2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART trunk release

Trunk lid
Features and controls 5-41
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Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key) or OPENswitch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key). (See “Keyless entry system” on page 5-7, 5-30 or “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter(F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 5-12.) The trunk lid will pop up
to slightly. Lift it to
open the trunk. Pull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s seat, up to open the trunk.
Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside so
that it is completely closed. Always ensure the trunk lid is securely closed.
Using the remote control transmitter (Vehicles with keyless entry system or F. A . S . T. - k e y )Operation from inside the vehicle
CAUTION Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehicle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an accident.NOTE
 The trunk area light comes on when the trunk lid is opened, and goes out when it is closed.  The trunk area light remains illuminated for a certain period and then goes off automati- cally. Refer to “Interior light auto-cutoutfunction (dome light and other lights)” on page 5-189.
To close
CAUTION Be careful to prevent catching anyone’s fin- gers when closing the trunk lid. Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con- firm that the trunk lid is closed. If the trunklid opens while driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could fall out onto the road.NOTE
 Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in order to preventdamage or faulty operation. • Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the trunk lid. • Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas struts.

Inside emergency trunk lid release 5-42 Features and controls
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to help pre-vent death and serious injuries to children who might become locked inside a vehicle trunk. The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the trunk lid. The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.
You and your family should familiarize your- selves with the location and operation of theemergency trunk lid release lever. Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to open the trunk and climb out.
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provideprotection from unauthorized entry into thevehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the sec- ond is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “dis-armed” stage. If triggered, the system
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts. • Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
Inside emergency trunk lid release
NOTE
WA R N I N G Children should never be left unsuper- vised in or around vehicles. Unsupervised children could lock them- selves in an open vehicle or trunk. People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only for a short period of time, canquickly die from suffocation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Interior temperatures in vehicles can rise in min-utes. Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from children.
CAUTION When loading the trunk, place your things so that they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could damage the lever andmake it unusable.
Theft-alarm system

Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Front turn signal lights
Replacement
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9-40
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lightsBulb capacity
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9-34
Replacement
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9-39
Fuel
Fuel economy
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6-2
Fuel hoses
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9-26
Modification/alterations to the electrical orfuel systems
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3-6
Tank capacity
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3-4
, 11-6
Fuel selection
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3-2
Fuses
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9-28
Fusible links
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9-28
G
General maintenance
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9-26
General vehicle data
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11-4
Genuine parts
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3-7
Glove compartment
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5-190
H
Hazard warning flasher switch
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5-155
Hazard warning lights
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5-145
Head restraints
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4-6
Headlight leveling switch
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5-154
Headlights
Bulb capacity
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9-34
Dimmer
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5-152
Headlight flasher
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5-152
Leveling switch
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5-154
Replacement
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9-36
Switch
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5-149
Heater without air conditioning function
.7-4
High beam indicator
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5-145
Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)
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5-91
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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9-28
Horn switch
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5-161
I
If the vehicle breaks down
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8-2
Ignition switch
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5-16
, 5-54
Important facts to know in case of an accident 10-4 Indicators
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5-145
Information screen display
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5-147
Inside day/night rearview mirror
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5-51
Inside emergency trunk lid release
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5-42
Interior lights
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5-188
J
Jack
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8-6
Storage
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8-5
Jump-starting the engine
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8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
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5-37
Keyless entry system
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5-7
Keys
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5-3
L
Labeling
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11-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity
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9-34
Replacement
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9-45
Limited-slip differential
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5-90
Link System
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5-161
Loading information
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6-7
Lubricants
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11-6
Luggage floor boxes
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5-192
M
Malfunction indicator
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5-146
Manual air conditioning
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7-12
Manual transaxle
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5-60
Oil
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9-11
, 11-6