2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER Fluid

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER. We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered for optimum performance, durabi
lity and comfort. By thoroughly
reading this Owner’s Manual, you
will gain an understanding of the
many features that are included
in the LANCER. The Owner’s Manual
contains descriptions and illustratio
ns that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle. Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors
Dealer will be happy to assist you
with any further questions you may have regarding the operation ofyour vehicle. Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER models and explains all features including options
. Some features explained in this
manual may not be installed on your vehicle. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in th
e vehicle at the time of resale.
The next owner will appreciate having access to the information con- tained here. This manual includes instructions fo
r standard and optional equipment
available at the time of printing
. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and to make additions or improvements in
its product without assuming any
obligation to install these on previously manufactured products.Introduction
Throughout this manual the words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
appear. These are reminders to be especia
lly careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in persona
l injury or damage to your vehi-
cle. Indicates a strong possibility of se
vere personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed. Points out hazards or unsafe pr
actices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle. You will see another important symbol: NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals kn
own to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicl
es and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer and birth defe
cts or other reproductive harm.
©2013 Mitsubishi Motors Corp
oration Printed in Japan

Trunk area
Overview 1-8
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Trunk area
Inside emergency trunk lid release lever P.5-42
Trunk area light P.9-35, 9-48
Spare tire P.8-7
AWC control fluid reservoir (RALLIART) P.9-12
Jack P.8-6
Tools P.8-6

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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-informat
ion display, refer to “Multi-information display indicators” on
page 5-112.
 These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bul
b check when the ignition switc
h 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.5-147
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, th
ere may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
P.5-146
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 aut
horized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible. If the vehicle is not driv-
able, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehi- cles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-487
8 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
, or local towing company for assis-
tance.
P.5-146

If this problem occurs... 2-6 Quick index
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Problem
Do this
Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning prop- erly after driving through water.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly whil
e lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5
The CVT makes no engine speed to vehicle speed ratio change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with CVT)
There may be a problem in the CVT. If the or warning lights on the multi-infor
mation display will not turn off, or if
they are coming on frequently, please have
the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer.
P.5-71
Twin Clutch SST does not shift. Vehicle cannot move. Acceleration is slow.The vehicle does not creep. A large shock is felt when shifting. Shifting occurs at higher engine speed. Response is slow. (for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)
The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid
is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch
SST has been activated due to a possible malfun
ction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is
a possible malfunction in the engine electronic control module.
P.5-74, 5-82,
5-146
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place
where the surface is flat and level.
2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
P.8-6

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 3-6 General information
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VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance prob- lems include the following:  Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts  Failure to use required fuel and fluids  Failure to use proper size tires and wheels  Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, suspension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems  Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replacing/adding chips to any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man- ual for further details regarding warranty cov- erage.
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 The installation of accessories, optional parts, etc., should only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in the driving area and in accordance with theguidelines and warnings contained within the documents accompanying this vehicle. Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.  Improper installation of electrical parts could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-tion/alterations to the electrical or fuelsystems” section within this owner’s man- ual.  Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle without an external antenna may cause electrical system interference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle opera-tion.  Tires and wheels which do not meet spec- ifications must not be used.Refer to the “Specifications” section for information regarding wheel and tire sizes.
Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different man- ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos-sible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genu-ine parts will affect the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
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Mitsubishi Motors manuf
actures high quality
vehicles with an emphasis on safety. It isimportant to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any
Installation of accessories
CAUTION Before any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed, consult an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G If you choose to use
a cellular phone while
driving, you must not allow that usage to distract you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from thesafe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all state and local lawsin your area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
Important point! Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems

Continuously variable transm
ission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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Ty p e 1
or
Ty p e 2
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on the information screen in the multi-information display whileyou are driving, there could be a malfunctionin the CVT.
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This position locks the transmission to pre-vent the vehicle from moving. The engine canbe started from the “PARK” position.
Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the transmission is disen- gaged. It is the same as the neutral position ona manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
Warning display

CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the warning display or the warning display will appear on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display. In this case, immediately park your vehiclein a safe place and follow these procedures: [When warning display is showing] The continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid is overheating. The engine con- trol may activate to lower the CVT fluid tem- perature, causing the engine revolutions andvehicle speed to decrease. In this case, take one of the following procedures:
• Slow down your vehicle.• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put theselector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and open the engine hood with the enginerunning to allow the engine to cool down.After a while, confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longershowing. If the warning display remains or flashes frequently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. [When warning display is showing] It may be that there is something unusual happening in the CVT, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

CAUTION
“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whil
e the vehicle is in
motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion, the transmissionmay be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

WA R N I N G Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving since you could accidentally slip it into the “P”(PARK) or “R”(REVERSE) position, damaging the transmission.

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift range is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Transmission shifts down once by each operation.
CAUTION Upward shifts do not take place automati- cally in sports mode. The driver must makeupward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, making sure the engine rpm remains below the red zone on the tachome-ter. By rapidly moving the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” side twice, it is possible to skip one shift range (i.e., 3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd).Since sudden engine braking or acceleration can cause a loss of tract
ion, downshifts must
be made carefully in accordance with thevehicle’s speed. Shift ranges may not change when the lateral paddle shifters are operated at the same time.NOTE
 Shift ranges can only be selected in a for- ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse orpark the vehicle, move the selector lever to the “R” or “P” position.
 To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform an upshift when the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehicle speeds.Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when the sportronic steeringwheel paddle shifter is moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds. When this happens, a buzzer soundsto indicate that a downshift is not going to take place.  Do not operate sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter violently. Excessive force could damage the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter.
Sports mode display

NOTE
NOTE
 While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” and shifting in sports mode may no longer bepossible. This indicates that cont
rols to drive in the
“D” position are operating normally in orderto lower the temperature of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid; it does not indicate a malfunction. Once the temper-ature of the continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT) fluid drops, shifting in the sports mode will be possible again.

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped)
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NOTE
 In the main shift gate, the gearshift lever has 4 positions.  For information on manual shift gate opera- tion, please refer to “Manual shift” on page 5-77.
The pull-ring (D) must be pulled up while the brake pedal is depressed to move the gearshift lever. The gearshift lever will move without pulling up the pull-ring (D). The pull-ring (D) must be pulled up to move the gearshift lever.
WA R N I N G If the pull-ring is always pulled up when using the gearshift lever, the gearshift lever may be accidentally shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position. Do not pull up the pull-ring when making shifts shown by in the illustration. Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the gearshift lever into another position from the “P” (PARK) or “N”(NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the gearshift lever from the “P” (PARK) or“N” (NEUTRAL) position while depress- ing the accelerator pedal. Doing so is dan- gerous because the vehicle will “jump”forward or backward.NOTE
 For a shift indicated by in the illustration, depress the brake pedal before moving the gearshift lever. If you attempt to move thegearshift lever before depressing the brake pedal, the gearshift lever will be immovable.  Do not accelerate immediately after moving the gearshift lever. It may take some time for the transmission to shift to the selected gear.  When the gearshift lever is operated when the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature islow, the time required to shift to the selected gear may be longer than usual.