2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER heating

Indicator light, warning light, an
d information screen display list
5-140 Features and controls
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 The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood. Refer to “Engine hood” on page 9-3.
 The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 The continuously variable transmission (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 trans- mission (CVT)” on page 5-62. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on page 5-71.
 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 4-11.
 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.
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-160 Features and controls
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The electric rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the electric rear window defoggerswitch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the sys- tem will shut off automatically. To switch the defogger OFF before 20 min-utes have passed, press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the defogger will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 20minutes, press the switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Causing the wiper never to operate when washer fluid is sprayed. • Intelligent washer can be deactivated. • The wipers can be set to operate again after about 6 seconds. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed onto the glass might freeze, blocking your view. In cold weather,heat the glass with the defroster before using the washer.NOTE
 Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the wiper blades prematurely.  Before using the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.
 If the wipers become blocked by ice or other deposits on the glass, the motor may still burn out even if the wiper switch is OFF. If deposits form on the windshield, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine,and clean the glass so that the wipers can operate smoothly.  Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty or thepump may fail.  During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Otherwise the washer may not work or may be damaged.  Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacementblades. If you have questions, ask your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
NOTE
CAUTION The rear window defogger is not designed to melt snow. Remove any snow manuallybefore using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window defogger only after the engine has started and is running. Be sure to turn the defogger switch off immediately after the window is clear to save on batterypower.

Braking
Driving safety 6-5
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 Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubrication points. Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as the transaxlewarms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine overheating, add Mit-subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-8.
[For RALLIART vehicles sold in U.S.A.]  Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equipment tires be replaced with winter tires when the vehicle is going to be used in winter.The standard equipment tires provided with this vehicle are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that provides supe-rior grip. The road grip, however, is reduced in win- ter.When replacing the standard equipmenttires with winter tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identicalsize win- ter tires.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective.While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the condition of
the road surface. From
WA R N I N GNever open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
NOTE
 As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure sensorswhen the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.  If you use new wheels w
ith new tire inflation
pressure sensors, their ID codes must be pro- grammed into the tire pressure monitoringsystem. Refer to “Whenever the tires and wheels are replaced with new ones” on page 5-108.
Braking When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather

Parking 6-6 Driving safety
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time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.If necessary, apply chocks to wheels. Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down-hill slope, into the 1s
t position when parking
on an uphill slope.
Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever (CVT) or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before moving the selector lever (CVT) or gearshift lever (Twin ClutchSST) to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle gear. When this happens, it is diffi- cult to move the selector lever (CVT) or gear-shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) out of the “P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engi
ne running while you
take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave theengine running in a closed or poorly venti- lated place.
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. When leaving the vehicle unattended, always carry the key and lock all doors.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill For vehicles with manual trans- axle
For vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine running risks injury or death from accidentally moving the gear- shift lever (manual transaxle or Twin Clutch SST) or the selector lever (CVT) or from the accumulation of toxic exhaustfumes in the passenger compartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle

Heater without air conditioni
ng function (if so equipped)
7-6 Comfort controls
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi- tion and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside air position.Turn the temperature control dial clockwiseor counterclockwise to the desired tempera- ture. Select the best speed to fit your needs.
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Set the mode selection dial to the positionsshown in the illustration and set the air selec- tion switch (A) to the outside air position. The air flow will be di
rected to the leg area
and the upper part of the passenger compart-ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon theposition of the temperat
ure control dial) flows
to the upper part of the passenger compart- ment.
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” or “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the wind- shield and door window. Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow).
Operating the system

Heating

NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

Defrosting or defogging the wind-shield and door windows

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting

Manual air conditioning with
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
7-10 Comfort controls
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Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-tion and set the air selection switch (A) to theoutside air position. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired tempera-ture. Select the best speed to fit your needs.
CAUTION When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air condi-tioning compressor is switched on/off auto- matically. Especially for vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) orTwin Clutch SST, while the vehicle is sta- tionary, fully depress the brake pedal to pre- vent the vehicle from creeping.
NOTE
 If a problem is detected in the air condition- ing compressor, the air conditioning indica- tor light (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the air condi-tioning indicator light (A) does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.  Sometimes, for example after using a high- pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, pressthe air conditioning switch once to turn the system off, then once more to turn it back on. Once the water evaporates, the blinking willstop.
Operating the air conditioning system

Heating

NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.

Manual air conditioning withou
t MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-15
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.A sound will be made every time you pushthe switch.
Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi- tion and set the air selection switch (A) to theoutside air position.Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired tempera- ture. Select the best speed to fit your needs.
NOTE
 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.  While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air selection will automatically change to the outside air position, even if the sy
stem is set to “Disable
automatic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch

CAUTION When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air condi- tioning compressor is switched on/off auto- matically. Especially for vehicles with acontinuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, while the vehicle is sta- tionary, fully depress the brake pedal to pre-vent the vehicle from creeping.NOTE
 If a problem is detect
ed in the air condition-
ing compressor, the air conditioning indica-tor light (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the air condi-tioning indicator light (A) does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.  Sometimes, for example after using a high- pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A)blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, press the air conditioning switch once to turn the system off, then once more to turn it back on.Once the water evaporates, the blinking will stop.
Operating the air conditioning system

Heating

NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown in theillustration.

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
7-18 Comfort controls
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase theblower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflowwill stop.
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature in thepassenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-20.Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page
3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
 P.5-160NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illustrated position.Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control dial

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-tion, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manuallyafter an automatic changeover, manual oper- ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioning will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.