2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER headlights

Features and controls
3-221
3
Headlight reminder buzzer
N00549800196
When using a key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off
the lights.When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the buzzer will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights and buzzer will turn off automatically.
Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch
to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
N00549900155
To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to fully toward you (1). Switch
the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are
oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of
you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indi-
cates when the headlights are on high beam.
BK0102103US.book 221 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

3-222 Features and controls
3
Headlight flasher
N00550000198
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the combination headlights and dimmer
switch is off.

If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is next turned to the “ ”
position.
Welcome light (for vehicles equipped with the
color multi-information display)
N00563200019
This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the
“AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic
light control), the welcome light function will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
BK0102103US.book 222 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

Features and controls
3-223
3
NOTE
While the welcome light function is operating, perform
one of the following operations to cancel the function.
• Push the LOCK button (B) on the remote control trans-
mitter.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam
setting instead of the front side-marker and parking
lights.
• The welcome light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Coming home light (for vehicles equipped with
the color multi-information display)
N00547300012
This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the
“OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with
the automatic light control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Also, if
a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
BK0102103US.book 223 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

3-224 Features and controls
3
4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the head-
lights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward
you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position. To turn on the headlights again after 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position, repeat the process from step 1.NOTE
While the coming home light function is operating, per-
form one of the following operations to cancel the func-
tion.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
N00537100088
The direction of the headlight beam (the direction in which the
light shines) alters according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle. Lower the headlight angle if it is too high
due to the number of people and/or the load in the vehicle so
that the headlights’ glare does not distract the drivers of
approaching vehicles. First set the combination headlights and
dimmer switch to the “ ” position, then turn the headlight
leveling switch knob to lower the beam. The greater the num-
ber on the headlight leveling switch knob, the lower the beam
will point.
Set the switch to the appropriate position so that the headlight
beam is level with the road.
BK0102103US.book 224 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

Features and controls
3-227
3 Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
N00522800377
The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.

If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is
rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog
lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off.
They can be turned back on again by rotating the combi-
nation headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” posi-
tion, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”
position.
BK0102103US.book 227 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

Driving safety
4-5
4 Driving during cold weather
N00629400298

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.
[For RALLIART vehicles sold in U.S.A.]

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.
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
BK0102103US.book 5 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

7-56 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Replacement of light bulbs
N00942900219
Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light is off. Do not touch
the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the oil
from your skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy the
bulb when it gets hot.NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required,
it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.

Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing
a light and lens.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes temporarily foggy.
This is the same phenomenon as when window glass mists
up on a humid day, and does not indicate a functional
problem.
When the light is switched on, the heat will remove the
fog. However, if water gathers inside the light, please
have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Bulb capacity
N00943000099
The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the
same rating and type. The type and rating are listed on the base
of the bulb.Outside
N00950300704
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights]
CAUTION
!
Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being
turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently
before touching it. You could otherwise be burned.
Description
Wattage
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1-Front turn signal
light 21 W WY21W
2-Head light, high
beam60 W9005
HB3Front
BK0102103US.book 56 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分

Vehicle care and maintenance
7-57
7
[For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights]
NOTE
It is not possible to repair or replace only the bulb for the
side turn-signal light.
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when the light needs to be
repaired or replaced.
3-Head light, low beam
(Halogen bulb)51 W9006
HB4
4-Front fog light (if so
equipped)55 W H11
5-Front side-marker
and parking light5 W WY5W
6- Side turn signal light 5 W —
Description
Wattage or Candle
power
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1-Front turn signal
light 21 W WY21W
2-Daytime running
light27 W
1156
32 cp
3-Head light, low/high
beam (Discharge
bulb)35 W —
4- Front fog light 55 W H11
5-Front side-marker
and parking light5 W WY5W
6- Side turn signal light 5 W —
Description
Wa t t a g e
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
WARNING
!
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice when it is neces-
sary to repair a discharge headlight or to replace the
bulb.
The power circuit, bulb and electrodes generate high
voltages that may cause a severe electrical shock.
BK0102103US.book 57 ページ ２００９年１０月２６日　月曜日　午後１時３８分