2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK sport mode

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“D” DRIVEThis position is used for most city and highway driving. Engine
shifting and braking are done automatically as needed, depend-
ing on road conditions.NOTE

For information on manual shift gate operation, please
refer to “Manual shift” on page 3-115.


When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a higher vehicle
speed than when the engine is warm.
This control is performed to quickly warm up the engine.
It does not indicate a malfunction. After the vehicle has
been driven for a while, upshifts will occur at the regular
engine speeds.
Twin Clutch SST control mode
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Select the control mode from the following two types to suit
the driving conditions.
CAUTION
!

Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the
“R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
If the lever is shifted into the “D” (DRIVE) from the
“R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion, the transmission may be damaged.
Tw i n C l u t c h
SST control
mode
Characteristic
NORMAL
(Control mode
when engine is
started)Control mode for normal driving on local
roads, freeways, and the like.
Smooth shifting is performed at low engine
speeds for economical driving with good ride
quality.
SPORTControl mode for driving on mountain roads,
roads with uphill and downhill slopes, and
freeways with long downhill slopes where
engine braking is necessary.
Compared to “NORMAL” mode, shifting
occurs at higher engine speeds and is quicker.
In addition, quick downshifting is possible
when the accelerator pedal is depressed for
quick acceleration or when the brakes are
applied.
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NOTE

When continuously driving on closed circuit tracks or at
other locations where the engine is operated at high
speeds and under a heavy load, the Twin Clutch SST fluid
temperature will have a tendency to rise.
In this case, if the temperature rises too high, the warn-
ing display will appear on the information screen in the
multi-information display to alert the driver.
If the warning display appears, be sure to refer to
“Warning display” on page 3-108 and follow the appropri-
ate measures.


The Twin Clutch SST control mode can be selected both
when “D” range operation is selected and when manual
shifting is selected.


If you select “SPORT” mode while the engine is cold, the
transmission may shift up at different speeds compared to
that when the engine is warm.
This is simply the operation of the control system to warm
the engine quickly. It does not indicate a malfunction.


For slippery road surfaces, such as roads with accumu-
lated snow, “NORMAL” mode is recommended for
smooth shifting at low engine speeds.
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
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When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate
the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch (A) to change the
control mode.
When the engine is started, the control mode is automatically
set to the “NORMAL” mode. Use the following procedures to
change the control mode.
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To shift from “NORMAL” mode to “SPORT” mode
While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, push the Twin
Clutch SST control mode switch forward.
To shift from “SPORT” mode to “NORMAL” mode
While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, push the Twin
Clutch SST control mode switch rearward.NOTE

If the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch is continu-
ously pressed after a control mode has been selected, an
erroneous operation prevention function operates and the
control mode is automatically set to the “NORMAL”
mode.
If you would like to select a control mode again, return the
ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and
restart the engine. Then, push the Twin Clutch SST con-
trol mode switch.
Twin Clutch SST control mode display
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When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, the cur-
rently selected control mode is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
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2. Confirm that the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to
“NORMAL” (on vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch
SST).
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 3-112.NOTE

The cruising speed cannot be set when the Twin Clutch
SST control mode is set to “SPORT” mode.3. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed, then press
and release the “COAST SET” switch (B) when the
“CRUISE” indicator light is illuminated. The vehicle will
then maintain the desired speed.
NOTE

When you release the “COAST SET” switch, the vehicle
speed will be set.
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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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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 39Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 57
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 92
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 94
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
(if so equipped)
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The Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch
SST) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
obtain the best performance and longest life. It is important that
the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.Fluid typeUse only Mitsubishi DiaQueen SSTF-I to ensure optimum
transmission performance.Special additivesMitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level.
Fill or change the oil according the table.Oil type
CAUTION
!

Using the improper transmission fluid may damage
the transaxle.
Lubricant DiaQueen LSD gear oil or equivalent
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Alphabetical index
2Card holder 3-274
Cargo floor boxes 3-288
Cargo loads 4-12
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-91
Switch 3-283
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-216
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-25
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-276
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-93
Outside of your vehicle 7-94
Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-39
Coat hooks 3-293
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-220
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-93
Fluid 7-17,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-94
Sports mode 3-100
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-10
Cruise control 3-144Cup holder 3-288
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-66
Defogger (rear window) 3-240
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
24
Digital clock 5-99
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-224
Disc brake pads 7-44
Dome light (rear)
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-90
Switch 3-281
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-88
Switch 3-279
Doors
Lock 3-53
Power door locks 3-56
Drive belt 7-45
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board 3-291
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