2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Specifications

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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General information
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1 Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufac-
tures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULT-
ING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF
YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WAR-
RANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause dam-
age or performance problems include the following:

Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

Failure to use required fuel and fluids

Failure to use proper size tires and wheels

Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-
pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

Modification of any onboard computer/control module,
including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.
Installation of accessories
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The installation of accessories, optional parts, etc., should
only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in
the driving area and in accordance with the guidelines and
warnings contained within the documents accompanying
this vehicle.
Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be
fitted to your vehicle.

Improper installation of electrical parts could cause fire.
Refer to the “Modification/alterations to the electrical or
fuel systems” section within this owner’s manual.

Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-
out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter-
ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

Tires and wheels which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for information
regarding wheel and tire sizes.
CAUTION
!
Before any electrical or electronic accessories are
installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
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Features and controls
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General information
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MODEL: MMC FCC ID: CB2MDGMY10 IC: 279B-
MDGMY10
Your Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only sig-
nifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users and installers must be provided with installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.
Enrollment commands
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CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3-252 Features and controls
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5. To remove the Dock connector, turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position first and perform the installation
steps in reverse.
Types of connectable devices and supported file
specifications
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Device types
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Devices of the following types can be connected.
*: “iPod touch,” “iPod classic,” “iPod” and “iPod nano” are
registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and
other countries.Model name
Condition
USB memory deviceStorage capacity of 256 Mbytes
or more
iPod touch* F/W Ver.1.1.1 or later
iPod classic* F/W Ver.1.0 or later
iPod (fifth generation)* F/W Ver.1.2.2 or later
iPod nano (fifth generation)* F/W Ver.1.2 or later
iPod nano (second generation)* F/W Ver.1.1.2 or later
Models other than USB mem-
ory devices and iPodsDigital audio player supporting
mass storage class
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Features and controls
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NOTE
Depending on the type of the USB memory device or
other device connected, the connected device may not
function properly or the available functions may be lim-
ited.

Use the iPod whose firmware has been updated to the lat-
est version.

You can charge your iPod by connecting it to the USB
input terminal when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.

Do not keep your USB memory device or iPod in your
vehicle.

It is recommended that you back up the files in case of
data damage.

Do not connect to the USB input terminal any device
(hard disk, card reader, memory reader, etc.) other than
the connectable devices specified in the previous section.
The device and/or data may be damaged. If any of these
devices was connected by mistake, remove it after turning
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
File specifications
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You can play music files of the following specifications that
are saved in a USB memory device or other device supporting
mass storage class.Item
Condition
File format MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
Maximum number of levels
(including the root)Level 8
Number of folders 700
Number of files 65,535
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4-12 Driving safety
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NOTE
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total cargo/load capacity of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
the seating and load capacity of your vehicle.

For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear axles must not be
exceeded. For further information on GAWR’s, vehicle loading, see the “Specifications” section of this manual.
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5-82 Comfort controls
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ID3 tag information
The autochanger can display ID3 tag information for files that
have been recorded with ID3 tag information.
1. Press the DISP button (7) for 2 seconds or longer to
switch to the ID3 tag information. “TAG” indicator will
appear on the display.
2. Press the DISP button repeatedly to make selections in the
following sequence: album name → track name → artist
name → normal display mode.NOTE
To return from ID3 tag information to the folder name,
press the DISP button (7) again for 2 seconds or longer.

When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.

The display can show up to 12 characters. If a folder
name, track name, or item of ID3 tag information has
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (6) to
view the next 12 characters.

Folder names and track names can each be displayed up to
a length of 32 characters. Items of ID3 tag information
can each be displayed up to a length of 30 characters.

Characters that the autochanger cannot display are shown
as “•”.
To play tracks from USB device
(if so equipped)
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You can connect your iPod or USB memory device to the USB
input terminal and play music files stored in the iPod or USB
memory device.
See the following section for the types of connectable devices
and supported files.
Refer to “Types of connectable devices and supported file
specifications” on page 3-252.
See the following sections for the connecting methods, “How
to connect an iPod” on page 3-250 and “How to connect a USB
memory device” on page 3-248.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
you can play music files in your iPod or USB memory device
via voice operation.
Refer to “To play iPod tracks via voice operation” on page 5-87
and “To play USB memory device tracks via voice operation”
on page 5-98.
NOTE
A file protected by copyright might not be able to start
playback.

It is recommended to leave the equalizer of the connected
device flat.
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