check engine MITSUBISHI LANCER 2014 8.G Owners Handbook

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Q: My Lancer has two 12V accessory outlets. What devices can be plugged int\
o these outlets?a: b oth of these outlets are protected with 15 amp fuses. a lways check the current draw rating of any device prior to use in the ve\
hicle. i f the device is
rated
above 12 amps, this could lead to circuit overload and the electrical fuse opening (no current flow).
Q:

I only have one remote for the remote start system on my Lancer
. Can I get a second one?
a

: n o. o nly one remote can be programmed per vehicle for security reasons.
Q:

How can I get the MPG stated on the window sticker?a

:
V
ehicle driving styles will greatly affect m P g . a
void sudden abrupt starts from a stop and let the vehicle coast to the t\
raffic light.
b oth of these styles
will increase mileage and reduce brake lining wear.
• Vehicles
are designed to achieve the best fuel mileage when they are driven at the speed limits on the freeway. Avoid driving over 65 mph.
• Under
inflated tires will increase rolling resistance and will reduce fuel mileage. Check tire pressure frequently to increase miles per gallon.
Proper tire pressure also ensures optimum tire performance (including t\
ire wear

.)
Q:

How does the Navigation System choose a certain route?a

: t he system takes into account traffic conditions, road types, distance \
and road width to recommend the route.
Q:

Why does my Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) make a noise?a

: e ach time your vehicle is started and driven a short distance, you will h\
ear the sound of the abs motor operating from the right front engine
compartment.
t his is the normal sound the a nti- l ock b raking s ystem makes when performing a self check.
Q:

Why do my Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers operate on their own when it’\
s not raining?
A: • When
the lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor detects rain or snow and automatically turns on the wipers.
• The
wipers may automatically operate when things such as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windshield on top of the rain sensor or
when the windshield is frosted over

.
• To
stop the wipers, place the lever in the OFF position.
Q:

Why does my check engine light come on after I put gas in my car?a

: t here are many reasons why your check engine light may illuminate. b efore calling your dealership, make sure the fuel cap is fully engaged a\
nd
you have heard three clicks when tightening it.
a fter checking and hearing three clicks and driving for a while, if the l\
ight is still on, contact your
dealership.
Q:

How do I use the emergency key when the F
.A.S.T.-key battery or vehicle battery is run down?
a

:
Remove the emergency key from the
f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob and manually unlock the door
. o nce inside the vehicle remove the ignition switch cover
by pressing the release buttons on the top and bottom of the ignition sw\
itch cover.
o nce the ignition switch cover is removed insert the
emergency key into the ignition switch then re-insert (backwards) the \
f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob onto the emergency key
. o nce the f
.
a . s . t
.-key fob
is re-inserted (backwards) turn the emergency key to start the engine.\
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