2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK light

Overview
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-72
Windshield wiper P.3-232
Engine compartment
P. 7 - 7
Engine hood P.7-4
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-58, 7-64Daytime running lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-67 [For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front side-marker and parking
lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-69 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-80
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Side turn signal lights P.3-229, 7-58 RALLIART
Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-8
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-16
Front fog lights P.3-231, 7-58, 7-79
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-71 [Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn signal lights
P.3-229, 7-58, 7-73
Front turn signal lights P.3-229, 7-58, 7-73
Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-62Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-69
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Overview
Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-141
Tire inflation pressure P.7-33
Changing tires P.6-8
Tire rotation P.7-37
Tire chains P.7-39
Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 1 5 8
Rear side-marker lights
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-83
Tail and stop lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-83 Back-up lights P.7-58, 7-85 License plate lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-87 Rear hatch P.3-58 High-mounted stop light
P. 7 - 5 8Rear window wiper P.3-239
Rear turn signal lights
P.3-229, 7-58, 7-83
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
167.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P.3-216
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-214
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-
888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.P.3-215
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2 Quick index
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-141.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P.3-140,
3-141
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
ble.P. 2 - 2 4 ,
2-46
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-33.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P.3-159
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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4 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) from the
“P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles equipped with
CVT or Twin Clutch SST)Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while pressing the
brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-95, 3-108
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-33, 5-43
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
7-23
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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6 Quick index
Problem
Do this
Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water. Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-6
The CVT makes no engine
speed to vehicle speed ratio
change when accelerating. The
initial movement of the vehicle
is slow when the vehicle starts
moving.
(for vehicles equipped with
CVT)There may be a problem in the CVT.
If the or warning lights on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they
are coming on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.P.3-107
Twin Clutch SST does not
shift.
Vehicle cannot move.
Acceleration is slow.
The vehicle does not creep.
A large shock is felt when
shifting.
Shifting occurs at higher
engine speed.
Response is slow.
(for vehicles equipped with
Tw i n C l u t c h S S T )The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch
SST has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is
a possible malfunction in the engine electronic control module.P.3-112,
3-127,
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General information
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Oxygenated gasoline Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not
be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.Ethanol (Gasohol) A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline. Methanol Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.Reformulated gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasoline Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gaso-
line does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.
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1-4 General information
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NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi
cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could
make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact
the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
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WA R N I N G
!
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of
your body’s static electricity by touching a metal
part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.
Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.
Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part-
way through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.
Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.
Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling
the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.
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