2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORT-
BACK.
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 SPORTBACK. 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 SPORT-
BACK 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.
WA R N I N G
!
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.
WA R N I N G
!

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.
©2009 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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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.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-100
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87Except for RALLIART
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-118
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87 RALLIART
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Instruments and controls
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Glove compartment P.3-285
Floor console box P.3-287 Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4
12 V power outlet P.3-277Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36 Except for RALLIART
Vents P.5-2Gearshift or selector lever P.3-90, 3-94
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-288
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7 Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 4
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Glove compartment P.3-285
Twin Clutch SST control
mode switch P.3-113 Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 - 7
12 V power outlet P.3-277Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36 RALLIART
Vents P.5-2Gearshift lever P.3-104
ACD control mode switch P.3-128
Floor console box
P. 3 - 2 8 7 Cup holder
(for front seats)
P. 3 - 2 8 8Parking brake
lever P.3-74 Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4
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Center panel
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Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) P.3-276
12 V power outlet (if so equipped) P.3-277Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-240
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Ashtray P.3-275
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Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 7 7Electric rear window defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 4 0
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 - 2 8 6
Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-286Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
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