2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLU-
TION.
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 EVOLUTION. 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 EVOLU-
TION 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 WA R N I N G 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
!
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.
©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-201
Turn signal lever P.3-210
Front fog light switch P.3-211
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P.2-33, 2-43
Horn switch P.3-221 Instrument cluster P.3-150
Cruise control switches
P.3-136 Wiper and washer switch
P.3-212
Fuses P.7-36
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-109
Ignition switch P.3-24, 3-33,
3-82
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 7 7
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-44
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-222
Steering wheel audio
remote control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-105 Multi-information meter switch P.3-154
AWC switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 2 0 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-209Active stability control
OFF switch P.3-130
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
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Vents P.5-2
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front
passenger’s seat) P.2-33, 2-43
Twin Clutch SST control
mode switch
(if so equipped) P.3-104 Gearshift lever P.3-92, 3-95
Ashtray (if so equipped)
P.3-255Cup holder
(for front seats) P.3-266 Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 5 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 - 4
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-58
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
P. 2 - 6Glove compartment
P.3-262
USB input terminal
(if so equipped)
P.3-248
AWC switch
(if so equipped) P.3-120
Floor console box P.3-265
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Center panel
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-211
Heater (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 6
Air conditioning (if so equipped)
P.5-12, 5-22
Front console tray P.3-263Front console box
P. 3 - 2 6 4Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-211
Air conditioning
P.5-12, 5-22
Auxiliary Audio connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 0 3
Auxiliary Video connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 0 3 Auxiliary Audio connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-103
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-10312 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 5 6 Audio (if so equipped) P.5-33, 5-52
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-119
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”Audio (if so equipped) P.5-33, 5-52
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-119
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Electric rear
window defogger
switch P.3-220Electric rear
window
defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 2 0 Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-17 Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-17
12 V power outlet P.3-256 Passenger’s airbag
off indicator P.2-41Passenger’s airbag
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Interior
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-18
Seat belts P.2-12
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-50Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-254
Vanity mirror P.3-254
Card holder P.3-254 Inside rearview mirror P.3-78
Head restraints P.2-9 Window lock switch P.3-71
Power window
switches P.3-68Power door lock
switch P.3-55 Electric remote-controlled
outside mirror switch
P. 3 - 8 0Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-258, 7-48, 7-67Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 2
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P.3-222
Bottle holder P.3-267
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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.2-51
Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)
P.3-259, 7-48, 7-69
Rear seats P.2-8
Arm rest P.2-8
Cup holder (for rear seat) P.3-267 Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-26Assist grip
P.3-268Coat hook P.3-268
AWC control fluid reservoir P.7-15
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Trunk area
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Tools P.6-8 Spare tire P.6-10
Jack P.6-8 Inside emergency trunk lid release lever P.3-61
Trunk area light P.7-48, 7-70
Battery P.7-18
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
P. 7 - 1 6
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