Starting MITSUBISHI LANCER 2012 8.G Owner's Guide

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There is a fault in the F.A.S.T.-key.
Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-
17.

Immobilizer is registered.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)” on
page 3-5, 3-41.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
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This indicator light illuminates while the position lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally comes on and goes out a few seconds later.
A warning is also displayed in the multi-information display.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions:

When the parking brake is still applied.

When the brake fluid level is low.

When the brake force distribution function is not operat-
ing correctly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and brake warning light is off.
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7. The voice guide will say “Start pairing procedure on the
device. See the device manual for instructions.” Enter in
the Bluetooth
® device the 4-digit number you have regis-
tered in Step 6.
NOTE
Depending on the Bluetooth
® device, it may take a few
minutes to pair it with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.

If the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface cannot recognize the
Bluetooth
® device, the voice guide will say “Pairing has
timed out” and the pairing process will be cancelled.
Confirm that the device you are pairing supports
Bluetooth®, and try pairing it again.

If you enter the wrong number, the voice guide will say
“Pairing failed” and the pairing process will be cancelled.
Confirm the number is right, and try pairing it again.
8. The voice guide will say “Please say the name of the
device after the beep.” You can assign a desired name for
the Bluetooth® device and register it as a device tag. Say
the name you want to register after the beep.
NOTE
When the confirmation function is on, after repeating the
device tag you have said, the voice guide will ask “Is this
correct?” Answer “Yes.”
To change the device tag, answer “No” and then say the
device tag again.
9. The voice guide will say “Pairing complete,” after which
a beep will be played and the pairing process will end.
Selecting a device
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If multiple paired Bluetooth
® devices are available in the vehi-
cle, the cellular phone or music player most recently connected
is automatically connected to the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
You can connect to the other cellular phone or music player by
following setting change procedures.
To select a cellular phone
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Select phone.”
4. After the voice guide says “Please say,” the numbers of
the cellular phones and device tags of corresponding cel-
lular phones will be read out in order, starting with the cel-
lular phone that has been most recently connected.
Say the number of the cellular phone that you want to con-
nect to.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will ask
you again whether the phone that you want to connect to
is correct. Answer “Yes” to continue and connect to the
cellular phone.
Answer “No,” and the voice guide will say “Please say.”
Say the number of the phone that you want to connect to.
NOTE
You can connect to a phone at any time by pressing the
SPEECH button and saying the number, even before all of
the paired numbers and device tags of corresponding cel-
lular phones are read out by the system.
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5. The selected phone will be connected to the Bluetooth
®
2.0 interface. The voice guide will say “<device tag>
selected” and then the system will return to the main
menu.
To select a music player
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Select music player.”
4. After the voice guide says “Please say,” the numbers of
the music players and device tags of corresponding music
players will be read out in order, starting with the music
player that has been most recently connected.
Say the number of the music player that you want to con-
nect to.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will ask
you again whether the music player that you want to con-
nect to is correct. Answer “Yes” to continue and connect
to the music player.
Answer “No,” and the voice guide will say “Please say.”
Say the number of the music player that you want to con-
nect to.
NOTE
You can connect to a music player at any time by pressing
the SPEECH button and saying the number, even before
all of the paired numbers and device tags of corresponding
music players are read out by the system.5. The selected music player will be connected to the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
The voice guide will say “<device tag> selected” and then
the system will return to the main menu.
Deleting a device
Use the following procedure to delete a paired Bluetooth
®
device from the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Pairing Options.”
4. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Delete.”
5. After the voice guide says “Please say,” the numbers of
the devices and device tags of corresponding devices will
be read out in order, starting with the device that has been
most recently connected. After it completes reading all
pairs, the voice guide will say “or all.”
Say the number of the device that you want to delete from
the system.
If you want to delete all paired phones from the system,
say “All.”
6. For confirmation purposes, the voice guide will say
“Deleting <device tag> <number>. Is this correct?” or
“Deleting all devices. Is this correct?”
Answer “Yes” to delete the phone(s).
Answer “No,” the system will return to Step 4.
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7. The voice guide will say “Deleted,” and then the system
will end the device deletion process.NOTE
If the device deletion process fails for some reason, the
voice guide will say “Delete failed” and then the system
will cancel deleting the device.To check a paired Bluetooth
® device
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You can check a paired Bluetooth
® device by following the
steps below.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Pairing Options.”
4. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “List.”
5. The voice guide will read out device tags of correspond-
ing devices in order, starting with the Bluetooth
® device
that has been most recently connected.
6. After the device tags of all paired Bluetooth
® devices
have been read, the system will say “End of list, would
you like to start from the beginning?”
To hear the list again from the beginning, answer “Yes.”
When you are done, answer “No” to return to the main
menu.
NOTE
If you press and release the SPEECH button and say
“Continue” or “Previous” while the list is being read, the
system will advance or rewind the list.
Say “Continue” to proceed to the device with the next
highest number or “Previous” to return to the phone with
the previous number.

You can change the device tag by pressing and releasing
the SPEECH button and then saying “Edit” while the list
is being read.

You can change the phone to be connected by pressing
and releasing the SPEECH button and then saying “Select
phone” while the list is being read.

You can change the music player to be connected by
pressing and releasing the SPEECH button and then say-
ing “Select music player” while the list is being read.Changing a device tag
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You can change the device tag of a paired cellular phone or
music player.
Follow the steps below to change a device tag.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Pairing Options.”
4. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Edit.”
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5. The voice guide will say “Please say,” and read out the
numbers of the Bluetooth
® devices and device tags of cor-
responding devices in order, starting with the Bluetooth
®
that has been most recently connected.
After all paired device tags have been read, the voice
guide will say “Which device, please?” Say the number of
the device tag you want to change.
NOTE
You can press and release the SPEECH button while the
list is being read, and immediately say the number of the
device tag you want to change.
6. The voice guide will say “New name, please.” Say the
name you want to register as a new device tag.
When the confirmation function is on, the voice guide will
say “<New device tag>. Is this correct?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No,” you can say the new device tag you want to
register again.
7. The device tag is changed.
When the change is complete, the voice guide will say
“New name saved” and then the system will return to the
main menu.
Operating a music player connected via
Bluetooth
®
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For the operation of a music player connected via Bluetooth
®,
refer to “To play tracks from a Bluetooth
® device” on page 5-
128.
How to make or receive hands-free calls
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You can make or receive hands-free calls using a Bluetooth
®
compatible cellular phone connected to the Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface.
You can also use the phonebooks in the Bluetooth
® 2.0 inter-
face to make calls without dialing telephone numbers.
To make a call P.3-270
Send function P.3-272
Receiving calls P.3-272
Mute function P.3-273
Switching between hands-free mode and private mode P.3-273
NOTE
Hands-free calls may not operate correctly when you
place or receive the call directly from your cellular phone,
instead of using the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
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 appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing 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 with all laws and regulations.Defrosters 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 windshield and door
windows” on page 5-10, 5-20, 5-29, 5-39, 5-49.)
Tires Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. 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. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Lights 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. Fluid leaks Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
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4-6 Driving safety
4Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your 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 mirrors and use your
turn signal light.

While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.

Always obey applicable laws and regulations. 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
right fuel.
Driving during cold weather
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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 because more
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. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders 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 lubri-
cation points.

Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as
the transaxle warms up.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
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4-8 Driving safety
4Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice at regular intervals according to
the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs or brake
drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain
or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this
occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.When driving in cold weatherOn 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 vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly
depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-
ing to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Parking
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Parking on a hillWhen 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.For vehicles with manual transaxlePlace the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when
parking on a downhill slope, into the 1st position when parking
on an uphill slope.For vehicles with continuously variable transmission
(CVT) or Twin Clutch SSTBe sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
that the selector lever (CVT) or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake
before moving the selector lever (CVT) or gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position. This prevents
loading the parking brake against the transaxle gear. When this
happens, it is difficult to move the selector lever (CVT) or
gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) out of the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place.
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For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Jump-starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Engine overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 5
Tools and jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 7
How to change a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 9
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 22
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . . .6- 24
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