2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER fuel

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Fuel tank filler door markThe arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located
on the left side of the vehicle. (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank”
on page 1-4.)Fuel remaining warning displayWhen the fuel level runs low, the information screen changes
to the interrupt display of the fuel remaining warning display
and the mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flashes slowly.
If this warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
On hills or curves, the display may be incorrect due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.
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NOTE
To return the menu screen to the function setting screen,
press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more).

If no operations are made within about 15 seconds of the
menu screen being displayed, the display returns to the
function setting screen.
4. Select the item to change on the menu screen and change
to the desired setting. For further details on the operation
methods, refer to the following sections.
Refer to “Changing the reset mode for average fuel con-
sumption and average speed” on page 3-188.
Refer to “Changing the fuel consumption display unit” on
page 3-190.
Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on page 3-192.
Refer to “Changing the display language” on page 3-192.
Refer to “Changing the language on Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System or Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface to
match the multi-information display (if so equipped)” on
page 3-194.
Refer to “Operation sound setting” on page 3-195.
Refer to “Changing the amount of time until “REST
REMINDER” is displayed” on page 3-197.
Refer to “Changing the turn signal sound” on page 3-198.
Refer to “Changing the momentary fuel consumption dis-
play (Type 2)” on page 3-199.
Refer to “Returning to the factory settings” on page 3-
200.
Changing the reset mode for average fuel consumption
and average speed
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You can change the mode condition for the average fuel con-
sumption and average speed display to “Auto reset” or “Man-
ual reset”.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG” (average fuel consumption and average speed set-
ting).
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch in sequence from A
(Auto reset mode) → M (Manual reset mode) → A (Auto
reset mode).
The setting will change to the selected mode condition.Manual reset mode
• If you press and hold the multi-information meter switch
when the average fuel consumption and average speed
are displayed, these calculations will be reset to zero.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode
• When the average fuel consumption and average speed
are being displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, these calculations will be reset to
zero.
• When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display and the average speed display
will automatically reset.
NOTE
The average speed display and average fuel consumption
display can be reset separately in both auto reset mode and
manual reset mode.

The average speed display memories and average fuel
consumption memories for auto reset mode and manual
reset mode are erased if the battery is disconnected.

The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
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Changing the fuel consumption display unit
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The fuel consumption display unit can be changed. The dis-
tance, speed, and amount units are also changed to match the
selected fuel consumption unit.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG UNIT” (fuel consumption display unit setting).
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “AVG UNIT” (fuel
consumption display unit setting).
4. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to switch
in sequence from km/L → L/100 km → mpg (US) → mpg
(UK) → RETURN → km/L.
5. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change the setting to the
selected unit.
NOTE
The display units for the driving range, the average fuel
consumption, the average speed and the momentary fuel
consumption are changed, but the units for the indicating
needle (speedometer), the odometer and the trip odometer
will remain unchanged.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory of the unit set-
ting is erased and is automatically set to {mpg (US) or
L/100 km}.
The distance and speed units are also changed in the following
combinations to match the selected fuel consumption unit.
Type 1Ty p e 2
Fuel economy
Distance
(driving range)
Speed
(average speed)
mpg (US) mile (s) mph
mpg (UK) mile (s) mph
km / L km km / h
L / 100 km km km / h
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Changing the momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
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It is possible to change the bar graph setting of the momentary
fuel consumption display.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch for
about 2 seconds or more to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
. (changing the momentary fuel consumption display)3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch for
about 2 seconds or more to switch in sequence from ON
(with the green bar graph) → OFF (without the green bar
graph) → ON (with the green bar graph).
The setting changes to the selected bar graph setting.
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Returning to the factory settings
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All of the function settings can be returned to their factory set-
tings.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“RESET” (return to the factory settings). 3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 5 seconds or more), the buzzer sounds and all of the
function settings are returned to the factory settings.
NOTE
The factory settings are as follows.
• Average fuel consumption and average speed reset
mode: A (Auto reset)
• Fuel consumption display unit: mpg (US) or (L/100 km)
• Temperature unit: °F (Fahrenheit) or {°C (Centigrade)}
• Display language: ENGLISH
• Cooperative language setting: A
• Operation sounds: ON (Operation sound on)
• “REST REMINDER” display: OFF
• Turn signal sound: Turn signal sound 1
• Momentary fuel consumption with the green bar graph
(Type 2): ON
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The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood.
Refer to “Engine hood” on page 7-
4.

The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 6-5.

The continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid or the Twin Clutch
SST fluid temperature is increased.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)” on page 3-96.
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on
page 3-109.

The seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer
to “Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light and display”
on page 2-18.

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.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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