2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION brakes

For emergencies
6-5
6
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order from the way you connected them.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may
misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning
light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery
voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is
operating properly.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer charge the battery. Do not charge the battery
yourself.
Flammable gases may leak from the battery and
explode.
Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulfu-
ric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately and thor-
oughly with water, and get prompt medical atten-
tion.
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working near the battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Never remove the battery label, upper cover,
exhaust tube, or pipe. Flammable gases may leak
and explode.
This vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery located in the trunk.
To assure proper battery installation and venting of
flammable gases, the battery must be serviced
and/or replaced by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer
only.
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For emergencies
6-21
6
On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-28 and “Tire chains” on page 7-28.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system
(ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.

After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted roadDrive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads or over potholes etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts
may be damaged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or
exit of a parking lot);
• parked too closely against a curb or parking block,
or by the side of a road with curbstones;
• driven on a steep slope;
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-33
7
Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
N00941400116
If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
General maintenance
N00941500159
The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
N00941600062
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
N00941700047
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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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
2Parking brake lever stroke 7-29
Pedal 3-133
Pedal free play 7-29
Power brakes 3-133
Service brake 3-133
Brake assist 3-134
Braking
Warning lights 3-196
Break-in period 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-46
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Card holder 3-255
,3-263
Cargo loads 4-13
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-198
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraints 2-22
Child safety locks for rear door 3-57
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Clutch pedal operation 3-91
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
Pedal free play 7-28Coat hooks 3-268
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Headlight reminder buzzer 3-205
Light auto-cutout function 3-204
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant (engine) 7-10
,9-9
Cruise control 3-136
Cup holder 3-266
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-46
Replacement 7-54
Defogger (rear window) 3-220
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
30
Digital clock 5-119
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-206
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-259
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-67
Switch 3-258
Doors
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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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