2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Owners Manual

3-278 Features and controls
3
[Except for RALLIART] [RALLIART]1- Floor console box (if so equipped) → P. 3-281
2- Glove compartment → P. 3-279
1- Luggage floor boxes → P. 3-282
2- Floor console box → P. 3-281
3- Glove compartment → P. 3-279
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Features and controls
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Glove compartment
N00551500129
To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A).
Card holderThere is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.NOTE
Up to 2 cards will fit in the card holder.
WARNING
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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3-280 Features and controls
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Front console boxes
(if so equipped)
N00546400029
To open, push the lid.Upper boxNOTE
The Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) or the Auxiliary
Video connector (RCA) is located in the upper box.
For details, refer to “To use the external audio input func-
tion” on page 5-110.
Lower box
CAUTION
!
Do not use the front console boxes as an ashtray.
This could cause a fire.
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Features and controls
3-281
3
Floor console box with lid
(if so equipped)
N00551600188
To open the floor console box, lift the release lever (A) and
raise the lid.
Tissue holderThe tissue holder (A) is located on the underside of the floor
console box lid.
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3-282 Features and controls
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Luggage floor boxes
(if so equipped)
N00552400053
The boxes for storing articles are located inside the luggage
compartment.
To use the boxes, remove the floor mat (A) and raise the lids
(B).
Cup holder
N00527300306
For the front seatThe cup holder is located the middle of the floor console.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans
securely in its holes.
To use the cup holder, open up the lid.
CAUTION
!
Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle.
This is distracting and could cause an accident.
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Features and controls
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For the rear seat
(if so equipped)
N00537000104
This cup holder is located in the rear seat arm rest (A).
Pull the rear arm rest down to use the cup holder.
Bottle holder
N00502800049
NOTE
Make sure all lids are tightly closed when storing bever-
ages that are in plastic bottles, etc.

Some beverages may not be stored, depending on the size
and shape of the plastic bottles, etc.
There are bottle holders located on both sides of the front seats.
CAUTION
!
Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle.
This is distracting and could cause an accident.
Vibration and shaking while driving may cause bev-
erages to spill. Be very careful, as spilling hot bever-
ages could cause burns.
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3-284 Features and controls
3Assist grip
N00559000029
These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the
vehicle.
Coat hook
(if so equipped)
N00553600108
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s
side.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and cause an accident.
WARNING
!
Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain airbag was activated,
any such item could be propelled away with great
force and could prevent the curtain airbag from
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat
hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are
no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes
that you hang on the coat hook.
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Driving safety
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Vehicle preparation before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 4
Driving during cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 12
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 13
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