2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION engine

Vehicle preparation before driving
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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 (wind- shield, door window)” on page 7-8, 7-13.} Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Lookfor 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
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Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out. As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, therefore, be performedonly by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam indicators on the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, orother leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why immediately and have itfixed.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light.  While driving, keep a tight grip on the steering wheel.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking. If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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 Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop becausemore power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil
to all cylinders and
turbocharger. Then drive your vehicle slowly.  Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all the lubrication points. Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as the transaxlewarms up.  Check the engine antifreeze.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a face mask when working with your battery, orlet a skilled mechanic do it.
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Braking
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If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mit- subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.  Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the standard equipment tires be replaced withwinter tires when the vehicle is going to be used in winter. The standard equipment tires providedwith this vehicle are summer tires and use a high-grip compound that provides supe- rior grip.The road grip, however, is reduced in win- ter. When replacing the standard equipmenttires with winter tires, all four tires must be replaced using radial identicalsize win- ter tires.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to preceding and following vehiclesand to the condition of
the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are.
It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear whiledriving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill. If necessary, apply chocks to wheels. Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1s
t position when parking
on an uphill slope.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather
When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill For vehicles with manual trans- axle
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Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the gearshift lever is inthe “P” (PARK) position. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before moving the gearshiftlever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against the transmission gear. When this happens, it isdifficult to move the gearshift lever out of the“P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engi
ne running while you
take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. When leaving the vehicle unattended, always carry the key and lock all doors. Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea.
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It is very important to know how muchweight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo(including the roof load) and non-factory- installed options. The tire and loading infor-
mation placard located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how much weight it may properly carry. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle:  Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined bydistributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by dis- tributing to each axle its share of the curbweight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two.  Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight; (b) Accessory weight;(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight.
For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine running risks injury or death from accidentally moving the gear- shift lever (manual transaxle) or the gear-shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) or from the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass orleaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
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WA R N I N G Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can damage your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and resultin an accident.
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Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature in the passenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-7.Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-6.
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To change the amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be madeevery time you press the switch.  Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.
Temperature control dial

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-tion, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as follows. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioning will stop. In this case, manual operation is possible. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the airconditioning will operate. In this case, you cannot select outside air and turn the air conditioning off.
Mode selection dial

Air selection switch

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Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
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You can change the following functions tomatch your preference.  Enable automatic air conditioning control: When the mode selection dial or blower speed selection dial has been set to the“AUTO” position or when the tempera- ture control dial has been set to the mini- mum temperature, the air conditioningswitch is automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air conditioning con- trol: The air conditioning switch is not auto-matically controlled, unless the air condi- tioning switch is used.  Changing the settings:
Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the indicator light will flash.• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled, the system will beep three times and theindicator will flash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis- abled to enabled,the system will beep two times and theindicator light will flash three times.
CAUTION Using the air conditioning slightly increases the engine idle speed. Therefore, make sureyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the transaxle into drive.NOTE
 If a problem is detected in the air condition- ing compressor, the air conditioning indica- tor light (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, thenonce more to turn it back on. If the air condi- tioning indicator light does not blink there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checkedat an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
 Sometimes, for example after using a high- pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, press the air conditioning switch once to turn thesystem off, then once more to turn it back on. Once the water evaporates, the blinking will stop.
Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function set- ting)
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 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning control”.  While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air condition- ing will run automatically, even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air conditioning control”, in order to prevent windows fromfogging up.
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Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
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In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and follow these procedures: 1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the “AUTO” position.2. Select the temperature control dial to thedesired temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of around 61 to 89. The temperature will increase as the dialis turned to the right. 3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents, recirculation/outside air, blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled automatically.
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Blower speed and vent mode may be con- trolled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection dial to the desired positions. To return to automaticoperation, set the dials to the “AUTO” posi- tion.
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To remove frost or mist from the windshield and door windows, use
the mode selection
dial (“ ” or “ ”). Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep theleg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Select your desired bl
ower speed by turn-
ing the blower speed selection dial.3. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
Operating the air conditioning system (automatic mode)

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 Set the temperature at about 75 under normal conditions.  While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial. To prevent the windshield and windowsfrom fogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” or “ ” and the blower speed will be reduced.
Operating the air conditioning system (manual mode)

Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
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Automatic air conditioning with
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the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature in thepassenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per- sonal preferences.Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance. Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioningswitch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-12. Refer to “Personalizing the air selection(Changing the function setting)” on page7-11.
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To change the amount of air flowing from thevents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
Temperature control dial

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,even if you have selected warm air with the dial.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera- tion, the air selection and the air conditioningwill be automatically changed as follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manually after an automatic changeover, manual oper-ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting)Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.
Mode selection dial

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