2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Gas

Features and controls
3-61
3
To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated before the trunk lid
closes completely. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
NOTE

Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
 Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
 Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
 Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
 Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!

When closing the trunk lid, always ensure your or
other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the trunk
lid.


Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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Features and controls
3-85
3 Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting

Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the
starter mechanism.


If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page
6-2) for instructions.


The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar
graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to
move. Driving before the bar graph moves may cause
deterioration of turbocharger performance and driveabil-
ity. A longer warm up period will only consume extra
fuel.


On vehicles equipped with the Twin Clutch SST, the fol-
lowing may occur after the engine is started, but they do
not indicate an abnormality.
 You may hear operational sounds of the Twin Clutch
SST and you may feel vibration in the vehicle body.
 If you shift the gearshift lever into the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and depress the accelerator pedal, increases in
the engine speed will be limited.
WA R N I N G
!

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION
!

Do not push-start the vehicle.


Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.


Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine
starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be dam-
aged.
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Features and controls
3-89
3 Turbocharger operation
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TurbochargerThe turbocharger increases engine power by pushing large
amounts of air into the engine’s cylinders. The finned parts
inside the turbocharger turn at extremely high speeds and are
subjected to extremely high temperatures. They are lubricated
by engine oil and cooled by engine oil and coolant. If the
engine oil is not replaced at the specified intervals, the bearings
may seize or emit abnormal noise.
CAUTION
!

Do not run the engine at high speeds (for example,
by revving it or by accelerating rapidly) immedi-
ately after starting it.


Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed
or uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to
give the turbocharger a chance to cool down.


To avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage, use
only fully synthetic engine oil for this vehicle.
DO NOT use conventional petroleum based motor
oil or “blends” of conventional oil and synthetic oil.
Refer to “Recommended engine oil viscosity” on
page 7-9.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
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Features and controls
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3
Outside temperature display screen
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Shows the temperature outside the vehicle.NOTE

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(°F or °C).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.


The outside temperature can be displayed from about
-22 °F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C).


Depending on factors such as the driving conditions, the
displayed temperature may vary from the actual outside
temperature.
Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen
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The operation status of the Twin Clutch SST control mode is
displayed. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page
3-102.
Fuel remaining display screen
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Shows the amount of fuel remaining.NOTE

It may take several seconds to stabilize the display after
refilling the tank.


If fuel is added with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the remaining fuel display may incorrectly indicate
the fuel level.
CAUTION
!

Running out of gas could damage the catalytic con-
verter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon
as possible.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because more
power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.


Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders and turbocharger. Then drive your vehicle slowly.


Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer
case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubri-
cation points.


Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as
the transaxle warms up.


Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from
engine overheating, add high-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze and water. The recommended blend is about 50 %
water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration
(not over 60 %) when the outside temperature is -31 °F
(-35 °C) or lower. When the engine is working very hard
(for example, during mountain driving and/or when the
outside temperature is high), use a 50 % concentration.
This blend will provide adequate protection from corro-
sion and boiling.


Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equip-
ment tires be replaced with winter tires when the vehicle
is going to be used in winter.
The standard equipment tires provided with this vehicle
are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that pro-
vides superior grip.
The road grip, however, is reduced in winter.
When replacing the standard equipment tires with winter
tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identical-
size winter tires.
WA R N I N G
!

The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!

Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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6-4 For emergencies
6
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the joint terminal, and the other end to the pos-
itive (+) terminal of the booster battery.NOTE

Open the joint terminal cover before connecting the
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the joint terminal.


Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.


Check the jumper cables for damage and corrosion before
use.6. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative
(-) terminal of the booster battery, and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the low battery.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the
engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the
vehicle with the low battery.
Booster
battery
Joint terminal
WA R N I N G
!

Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting
the batteries, of: →→→.


Make sure that the connection is made to the
engine properly. If the connection is directly made to
the negative side of the battery, the flammable gases
from inside the battery might catch fire and explode,
causing personal injury.


When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect
the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
Otherwise sparks can make the battery explode.CAUTION
!

Make sure that the jumper cable will not be caught
in the cooling fans or other moving parts in the
engine compartment.
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For emergencies
6-5
6
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order from the way you connected them.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may
misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning
light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery
voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is
operating properly.
WA R N I N G
!

Be sure to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer charge the battery. Do not charge the battery
yourself.
Flammable gases may leak from the battery and
explode.


Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulfu-
ric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately and thor-
oughly with water, and get prompt medical atten-
tion.


Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working near the battery.


Keep the battery out of the reach of children.


Never remove the battery label, upper cover,
exhaust tube, or pipe. Flammable gases may leak
and explode.


This vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery located in the trunk.
To assure proper battery installation and venting of
flammable gases, the battery must be serviced
and/or replaced by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer
only.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-3
7 Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:


Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in “Fuel selection”.


Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.


Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.


Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.


Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.


To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning
off the ignition switch.


Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction. If you are
not able to stop driving immediately, slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have an inspection made by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.


In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for service.
CAUTION
!

Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G
!

Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.


Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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