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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Mitsubishi has given careful consideration to protection of natural resources and the environment in the vehicle. Environmentally friendly features are shown below.
Items Dealing with Environmental Protection
Prevention of atmospheric pollution | Parts name | Main detail
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Air pollution control | Cylinder head gasket | Employment of metal materials reduces the volume of incomplete combustion generated between the cylinder block and cylinder head, and suppresses the level of unburned hydrocarbon (HC).
Body paint | Solvent level reduced in top paint of the body coat.
Reduction of hazardous waste | Fuel tank, radiator, heater core, battery cable terminal, power steering high pressure hose, air intake hose, glass ceramic print, harness and intake valve seat | Uses lead-free materials.
Engine, general gasket | Uses asbestos-free materials.
Waterproofing film | Uses polyvinyl chloride (PVC) free materials.
Recycling | Hood weather strip, engine control vacuum hose, instrument pane, door trim, carpet, bumper, radiator grille and tailgate weather strip | Easy recyclable.
Air cleaner case, resonator and oil level gauge | Uses material recycled in-plant.
Prevention of ozone layer depletion | Air-conditioner refrigerant | Less damage to ozone layer

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