2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART Time

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
LANCER. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2010 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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Overview
Outside (Front)
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[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-59
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-56, 7-62[For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type]
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-66
Daytime running lights P.7-56, 7-64 Except for RALLIART
Windshield wiper and washer
P. 3 - 2 3 2
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Fuel tank filler
P. 1 - 4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-82
Side turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-231, 7-56, 7-73Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
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Overview
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Windshield wiper and washer
P.3-232
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 8 2
Side turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56
Front fog lights P.3-231, 7-56, 7-76
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type][For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type] RALLIART
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
Headlights, low beam P.3-
220, 7-56, 7-59
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-56, 7-62Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-66
Daytime running lights P.7-56, 7-64 Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
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General information
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1
NOTE
If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear click-
ing sounds.
The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac-
tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULT-
ING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF
YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WAR-
RANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause dam-
age or performance problems include the following:

Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

Failure to use required fuel and fluids

Failure to use proper size tires and wheels

Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-
pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

Modification of any onboard computer/control module,
including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.
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Seat and restraint systems
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If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat
belt unfastened, the warning light/display and tone will remind
you to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts mov-
ing. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this
way when you remove your seat belt while driving. The warn-
ing light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.NOTE
At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be dis-
played on the information screen in the multi-information
display.
Front passenger seat belt warning light
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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located in the
instrument panel.
When the key is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator nor-
mally comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
WA R N I N G
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Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes
the light difficult to see.
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Seat and restraint systems
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2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air-
bag
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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which includes airbags for the driver and passengers.
The SRS front airbags are designed to supplement the primary
protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems
by providing those occupants with protection against head and
chest injuries in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions.
The SRS front airbags, together with sensors at the front of the
vehicle and sensors attached to the front seats, form an
advanced airbag system.
The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to supplement the
primary protection of the driver’s seat belt system. It can
reduce the forward movement of the driver’s lower legs and
provide increased overall body protection in certain moderate
to severe frontal collisions.
The SRS side airbags (if so equipped) and the curtain airbags
(if so equipped) are also designed to supplement the seat belts.
The SRS side airbags provide the driver and front passenger
with protection against chest injuries by deploying the bag on
the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact collisions.
The SRS curtain airbags provide the driver and passengers on
the front seat and rear outboard seat with protection against
head injuries by deploying a bag on the side impacted in mod-
erate to severe side impact collisions.The SRS airbags are NOT a substitute for use of the seat belts.
For maximum protection in all types of accidents, seat belts
must ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives or rides in
this vehicle (with infants and small children in an appropriate
child restraint system in the rear seat, and older children buck-
led in the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page
2-24.
WA R N I N G
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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WEAR
YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN
AIRBAG.
• Seat belts help keep the driver and passengers
properly positioned. This reduces the risk of injury
in all collisions, and reduces the risk of serious
injuries or death when the airbags inflate.
During sudden braking just before a collision, an
unrestrained or improperly restrained driver or
passengers can move forward into direct contact
with, or within close proximity to, the airbag when
it begins to inflate.
The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most
forceful and can cause serious injuries or death if
the occupant comes in contact with the airbag at
this time.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in rollovers,
rear impact collisions, and in lower-speed frontal
collisions, because the airbags are not designed to
inflate in those situations.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from
your vehicle in a collision or rollover.
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Seat and restraint systems
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2
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system
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The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the
middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is
contained in the instrument panel above the glove compart-
ment. The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s airbag are
designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front pas-
senger’s airbag does not deploy when the front passenger seat
is not occupied or when the weight sensor in the front passen-
ger seat senses a weight on the seat of less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg).
WA R N I N G
!
There may be a system error if the warning
light/display appears as indicated. In such cases, an
SRS airbag or a seat belt pre-tensioner system may
not function properly in a collision. Have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer:
• Even when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, the warning light does not come on or it
remains on a few seconds later
• When warning light comes on while driving
• When warning display appears while driving
Driver
Front passenger
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2-46 Seat and restraint systems
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Driver’s knee airbag system
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The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steering wheel.
The driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at the same time
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