2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK engine

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To w i n g
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Cruise control
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at speeds from about 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE

Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.


Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.


Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
CAUTION
!

When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Plac-
ing the ignition switch in the “ON” position could
cause the ASC to operate, resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends on the
transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 6-18.
CAUTION
!

When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn
off the cruise control for safety.


Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill
slope.


On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not
move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
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To activate
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1. With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, press the
“ON OFF” switch (A) to turn on the cruise control. The
“CRUISE” indicator light in the meter cluster will come
on.
NOTE

If the cruise control is on when the ignition switch is
turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position, cruise control will
be on automatically the next time you start the engine.
The “CRUISE” indicator light will also be on.


If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indicator light may not come
on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch once again to
turn on the cruise control.
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To deactivate
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The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:

Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise control will be
turned off.)


Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).


Depress the brake pedal.The set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any of the
following ways.


When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle).


When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.


When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.


When the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to “Sport”
mode (on vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST).
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 3-112.


When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-139.
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WA R N I N G
!

On vehicles equipped with continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, although
the set speed driving will be deactivated when shift-
ing to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, never move the
selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while
driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
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Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as follow:

When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachome-
ter’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
To resume the set speed
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If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condition
described in “To deactivate” on page 3-151, you can resume
the previously set speed by pressing the “ACC RES” switch
(C) while driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
higher.
CAUTION
!

When the set speed driving is deactivated automati-
cally in any situation other than those listed above,
there may be a system malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off the cruise
control and have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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NOTE

In addition, the warning display is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTION
!

The tire pressure monitoring system warning light
does not illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, it means that the tire
pressure monitoring system is not working properly.
Have the system inspected by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system
may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres-
sure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and
high-speed driving.


If a malfunction is detected in the tire pressure mon-
itoring system, the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. The
warning light will issue further warnings each time
the engine is restarted as long as the malfunction
exists.
Check to see whether the warning light goes off after
few minutes driving.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no prob-
lem.
However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it
blinks again when the engine is restarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system
may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres-
sure. For safety reasons, when the warning light
appears while driving, avoid sudden braking, sharp
turning and high-speed driving.
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Tachometer
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The tachometer shows engine revolutions per minute. This
allows the driver to determine the most efficient shift position
(manual transaxle), selector position {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)} or shift position (Twin Clutch SST) and
engine speed combinations.
This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
Rheostat meter illumination button
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Each time you press this button, there is a sound and the bright-
ness of the instruments changes.
CAUTION
!

The red zone indicates an engine speed beyond the
range of safe operation.


Select the correct shift position (manual transaxle),
selector position (CVT) or gearshift position (Twin
Clutch SST) to control the engine speed so that the
tachometer indicator does not enter the red zone.
1- Brightness display
2- Rheostat illumination button
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3-164 Features and controls
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[Except for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST]Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer/trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed,
instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch is
“OFF” positionWith ignition switch is “ON” position
{Continuously variable transmission (CVT)}With ignition switch is “ON”
position (Manual transaxle)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 1Type 2 Type 2
1-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-168
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-168
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-171
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P. 3 - 1 7 2
4-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-175
5- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P.3-175
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[For vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST]Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer/trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, Twin Clutch SST control mode, ACD control mode, gearshift lever position, average and momen-
tary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed, instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch in the
“OFF” positionWith ignition switch in the “ON”
position
1-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-168
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-168
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-171
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-172
4- ACD control mode display screen → P.3-174
5- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-182
6-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-175
7- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) → P. 3 - 1 7 6
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-180
8- Fuel remaining display screen → P.3-183
9- Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen → P.3-182
10- Gearshift lever position display screen → P.3-182
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