service MITSUBISHI LANCER 2010 8.G Owner's Manual

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Odometer/Trip odometerThe operation method is the same as when the ignition switch
is in the “OFF” position.
For further details, refer to “Odometer/Trip odometer” on page
3-166.Service reminderShows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-181.Engine coolant temperature displayShows the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display
while you are driving.
Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive) with the current fuel level. When
this driving range falls below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is dis-
played.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE
The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.

When you refuel, the driving range display is automati-
cally updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.

When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
problem.

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-184.
CAUTION
!
If the engine is overheating, “ ” will blink. In this
case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately
park the vehicle in a safe place and take the required
measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-
5.
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Service reminder
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE
Except for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, shows the time
until the periodic inspection every 6 months (7,500 miles
or 12,000 km).

For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the service reminder
time can be modified by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe
maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s Warranty and
Maintenance Manual. For further information, please con-
tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE
Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, the warning dis-
play is displayed for a few seconds on the information
screen.
Type 1
Type 2
3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.
Type 1
Type 2
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To reset The “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position. When the display is reset, the time until the
next periodic inspection is displayed and the warning display is
no longer displayed when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen changes to the service
reminder display screen.2. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “ ” and make it
flash. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returns to the previous
screen.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the screen switches from “---”
to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until the next periodic
inspection is shown.Type 1
Type 2
Type 2 Type 1
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3 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
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Indicator and warning light list
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Type 1Type A Type B1- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-211
2- High beam indicator → P.3-211
3- Position indicator → P.3-211
4- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-211
5- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-18
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light (if so equipped)
→ P.3-135
7- Charging system warning light → P.3-213
8- Brake warning light → P.3-211
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-14410- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-43
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-212
12- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-153
13- Information screen display list → P.3-199
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Type 2Type A Type B1- Position indicator → P.3-211
2- High beam indicator → P.3-211
3- Charging system warning light → P.3-213
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-211
5- Front fog light indicator → P.3-211
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-135
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-153
8- Brake warning light → P.3-211
9- Cruise control indicator → P.3-144
10- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-18
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-4312- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-212
13- Active Stability Control (ASC) indicator → P.3-141
14- Information screen display list → P.3-199
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Other interrupt displays (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
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The operation status of each system is displayed on the information screen. For further details, refer to the appropriate page for each
system.
Alerts the driver of the time for periodic inspection.
Screen
System operation status
Reference

When the Active Stability Control
(ASC) is operating.
Refer to “Active Stability Control
(ASC) ” on page 3-138.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For further
details, refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-181.
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine control system or
continuously variable transmission (CVT) control system /
Twin Clutch SST control system. If a problem is detected in
one of these systems, this indicator comes on. When the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator nor-
mally comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
CAUTION
!
If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during
sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
• When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.
• If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and
high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe
place, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.

Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driv-
ing. This may cause the rear wheels to lock and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position, have the system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
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NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off). A warning is also displayed in the multi-
information display. When the engine is started, the light
should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out
before driving.

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with a CVT or a Twin Clutch
SST has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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NOTE
If the ignition switch is left in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition. The accessory power comes on
again if the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC”
position. Refer to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on
page 3-82.

You cannot use the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone
interface system with voice recognition if your cellular
phone has a dead battery or is turned off.

Hands-free calls will not be possible in areas outside your
cellular phone service area or locations where a signal
cannot reach your phone.
Steering control switch
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WARNING
!
Although the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone
interface system with voice recognition allows you to
make hands-free calls, if you choose to use the cellu-
lar phone while driving, you must not allow that
usage to distract you in the safe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage,
that distracts you from the safe operation of your
vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to
and follow all state and local laws in your area
regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
Type 1
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NOTE
When you press the SPEECH button to enter voice recog-
nition mode with a cellular phone paired to the system,
current information on the cellular phone, such as
“remaining battery life,” “signal strength” or “roaming,”
will be displayed on the audio display.* (Refer to “Pairing
a cellular phone” on page 3-246.)
*: Some cellular phones will not send this information to
the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface sys-
tem with voice recognition.

Call waiting and three-way calls can be used by the
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition, only when those services can be
used with your cellular phone.
Voice recognition function
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The Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition is equipped with a voice recognition
function. Your voice will be recognized by a microphone in the
dome light (front), allowing you to make hands-free calls with
voice commands.
Voice recognition is possible in US English, North American
Spanish and Canadian French. The factory setting is US
English.
Some of the voice commands indicated below have a number
of alternative commands. For a table showing the voice com-
mands in each language and the corresponding alternative
commands, refer to “Commands and Alternatives” on page 3-
260.
NOTE
If the voice command that you say differs from the pre-
defined command or cannot be recognized due to ambient
noise or some other reason, the Hands-free Bluetooth
®
cellular phone interface system with voice recognition
will ask you for the voice command again up to 3 times.

For best performance and further reduction of ambient
noise, the vehicle windows should be closed while engag-
ing the voice recognition function.
Selecting the LanguageThere are two ways to change the language. NOTE
The more entries that are registered in the phonebook, the
longer it will take to change the language.
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