2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER service

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The engine coolant temperature dis-play “
” in the multi-information
display is flashing.Steam comes out of the engine com-partment. Type 1Type 2
The
engine
is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
P.8-4
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1.Slowly press down on the accelerator peda
l to get your vehicle moving again. For
vehicle
equipped
with
the
Electronically
controlled
4WD
system,
set
the
drive
mode-
selector
to the
“4WD
AUT
O” or “4WD
LO
CK”
position
and
then
slowly
press
down
on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.2.If there
is nothing
to stop
your
tires
from
slipping,
rock
your
vehicle
back
and
forth
to
free it.
P.8-14
W
AR
NING
When
attempting
to rock
your
vehicle
out
of a stuck
position,
be
sur
e that
no
one
is near
the
vehicle.
The
rocking
motion
may
cause
the
vehicle
to
sudde
nly lurch forw
ard
or bac
kwar
d, possi
bly injurin
g bystanders
.
Avoid
revving
the
engine
or spinning
the
wheels. Pr
olonged efforts to fr
ee a stuck ve
hicle may r
esult in overheating and transa
xle
failu
re.
If the
vehicle
remai
ns stuc
k after
severa
l rock
ing
attempts,
have
a towing
service
pull
the
vehicle
out.

Fuel selection3-2
General information
3
N0030100
1948
Your
vehicle
is designed
to use
unleaded
gas-
oline
only
. It is
equipped
with
a fuel
filler
tube
especially
designed
to
accept
only
a
small
diameter
unlead
ed gasolin
e dispensin
g
nozzle. In
the
United
States,
fuel
suppliers
are
required
by
law
to add
deter
gents
to their
gas-
oline
to
minimize
fuel-injector
fouling
and
minimize
intake-valve
deposits.
Deter
gent
gasoline
helps
keep
your
engine
in
tune
and
your
emission-control
system
working
prop-
erly
.
Your
vehicle
is
designed
to
operate
on
unleaded
gasoline
having
a minimum
octane
number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91 RON.MON: Motor Octane NumberRON: Research Octane Number Gasoline
sold
at
some
service
stations
con-
tains
oxygenates
such
as
ethanol,
although
the
oxygenates
may
not
be
identified
by
those
names.
Oxygenates
are
required
in
some
areas
of the
country
. Such
fuel
can
be
used
in
your vehicle.A mixture
of
up
to 10
%
ethanol
(grain
alco-
hol)
and
90% unlead
ed gasolin
e may
be used
in
your
vehicle,
provided
the
octane
number
is at
least
as
high
as
that
recommended
for
unleaded gasoline. Do
not
operate
your
vehicle
on
gasoline
con-
taining
methanol
(wood
alcohol).
Using
this
type
of
alcohol
could
adversely
affect
the
vehicle
’s performance
and
damage
critical
parts
of the
vehicle’
s fuel
system.
Many
areas
of
the
country
require
the
use
of
cleaner
burning
fuel
referred
to as “Reformu-
lated Gasoline”. Reformulated
gasoline
contains
oxygenates
and
is
specially
blended
to
reduce
vehicle
emissions and improve air quality
.
Mitsubish
i Motor
s Co
rporation
strongly
sup-
ports
the
use
of
reformulated
gasoline.
Prop-
erly
blended
reformulated
gasoline
has
no
adverse
effect
on
vehicle
performance
or
the
durability of the engine and fuel system.
Fuel
selection
W
AR
NING
Gasolin
e is highl
y flammable
and
expl
o-
sive. You coul
d be bur
ned,
seriousl
y
injur
ed or
killed
when
handling
it. When-
ever
you
refu
el
you
r veh
icle,
stop
the
engin
e and
keep
flames
, sparks,
and
smoking
materials
away
from
the
vehicle.
Always
handle
fuel
in well-ventilated
out-
door
areas.
CAUTIONUsi
ng
lead
ed
gas
olin
e in your
vehicle
will
damage
the
engine,
catalytic
converter
, and
the oxyge
n sensors.
Also,
using
lead
ed gaso-
line is illeg
al, and
will
voi
d your
warranty
cove
rage of
the engi
ne, cataly
tic
conve
rter,
and
oxygen
sensors.
Gasoline
detergent
additives
Octane r
equir
ement
Oxygenated gasoline Ethanol (Gasohol)
Methanol Reformulated gasoline

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag4-36
Seat and restraint systems
4
N0040860
0341
Occupant
restraint
warning
labels
for
the
SRS
are
located
in
the
vehicle
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
•Steering
wheel
•Instrument
pan
el
[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Customer Relations DepartmentP. O. Box 6400Cypr
ess, CA 90630-0064
[For vehicles sold in Canada]To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. Customer Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 410094141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9NOTE
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:Mitsubishi
Motor
Sales
of Caribbean,
Inc.Customer Service DepartmentP.O. Box 192216SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216[For vehicles sold in Guam]To contact
Triple J Enterprises Inc.
call (671) 649-3673 or write to:Triple
J Enterprises,
Inc.
P.O. Box 6066TAMUNING
GUAM
96931
[For vehicles sold in Saipan] To contact T
riple J Motors
call (670) 234-7133 or write to:Triple
J Motors
P.O. Box 500487SAIP
AN, MP96950-0487
[For vehicles sold in American Samoa]To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.call 684 (699) 9140 or write to:Pacific Marketing, Inc.P.O. Box 698PAGO P
AGO,
AMERICAN SAMOA
AS, 96799
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arning labels

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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendation
s ..............................................................
5-3
Keys
..........................................
.......................................................
5-3
Electronic
immobilizer
(Anti-thef
t starting system)
........................
5-4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped)
..............................................
5-7
Free-hand Advanced Security T
ransmitter
(F.A.S.T
.-key)
(if
so
equipped
)..................................................
5-12
Door locks
.......................
...............................................................
5-34
Power door locks
............
...............................................................
5-37
“Child safety locks” for
rear door
..................................................
5-38
Trunk lid
...................................
.....................................................
5-39
Inside emer
gency trunk lid
release
................................................
5-40
Theft-alarm system
................................................
........................
5-41
Power windows
...............
...............................................................
5-43
Sunroof (if so equipped
).........................................
........................
5-46
Parking brake
..................
...............................................................
5-48
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
.........................................................
5-49
Inside
day/night
rearview
mirror
...................................................
5-50
Outside
rearview
mirr
ors
...............................................................
5-51
Ignition switch
......
.................................................
........................
5-52
Steering wheel lock
................................................
........................
5-54
Starting
and
stopping
the
engine
....................................................
5-55
Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
..................................................
5-57
Continuously variable transmissi
on
(CVT)
(if
so
equipped)
..........
5-59
Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
.................
5-68
All-wheel driving opera
tion
...........................................................
5-70
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
..........................
5-71
Service brake
..................
...............................................................
5-72
Brake assist system
................................................
........................
5-73
Anti-lock
braking
syst
em
.....................................
.........................
5-74
Active
Stability Control (ASC
) (if
so
equipped
)............................
5-76
Power
steering
system
..........................................
.........................
5-79
Cruise control (if so eq
uipped)
.......................................................
5-80
Tire pressure monitoring
system
...................................................
5-84
Rear
-view camera (if so
equipped
)..............
...................................
5-88
Instrument cluster
.................................................
.........................
5-90
Multi-information
disp
lay
....................................
.........................
5-91
Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
.................................................
..........................................
5-1
12
Indicators
.................................
....................................................
5-123
Warning lights
................
.................................................
.............
5-124
Information screen disp
lay
...................................
.......................
5-125
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
...............................
5-127
Headlight leveling switch (if
so equipped)
...................................
5-132
Turn signal lever
...................................................
.......................
5-133
Hazard warning flasher
switch
....................................................
5-133
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped)
.........................................
5-134
Wiper and washer swit
ch
......................................
.......................
5-134
Electric rear window def
ogger switch
.........................................
5-138
Horn switch
.............................
....................................................
5-139
Link System (if so equi
pped)
.......................................................
5-139
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so
equipped)
.....................................
5-139
USB input terminal
...............................................
.......................
5-162
Sun visors
......................
.................................................
.............
5-166
12 V power outlet
..........
.................................................
.............
5-166
Interior
lights
.................
.................................................
.............
5-167
Storage spaces ................
.................................................
.............
5-169

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-59
5
Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. This can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
N00513200229
The CVT will automatically and continuouslychange its gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions. This helps achievesmooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shift down the transmission. Refer to “Sportsmode” on page 5-64. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the condi
tions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratioto achieve stronger engine braking. This may help reduce your need to use the service brake.
N00513800384
As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans- mission have a shift-lock device that holdsthe selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, followthe steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The CVT has 2 forward selector positions and 1 reverse selector position. The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-cally when the selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the position ofthe accelerator pedal.The selector lever has 5 positions.
2nd gear 62 mph (100 km/h)3rd gear 87 mph (140 km/h)4th gear 121 mph (195 km/h)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

Shift points
Maximum possible driving
speed
DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to another position if the ignitionswitch is at the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key has been removed, or if the brake pedal is not pressed and held down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
5
N00514900063
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor
if it is safe to do so
in traffic conditions. The CVT will automati-cally downshift.
N00515000074
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever position and held stationary with the servicebrake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, the selector lever should be placed in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
N00515100062
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you are going to leave the vehicle unat-tended, always switch off the engine and carry the key.
N00515300194
If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, there may be something unusual happening in the transmis-sion, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill, shift the selector lever into “L” (LOW) position (except for vehicles withsport mode) or 2nd shift range of the sports mode. This method might not work dependingon the type of transmission malfunction.
 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION
CAUTION To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the accelerator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or service brake. Unexpected acceleration may occur if the selector lever is in a position other than “P”(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Before driving off from a stop, make sure that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE)position or “Sports mode” position.
Parking

NOTE
 On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-cult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strongforce to the selector lever to move from the “P” (PARK) position.
When the CVT makes no speed change

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Service brake 5-72 Features and controls
5
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a difference in wear between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” on page 9-19.  Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
N00517500262
Overuse of the brake can cause poor brake response and premature wear of the brake pads and linings.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION Always use tires of the same size, same type, and same brand, and which have no wear dif-ferences. Using tires that differ in size, type, brands or the degree of wear, will increase the differential oil temperature, resulting inpossible damage to the driving system. Fur- ther, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly leading to oilleakage, component seizure, or other serious problems.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment. [For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system] Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot betowed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a all-wheel drive vehicles
WA R N I N G Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack.The jack could slip out of position and result in an accident.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Brake assist system
Features and controls 5-73
5
N00517600377
Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking force with minimal brakepedal effort. Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the power assist is lost.If the power assist is lost, the effort needed to press the brake pedal is greater. If you should loose the power assist for somereason, the brakes will still work. If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-erly, the rest of the br
ake system will still
work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.You will know this has happened if you find you need to depress the brake pedal down further, or harder when slowing down or stop-ping, or if the brake warning light and the warning display in the multi-information dis- play come on.
N00532500087
The disc brakes have an alarm that makes ametallic squeal when the brake pads haveworn down enough to need service. If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice.
N00567300076
The brake assist system is a device assistingdrivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly such as in emergency stop situations and provides greater braking force. If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal when braking is not required. This practice can result in very high brake temperatures, pre- mature pad and lining wear, and possibledamage to the brakes.
Power brakes
WA R N I N G Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. Keep the engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the engine while driving, the power brake booster will stop working and your brakeswill not work as well. If the power assist is
lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly, take your vehicle to an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm
WA R N I N G Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Brake assist system
CAUTION The brake assist system is not a device designed to exercise braking force greater than its capacity. Make sure to always keep asufficient distance between vehicles in front of you without relying too much on the brake assist system.NOTE
 Once the brake assist system is operational, it maintains great braking force even if the brake pedal is lightly released. To stop its operation, completely remove your foot from the brake pedal.  The brake assist system may become opera- tional when the brake pedal is fullydepressed even if it has not been depressed suddenly.
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