2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK ignition

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-230
Turn signal lever P.3-239
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-241
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 7
Horn switch P.3-252 Instrument cluster P.3-174
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-153 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 4 2
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-249
Fuses P.7-46
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-106
Ignition switch
P.3-23, 3-34, 3-85
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-78
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-48
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-253 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-238Multi-information meter switch P.3-178
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-150 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-127
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
177.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P.3-226
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-224
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-
888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.P.3-225
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Quick index
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
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Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)When using a key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.3-86,
3-88
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch
SST:
Check the position of the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST).
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key
to start the engine)When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.
Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the
ignition switch.Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:
Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to
the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:
Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.P.3-16
The F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y )Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-33
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4 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) from the
“P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles equipped with
CVT or Twin Clutch SST)Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while pressing the
brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-98, 3-112
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-33, 5-43
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
7-23
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Seat and restraint systems
2-7
2
To adjust the seat height (except for RECARO
seat, driver’s side only)
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Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1- Raise
2- Lower
1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating)
2 - Heater off
3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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2-20 Seat and restraint systems
2
NOTE
With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat
belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will
switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see
page 2-33).
When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt
will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract,
then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through
4.
5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.
Seat belt warning
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Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and display
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Warning light
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position without the
driver’s seat belt being fastened, a warning light will come on
and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind
you to fasten your seat belt.
If you then drive with the seat belt unfastened for longer than a
minute from when the ignition switch was turned on, the warn-
ing light will come on and blink repeatedly and the tone will
sound intermittently.
The warning light and the tone will stop after approximately 90
seconds.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn
as low as possible across the hips, not around the
waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when
worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat
belt performance.
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Seat and restraint systems
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2
If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat
belt unfastened, the warning light/display and tone will remind
you to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts mov-
ing. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this
way when you remove your seat belt while driving. The warn-
ing light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.NOTE
At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be dis-
played on the information screen in the multi-information
display.
Front passenger seat belt warning light
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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located in the
instrument panel.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes
the light difficult to see.
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2-24 Seat and restraint systems
2Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter
systems
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each have a seat belt
equipped with a pre-tensioner system.Pre-tensioner system The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a
seat belt pre-tensioner system. In a moderate-to-severe frontal
or side collision, the pre-tensioner system operates simulta-
neously with the deployment of the front airbags or side air-
bags and curtain airbags.
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located within the seat belt
retractors (A). When activated, the pre-tensioners quickly draw
back seat belt webbing and increase seat belt performance.The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following com-
ponents:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.
The pre-tensioner seat belt system will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.
1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners
4- Airbag control unit
5- Side impact sensors
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