2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION key

Features and controls
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Starting the engine
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[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key, refer to “F.A.S.T.-key: Starting the engine” on
page 3-30.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system, which automatically controls the release of
fuel. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE
For models equipped with a manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.6. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make sure the gear-
shift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
NOTE
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not
operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make
certain that all warning lights are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts. Startability of Twin Clutch SST vehicle with ambient
temperature of -22
°F (-30
°C) or lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transmission has not
warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If it
occurs, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position
and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transmission will warm up, and you will be able to start
normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.
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Features and controls
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Gearshift lever operation
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As an additional safety precaution, models equipped with a
Twin Clutch SST have a shift-lock device that holds the gear-
shift lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the gearshift
lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired position.NOTE
The gearshift lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to
another position if the ignition switch is at the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position, or the key has been removed, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.The Twin Clutch SST has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, depending on
the position of the gearshift lever, the speed of the vehicle and
the position of the accelerator pedal.
The gearshift lever (A) has 2 gates; the main shift gate (B) and
the manual shift gate (C).
NOTE
In the main shift gate, the gearshift lever has 4 positions.

For information on manual shift gate operation, please
refer to “Manual shift” on page 3-105.
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Features and controls
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Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “OFF” position)
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When there is information to be announced, such as a key
reminder, the buzzer sounds and switches to the warning dis-
play screen. Refer to the appropriate page and take the neces-
sary measures.
When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warn-
ing display goes out automatically.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-186.
Returning to the display screen from before the warn-
ing displayEven if the cause of the warning display is not eliminated, you
can return to the screen that was displayed before the warning
display.
If you press the multi-information meter switch, the display
screen switches to the screen display from before the warning
and the “!” warning is displayed.
1- Information generated
2- Cause eliminated
A- “!” warning
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3-186 Features and controls
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)
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Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)

You have forgotten to remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Remove the key.
Refer to “Key reminder system” on
page 3-54.

You have forgotten to turn off the
lights.Refer to “Light auto-cutout function (head-
lights and other lights)” on page 3-204.

The theft-alarm system is operating. Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on page 3-62.

Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on
page 3-7.
Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)”
on page 3-41.
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3-188 Features and controls
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There is a fault in the F. A. S. T. -key. Refer to “F. A. S. T. -key” on page 3-17.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Features and controls
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
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Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)

There is a fault in the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-17.
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Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on
page 3-7.
Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)”
on page 3-41.

The brake fluid level is low.

There is a fault in the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
inspect it.

If the light still illuminates after the
inspection, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice for assistance.
Refer to “Brake warning display” on
page 3-199.

There is a fault in the Anti-lock brak-
ing system.
Avoid sudden braking and high-speed
driving, park the vehicle in a safe
place, and take corrective measures.
Refer to “Anti-lock braking system
warning light / display” on page 3-125.

The tire pressure in one of the tires
(except spare tire) is low.Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light / display” on page 3-144.

There is a fault in the Tire pressure
monitoring system.Refer to “Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light / display” on page 3-144.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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3-204 Features and controls
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NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened, the lights automat-
ically turn off.
[When using a key to start the engine]
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched beep will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened, a high-pitched constant
buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
“LOCK” and the driver’s door is opened, a low-pitched
constant buzzer will sound to remind you to return the
ignition switch.

With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is not opened, the lights auto-
matically turn off after about 3 minutes.
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