2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER service indicator

3-216 Features and controls
3Indicator 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.3-229
2- High beam indicator → P.3-229
3- Charging system warning light → P.3-231
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-229
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-229
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-149
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-169
8- Brake warning light → P. 3 - 2 2 9
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-160
10- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-19
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 4 512- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-197
13- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-230
14- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator (if so
equipped) → P.3-155
15- Active stability control (ASC) indicator (if so equipped) →
P. 3 - 1 5 5
16- Information screen display list → P. 3 - 2 1 7
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3-230 Features and controls
3
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 illuminates or flashes.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally 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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Features and controls
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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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7-40 Vehicle care and maintenance
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NOTE
To meet government regulations and promote cleaner air,
your vehicle is equipped with an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem (OBD). The engine electronic control module that
controls OBD functions stores various data (especially
about the exhaust emissions). This data will be erased if
the battery cable is disconnected, which could make a
rapid diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the battery
cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is on.
Spark plugs
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Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance
and emission-control.
Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping. Change them at
the mileage listed in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL”. NOTE
Use the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications”
on page 9-8 or plugs that are exactly the same. Other
plugs could cause engine damage, performance problems
or radio noise.
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-148
Braking 4-8
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-42
Parking brake 3-78
Parking brake lever stroke 7-38
Pedal 3-144
Pedal free play 7-37
Power brakes 3-145
Service brake 3-144
Brake assist 3-146
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-54
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-290
,3-299
Cargo loads 4-14
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-231
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-59
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-88
Outside of your vehicle 7-90Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-37
Coat hooks 3-305
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-235
Coming home light 3-242
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-99
Fluid 7-18,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-99
Sports mode 3-107
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-10
Cruise control 3-158
Indicator 3-160
Cup holder 3-303
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-62
Defogger (rear window) 3-255
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-20
,5-
29
,5-39
,5-49
Digital clock 5-149
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-240
Disc brake pads 7-42
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