trunk MITSUBISHI LANCER 2010 8.G Owner's Manual

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To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated. Gently slam the
trunk lid from the outside so that it is completely closed.
Always ensure the trunk lid is securely closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!
Be careful to prevent catching anyone’s fingers
when closing the trunk lid.
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is closed. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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3Inside emergency trunk lid release
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way
to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious injuries to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the trunk lid.
The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever.
Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
WARNING
!
Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an
open vehicle or trunk.
People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only
for a short period of time, can quickly die from suf-
focation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Inte-
rior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.
Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away
from children.
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To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the
direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to
open the trunk and climb out.
Theft-alarm system
(if so equipped)
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.Armed stagePark the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
3. Lock all doors by either the remote control transmitter or
the F.A.S.T.-key.
CAUTION
!
When loading the trunk, place your things so that
they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release
lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could
damage the lever and make it unusable.
Arm the system and leave
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At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the audio
panel flashes for confirmation.
4. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing
becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator (A) continues to flash while the
system is in the armed stage.
NOTE
The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by remote
control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
or “ACC”.

The system will not be armed if a door or a trunk lid is not
completely closed. If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.

The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.
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Alarm stageWhile the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a trunk lid is opened
without the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. 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.

While the alarm is operating, it is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Alarm deactivationThe 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” or the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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NOTE
Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark dis-
played in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If
you want to switch the display, press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more.
Redisplay of a warning display screen
When the warning is displayed, if you lightly press the
multi-information meter switch a few times, the warning dis-
play screen you switched from is redisplayed.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-165.
Door ajar warning display (With ignition switch
in the “OFF” position)
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not completely closed, the
open door or open trunk lid warning is displayed.
A-
warningVehicles with Twin Clutch SST
1- Doors and trunk lid are closed
2- Doors or trunk lid is open (driver’s door is open in this
example)Type 1
Type 2
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NOTE
The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.

When “---” is displayed, after a certain distance and a cer-
tain period of time, the display is reset and the time until
the next periodic inspection is displayed.

If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Door ajar warning display (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not completely closed, this
displays the open door or trunk lid.
If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a
door ajar, a buzzer will sound 4 times to inform you that a door
is ajar.
The buzzer will not sound if only the trunk lid is open.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
CAUTION
!
The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance and periodic
inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
CAUTION
!
Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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After turning off the engine, an
attempt was made to open the
driver’s door with the ignition
switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch on
reminder system” on page 3-55.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the trunk lid with the igni-
tion switch in any position other
than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-29.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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One of the doors or the trunk lid is
not completely closed.
The open door or open trunk lid is
displayed.
Close the door or trunk lid.
Refer to “Door ajar warning display
(With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position)” on page 3-169.

The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 6-5.

The continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid or the Twin Clutch
SST fluid temperature is increased.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)” on page 3-93.
Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on
page 3-105.

The seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer
to “Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light and display”
on page 2-18.

There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Screen type1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
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If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the trunk lid is opened
and closed, or the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key is oper-
ated.NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Storage spaces
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NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spec-
tacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot
sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle parts.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
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