2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER towing

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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’r
e driving...
NOTE
For
info
rmatio
n regarding
warning
displays
in the
multi-informat
ion
display
, refer to “Multi-
information
display
ind
icators”
on page 5-9
1.
These warning
lights will
come o
n for a few second
s for a
bulb ch
eck
whe
n the ign
ition
switc
h is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Ch
arging system w
arni
ng light
Park your vehicle in a safe
place
and
stop
the
engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P.5-125
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check the brake fl
uid level
.
If the
brake
fluid
level
is correct,
there
may
be
a system
malfunction.
Avoid
hard
braking
and
high
speeds,
and
contact
an
authorized
Mitsubishi
Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
P.5-124
or
Engi
ne
malfuncti
on
indicat
or
(“SER
VICE
ENGINE
SOON”
or “Check
engine
light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the engine system checked at an aut
horized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible. If the vehicle is not driv-
able, contact emer
gency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehi-
cles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-487
8 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
, or local towing company for assis-
tance.
P.5-124

If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
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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.

Break-in recommendations
Features and controls
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Advanced
automobile
manufacturing
tech-
niques
permit
you
to operate
your
new
vehi-
cle
without
requiring
a long
break-in
period
of low-speed driving.However
, you
can
add
to
the
future
perfor
-
mance
and
economy
of
your
vehicle
by
observing
the
following
precautions
during
the first 300 miles (500 km). Drive
your
vehicle
at moderate
speeds
during
the break-in period. Avoid
revving
the
engine.
For
vehicles
with
turbochar
ger
, do
not
exceed
5,000
rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000 km).Avoid
rough
driving
such
as
fast
starts,
sudden
acceleration,
prolonged
high-
speed
driving
and
sudden
braking.
These
would
have
a detrimental
effect
on
the
engine
and
also
cause
increased
fuel
and
oil
consumption,
which
could
result
in
malfunction
of the
engine
components.
Be
particularly
careful
to avoid
full
accelera-
tion
while
in low
gear
.
Do
not
overload
the
vehicle.
Observe
the
seating
capacity
(See
“Car
go
load
precau-
tions”
on
page
6-10).
Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
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Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key
.
Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key
.
Two Free-hand
Advanced
Security
Transmit-
ter
(F.A.S.T
.-key)
and
two
emer
gency
keys
are provided.Keep
one
F.A.S.T
.-key
and
one
emer
gency
key
in a safe
place
together
as
a set
of
spare
keys.
Br
eak-in r
ecommendations
Keys Type 1 1-
Key for the electronic immobilizer
2-
Key number plate
Type 2
1-
Key
for
the
electronic
immobilizer
and
keyless entry system
2-
Key number plate
Type 3

Service brake 5-72 Features and controls
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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.
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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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Power steering system
Features and controls 5-79
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The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce the effortneeded to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanical steering capability in case the power assist islost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- son, you will still be able to steer your vehi- cle, but you will notice it takes much moreeffort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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Type 1
CAUTION The system may be malfunctioning. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Restart the engine and check whether the dis- play/indicator goes out. If they go out, thereis no abnormal condition. If they do not go out or if they turn on frequently, it is not nec- essary to stop the vehicle immediately, butyou should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-sible.
To w i n g

CAUTION When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off theground, do not place the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Placing the ignition switch in the “ON” position could cause theASC to operate, resulting in an accident. Note that the correct towing method depends on the transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configuration. For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-12.
Power steering system
WA R N I N G Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,possibly resulting in an accident.
Hydraulic power steering sys- tem (HPS)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in one direction. This can cause damage to the power steering system.
Electric power steering system (EPS)
(if so equipped)NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parkingspace), a protection function may be acti- vated to prevent overheating of the power steering system. This function will make thesteering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system hascooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with the headlights on, the headlights may become dim. This behavioris not abnormal. The headlights will return to their original brightness after a short while.
Electronic power steering system warning display

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Driving safetyFuel economy ............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
ugs ..............................................................6-2
Floor mat ...................................
.......................................................6-2
Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-3Safe driving techniques
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..........................6-4
Driving during cold weat
her ............................................................6-4
Braking .....................................
.......................................................6-5
Parking ......................................
.......................................................6-5
Loading information
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..........................6-6
Cargo loads .....................
...............................................................6-10
Trailer towing .................
............................................................... 6-11
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Loading information 6-8 Driving safety
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4.The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- ple, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five150 lbs. passengers in your vehi- cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =650 lbs.)5.Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE
The above steps for determining correct load limit were written in accordance with U.S.A. regula-tions. Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrelevant.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
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When installing the roof carrier, use the brackets (A). The brackets (A) are located under each cover (B).
Slide each cover (B) toward the front of the vehicle to remove it.
1. With each cover, put the tabs (C) on the cover in the holes (D) in the roof. 2. Slide the cover (B) toward the rear of thevehicle to install it.
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 Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure it is securely fastened to the roof carrier. Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load remains secure. If the load is notsecure, it could fall from the vehicle and damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre- ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed.  Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for raising the sunroof when installinga roof carrier. (For vehicle with sunroof only)
Roof carrier mounting brackets

(if so equipped)
CAUTION
Attaching the roof carrier

Refitting the covers

Trailer towing
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