2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART Owners Manual

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3Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
To open Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the
sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open
position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be
fully open.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. NOTE
The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.To closePress the switch (3), the sunroof automatically closes.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.To tilt up When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear edge of sunroof raises
for ventilation. To tilt down Press the switch (3). Timer functionThe sunroof can be operated when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30
seconds period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK”. However, once the driver’s door or the front pas-
senger’s door is opened, the sunroof cannot be operated until
the ignition switch is turned on again.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).
Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in
the vehicle.
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Safety mechanism If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the
safety mechanism will cause the sunroof to re-open automati-
cally. The opened sunroof will become operational again after
a few seconds.
If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecu-
tively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted. To return
the sunroof to normal operation:
1. Press the switch (2) repeatedly until the sunroof moves
into the tilt up position.
2. Once the tilt up position has been reached, press again and
hold the switch (2) for at least 3 seconds.
3. Press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.
4. After pressing the switch (1) to perform full opening,
press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be sub-
jected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.

Avoid stopping the sunroof before it reaches the opening
or closing end during operations. If this should acciden-
tally be allowed to happen, repeat the process from step 1. 5. The sunroof should now operate in the normal manner.
CAUTION
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
sunroof closes. This allows the sunroof to close com-
pletely. Therefore be especially careful that fingers
are not trapped in the sunroof opening.

The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch (3) is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Personal injury and malfunction of the sunroof
could result.
CAUTION
!
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SunshadeThe sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun-
roof is closed.
When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open auto-
matically.
NOTE
Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before closing the sun-
shade.

When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
sunroof and without the ignition key.

Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snowfall or during extreme cold).

Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or
roof opening edge.

Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the sun-
roof.

Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.

If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a
roof carrier is installed. Depending on the model of ski
carrier or roof carrier, the sunroof may contact the carrier
when the sunroof is tilted up.

Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.

Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weather-
strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.

After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sun-
roof is opened.
Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
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Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only
while the engine is running.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position, for
vehicles with a manual transaxle, set the selector lever {contin-
uously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles with
CVT or Twin Clutch SST.
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To apply To release
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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3 Steering wheel tilt lock lever
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower
the steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it upward.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning display will appear on the
information screen in the multi-information display.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
Warning light
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
1- Locked
2- ReleasedTy p e 1
Ty p e 2
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3Inside day/night rearview mirror
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured
in the locked (1) position.
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This can be dangerous.
When releasing the tilt lock lever {moving it to the
position (2)}, be sure to hold the steering wheel
firmly. Otherwise, the steering wheel may slip down
too suddenly.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
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Inside day/night rearview mirrorAdjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror vertically and horizontally to
adjust its position.
To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
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