2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION mirror

Features and controls
3-221
3
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Heated mirror” on page 3-82.)
Horn switch
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To honk the horn, press the “ ” mark on the steering wheel.
CAUTION
!
The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.
Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.
Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.
When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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3-254 Features and controls
3Sun visors
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Fold the sun visor downward (1) to reduce front glare while
driving. To reduce side glare, turn the visor to the side (2).
Vanity mirrorThe vanity mirrors are located on the back of the sun visors.
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Features and controls
3-255
3
Card holderCards can be slipped into the front (A) of the lid of the vanity
mirror.
Ashtray
(if so equipped)
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To use the movable ashtray, open the lid.
CAUTION
!
Put out matches and cigarettes completely before
leaving them in the ashtray.
Don’t put paper or other flammable items into your
ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking mate-
rials will set them on fire, causing damage.
Be sure to close the ashtray when finished. If the
ashtray is left open, other cigarette butts in the tray
may be rekindled.
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4-6 Driving safety
4Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving,
cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury.
However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you
can better protect yourself and your passengers:

Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather
conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and use your
turn signal light.

While driving, keep a tight grip on the steering wheel.

While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.

Always obey applicable laws and regulations. Be a polite
and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected
events, such as sudden braking.

If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle
registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the
right fuel.
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.
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.
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7-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
*- Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Heater 30 A*
2Stop lights
(Brake lights)15 A
3 Rear fog light 10 A
4 Windshield wiper 30 A
5 Optional 10 A
6 Door locks 20 A
7Radio15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9Interior lights
(Dome lights)15 A
10 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Gauges 7.5 A
13Cigarette lighter/Accessory
socket15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rearview mirrors 10 A
17 All-wheel drive system 10 A
18 Back-up lights 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Power window control 30 A*
21 Defogger 30 A*
22Heated
outside rearview mirrors7.5 A
23 115V Power outlet 15 A
24 Power seats 25 (20) A
25 Heated seats 30 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
CAUTION
!
When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.
This vehicle is equipped with a high performance
brakes. Wash the wheels frequently to remove brake
dust. The dust will be difficult to remove if left on
the wheels for too long.
If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of
water spray on the windshield and become damaged
as a result.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.
Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.

Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.

When using high-pressure water to wash a vehicle
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key system, keep the
water from spraying on the open button on the
trunk. This could cause the trunk to open and flood
the inside of the trunk.
Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• If your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler, check
with the car wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
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Alphabetical index
4Tank capacity 1-4
,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-36
Fusible links 7-36
G
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-262
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-211
Hazard warning lights 3-196
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-205
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Dimmer 3-206
Headlight flasher 3-206
Headlight leveling switch 3-209
Replacement 7-49
,7-51
,7-53
Switch 3-201
Heater without air conditioning function 5-6
High beam indicator 3-196
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-35
Horn
Switch 3-221
Horn switch 3-221
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-24
,3-82
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-196
Information screen display
Brake warning display 3-199
Charging system warning display 3-200
Oil pressure warning display 3-201
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-61
Instrument cluster 3-150
Interior lights 3-257
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-54
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-43
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-46
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Alphabetical index
5
Replacement 7-66
Light auto-cutout function 3-204
Limited-slip differential 3-132
Link System 3-222
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-9
M
Manual transaxle 3-92
Oil 7-13
,9-9
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-93
Mirror
Inside day/night rearview mirror 3-78
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi-information display 3-153
Multi-information meter
Switch 3-154
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
,9-9
Manual transaxle oil 7-13
,9-9
Rear axle oil 7-15
Rear differential oil 9-9
Transfer oil 7-14
,9-9
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-20
Outside rearview mirrors 3-80Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake break-in 7-30
Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-133
Power door locks 3-55
power door lock switch 3-55
Power outlet 3-256
Power steering
Fluid 7-17
,9-9
System 3-135
Power windows 3-68
Lock switch 3-71
Main switch 3-69
Safety mechanism 3-70
Sub switch 3-70
Timer function 3-70
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-33
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