2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER ignition

3-78 Features and controls
3Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position, for
vehicles with a manual transaxle, set the selector lever {contin-
uously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles with
CVT or Twin Clutch SST.
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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3 Inside day/night rearview mirror
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
NOTE
When the gearshift lever or the selector lever is in the “R”
(REVERSE) position with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position, the rear-view camera image will be displayed on
the left portion of a type 3 mirror.
For details, refer to “Rear-view camera” on page 3-174.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 3
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To reduce the glareType 1The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used
to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.
Type 2When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the reflection factor of the mirror
is automatically changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor
(1), as reduced sensitivity could result.
1- Daytime position
2- Night position
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Type 3When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the green indicator (1) illuminates
and the reflection factor of the mirror is automatically changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sen-
sors (2), as reduced sensitivity could result.

If you want to stop automatic mode, press the switch (3)
and the indicator will go off.
To return to automatic mode, press the switch again or
turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position after turning
to “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
Outside rearview mirrors
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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat
adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
(Back side)
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects
you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they appear in a regular flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of
vehicles following you when changing lanes.
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To adjust the mirror positionThe outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to
adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position. NOTE
After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” (off) position
(C).
To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the
engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside
the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
Ignition switch
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[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key, refer to “F.A.S.T.-key: Ignition switch” on page
3-24.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]LOCKThe engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can
be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi-
tion. ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. ON The engine runs and all accessories can be used. Manual transaxle CVT or Twin Clutch SST
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START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and
it will return automatically to the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-5.)
ACC power auto-cutout function
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in
the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other electric devices that can
be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position,
the power is supplied again to those devices.NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to
about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deacti-
vated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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To remove the key
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For vehicles with a manual transaxle, when removing the key,
push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed
until it is turned to the “LOCK” position, and remove.For vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (CVT)
or Twin Clutch SST, when removing the key, first set the selec-
tor lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to the
“P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK”
position and remove it.
NOTE
For vehicles with a CVT or Twin Clutch SST, the key can-
not be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the
gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P”
(PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn
to the “LOCK” position.
Manual transaxle
CVT or Twin Clutch SST
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