2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER clutch

3-146 Features and controls
3Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST)
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off on a steep uphill
slope by preventing the vehicle from moving backwards. It
keeps the braking force for about 2 seconds when you move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will main-
tain the braking force applied while stopping for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist grad-
ually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.NOTE
The hill start assist is activated when all of the following
conditions are met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated while the
engine is starting or immediately after the engine is
started.)
• The gearshift lever is in any position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake
pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.

The hill start assist will not operate if the accelerator pedal
is depressed before the brake pedal is released.

The hill start assist also operates when reversing on an
uphill slope.
CAUTION
!
Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent
backwards movement of the vehicle. Under certain
circumstances, even when hill start assist is acti-
vated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake
pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is
heavily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-
pery.
The hill start assist is not designed to keep the vehi-
cle stopped in place on uphill slopes for more than 2
seconds.
When facing uphill, do not rely on using the hill
start assist to maintain a stopped position as an
alternative to depressing the brake pedal.
Doing so could cause an accident.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position while the hill start assist is operat-
ing. The hill start assist could stop operating, which
could result in an accident.
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Electronic power steering system warning displayTy p e 1
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning display will
appear on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play.If the warning display appears while driving 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Wait approximately 30 seconds and then restart the engine
to check whether the warning display goes out; if it then
remains off, there is no problem.
If the warning display does not go out, or it appears again
while driving, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Cruise control
(if so equipped)
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system. It lets you
keep the same driving speed. Cruise control can be activated at
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. It is especially useful for
freeway driving. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You may have to
use the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set
speed.
CAUTION
!
If the warning display appears during driving, it
may become harder to turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, the cruise control system should
be set to the “OFF” position by pressing the “ON
OFF” switch (A) when you are not using the cruise
control system.
Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snowy, wet, slippery or on a steep downhill slope.
On vehicles with manual transaxle, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position while
driving at a set speed without depressing the clutch
pedal. The engine will run too fast and might be
damaged.
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NOTE
If the cruise control is on when the ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” position, cruise control will turn on auto-
matically and the “CRUISE” control indicator will illumi-
nate the next time you start the engine.

If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the cruise control will be erased. As a result, the
“CRUISE” control indicator may not come on when you
restart the engine. If this happens, press the “ON OFF”
switch once again to activate the cruise control.
2. Confirm that the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to
“Normal” (on vehicles with Twin Clutch SST).
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 3-120.NOTE
The cruising speed cannot be set when the Twin Clutch
SST control mode is set to “Sport” mode.3. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed, then press
and release the “COAST SET” switch (B) when the
“CRUISE” indicator light is illuminated. The vehicle will
then maintain the desired speed.
NOTE
The speed when you released the “COAST SET” switch
will be set as the cruising speed.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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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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Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as follow:

When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachome-
ter’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
To resume the set speed
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If the cruise control is deactivated by any of the conditions
described in “To deactivate” on page 3-164, you can return to
the previously set speed by pressing the “ACC RES” switch
(C) while driving at a speed of approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or greater.
WA R N I N G
!
On vehicles with continuously variable transmission
(CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, although the cruise con-
trol will be disengaged when shifting to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, never move the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and this could
cause a serious accident.
CAUTION
!
When the set speed driving is deactivated automati-
cally in any situation other than those listed above,
there may be a system malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off the cruise
control and have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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Ta c h o m e t e r
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The tachometer shows engine revolutions per minute. This
allows the driver to determine the most efficient shift position
(manual transaxle), selector position {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)} or shift position (Twin Clutch SST) and
engine speed combinations.
This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
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CAUTION
!
The red zone indicates an engine speed beyond the
range of safe operation.
Select the correct shift position (manual transaxle),
selector position (CVT) or gearshift position (Twin
Clutch SST) to control the engine speed so that the
tachometer indicator does not enter the red zone.
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3 Multi-information display
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The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, Twin Clutch SST control mode, ACD control mode, gearshift lever position, selector lever posi-
tion, all-wheel drive operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed, instrument bright-
ness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
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position (Manual transaxle)
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1-
Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-183
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-183
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-185
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-187
4-
Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P. 3 - 1 8 9
5- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P. 3 - 1 8 9
6- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) → P.3-189
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P. 3 - 1 9 4
7- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-196
8- Fuel remaining display screen → P. 3-196
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NOTE
The fuel units, temperature units, display language, and
other settings can be changed.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-201.

The display screen is different depending on whether the
ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ON” position.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-183.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-217.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch turned
from “OFF” to “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-189.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-219.
Multi-information meter switch
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The multi-information meter switch is a button marked
“INFO” on the left side of the dash.
Each time the multi-information meter switch is operated, a
sound is emitted and the multi-information display changes
between information such as warnings, odometer, trip odome-
ter, service reminder, engine coolant temperature (Type 1),
average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, and
average speed and ACD control mode display (if so equipped).
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and
units used on the multi-information display by operating the
multi-information meter switch.
9- Engine coolant temperature display (if so equipped) → P. 3 -
189
10- Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen (Twin Clutch
SST) → P.3-122
11- Selector lever position display screen (CVT) → P.3-103
Gearshift lever position display screen (Twin Clutch SST) →
P. 3 - 1 1 4
12- Drive mode indicator display screen (CVT) (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 1 8 8
ACD control mode display screen (Twin Clutch SST) → P. 3 -
133
13- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-196
14- Gearshift indicator display screen (if so equipped) → P.3-96
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