2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER brake light

Features and controls
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If the warning light / display comes on while driv-
ing
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If only the anti-lock braking system warning light / dis-
play comes on
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Test the system by restarting the engine and driving at a
speed of about 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
If the warning light / display then remain off during driv-
ing, there is no problem.
However, if the warning light / display do not disappear,
or if they come on again when the vehicle is driven, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
Any of the following warning light/display behavior
indicates that the anti-lock braking system is not
functioning and only the standard brake system is
working. (The standard brake system will still work
properly.) If this happens, take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
• When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the warning light does not come on or it remains
on and does not go off
• The warning light comes on while driving
• The warning display appears while driving
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If the anti-lock braking system warning light / display
and brake warning light / display come on at the same
timeWarning light

Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

The anti-lock braking system and brake force distribution func-
tion may not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or repair facility of your choice.NOTE
The anti-lock braking system warning light and brake
warning light illuminate at the same time and the warning
displays appear alternately on the information screen in
the multi-information display.
After driving on icy roads
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After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice
which may have been left around the wheels. On vehicles that
have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not to damage the
wheel speed sensors (A) or the cables located at each wheel.Front
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NOTE
An operation noise may be emitted from the engine com-
partment in the following situations. The sound is associ-
ated with checking the operations of the ASC. At this
time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunction.
• When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is
turned on.

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the engine
compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illu-
minated, the ASC is not active.Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides suffi-
cient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.
Skid control function
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver main-
tain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid
steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.NOTE
The skid control function operates at speeds of about 9
mph (15 km/h) or higher.
CAUTION
!
When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.
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To deactivate
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The cruise control can be turned off as follows:

Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise control will be
turned off.)

Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).

Depress the brake pedal or lightly tap it.
The cruise control will be turned off automatically in the fol-
lowing conditions:
When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles with man-
ual transaxle).

Your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more
below the set speed because of an uphill, etc.

Your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

When the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to “Sport”
mode (on vehicles with Twin Clutch SST).
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 3-120.

When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating
(if so equipped).
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-151.Ty p e 1
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Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Fully apply the parking brake and move the shift lever
into the “N” position (manual transaxle), the selector lever
{continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gear-
shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) into the “P” position.
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen changes to the function set-
ting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-189.3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
!
For safety, stop the vehicle before operating.
While driving, even if you operate the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the function setting screen is
not displayed.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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3 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
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Indicator and warning light list
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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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The brake fluid level is low.

There is a fault in the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
Refer to “Brake warning display”
on page 3-231.

There is a fault in the Anti-lock
braking system.
Avoid sudden braking and high-
speed driving, park the vehicle in a
safe place, and take corrective mea-
sures. Refer to “Anti-lock braking
system warning light/display” on
page 3-148.

The tire pressure in one of the tires
(except spare tire) is low.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” on page 3-166.

There is a fault in the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” on page 3-166.

One of the doors or the trunk lid is
not completely closed.
The open door or open trunk lid is
displayed.
Close the door or trunk lid.
Refer to “Door ajar warning display
(With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position)” on page 3-187.
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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