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
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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