2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION ignition

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-200
Turn signal lever P.3-208
Front fog light switch P.3-210
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat) P.2-
32, 2-43
Horn switch P.3-220 Instrument cluster P.3-148
Cruise control switches
P.3-133 Wiper and washer switch
P.3-211
Fuses P.7-37
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-107
Ignition switch P.3-24, 3-34,
3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 7 6
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-43
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition switches (if so
equipped) P.3-220 Steering wheel audio
remote control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-84 Multi-information meter switch P.3-153
AWC switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 1 8 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-207Active stability control
OFF switch P.3-128
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE

For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display indicators”
on page 3-151.


These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P.3-197
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-195
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-
888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.P.3-196
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
Ref. page
Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)When using a key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.3-82,
3-84
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST:
Check the position of the gearshift lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gearshift lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key
to start the engine)When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.
Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the
ignition switch.Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST:
Check whether the gearshift lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.P.3-16
The F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y )Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-33
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4 Quick indexCannot shift the gearshift lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST)Shift the gearshift lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-94
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-10, 5-20,
5-30
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
7-18
Problem
Do this
Ref. page
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2-6 Seat and restraint systems
2
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
WA R N I N G
!

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks
should be kept in the upright position while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Seat belt performance during an accident can be
adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The
more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt
performance will be adversely affected. If the seat
belt is not properly positioned against the body dur-
ing an accident, there is increased risk you will slide
under the belt and receive serious injury or death.
1 (HI)- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3 (LO)- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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2-16 Seat and restraint systems
2
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and
display
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Warning light
Warning display
A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position without the
driver’s seat belt being fastened, a warning light will come on
and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind
you to fasten your seat belt.
If you then drive with the seat belt unfastened for longer than a
minute from when the ignition switch was turned to the “ON”
position, the warning light will come on and blink repeatedly
and the tone will sound intermittently.
The warning light and the tone will stop after approximately 90
seconds.If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat
belt unfastened, the warning light/display and tone will remind
you to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts mov-
ing. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this
way when you remove your seat belt while driving. The warn-
ing light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.
NOTE

At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be dis-
played on the information screen in the multi-information
display.
WA R N I N G
!

In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
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Seat and restraint systems
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Front passenger seat belt warning light
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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located in the
instrument panel.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
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To move the anchor down, press the lock knob (A) and slide
the anchor down to the desired position.
To move the anchor up, slide the anchor up to the desired posi-
tion.
WA R N I N G
!

Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes
the light difficult to see.
Anchor down Anchor up
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2-20 Seat and restraint systems
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The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following com-
ponents:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.
The pre-tensioner seat belt system will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is
released and a loud noise will be heard. The smoke is not harm-
ful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it
may cause some temporary irritation to people with respiratory
problems.
The pre-tensioners activate in the event of moderate-to-severe
frontal impact, even if the seat belt is not being worn. The seat
belt pre-tensioners may not activate in certain frontal colli-
sions, even though the vehicle may appear to be severely dam-
aged. Such non-activation does not mean something is wrong
with the seat belt pre-tensioner system, but rather that the colli-
sion forces were not severe enough or not of the type to acti-
vate the system.1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners
4- Airbag control unit
WA R N I N G
!

The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to
work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners
have been activated, they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt
pre-tensioner system inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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