MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2012 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 WA R N I N G 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
!
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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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-234
Turn signal lever P.3-243
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) P.3-245
Supplemental restraint sys-
tem - airbag (for driver’s
seat) P.2-34
Horn switch P.3-255 Instrument cluster P.3-178
Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) P.3-157 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 4 6
Fuses P.7-46
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-106
Ignition switch P.3-85
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-79
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-34
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-256 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches (if so
equipped) P.5-134 Multi-information meter switch P.3-182 Except for RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-242
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch (if so
equipped) P.3-151
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Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-125
Wiper and washer switch
P.3-246
Cruise control switches
P.3-157
Ignition switch P.3-85
Supplemental restraint
system - airbag (for
driver’s seat) P.2-34
Horn switch P.3-255
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 7 9
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-34
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-256 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-134
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Fuses P.7-46 Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-234
Turn signal lever P.3-243
Front fog light switch P.3-245Multi-information meter switch P.3-182Instrument cluster P.3-178 RALLIART
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 4 2
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-151
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Instruments and controls
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Gearshift or selector lever P.3-94, 3-98
Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 7
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-302
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7
12 V power outlet (if so
equipped) P.3-290Floor console box (if so equipped) P.3-300
Tissue holder (if so equipped) P.3-300 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 - 4 Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59 Except for RALLIART
Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-34
Glove com-
partment
P. 3 - 2 9 8
USB input
terminal
(if so
equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 3 Vents P.5-2
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.3-136
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Gearshift lever P.3-112 RALLIART
Cup holder (for front
seats) P.3-302
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 - 7
12 V power outlet P.3-290 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 - 4Parking brake lever
P.3-77
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59Vents P.5-2
ACD control mode
switch P.3-133
Floor console box P.3-300
Tissue holder P.3-300Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-34
Glove com-
partment
P. 3 - 2 9 8
USB input ter-
minal (if so
equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 3
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
P.3-121
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Center panel
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-244
Heater (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 6
Air conditioning (if so equipped)
P.5-31, 5-41
Front console tray P.3-299 Front console box
P.3-299
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-244
Air conditioning
P.5-31, 5-41
Auxiliary Audio connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 3 2
Auxiliary Video connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 3 2
Auxiliary Audio connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
12 V power outlet P.3-290
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Electric rear win-
dow defogger
switch P.3-254 Electric rear
window defog-
ger switch
P. 3 - 2 5 4
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19
12 V power outlet
P.3-290
Passenger’s airbag
off indicator P.2-42
Pa
ssen ger’s airbag
o ff in d ica tor
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Interior
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-19
Seat belts P.2-13
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats, if so equipped) P.2-51Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-288
Vanity mirror P.3-288 Inside rearview mirror
P.3-80, 3-176
Head restraints P.2-9 Window lock switch P.3-73
Power window
switches P.3-69Power door lock
switch P.3-55 Electric remote-
controlled out-
side mirror switch
P. 3 - 8 3Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped) P.3-292, 7-58, 7-85Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 4
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 6
Bottle holder (for front seat) P.3-303
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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag (if so equipped) P.2-52
Dome light (Rear, if so equipped) P.3-294,
7-58, 7-86
Rear seat P.2-8
Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-9Cup holder (for rear seat, if so equipped) P.3-303 Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28Assist grip P.3-304Coat hook (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 3 0 4
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Trunk area
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Trunk area light P.7-58, 7-88
Tools P.6-7Inside emergency trunk lid release
lever P.3-62
Jack P.6-8 Spare tire P.6-10
AWC control fluid res-
ervoir (RALLIART)
P. 7 - 2 0
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