Speedometer Check

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Adjust the pressure of tires to the specified level (Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ).
Where applicable, ensure that the TPMS warning light is not illuminating or flashing.
CAUTION: Do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during servicing work.
Set the vehicle onto a speedometer tester and place the rear wheels on a free roller.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Onto Speedometer Tester And Rear Wheels On A Free Roller
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
To prevent the wheel from moving from side to side, attach tension bars to the tie-down hook, and secure both ends to anchor plates.
To prevent the vehicle from moving, attach a chain or wire to the rear retraction hook, and make sure the end of the chain or wire is secured.

Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.

Fig 2: Identifying Torsion Bar And Anchor Plate

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Standard value < Except vehicles for CANADA >:

STANDARD INDICATION CHART

Standard indication {mph (km/h)}	Allowance range {mph (km/h)}
10 (16)	8.5-11.5 (13.6-18.4)
25 (40)	23.5-26.5 (37.6-42.4)
50 (80)	48.5-51.5 (77.6-82.4)
75 (120)	73.5-76.5 (117.6-122.4)
100 (161)	98.5-102.5 (158.6-165.0)
125 (201)	123.5-127.5 (198.6-205.0)
150 (241)	148.5-153.5 (239.0-247.0)
175 (282)	173.5-179.0 (279.2-288.0)

Standard value < Vehicles for CANADA >:

STANDARD INDICATION CHART

standard indication {km/h (mph)}	Allowance range {km/h (mph)}
20 (12.4)	19-24 (11.8-14.9)
40 (24.8)	40-44 (24.8-27.3)
80 (49.7)	80-85 (49.7-52.8)
120 (74.6)	120.5-125.5 (74.9-78.0)
160 (99.4)	160.5-165.5 (99.7-102.8)
200 (124.3)	200.5-207.0 (124.6-128.6)
240 (149.1)	240.5-247.0 (149.4-153.5)
280 (174.0)	280.5-289.0 (174.3-179.6)

If not within the standard value, check the tire size. If an incorrect size of tire is used, replace it and check again. If the tire size is correct, a defect may be present in components and circuit between the ASC and the combination meter. Check the following items.
- ASC (refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
- Combination meter (refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).