling the fuel tank
► When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garages
and filling stations.
► 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 the fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapour.
► 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 vapour 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, cleaning your windscreen) partway
through the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.
► If the tank cap must be replaced, use only a MITSUBISHI MOTORS original part.
Fuel tank capacity
2WD: 59 litres
4WD: 55 litres
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left side of your vehicle.
Open the fuel tank filler door by pulling the release lever located on the side of the driver’s seat.
3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turning the cap anticlockwise.
A- Remove
B- Close
► Since the fuel system may be under pressure, remove the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.
4. While filling with fuel, store the cap in the capholder located on the inside of the fuel tank filler door.
5. Insert the gun in the tank port as far as it goes.
► Do not tilt the gun.
6. When the gun stops automatically, do not fill with fuel any more.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly clockwise until you hear
clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel tank filler door closed.
