2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK mirror controls

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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 53
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 56
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 58
Rear hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Inside rear hatch release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 66
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 74
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 76
Inside day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 77
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 79
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 81
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 84
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 85
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 89
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 90
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . . . . . 3- 93
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 104
All-wheel drive system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 125
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 125
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . .3- 127
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 130
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 131
Hill start assist (for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST) . . . .3- 132
Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 135Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 144
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 153
Instrument cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 160
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 164
Indicator light, warning light,
and information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 201
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Information screen display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 217
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 220
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 227
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 229
Front fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 230
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 240
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 241
Hands-free Bluetooth® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 242
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 273
Ashtray (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 275
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 276
12 V power outlet (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 277
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 279
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 284
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 288
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 289
Rear shelf panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 290
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board (if so equipped). . . . . . . . 3- 291
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 292
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 293
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Features and controls
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3 Inside day/night rearview mirror
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Inside day/night rearview mirrorAdjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror vertically and horizontally to
adjust its position.
WA R N I N G
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Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
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3-78 Features and controls
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To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
To reduce the glareThe day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used
to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.1- Daytime position
2- Night position
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Features and controls
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3 Outside rearview mirrors
N00512200192
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat
adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
To adjust the mirror positionThe outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to
adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position. NOTE

After adjusting, return the lever to the “” (off) position
(C).
WA R N I N G
!

Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.


Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects
you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they appear in a regular flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of
vehicles following you when changing lanes.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
N00549300175
When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the
engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside
the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
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3-240 Features and controls
3Electric rear window defogger switch
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The electric rear window defogger can be used when the
engine is running.
The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the elec-
tric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow
through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear
away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 20 minutes have passed,
press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the
defogger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
NOTE

If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Heated mirror” on page 3-80.)
CAUTION
!

The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.


Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.


Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.


When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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Va n i t y m i r r o rThe vanity mirrors are located on the back of the sun visors.
Card holderCards can be slipped into the front (A) of the lid of the vanity
mirror.
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