2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION airbag

2-56 Seat and restraint systems
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SRS servicing
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NOTE
When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica-
ble sections in this owner’s manual.

If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to
first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so
that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.

If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use
by a handicapped person, the advanced airbag system will
be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer for assistance.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
WA R N I N G
!
Any maintenance performed on or near the compo-
nents of the SRS should be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit
anyone else to do any service, inspection, mainte-
nance or repair on any SRS components or wiring.
Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be han-
dled, removed or disposed by anyone except an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS components or
wiring could result in an accidental airbag deploy-
ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of
these situations could result in serious injury or
death.
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
component or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.
If your vehicle has received any damage, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working
order.

Do not modify your front seats, center pillar or cen-
ter console. Such modifications can adversely affect
SRS performance and may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side airbag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you find a crack in or damage to the front pillar,
rear pillar, or roof side rail where the curtain airbag
is located, have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
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Features and controls
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3
NOTE
Do not attach additional keys or accessories to the ignition
key. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag
from inflating normally. Refer to “Deployment of front
airbags” on page 2-44.

In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the
“START” position.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of another key (Type
B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the
engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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Features and controls
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3
5. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
6. 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.
7. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with SST, make sure the gearshift 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.
8. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“ON” position and make certain that all warning lights
and warning displays are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
9. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when
the engine starts.10. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.NOTE
If the emergency key is attached to a key ring, it may
become impossible to insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the
emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being
started. When using the emergency key to start the engine,
first remove the key from the key ring.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the
emergency key after the engine is started.
If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the
floor, which could disturb the pedal operation. Fur-
thermore, the F.A.S.T.-key could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled to cause serious injury if the air-
bag inflates.
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3-192 Features and controls
3

There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.

The vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied.
Release the parking brake. Refer to
“Brake warning display” on page 3-
199.

There is a fault in the engine oil circu-
lation system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice to have
the system checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning” on
page 3-201.

There is a fault in the charging system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
Refer to “Charging system warning
display” on page 3-198.

There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the
pre-tensioner system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “SRS warning light/display”
on page 2-42.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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3-270 Features and controls
3Assist grip
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These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the
vehicle.
Coat hook
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There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s
side.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and cause an accident.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain airbag was activated,
any such item could be propelled away with great
force and could prevent the curtain airbag from
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat
hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are
no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes
that you hang on the coat hook.
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7-38 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. For vehicles with the bottom cover, use the puller to
loosen the 2 clips (A) and push down the bottom cover.
The puller is in the fuse block in the engine compartment.
Refer to “Fuse replacement” on page 7-44.
NOTE
When finished, be sure to return the puller to the fuse
block in the engine compartment.
3. To put back the fuse lid, line up the fuse lid hook (B) with
the clamp (C) on the instrument panel and push the lid
back in.
WA R N I N G
!
When changing fuses, do not damage the driver’s
knee airbag harness or accidentally strike the airbag
area with hard objects. Improper work methods
could result in an accidental driver’s knee airbag
deployment or could make the driver’s knee airbag
inoperable. Either of these situations could result in
serious injury or death.
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Alphabetical index
7
Sun visors 3-254
Sunroof 3-72
Safety mechanism 3-73
Sunshade 3-75
Timer function 3-73
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-121
S-AWC control mode switch 3-120
S-AWC operation display 3-122
S-AWC warning display 3-123
Supplemental Restraint System 2-32
Curtain airbag system 2-50
Driver’s knee airbag system 2-43
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-36
Servicing 2-56
Side airbag system 2-49
Warning light/display 2-42
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Tachometer 3-151
Tail and stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-62
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-65
Tank capacity 1-4
,9-9
Theft-alarm system
System 3-62Tire pressure monitoring system 3-143
Warning light/display 3-144
Tires 7-19
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-28
Tire and loading information placard 4-8
,9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tread wear indicators 7-25
Tissue holder 3-267
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-13
Transfer oil 7-14
Oil 9-9
Trunk area light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-71
Trunk lid 3-58
Turbocharger operation 3-90
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-196
Lever 3-210
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