2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER SE AWC Owners Manual

Storage spaces 5-190 Features and controls
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The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC” posi- tion, any door or the trunk lid is opened and closed, or the keyless entry system orF.A.S.T.-key is operated.
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[Except for RALLIART]
[RALLIART]
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To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A).
NOTE
 The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated. The time until the lights auto- matically go off can be adjusted. See yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so lighters and otherflammable items may catch fire and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle parts. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space could otherwise cause injuriesduring a sudden stop.
NOTE
 Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.1- Floor console box (if so equipped)
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2- Front console tray (if so equipped)
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3- Front console boxes (if so equipped)
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4- Glove compartment
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1- Luggage floor boxes
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2- Floor console box
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3- Front console tray (if so equipped)
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4- Front console boxes (if so equipped)
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5- Glove compartment
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Glove compartment

Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-191
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There is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.
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The front console tray is on the front console part.
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To open, push the lid.
WA R N I N G An open glove compartment door can cause a serious injury or death to the front passenger in an accident, even if the pas- senger is wearing his/her seat belt. Alwayskeep the glove compartment door closed when driving. NOTE
 The USB input terminal (if so equipped) is located in the glove compartment. For details, refer to “USB input terminal” on page 5-183.
Card holder
NOTE
 Up to 2 cards will fit in the card holder.
Front console tray
(if so equipped)
CAUTIONDo not use the front console tray as an ash- tray. This could cause a fire.
Front console boxes
(if so equipped)
Upper box

Cup holder 5-192 Features and controls
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To open the floor console box, lift the release lever (A) and raise the lid.
The tissue holder (A) is located on the under- side of the floor console box lid.
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The boxes for storing articles are located inside the luggage compartment. To use the boxes, remove the floor mat (A)and raise the lids (B).
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The cup holder is located the middle of thefloor console. The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans securely.
Lower box

CAUTION Do not use the front console boxes as an ash- tray. This could cause a fire.
Floor console box with lid
(if so
equipped)
Tissue holder

Luggage floor boxes
(if so
equipped)Cup holder For the front seat

Bottle holder
Features and controls 5-193
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To use the cup holder, open up the lid.
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This cup holder is located
in the rear seat arm
rest (A).Pull the rear arm rest down to use the cup holder.
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There are bottle holders located on both sidesof the front seats.
Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
CAUTION Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle. This is distracting and could cause an acci- dent.
For the rear seat
(if so equipped)
Bottle holder
CAUTION Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle. This is distracting and could cause an accident. Vibration and shaking while driving may cause beverages to spill. Be very careful, as spilling hot beverages could cause burns.NOTE
 Make sure all lids ar
e tightly closed when
storing beverages that are in plastic bottles, etc.  Some beverages may not be stored, depend- ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot-tles, etc.

Assist grip 5-194 Features and controls
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These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the vehicle.
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There is a coat hook on the rear seat assistgrip of the driver’s side.
Assist grip
CAUTION Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could detach and cause an accident.
Coat hook
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N G Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur- tain airbag was activated, any such item could be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag frominflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are no heavy or sharpobjects in the pockets of clothes that you hang on the coat hook.

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Driving safetyFuel economy.............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
ugs ...............................................................6-2
Floor mat....................................
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Vehicle preparation before driving ...................................................6-3Safe driving techniqu
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Driving during cold weat
her .............................................................6-4
Braking ......................................
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Parking .......................................
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Loading information
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Cargo loads ......................
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Trailer towing ..................
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Fuel economy 6-2 Driving safety
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal driving habits can have a sig-nificant effect on your fuel use. Several rec- ommendations for achieving the greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate slowly and smoothly. When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off.  Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.  Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. When you drive on highways or dry improved roads, set the drive mode-selec- tor “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” position (ifso equipped).  For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) whentraffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit.  Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according to the recommenda- tions in this manual.  Always keep your vehicle well main- tained. A poorly maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.  Do not overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been drinking,don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doctor orpharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
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The original equipment floor mat providedwith your vehicle was specifically designed for your vehicle. Always properly positionthe floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation of the pedals. Always use the
retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving for- ward and possibly interfering with the opera-tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishigenuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard.2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions are less accurate, yourreflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.
Floor mat
To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.

Vehicle preparation before driving
Driving safety 6-3
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the following:  Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly (with children in the rear seat, in appropriaterestraints), and that all the doors are locked.
 Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still keeping good visibil- ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls.Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display for any possible problem.  Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.  Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance withall laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. (Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield and door windows” on page 7-6, 7-12, 7-17, 7-22, 7-27.) Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires(including spare tire) for proper pressures.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increased stopping distancesresulting in a crash and injury. Always make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floormat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle ev
en if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean-ing the inside of your vehicle or for any other reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein-stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with the engine off, check that the floor mat is not interfering with the pedals by depressingthe pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires