brake MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G User Guide

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NOTE

Always install the cover of the ignition switch when not
using the emergency key. Not doing so could cause dam-
age if foreign material such as dust gets into the keyhole
of the ignition switch.Steering wheel lock

To l o c k
Turn the emergency key to the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To u n l o c k
Turn the emergency key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
!

Do not turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving. This will cause the
steering wheel to lock, making it impossible to oper-
ate the vehicle.


If the engine is stopped while driving, the power
brake booster will stop functioning and greater
effort for braking will be required. Also, the power
steering system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.


Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position for a long time when the engine is
not running. The battery will run down.


Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position when the engine is running. It will damage
the starter motor.
CAUTION
!

Remove the emergency key when leaving the vehi-
cle.


If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the emer-
gency key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.
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4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE

For models equipped with a manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.
6. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with SST, make sure the gearshift lever is in
the “P” (PARK) position.
NOTE

On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not
operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
7. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“ON” position and make certain that all warning lights
and warning displays are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
8. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when
the engine starts.9. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
NOTE

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.
NOTE

If the emergency key is attached to a key ring, it may
become impossible to insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the
emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being
started. When using the emergency key to start the engine,
first remove the key from the key ring.
At extremely cold ambient temperature
If the engine won’t start, press the accelerator pedal about half-
way down while cranking the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
WA R N I N G
!

Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the
emergency key after the engine is started.
If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the
floor, which could disturb the pedal operation. Fur-
thermore, the F.A.S.T.-key could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled to cause serious injury if the air-
bag inflates.
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Startability of Twin Clutch SST vehicle with an ambient
temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transmission has not
warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If it
occurs, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position
and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transmission will warm up, and you will be able to start
normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.
Flooded engine
If the engine has flooded during starting, first run the starter for
5 to 6 seconds while holding down the accelerator pedal.
Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and release
the accelerator pedal. Wait a moment, then without depressing
the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position for another 5 to 6 seconds. Release the ignition switch
if the engine starts. Repeat as necessary. Contact your Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions) using a F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobilizer
system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only the F.A.S.T.-keys that have been programmed to the vehi-
cle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key
number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys
except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed
again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes
programmed again.
CAUTION
!

When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.
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Sunshade
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The sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun-
roof is closed.
When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open auto-
matically.NOTE

Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before closing the sun-
shade.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position, for
vehicles with a manual transaxle or set the gearshift lever to
“P” (PARK) position on Twin Clutch SST vehicles.To apply
CAUTION
!

Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sun-
roof is opened.


Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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To release When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press 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 on the
information screen in the multi-information display.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
Warning light
Warning display
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For vehicles with a Twin Clutch SST, when removing the key,
first set the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then
turn the key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.NOTE

For vehicles with a Twin Clutch SST, the key cannot be
removed unless the gearshift lever is set to the “P”
(PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn
to the “LOCK” position.
Twin Clutch SST
CAUTION
!

Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock,
causing loss of control.


If the engine is turned off while driving, the power
brake booster will stop functioning and braking effi-
ciency will be reduced. Also, the power steering sys-
tem will not function and it will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle.


Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is not running. This will cause
the battery to run down.


Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running. It will damage the starter
motor.
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Starting the engine
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[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key, refer to “F.A.S.T.-key: Starting the engine” on
page 3-31.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system, which automatically controls the release of
fuel. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine. Normal conditionTo start your vehicle:
Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fas-
tened.
1. Insert the ignition key.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE

For models equipped with a manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.5. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make sure the gear-
shift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
NOTE

On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not
operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make
certain that all warning lights are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts.
At extremely cold ambient temperaturerIf the engine won’t start, press the accelerator pedal all the way
down while cranking the engine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
CAUTION
!

When starting the engine, make sure that you hold
the brake pedal down. If you start the engine with
your foot on the accelerator pedal, switch to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.
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Startability of Twin Clutch SST vehicle with ambient
temperature of -22
°F (-30
°C) or lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transmission has not
warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If it
occurs, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position
and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transmission will warm up, and you will be able to start
normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.Flooded engineIf the engine has flooded during starting, first run the starter for
5 to 6 seconds while holding down the accelerator pedal.
Release the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and the
accelerator pedal. Wait a moment, then without depressing the
accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position for another 5 to 6 seconds. Release the ignition key if
the engine starts. Repeat as necessary if the engine fails to start,
or contact your local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice for assistance.
Stopping the engine
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake
pedal.
3. For vehicles with a manual transaxle, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine, and
then move the gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or
“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, place the gearshift
lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
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3Clutch pedal operation
(if so equipped)
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Observe the following cautions when using the clutch pedal.
Not observing them could result in rapid clutch wear or in
clutch damage.

Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting
gears.


Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down before
starting the engine.


Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal.


On hills and other gradients, do not hold the vehicle in
position by slipping the clutch without using the brakes.


Make sure the space under the clutch pedal is free of
objects that could obstruct the pedal.
NOTE

Your vehicle has a special feature to reduce the impact
into the power train and to reduce the load of the clutch
disk; the engine revolution doesn’t rise more than around
5,500 rpm while the vehicle is stationary and the clutch
pedal has been depressed.


If either of the following occurs, the clutch should be
inspected by a Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice:
 The pedal stroke until clutch disengagement suddenly
increases.
 The engine revs when the clutch is not disengaged.
CAUTION
!

If the clutch is engaged suddenly while the engine
revolution is high, an extremely large load will be
applied instantaneously to the power train, possibly
leading to the breakage of that component. Please
ensure, therefore, that the clutch pedal is always
applied in a slow yet firm manner.
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Upshifting
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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your man-
ual transaxle, upshift as listed below.
Downshifting
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It is recommended that you downshift to a lower gear when
needed to maintain the desired speed, according to the table.
Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The engine may suffer
damage.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to
2nd or 1st when descending a steep hill.
Downshifting is also important to avoid “lugging” the engine
at too low a speed, such as when turning a corner or when driv-
ing up a steep hill.Recommended downshifting speed
Shift point
Upshift speeds
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h)2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h)3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)
Downshifting speed
Shift point
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)Shift down from current gear to
2nd gear.20 to 30 mph (32 to 48 km/h)Shift down from current gear to
3rd gear.
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