ignition MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2012 10.G Repair Manual

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Sunshade
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The sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the
sunroof 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
sunroof 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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Type 2When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the reflection factor of the mirror
is automatically changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor
(1), as reduced sensitivity could result.
Outside rearview mirrors
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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat
adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects
you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they appear in a regular flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of
vehicles following you when changing lanes.
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To adjust the mirror positionThe outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to
adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position. NOTE
After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” (off) position
(C).
To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the
engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside
the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
Ignition switch
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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: Ignition switch” on page
3-24.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]LOCKThe engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can
be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi-
tion. ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. Manual transaxle Twin Clutch SST
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ON The engine runs and all accessories can be used. START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and
it will return automatically to the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout function
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in
the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other electric devices that can
be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from “ACC” to the “ON”
position, the power is supplied again to those devices.NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to
about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deacti-
vated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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To remove the key
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For vehicles with a manual transaxle, when removing the key,
push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed
until it is turned to the “LOCK” position, and remove.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.
Manual transaxle
Twin Clutch SST
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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: Steering wheel lock” on
page 3-29.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]To l o c kRemove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To u n l o c kTurn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
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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NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may
sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK”
position to “ACC” position. Firmly turn the steering
wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the
starter mechanism.

If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page
6-2) for instructions.

The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar
graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to
move. Driving before the bar graph moves may cause
deterioration of turbocharger performance and driveabil-
ity. A longer warm up period will only consume extra
fuel.

On vehicles equipped with the Twin Clutch SST, the fol-
lowing may occur after the engine is started, but they do
not indicate an abnormality.
• You may hear operational sounds of the Twin Clutch
SST and you may feel vibration in the vehicle body.
• If you shift the gearshift lever into the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and depress the accelerator pedal, increases in
the engine speed will be limited.
CAUTION
!
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
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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 3-30.
[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 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.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
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.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.
Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine
starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be dam-
aged.
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6. 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.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make
certain that all warning lights are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts. 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.
Idle speed in high altitude area
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At high altitude locations, the idle speed may be higher. This is
done in order to stabilize the idle speed when the power steer-
ing system and other systems operate. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
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