2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER engine

12FAQ’s
Q: What should I do when my engine is hard to start?a: Pressing on the accelerator pedal about half way down while cranking the\
engine may make it easier to start. w hen the engine starts, release your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
Q:

Is my phone compatible with the factory Mitsubishi Bluetooth® Hands Free System?a
:
c
heck the phone approval list, www.mitsubishicars.com/owners to see if the phone is b luetooth® approved.
Q.

Why doesn’t my device (USB, iPhone, Bluetooth® Audio, etc.) work?a
:
Y
ou need to press the
m
ode button to select the appropriate device you want to use.
Q:

How do I use Bluetooth® Audio (if equipped)?a
:
turn the
a
udio
s
ystem power on. Press the c D button several times until b ( b luetooth®) is shown. connect your bluetooth® device via pairing mode.
Playback will start automatically.
Q:

How do I transfer calls from Bluetooth® back to my mobile phone’s handset?a
:
w
hile on the call, press the speech button on your steering wheel and, on\
ce prompted, say “ transfer c all.”
Q:

Why does the FUSE Hands-free Link System
™ take so long to upload my music from my audio music device?
a

:
t
he
m
itsubishi system can read multiple device structures in order to catalog\
the music files for easy playing and listening. Depending on the amount
of music you have on your device, this may take a few minutes.
Q:

What are the different ways of playing music from my portable music play\
er through the stereo system in my vehicle, when equi
pped with the FUSE Hands-free
Link System™?
a

:
t
here are three ways of playing music through your vehicle’s sound system.
• USB

port

-

The

FUSE

system

will find the songs in your device and categorize them according to Artist, Album, and Genre. Then you can have
the

f
U
se
system find and play the song in your device that you prefer without \
physically searching your device. t his is done via voice commands.
n

ote:
i
n this mode the storage device will also be charged.
• Bluetooth
® streaming - once your device is paired to the fUse system, you can stream music from your device through the fUse system to your
vehicle’
s sound system. n o wires or cords. Your music stops and restarts at the same song when you exit and when you\
re-enter the vehicle. Voice
commands are not available.
• RCA

auxiliary ports (if equipped) - Music can be played through a vehicle’s stereo system via the head phone port of your music device (An RCA
to mini headphone jack adapter cable will be needed) Voice command is not available.
Q:

Why can’t I control the music track selection via voice commands whil\
e Bluetooth® streaming?a
:
t
he
m
itsubishi system is not configured to support this functionality.
Q:

My Lancer is equipped with “Micron Air Filtration”. Where is the fi\
lter located and does it need servicing?a

:
t
he micron air filter is a small filter element which is located in t\
he
h
V
ac

box just behind the glove box. t he filter should be inspected frequently for
debris.
t
he filter works well at filtering incoming air however the filter \
will clog and lead to reduced outlet air volume if not serviced on a regular basis.

13
Q: My Lancer has two 12V accessory outlets. What devices can be plugged int\
o these outlets?a: b oth of these outlets are protected with 15 amp fuses. a lways check the current draw rating of any device prior to use in the ve\
hicle. i f the device is
rated
above 12 amps, this could lead to circuit overload and the electrical fuse opening (no current flow).
Q:

I only have one remote for the remote start system on my Lancer
. Can I get a second one?
a

: n o. o nly one remote can be programmed per vehicle for security reasons.
Q:

How can I get the MPG stated on the window sticker?a

:
V
ehicle driving styles will greatly affect m P g . a
void sudden abrupt starts from a stop and let the vehicle coast to the t\
raffic light.
b oth of these styles
will increase mileage and reduce brake lining wear.
• Vehicles
are designed to achieve the best fuel mileage when they are driven at the speed limits on the freeway. Avoid driving over 65 mph.
• Under
inflated tires will increase rolling resistance and will reduce fuel mileage. Check tire pressure frequently to increase miles per gallon.
Proper tire pressure also ensures optimum tire performance (including t\
ire wear

.)
Q:

How does the Navigation System choose a certain route?a

: t he system takes into account traffic conditions, road types, distance \
and road width to recommend the route.
Q:

Why does my Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) make a noise?a

: e ach time your vehicle is started and driven a short distance, you will h\
ear the sound of the abs motor operating from the right front engine
compartment.
t his is the normal sound the a nti- l ock b raking s ystem makes when performing a self check.
Q:

Why do my Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers operate on their own when it’\
s not raining?
A: • When
the lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor detects rain or snow and automatically turns on the wipers.
• The
wipers may automatically operate when things such as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windshield on top of the rain sensor or
when the windshield is frosted over

.
• To
stop the wipers, place the lever in the OFF position.
Q:

Why does my check engine light come on after I put gas in my car?a

: t here are many reasons why your check engine light may illuminate. b efore calling your dealership, make sure the fuel cap is fully engaged a\
nd
you have heard three clicks when tightening it.
a fter checking and hearing three clicks and driving for a while, if the l\
ight is still on, contact your
dealership.
Q:

How do I use the emergency key when the F
.A.S.T.-key battery or vehicle battery is run down?
a

:
Remove the emergency key from the
f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob and manually unlock the door
. o nce inside the vehicle remove the ignition switch cover
by pressing the release buttons on the top and bottom of the ignition sw\
itch cover.
o nce the ignition switch cover is removed insert the
emergency key into the ignition switch then re-insert (backwards) the \
f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob onto the emergency key
. o nce the f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob
is re-inserted (backwards) turn the emergency key to start the engine.\
FAQ’s