engine MITSUBISHI LANCER 2011 8.G Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
LANCER. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-229
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) P.3-231
Supplemental restraint sys-
tem - airbag (for driver’s
seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-164
Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) P.3-149 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 2
Fuses P.7-47
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-104
Ignition switch P.3-84
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-79
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-242 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches (if so
equipped) P.5-134 Multi-information meter switch P.3-168 Except for RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-228
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch (if so
equipped) P.3-143
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Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-122
Wiper and washer switch
P.3-232
Cruise control switches
P.3-149
Ignition switch P.3-84
Supplemental restraint
system - airbag (for
driver’s seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-241
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 7 9
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-242 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-134
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Fuses P.7-47 Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-229
Front fog light switch P.3-231Multi-information meter switch P.3-168Instrument cluster P.3-164 RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 2 8
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-143
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Outside (Front)
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[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-59
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-56, 7-62[For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type]
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-66
Daytime running lights P.7-56, 7-64 Except for RALLIART
Windshield wiper and washer
P. 3 - 2 3 2
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Fuel tank filler
P. 1 - 4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-82
Side turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-231, 7-56, 7-73Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
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Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Windshield wiper and washer
P.3-232
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 8 2
Side turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56
Front fog lights P.3-231, 7-56, 7-76
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type][For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type] RALLIART
Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
Headlights, low beam P.3-
220, 7-56, 7-59
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-56, 7-62Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-56, 7-66
Daytime running lights P.7-56, 7-64 Front turn-signal lights P.3-229, 7-56, 7-71
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-220,
7-56, 7-69
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display indicators”
on page 3-168.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
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Charging system warning 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.3-217
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 fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-215
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-
888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.P.3-216
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Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-142.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P.3-141,
3-142
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
ble.P. 2 - 2 3 ,
2-44
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-32.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remain continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly.
If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the
warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P.3-160
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
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Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)When using a key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P. 3 - 8 7 ,
3-88
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST:
Check the position of the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST).
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to
start the engine)When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.
Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then
turn the ignition switch.Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:
Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is
set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn
it.P.3-18
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key) Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-34
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4 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) from the “P” (PARK)
position. (for vehicles with CVT or
Tw i n C l u t c h S S T )Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while press-
ing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-98, 3-110
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-10, 5-20,
5-29,
5-39, 5-49
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P.6-2,
7-23
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Problem
Do this
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The engine coolant temperature
display “ ” in the multi-informa-
tion display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
or snow.Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.6-24
WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The
rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly
lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring
bystanders.

Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels.
Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result
in overheating and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking
attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
WA R N I N G
!
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