2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER engine

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NOTE
While driving, the function setting screen is not displayed
even if you operate the multi-information meter switch.
Always park the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-201.

When there is information to be announced, such as a sys-
tem fault, the tone sounds and the screen display is
changed.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “ON” position)” on page 3-194.
When there is no warning display
When there is a
warning display
When there is no warning display
When there is a
warning display Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
1-
Odometer (Type 1)/Trip odometer
2-
Odometer (Type 1)/Trip odometer
3- Service reminder
4- Engine coolant temperature display (Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1)
6- Average speed display, average fuel consumption display,
momentary fuel consumption display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momentary fuel con-
sumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
10- Function setting screen
11- Redisplay of a warning display screen
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Odometer/Trip odometerThe operation method is the same as when the ignition switch
is in the “OFF” position.
For further details, refer to “Odometer/Trip odometer” on page
3-184.Service reminderShows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-198.Engine coolant temperature displayShows the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display
while you are driving.
Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive) with the current fuel level. When
this driving range falls below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is dis-
played.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE
The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.

When you refuel, the driving range display is automati-
cally updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.

When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
problem.

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-201.
CAUTION
!
If the engine is overheating, “ ” will blink. In this
case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately
park the vehicle in a safe place and take the required
measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-
5.
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3 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
N00557700035
Indicator and warning light list
N00557800238
Ty p e A Ty p e B1- Position indicator → P.3-228
2- High beam indicator → P.3-228
3- Charging system warning light → P.3-230
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-228
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-228
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-148
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-167
8- Brake warning light → P.3-228
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-159
10- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-18
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-4312- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped) → P. 3 - 1 9 6
13- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-229
14- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator (if so
equipped) → P. 3 - 1 5 4
15- Active stability control (ASC) indicator (if so equipped) →
P.3-154
16- Information screen display list → P.3-216
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)
N00558000165
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)

You have forgotten to remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Remove the key.
Refer to “Key reminder system” on
page 3-54.

You have forgotten to turn off the
lights.
Refer to “Light auto-cutout function
(headlights and other lights)” on
page 3-237.

The theft-alarm system is operating.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on
page 3-63.

After turning off the engine, an
attempt was made to open the
driver’s door with the ignition
switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch return
reminder system” on page 3-54.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the trunk lid with the igni-
tion switch in any position other
than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-29.
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The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood.
Refer to “Engine hood” on page 7-
4.

The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 6-5.

The continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid or the Twin Clutch
SST fluid temperature is increased.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)” on page 3-98.
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on
page 3-112.

The seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer
to “Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light and display”
on page 2-18.

There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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The vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied.
Release the parking brake. Refer to
“Brake warning display” on page 3-
231.

There is a fault in the engine oil cir-
culation system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning dis-
play” on page 3-233.

There is a fault in the charging sys-
tem.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.
Refer to “Charging system warning
display” on page 3-232.

There is a fault in the SRS airbag or
the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “SRS warning light/dis-
play” on page 2-43.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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There is a fault in the Active Stabil-
ity Control (ASC).
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “Active Stability Control
(ASC)” on page 3-151.

There is a fault in the ACD (Active
Center Differential system).

There is a fault in the electronically
controlled 4WD system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “ACD (Active Center Dif-
ferential system)” on page 3-132.

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “Electronically controlled
4WD system” on page 3-135.

There is a fault in the CVT.

A safety device in the Twin Clutch
SST has been activated due to a
possible malfunction in the Twin
Clutch SST or in the engine elec-
tronic control module.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)” on page 3-98.
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on
page 3-112.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.
The rest time can be set.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For further
details, refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-198.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest.
Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.
The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion)” on page 3-201.
The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you continue
to drive without having a rest, the buzzer sounds about every 5 minutes to encourage
you to take a rest.

In the following cases, the time driven is reset and the display returns to the
previous display screen. After this, when the set time is reached again, the dis-
play and buzzer encourage you to take a rest.
• The buzzer sounds 3 times.
• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
• The multi-information meter switch is held (for about 2 seconds or more).
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