2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER battery

Driving safety
4-5
4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because more
power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders and turbocharger. Then drive your vehicle slowly.

Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer
case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubri-
cation points.

Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as
the transaxle warms up.
Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from
engine overheating, add Dia Queen Super Long Life
Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine
coolant” on page 7-12.
[For RALLIART vehicles sold in U.S.A.]

Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equip-
ment tires be replaced with winter tires when the vehicle
is going to be used in winter.
The standard equipment tires provided with this vehicle
are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that pro-
vides superior grip.
The road grip, however, is reduced in winter.
When replacing the standard equipment tires with winter
tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identical-
size winter tires.
NOTE
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation
pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire
replacement should, therefore, be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!
Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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4-8 Driving safety
4Loading information
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-
installed options. The tire and loading information placard
located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may properly carry.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms
before loading your vehicle:

Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.

Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire
that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of
the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of -
(a) Curb weight;
(b) Accessory weight;
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) Production options weight.
Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front, 1 in second row seat)
WA R N I N G
!
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can dam-
age your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including handling and braking, cause tire
failure, and result in an accident.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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5-60 Comfort controls
5
To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune to a station, or
press one of the Memory select buttons (10) to recall a sta-
tion memorized for that button.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button (5 or 6), a receivable station
will be automatically selected and reception of the station will
begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button (9). The radio will tune consecutively
to each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the TUNE switch (7) is
turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6), or turn the TUNE switch
(7) to tune to the frequency you wish to keep in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the Memory select buttons (10) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the corresponding button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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Comfort controls
5-67
5
To skip or lock a desired channel - MENU modeYou can set the satellite radio so that it locks a desired channel
or skips the channel during channel selection.
1. While the satellite radio is tuned in to the channel, press
the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) for about 2 seconds or
longer to enter the MENU mode.
2. In the MENU mode, the satellite radio channel SKIP set-
ting and LOCK setting are possible.
Each time you press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7), the
status will change in the following sequence.
“SKIP SETTING” (SKIP setting mode) → “LOCK SET-
TING” (LOCK setting mode) → “SCV ON” → “PHONE
OFF” → MENU mode off.NOTE
The MENU mode will automatically shut off when either
the radio or CD is selected, when the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) is pressed for about 2 seconds or longer, or
when the radio is left alone for 10 seconds.

The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory.
Disconnecting the battery cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the factory set-
ting: “1111.”)

For more information on the SCV function, refer to
“Speed Compensated Volume function” on page 5-86.

“PHONE OFF” is displayed but the function is not
enabled.

If the vehicle is equipped with a Mitsubishi Motors autho-
rized hands-free phone system, “PHONE OFF” will not
be displayed.
“SKIP SETTING” (SKIP Setting Mode)You can set any channel to be skipped during channel selec-
tion. You can also cancel a skip setting.
You can turn the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) and select “SKIP
CH” or “UNSKIP ALL.”
These functions are described below.“LOCK SETTING” (LOCK Setting Mode)You can lock any channel of your choice or unlock a locked
channel.
You can turn the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) and select “LOCK
CH” (or “UNLOCK CH”), “UNLOCK ALL” or “CODE
EDIT.”
These functions are described below.NOTE
If the channel that is currently being received is not
locked, you can select “LOCK CH”; if it is locked, you
can select “UNLOCK CH.”
SKIP CH: Sets the satellite radio so that it skips
the channel that is currently being
received.
UNSKIP ALL: Cancels skip setting on all channels.
LOCK CH: Locks the channel that is currently
being received.
UNLOCK CH: Unlocks the channel that is currently
being received.
UNLOCK ALL: Cancels lock setting on all channels.
CODE EDIT: Changes the lock cancellation code.
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Comfort controls
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5
7. “STORED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, the code will
be changed and the satellite radio will return to the LOCK
setting mode.NOTE
The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory. Disconnecting the battery
cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the default fac-
tory setting: “1111.”)To reset the lock cancellation codeIn case you forget the code, it is possible to reset the code to the
factory setting (1111).
1. With the audio power OFF, press the PWR switch (2) and
the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) at the same time.
The display will show “CODE INITIAL.”
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “YES” will be dis-
played. To reset the code, press the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) again. “STORED” will be shown for 2 seconds
and the code will be reset.
If you do not want to reset the code, turn the
TUNE/SOUND switch (7) to display “CANCEL” and
then press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) again.
Text messageYou can change what is shown on the display when the satellite
radio tunes into a channel.
Press the DISP button (4) repeatedly to change to your desired
display mode. The order is: Channel Number + Channel Name
→ Category Name → Artist Name → Song Title → Composer
NameNOTE
Category name can also displayed by pressing the PTY
button (8).

The display can show up to 12 characters. If there are
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (3) to
view the next 12 characters.
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5-88 Comfort controls
5
To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune to a station, or
press one of the Memory select buttons (10) to recall a sta-
tion memorized for that button.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button (5 or 6), a receivable station
will be automatically selected and reception of the station will
begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button (9). The radio will tune consecutively
to each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the TUNE switch (7) is
turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6), or turn the TUNE switch
(7) to tune to the frequency you wish to keep in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the Memory select buttons (10) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the corresponding button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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Comfort controls
5-95
5
To skip or lock a desired channel - MENU modeYou can set the satellite radio so that it locks a desired channel
or skips the channel during channel selection.
1. While the satellite radio is tuned in to the channel, press
the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) for about 2 seconds or
longer to enter the MENU mode.
2. In the MENU mode, the satellite radio channel SKIP set-
ting and LOCK setting are possible.
Each time you press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7), the
status will change in the following sequence.
“SKIP SETTING” (SKIP setting mode) → “LOCK SET-
TING” (LOCK setting mode) → “SCV ON” → “PHONE
OFF” → MENU mode off.NOTE
The MENU mode will automatically shut off when either
the radio or CD is selected, when the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) is pressed for about 2 seconds or longer, or
when the radio is left alone for 10 seconds.

The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory.
Disconnecting the battery cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the factory set-
ting: “1111.”)

For more information on the SCV function, refer to
“Speed Compensated Volume function” on page 5-86.

“PHONE OFF” is displayed but the function is not
enabled.

If the vehicle is equipped with a Mitsubishi Motors autho-
rized hands-free phone system, “PHONE OFF” will not
be displayed.
“SKIP SETTING” (SKIP Setting Mode)You can set any channel to be skipped during channel selec-
tion. You can also cancel a skip setting.
You can turn the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) and select “SKIP
CH” or “UNSKIP ALL.”
These functions are described below.“LOCK SETTING” (LOCK Setting Mode)You can lock any channel of your choice or unlock a locked
channel.
You can turn the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) and select “LOCK
CH” (or “UNLOCK CH”), “UNLOCK ALL” or “CODE
EDIT.”
These functions are described below.NOTE
If the channel that is currently being received is not
locked, you can select “LOCK CH”; if it is locked, you
can select “UNLOCK CH.”
SKIP CH: Sets the satellite radio so that it skips
the channel that is currently being
received.
UNSKIP ALL: Cancels skip setting on all channels.
LOCK CH: Locks the channel that is currently
being received.
UNLOCK CH: Unlocks the channel that is currently
being received.
UNLOCK ALL: Cancels lock setting on all channels.
CODE EDIT: Changes the lock cancellation code.
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Comfort controls
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5
7. “STORED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, the code will
be changed and the satellite radio will return to the LOCK
setting mode.NOTE
The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory. Disconnecting the battery
cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the default fac-
tory setting: “1111.”)To reset the lock cancellation codeIn case you forget the code, it is possible to reset the code to the
factory setting (1111).
1. With the audio power OFF, press the PWR switch (2) and
the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) at the same time.
The display will show “CODE INITIAL.”
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “YES” will be dis-
played. To reset the code, press the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) again. “STORED” will be shown for 2 seconds
and the code will be reset.
If you do not want to reset the code, turn the
TUNE/SOUND switch (7) to display “CANCEL” and
then press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) again.
Text messageYou can change what is shown on the display when the satellite
radio tunes into a channel.
Press the DISP button (4) repeatedly to change to your desired
display mode. The order is: Channel Number + Channel Name
→ Category Name → Artist Name → Song Title → Composer
NameNOTE
Category name can also displayed by pressing the PTY
button (8).

The display can show up to 12 characters. If there are
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (3) to
view the next 12 characters.
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