2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER clutch

Features and controls
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NOTE
Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark dis-
played in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If
you want to switch the display, press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more.
Redisplay of a warning display screenWhen the warning is displayed, if you lightly press the
multi-information meter switch a few times, the warning dis-
play screen you switched from is redisplayed.Other interrupt displaysThe operation status of each system is displayed on the infor-
mation screen.
For further details, refer to the appropriate page in the warning
display list.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-226.Selector lever position display screen {continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT)}
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Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page 3-98.Gearshift lever position display screen (Twin
Clutch SST)
N00545800055
Shows the position of the gearshift lever.
Refer to “Gearshift lever operation” on page 3-112.
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Outside temperature display screen
N00556500094
Shows the temperature outside the vehicle.NOTE
The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(°F or °C).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-201.

Depending on factors such as the driving conditions, the
displayed temperature may vary from the actual outside
temperature.Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen
(Twin Clutch SST)
N00545100029
The operation status of the Twin Clutch SST control mode is
displayed. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page
3-120.ACD control mode display screen
(if so equipped)
N00545900030
The operation status of the ACD control mode is displayed.
Refer to “ACD control mode” on page 3-133.ECO mode indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator will be displayed when fuel-efficient driving is
achieved.
Fuel remaining display screen
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Shows the amount of fuel remaining.NOTE
It may take several seconds to stabilize the display after
refilling the tank.

If fuel is added with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the remaining fuel display may indicate an incorrect
fuel level.
CAUTION
!
Running out of gas could damage the catalytic con-
verter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon
as possible.Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
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Service reminder
N00556700168
Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE
Except for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, shows the time
until the periodic inspection every 6 months (7,500 miles
or 12,000 km).

For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the service reminder
time can be modified by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe
maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s Warranty and
Maintenance Manual. For further information, please con-
tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE
Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, the warning dis-
play is displayed for a few seconds on the information
screen.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.
Ty p e 1
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Features and controls
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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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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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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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Features and controls
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine control system or
continuously variable transmission (CVT) control system /
Twin Clutch SST control system. If a problem is detected in
one of these systems, this indicator comes on. When the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator nor-
mally comes on and goes off after the engine has started.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
CAUTION
!
If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during
sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
• When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.
• If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and
high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe
place, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.

Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driv-
ing. This may cause the rear wheels to lock and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position, have the system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
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NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off). A warning is also displayed in the multi-
information display. When the engine is started, the light
should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out
before driving.

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with a CVT or a Twin Clutch
SST has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, 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.
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