2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
LANCER. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WARNING
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
WARNING
!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-217
Turn signal lever P.3-225
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) P.3-227
Supplemental restraint sys-
tem - airbag (for driver’s
seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-236 Instrument cluster P.3-158
Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) P.3-143 Wiper and washer switch
P.3-228
Fuses P.7-47
Engine hood release lever
P.7-4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-101
Ignition switch P.3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition switches (if so
equipped) P.3-237 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches (if so
equipped) P.5-112Multi-information meter switch
P.3-164 Except for RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-224
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch (if so
equipped) P.3-138
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Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-119
Wiper and washer switch
P.3-228
Cruise control switches
P.3-143
Ignition switch P.3-81
Supplemental restraint
system - airbag (for
driver’s seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-236
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 7 6
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition switches (if so
equipped) P.3-237 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-112
Engine hood release lever
P.7-4Fuses P.7-47 Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-217
Turn signal lever P.3-225
Front fog light switch P.3-227Multi-information meter switch
P.3-164Instrument cluster P.3-158 RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
P.3-224
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-138
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Instruments and controls
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Gearshift or selector lever P.3-91, 3-94
Parking brake lever
P.3-74
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-282
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7
12 V power outlet (if so
equipped) P.3-272Floor console box (if so equipped) P.3-281
Tissue holder (if so equipped) P.3-281 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P.1-4 Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59 Except for RALLIART Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Glove
compartment
P.3-279 Vents P.5-2
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Gearshift lever P.3-106 RALLIART
Cup holder (for front
seats) P.3-282
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P.2-7
12 V power outlet P.3-272 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P.1-4Parking brake lever
P.3-74
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59Vents P.5-2
ACD control mode
switch P.3-128
Floor console box (if so
equipped) P.3-281
Tissue holder P.3-281Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Glove
compartment
P.3-279
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
P.3-114
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Center panel
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Type 1 Type 2
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-226
Heater (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 6
Air conditioning (if so equipped)
P.5-31, 5-41
Ashtray P.3-270Front console box
P.3-280 Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-226
Air conditioning
P.5-31, 5-41
Auxiliary Audio connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P.5-110
Auxiliary Video connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P.5-110 Auxiliary Audio connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-110
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-110Cigarette lighter (if so equipped)
P.3-271
12 V power outlet (if so equipped)
P.3-272 Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock P.5-124
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock P.5-124
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Electric rear win-
dow defogger
switch P.3-235Electric rear
window defog-
ger switch
P.3-235 Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19 Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19
12 V power outlet
P.3-272 Passenger’s airbag
off indicator P.2-42Passenger’s airbag
off indicator
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Interior
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-20
Seat belts P.2-14
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-51Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-268
Vanity mirror P.3-268 Inside rearview mirror P.3-77
Head restraints P.2-10 Window lock switch P.3-70
Power window
switches P.3-67Power door lock
switch (if so
equipped) P.3-55 Electric remote-
controlled out-
side mirror switch
P.3-79Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped) P.3-274, 7-59, 7-86Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 1
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition microphone (if so equipped)
P.3-237
Bottle holder (for front seat) P.3-283
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