2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER snow chains

How to change a tire 8-8 For emergencies
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1. Lift up the luggage floor board. For front-wheel drive vehicles, pull the luggage floor board (A) rearward to release the hooks (B), and then lift it up. 2. To remove the spare tire, remove the installation clamp (C) by turning it coun-terclockwise.
 Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv- ing with the compact spare tire. Avoid fast starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire.  Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that could possibly dam-age the underside of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance betweenthe ground and your vehicle.  Because the compact spare tire is designed only for your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle.  Do not put the compact spare tire on a differ- ent wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings on thecompact spare wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or other parts on your vehicle. Do not use snow chain with your compact spare tire. Using a chain could cause damageto your vehicle and loss of the chains.CAUTION
To remove the compact spare tire
NOTE
 The clamp cannot be used for a normal size tire. Store a normal size tire under the lug- gage floor board.  Put the spare tire under the vehicle body near the jack. This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.

Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-16 For emergencies
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the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock- ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snowtires” on page 9-24 and “Tire chains” on page 9-24.  Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes.  Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.  If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid.
 Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which willresult in reduced braking performance.  After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to move your vehicle dueto freeze-up of the brake. Depress the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle after confirming safety of thevehicle.  Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted roads or over potholes etc.
WA R N I N G When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion canmake your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving into flood water.  When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car wash, water could get into the brake discs and make them fail tem-porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brake pads or linings, then check them again.
 When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (aquaplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer or brake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from the ice, possibly resulting inan accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage the tires and wheels.Wheels with low-profiles tires or under- inflated tires are especially at risk for dam- age.

Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter driving. If snow tires arerequired in your area, you must choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires provided with your vehicle. Snow tiresshould also be installed on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling can be reduced.Even where laws may permit it, snow tiresshould not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
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To check the clutch pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the pedal until you feel resistance. Clutch pedal free play: .2 to .4 inch (4 to 9 mm)
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turnoff the engine and press the brake pedal sev-eral times with your foot. Then press the pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa-sionally. To check this, pull the lever up
Snow tires
CAUTION If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to tapered nuts when using snow tireswith steel wheels.  Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem.Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it will not be possible to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between the chains and the body is not sufficient to allow proper clear- ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-aged.
Clutch pedal free play
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equipped)
Brake pedal free play Parking brake lever stroke

Alphabetical index
12-5
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Sun visors
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5-186
Supplemental Restraint System
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4-22
How the Supplement Restraint System works
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4-24
Servicing
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4-36
Warning light/display
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4-27
T
Tank capacity
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3-4
, 11-6
Theft-alarm system
System
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5-42
Time Setting
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7-59
Tire pressure monitoring system
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5-104
Warning light/display
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5-105
Tires
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9-17
How to change a tire
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8-6
Inflation pressure
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9-21
Maintenance
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9-22
Quality grading
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10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
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9-22
Rotation
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9-23
Size (tire and wheel)
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11-5
Snow tires
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9-24
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
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11-3 Tire chains
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9-24
Tread wear indicators
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9-22
Tissue holder
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5-192
Tools
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8-6
Storage
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8-5
Towing
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8-14
Trailer towing
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6-12
Transfer oil
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9-12
Trunk area light
Replacement
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9-48
Trunk lid
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5-40
Turbocharger operation
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5-60
Turn signal light
Indicators
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5-145
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
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9-34
Lever
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5-154
Replacement
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9-40
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
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5-71
Fluid
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9-11
, 11-6
Gearshift lever operation
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5-71
Gearshift lever position display
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5-73
Manual shift
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5-77
Manual shift display
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5-80
Twin Clutch SST control mode display
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5-77 Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
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5-77 Warning display
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5-73
U
USB input terminal
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5-183
How to connect an iPod
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5-184
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory
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5-184
V
Vanity mirror
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5-186
Vehicle care precautions
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9-48
Vehicle dimensions
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11-4
Vehicle labeling
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11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
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6-3
Vehicle weights
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11-4
Vents
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7-2
W
Warning lights
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5-146
Washer
Fluid
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9-12
, 11-6
Switch
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5-159
Windshield washer
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5-159
Waxing
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9-51
Weights
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11-4
Welcome light
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5-153
Wheel
Covers
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8-12
Specification
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11-5
Wiper
Rain sensor
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5-157
Windshield
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5-156