ignition MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Owners Manual

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Odometer/Trip odometerThe operation method is the same as when the ignition switch
is in the “OFF” position.
For further details, refer to “Odometer/Trip odometer” on page
3-155.Service reminderShows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-168.Engine coolant temperature displayShows the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display
while you are driving.
Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive). When this driving range falls
below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE

The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.


When you refuel, the driving range display is updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.


When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may, change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
breakdown.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
CAUTION
!

If the engine is overheating, “ ” will blink. In this
case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately
park the vehicle in a safe place and take the required
measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-
6.
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Average speed displayThis displays the average speed from the last reset to the
present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average speed display setting,
refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
Manual reset mode

When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode


When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
speed display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average speed cannot be mea-
sured.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(mph or km/h).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page [N005569].


The average speed display memories for auto reset mode
and manual reset mode are erased if the battery is discon-
nected.
Average fuel consumption displayThis displays the average fuel consumption from the last reset
to the present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average fuel consumption dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function settings (With
ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
The “ ” mark in the momentary fuel gauge shows the average
fuel consumption.
Manual reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode


When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average fuel consumption can-
not be measured.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


Average fuel consumption may vary depend on the driv-
ing conditions (road conditions, how you drive, etc.) The
actual fuel consumption may differ from the fuel con-
sumption displayed, so treat the fuel consumption dis-
played as just a rough guideline.


The average fuel consumption display memories for auto
reset mode and manual reset mode are erased if the battery
is disconnected.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg (US), mpg (UK), L/100km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
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Momentary fuel consumption displayWhile driving, the momentary fuel consumption is shown with
a bar graph.
When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses the average
fuel consumption, the momentary fuel consumption is dis-
played with a green bar graph.
Be conscious of maintaining the momentary fuel consumption
above the average fuel consumption, it can help you drive with
the better fuel consumption.NOTE

When the momentary fuel consumption cannot be mea-
sured, a bar graph is not shown.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg (US), mpg (UK), L/100km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.


It is possible to cancel the green bar graph.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
S-AWC operation displayThe S-AWC operation status is displayed.
For further details, refer to “S-AWC operation display” on
page 3-121.
Function setting screenThe “Display language”, “Temperature unit”, “Fuel consump-
tion unit”, and “Average fuel consumption and speed reset
method” settings can be modified as desired.
For further details, refer to “Changing the function settings
(With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.
WA R N I N G
!

Always concentrate on your driving first. Keep your
eyes and mind on the road. Distractions while driv-
ing can lead to an accident.
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Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “ON” position)
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Warning displayWhen there is information to be announced, such as a system
fault, a tone sounds and the information screen is switched to
the warning display screen.
Refer to the warning list and take the necessary measures.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-188.
When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warn-
ing display goes out automatically.
Returning to the display screen from before the warning
display
Even if the cause of the warning display is not eliminated, you
can return to the screen that was displayed before the warning
display.
If you press the multi-information meter switch, the display
screen switches to the screen display from before the warning
and the “!” warning is displayed.
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.
A- “!” warning
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Redisplay of a warning display screenWhen 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.Other interrupt displaysThe operation status of each system is displayed on the infor-
mation screen.
For further details, refer to the appropriate page in the warning
display list.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-193.
Gearshift lever position display screen
(if so
equipped)
N00545800042
Shows the position of the gearshift lever.
Refer to “Gearshift lever operation” on page 3-94.
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Outside temperature display screen
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Shows the temperature outside the vehicle.NOTE

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(°F or °C).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-171.


The outside temperature can be displayed from about
-22 °F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C).


Depending on factors such as the driving conditions, the
displayed temperature may vary from the actual outside
temperature.
Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen
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The operation status of the Twin Clutch SST control mode is
displayed. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page
3-102.
Fuel remaining display screen
N00556600109
Shows the amount of fuel remaining.NOTE

It may take several seconds to stabilize the display after
refilling the tank.


If fuel is added with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the remaining fuel display may incorrectly indicate
the fuel level.
CAUTION
!

Running out of gas could damage the catalytic con-
verter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon
as possible.
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2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, “PERIODIC
INSPECTION” is displayed for a few seconds on the
information screen.
3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.
To reset The “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position. When the display is reset, the time until the
next periodic inspection is displayed and the warning display is
no longer displayed when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the service
reminder display screen.
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2. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “ ” and make it
flash. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returns to the previous
screen.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the screen switches from “---”
to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until the next periodic
inspection is shown.
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.
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.
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Door ajar warning display screen (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.
Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly apply the parking brake and put the gearshift lever
into the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle) or the
gearshift lever into the “P” (PARK) position (Twin Clutch
SST).
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the function
setting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-160.
CAUTION
!

Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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