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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
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) 1-1
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Overview
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) Except for RALLIART
Instrument cluster P.5-110
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-67
Multi-information meter switch P.5-113
Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-149 Turn signal lever P.5-154Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-156
Wiper and washer switch P.5-156 Cruise control switches (if so equipped) P.5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switches (if so equipped) P.5-163
Ignition switch P.5-54
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-154
Supplemental restraint system - air- bag (for driver’s seat) P.4-22 Horn switch P.5-161
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch (if so equipped) P.5-95
Fuses P.9-28
Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-51
Supplemental restraint syst
em - driver’s knee airbag
P.4-22
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.5-161
Engine hood rele
ase lever P.9-3
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
Overview 1-2
1
RALLIART
Instrument cluster P.5-110
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter P.5-77
Multi-information meter switch P.5-113
Combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
P.5-149 Turn signal lever P.5-154 Front fog light switch P.5-156
Wiper and washer switch P.5-156 Cruise control switches P.5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switches P.5-163
Ignition switch P.5-54
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-154
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-22Horn switch P.5-161
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-95
Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-51
Fuses P.9-28
Supplemental restraint system
- driver’s knee airbag
P.4-22
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface P.5-161
Engine hood release lever P.9-3
Outside (Front) 1-9 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Locking and unlocking P.5-36 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) P.5-7 F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.5-12
Except for RALLIART
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-47
Windshield wiper and washer P.5-156
Engine compartment P.9-5 Engine hood P.9-3
Fuel tank filler P.3-4
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-53
Side turn-signal lights P.5-154, 9-34
Front fog lights (if so eq
uipped) P.5-156, 9-34, 9-41
[Except for vehicles with high intensity
discharge headlights type] [For vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front turn-signal light
s P.5-154, 9-34, 9-40
Front turn-signal light
s P.5-154, 9-34, 9-40
Front side-marker and park- ing lights P.5-149, 9-34, 9-39
Front side-marker and park- ing lights P.5-149, 9-34, 9-39
Headlights, low beam P.5-149, 9-34, 9-36
Headlights, low/high beam P.5-149, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, high beam P.5-149, 9-34, 9-37
Daytime running li
ghts P.9-34, 9-38
Outside (Front)
Overview 1-10
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Locking and unlocking P.5-36 Keyless entry system(if so equipped) P.5-7 F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter)(if so equipped) P.5-12
RALLIART
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-47
Windshield wiper and washer P.5-156
Engine compartment P.9-5 Engine hood P.9-3
Fuel tank filler P.3-4
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-53
Side turn-signal lights P.5-154, 9-34
Front fog lights P.5-156, 9-34, 9-42
[Except for vehicles with high intensity di
scharge headlights type] [For
vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front turn-signal light
s P.5-154, 9-34, 9-40
Front turn-signal light
s P.5-154, 9-34, 9-40
Front side-marker and park- ing lights P.5-149, 9-34, 9-39
Front side-marker and park- ing lights P.5-149, 9-34, 9-39
Headlights, low beam P.5-149, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, low/high beam P.5-149, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, high beam P.5-149, 9-34,
9-37 Daytime running lights P.9-34, 9-38
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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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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 warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning. Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 5-94. If the light does not go out after the test
, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
P.5-93, 5-94
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicl
e immediately, but we recommend that
you have the airbag and the pre-tensione
r seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.
P.4-14, 4-27
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should
stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. (See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-21.)Once adjustments have been made, the
warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving. If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the sys- tem returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P.5-105
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
If this problem occurs...
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If this problem occurs...
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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.5-55, 5-56
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles with continuously variable tr
ansmission (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 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 steeri
ng wheel in both directions and then turn
the ignition switch. Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles 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 with manual transaxle:Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” positi
on. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.
P.5-12
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate. (for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.5-23