MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2014 8.G Owners Manual
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Theft-alarm system 5-44 Features and controls
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One of the doors is opened without using the remote control transmitter or the F. A . S . T. - k e y. The engine hood or the trunk lid is opened.
When the alarm is activated: 1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 min- utes.After 3 minutes the headlights automati- cally shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3minutes.
Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2 The alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.
By using the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key to lock or unlock the door. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion.
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The system will be disarmed if the followingoperation is performed. The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. All doors are unlocked by the remote con- trol transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.
Type of alarm Horn sounds! Headlights blink on and off!
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 min- utes. At the end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until the proper disarming step is taken. The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken again, even if the alarm hasstopped. While the alarm is operating, a warning is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Alarm deactivation
Disarmed stage
NOTE
If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are closed and no door is openedwithin approximately 30 seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.Disarm...by remote control transmitter or F. A . S . T. - k e y
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Power windows
Features and controls 5-45
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Use the following procedure to test the sys- tem: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicatorcomes on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock thedriver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob and open the door. 5. Check to be sure that the horn soundsintermittently and the headlights blink on and off when a door is opened. 6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsby the remote control transmitter or the F. A . S . T. - k e y.
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The main switch located on the driver’s doorcan be used to operate all door windows. A window can be opened or closed by operat-ing the corresponding switch.Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fullypressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com- pletely.If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- tion.
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. Once the system has been disarmed, it can- not be rearmed except by repeating the arm- ing procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
NOTE
Power windows 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)
NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in different directions at the sametime. This will freeze the window in posi- tion. Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine stopped will run down the battery. Use the window switches only whilethe engine is running. WA R N I N G Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped(head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Main switch
WA R N I N G
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Power windows 5-46 Features and controls
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Each sub switch can be used for its own pas- senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated. The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. The door windows can be opened or closedfor a 30 second period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door orthe front passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automatically lowered a little. After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to close the door window.
1- Driver’s door window switch 2- Front passenger door window switch 3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch 5- Window lock switch
Sub switch 1- Close (up)2- Open (down)Timer function
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N G If the safety mechanism is activated three or more times successively, the safetymechanism will be temporarily cancelled. If a hand or head subsequently gets trapped, a serious injury can result.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the door window closes. This allows the door window to close completely. There-fore be especially careful that fingers are not trapped in the door window opening. The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pressed. Therefore be especially careful that fingers ar
e not trapped in the
door window opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head could be trapped and per-sonal injury could result.
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-47
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the main switch for passenger door window and the sub switch cannot be used to open orclose the door window, and the main switch
will open or close only the driver’s door win- dow. To unlock the switch, press it again.
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Wind buffeting can be described as the per- ception of pressure on
the ears or a booming
or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibitwind buffeting when driving with one or both
rear door windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occurrence that can be mini- mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear door windows open, open the front door win-dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or other circumstances cause the door window to be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by trapped hand or head. If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times consecutively, the safety mecha-nism is deactivated and normal closing of the door window will be aborted. Use the following method to return to normaloperation. 1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the power window switch to fully close the door window. 2. With fully closing the window, releasethe switch and then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.
Lock switch
1- Lock 2- UnlockWA R N I N G Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to lock the window switch to makeit inoperative. Children tampering with the switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving
Sunroof
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N G Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the sunroof opening. Before operating the sunroof, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.). Never leave a child (or other person who is incapable of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in the vehicle.
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Sunroof (if so equipped) 5-48 Features and controls
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Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati- cally opens and the sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of
the full open position.
Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroofwill be fully open.To stop the moving sunroo
f, press the switch.
Press the switch (3), the sunroof automati- cally closes.To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear edge of sunroof raises for ventilation. Press the switch (3). The sunroof can be operated when the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position. The sun- roof can be opened or closed for a 30 secondsperiod after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door isopened, the sunroof cannot be operated until the ignition switch is turned on again.
If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to re-open automatically. The opened sunroof will become operational again after a few seconds.If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecutively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted.As an emergency measure, the sunroof can beclosed in small increments until it is com- pletely closed by repeatedly pressing the switch (2).After performing the emergency measure, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
To open
NOTE
The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open position. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position, wind buf- feting is lower than with the sunroof fullyopen.
To close
To tilt up
To tilt down
Timer function
Safety mechanism
NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be subjected to a physi-cal shock similar to that caused by a trapped hand or head.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the sunroof closes. This allows the sunroof to close completely. Therefore beespecially careful that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-49
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The sunshade can be opened or closed manu- ally while the sunroof is closed. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open automatically.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) posi- tion, for vehicles with a manual transaxle, setthe selector lever {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to “P” (PARK) positionfor vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST.
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch (2) is pressed. Therefore be espe- cially careful that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Personal injury and malfunction of the sun-roof could result.
Sunshade
CAUTION Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sunroof is opened.CAUTION
Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing the sunshade.NOTE
Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before clos- ing the sunshade. When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the sunroof and without the ignition key. Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is fro- zen closed (after snowfall or during extreme cold). Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof opening edge. Do not apply any force that may cause dam- age to the sunroof. Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a completely open or completelyclosed position. If the sunroof does not operate when the sun- roof switch is operated, release the switch and check whether something is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have thesunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Be careful when tilting
up the sunroof if a ski
carrier or a roof carrier is installed. Depend-ing on the model of ski car
rier or roof carrier,
the sunroof may contact the carrier when the sunroof is tilted up.CAUTION
Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the vehicle or when leaving the vehicle. Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof. After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sun-roof before operating it. Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only while the engine is running.
Parking brake
NOTE
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Parking brake 5-50 Features and controls
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When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the front wheels toward thecurb on a downhill grade, away from the curb on an uphill grade.
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and theignition switch is in the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on. Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
To r e l e a s e 1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Push and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning light is off. If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning display will appear onthe information screen in the multi-informa- tion display. If a vehicle is driven without releasing theparking brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possible brake failure. Warning light Warning display type 1 Warning display type 2
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Steering wheel tilt lock lever Features and controls 5-51
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever while holding the steeringwheel by hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired height. After adjustment, securely lock the lever bypulling it upward.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only aftermaking any seat adjustments so as to have aclear view to the rear of the vehicle. Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window.
Steering wheel tilt lock lever 1- Locked2- ReleasedWA R N I N G After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured in the locked (1) position. Type 1 Type 2
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving. This can be danger- ous. When releasing the tilt lock lever {moving it to the position (2)}, be sure to hold the steering wheel firmly. Otherwise, the steering wheel may slip down too sud-denly. WA R N I N G
Inside day/night rearview mirror
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear- view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous.Be sure to adjust the mirror before driv- ing.Type 1 Type 2
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Inside day/night rearview mirror 5-52 Features and controls
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It is possible to move
the mirror up and down
to adjust its position. It is possible to move the mirror up/down and left/right to adjust its position.
The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used to adjust the mirror toreduce the glare from the headlights of vehi-cles behind you during night driving.
To adjust the vertical mirror position To adjust the mirror position
To reduce the glare Ty p e 1
1- Daytime position 2- Night position
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Outside rearview mirrors
Features and controls 5-53
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When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright, the reflection factor ofthe rearview mirror is automatically changed to reduce the glare. Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, the reflection fact
or of the mirror is
automatically changed.
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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat adjustments so you have aclear view to the rear of the vehicle.
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to adjust. Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror posi- tion.
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NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivitycould result.
Outside rearview mirrors
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the outside rear- view mirrors while driving. This can be dangerous.Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driv- ing. Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther away than theyappear in a regular flat mirror. Do not use this mirror to estimate the dis- tance of vehicles following you whenchanging lanes.
To adjust the mirror position L- Left outside mirror adjustment R- Right outside mirror adjustment 1- Up 2- Down 3- Right4- Left