2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Features and control

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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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Fuel tank filler door markThe arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located
on the left side of the vehicle. (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank”
on page 1-4)Fuel remaining warning displayWhen the fuel level runs low, the information screen switches
to the interrupt display of the fuel remaining warning display
and the mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flashes. If the
warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE

On hills or curves, the display may be incorrect due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.
Service reminder
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE

The service reminder time can be modified by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to adjust for severe usage,
etc. Refer to “Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehi-
cle’s Warranty and Maintenance Manual. For further
information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE

Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.
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2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, “PERIODIC
INSPECTION” is displayed for a few seconds on the
information screen.
3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.
To reset The “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position. When the display is reset, the time until the
next periodic inspection is displayed and the warning display is
no longer displayed when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the service
reminder display screen.
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2. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “ ” and make it
flash. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returns to the previous
screen.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the screen switches from “---”
to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until the next periodic
inspection is shown.
NOTE

The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.


When “---” is displayed, after a certain distance and a cer-
tain period of time, the display is reset and the time until
the next periodic inspection is displayed.


If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
!

The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance and periodic
inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
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Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not completely closed, this
displays the open door or trunk lid.
If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a
door ajar, a buzzer will sound 4 times to inform you that a door
is ajar.
Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly apply the parking brake and put the gearshift lever
into the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle) or the
gearshift lever into the “P” (PARK) position (Twin Clutch
SST).
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the function
setting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-160.
CAUTION
!

Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
NOTE

To return the menu screen to the function setting screen,
press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more).


If no operations are made within about 15 seconds of the
menu screen being displayed, the display returns to the
function setting screen.
4. Select the item to change on the menu screen and change
to the desired setting. For further details on the operation
methods, refer to the following sections.
Refer to “Changing the reset mode for average fuel con-
sumption and average speed” on page 3-173.
Refer to “Changing the fuel consumption display unit” on
page 3-174.
Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on page 3-176.
Refer to “Changing the display language” on page 3-177.
Refer to “Changing the language on Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System or the Hands-free Bluetooth
®
system to match the multi-information display (if so
equipped)” on page 3-178.
Refer to “Operation sound setting” on page 3-179.
Refer to “Changing the time until “REST REMINDER” is
displayed” on page 3-180.
Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 3-181.
Refer to “Changing the momentary fuel consumption dis-
play” on page 3-181.
Refer to “Returning to the factory settings” on page 3-
182.
CAUTION
!

For safety, stop the vehicle before operating.
While driving, even if you operate the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the function setting screen is
not displayed.
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Changing the reset mode for average fuel consumption
and average speed
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You can change the mode condition for the average fuel con-
sumption and average speed display to “Auto reset” or “Man-
ual reset.”
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG” (average fuel consumption and average speed set-
ting).
3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch in sequence from A
(Auto reset) → M (Manual reset) → A (Auto reset).
The setting is changed to the selected reset condition.
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Manual reset mode
 If you press and hold the multi-information meter switch
when the average fuel consumption and average speed
are displayed, these calculations will be reset to zero.
 When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode
 When the average fuel consumption and average speed
are being displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, these calculations will be reset to
zero.
 When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display and the average speed display
will automatically reset.NOTE

The average speed display and average fuel consumption
display can be reset separately in both auto reset mode and
manual reset mode.


The average speed display memories and average fuel
consumption memories for auto reset mode and manual
reset mode are erased if the battery is disconnected.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
Changing the fuel consumption display unit
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The fuel consumption display unit can be changed. The dis-
tance, speed, and amount units are also changed to match the
selected fuel consumption unit.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG UNIT” (fuel consumption display unit setting).
3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “AVG UNIT” (fuel
consumption display unit setting).
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