ASC MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2014 8.G Owners Manual

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) 1-1
1
Overview
N00100202498
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) Except for RALLIART
Instrument cluster P.5-110
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-67
Multi-information meter switch P.5-113
Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-149 Turn signal lever P.5-154Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-156
Wiper and washer switch P.5-156 Cruise control switches (if so equipped) P.5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switches (if so equipped) P.5-163
Ignition switch P.5-54
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-154
Supplemental restraint system - air- bag (for driver’s seat) P.4-22 Horn switch P.5-161
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch (if so equipped) P.5-95
Fuses P.9-28
Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-51
Supplemental restraint syst
em - driver’s knee airbag
P.4-22
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.5-161
Engine hood rele
ase lever P.9-3

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
Overview 1-2
1
RALLIART
Instrument cluster P.5-110
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter P.5-77
Multi-information meter switch P.5-113
Combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
P.5-149 Turn signal lever P.5-154 Front fog light switch P.5-156
Wiper and washer switch P.5-156 Cruise control switches P.5-99
Steering wheel audio remote control switches P.5-163
Ignition switch P.5-54
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-154
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-22Horn switch P.5-161
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-95
Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-51
Fuses P.9-28
Supplemental restraint system
- driver’s knee airbag
P.4-22
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface P.5-161
Engine hood release lever P.9-3

5
Features and controlsBreak-in recommendation
s ...............................................................5-3
Keys .....................................................
.............................................5-3
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) .........................5-4 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)................................
.....................................................5-12
Door locks........................
...............................................................5-36
Power door locks .............
...............................................................5-38
“Child safety locks” for
rear door...................................................5-40
Trunk lid ....................................
.....................................................5-40
Inside emergency trunk lid
release .................................................5-42
Theft-alarm system ..........
...............................................................5-42
Power windows................
...............................................................5-45
Sunroof (if so equipped
) .........................................
........................5-47
Parking brake ...................
...............................................................5-49
Steering wheel tilt lock lever ..........................................................5-51Inside day/night rearview
mirror ....................................................5-51
Outside rearview mirr
ors ................................................................5-53
Ignition switch .................
...............................................................5-54
Steering wheel lock..........
...............................................................5-56
Starting and stopping the e
ngine ....................................................5-56
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) ........................................5-60Manual transaxle (if so equipped) ..................................................5-60Continuously variable transmissi
on (CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-62
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped)
...................................................................
..................................5-71
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped)..............5-83 Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped).................5-85
All-wheel driving opera
tion ........................................................... 5-87
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles ......................... 5-89 Limited-slip differential (i
f so equipped) ....................................... 5-90
Service brake ..................
.................................................
............... 5-90
Brake assist system
................................................
......................... 5-91
Hill start assist (vehicles with
Twin Clutch SST) ........................... 5-91
Anti-lock braking syst
em ......................................
......................... 5-92
Active Stability Control (ASC
) (if so equipped) ............................ 5-95
Power steering system
...........................................
......................... 5-98
Cruise control (if so eq
uipped) ....................................................... 5-99
Tire pressure monitoring
system .................................................. 5-104
Rear-view camera (if so
equipped)..............
................................. 5-108
Instrument cluster ..........
.............................................................. 5-110
Multi-information display ............................................................ 5-112 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
.................................................................
................................. 5-133
Indicators ..................................
.................................................... 5-145
Warning lights.................
.................................................
............. 5-146
Information screen disp
lay ....................................
....................... 5-147
Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................ 5-149 Headlight leveling switch (if
so equipped)................................... 5-154
Turn signal lever ...
.................................................
....................... 5-154
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..................................................... 5-155
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) ......................................... 5-156
Wiper and washer swit
ch ......................................
....................... 5-156
Electric rear window def
ogger switch .......................................... 5-160
Horn switch ..............................
.................................................... 5-161
Link System (if so equi
pped) ....................................................... 5-161

All-wheel driving operation 5-88 Features and controls
5
traction when driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads a
nd when moving out of
mud. These vehicles, however, are not designedfor off-road use, and are unsuitable for driving on bumpy ground that may cause excessive strain.
Electronically controlled
4WD system vehicles should be driven only under the same conditions as are suitable for ordinary front-wheel drive vehicles. When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” position at low speed, a slight differ- ence in steering may be experienced similarto feeling as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of the four tires being at a different dis-tance from the corner. The phenomenon is typical of 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straig
hten out the steering
wheel, or change to “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” mode. Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK” in accordance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress theaccelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal asconstant as possible, and drive at low speed.
Turning sharp corners On snowy or icy roads
NOTE
 The use of snow tires is recommended.  Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak- ing (downshifting).CAUTION Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration, and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con- trol of the vehicle could be lost.
Moving out of mud
CAUTION If any of the following conditions occur, fol- low these procedures:• The engine coolant temperature display appears on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
• The “ ” warning display or the “ ” warning display appear on the information screen in the multi-information display. Refer to “Warning display” on page 5-66.WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward/backward, causing injury or dam-age to nearby people or objects.NOTE
 Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp turning; such operations couldresult in the vehicle becoming stuck.  If the vehicle becomes stuck in muddy roads, it can often be moved with a rocking motion. Move the selector lever alternately between “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (REVERSE) posi-tions, while pressing
lightly on the accelera-
tor pedal.CAUTION

Anti-lock braking system 5-92 Features and controls
5
N00562700062
1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will maintain the braking force applied while stopping for approximately2 seconds.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist gradually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle starts moving.
N00562800063
If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys- tem, the following display/indicator will turnon.
Warning display
N00517900309
The anti-lock braking system helps prevent the wheels from locking up when braking.This helps you keep c
ontrol of your vehicle
and its direction.
CAUTION Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent backwards movement of the vehicle. Under certain circumstances, even when hill start assist is activated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip- pery. The hill start assist is not designed to keep the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopesfor more than 2 seconds. When facing uphill, do
not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position as an alternative to depressing the brake pedal.Doing so could cause an accident. Do not turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position while the hill start assist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating, which could result inan accident.
To operate
NOTE
 The hill start assist is activated when all of the following conditions are met. • The engine is running. (The hill start assist will not be activated while the engine is starting or immediatelyafter the engine is started.) • The gearshift lever is in any position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). • The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake pedal depressed. • The parking brake is released. The hill start assist will not operate if the accelerator pedal is depressed before thebrake pedal is released.  The hill start assist also operates when reversing on an uphill slope.
Warning display
-
ASC indicator
CAUTION If the warning is displayed, the hill start assist will not operate. Start off carefully. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Restart the engine and check whether the display/indicator goes out, in which case the hill start assist is
again working normally.
If they remain displayed or reappear fre- quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle should beinspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Anti-lock braking system

Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-95
5
N00529200022
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice which may have been left around the wheels. On vehicles that have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not todamage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the cables located at each wheel.
N00559100118
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takesoverall control of the anti-lock braking sys- tem, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s controland traction. Please read
this section in con-
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak- ing system, traction control function and skidcontrol function. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
 P.5-92
Traction control function
 P.5-96
Skid control function
 P.5-96
NOTE
The anti-lock braking system warning light and brake warning light
illuminate at the
same time and the warning displays appear alternately on the information screen in the multi-information display.
After driving on icy roads Front
Active Stability Control (ASC)
(if so equipped)
Rear
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has limits and cannot help you to maintain traction and control of thevehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully, This meanstaking into account the traffic, road and envi- ronmental conditions. Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the ASC may not work properly. Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASCmay stop functioning properly.NOTE
 An operation noise may be emitted from the engine compartment in the following situa-tions. The sound is associated with checking the operations of the ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if youdepress it. These do not indicate a malfunc- tion. • When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position. • When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is turned on.

Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped) 5-96 Features and controls
5
N00559200034
On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels from spin-ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stop
ped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steeringperformance as the vehicle turns while press- ing the acceleration pedal.
N00559300035
The skid control function is designed to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle onslippery roads or during rapid steering
maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output and the brake on each wheel.
N00559400179
The ASC is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion. You can deactivate the system by press-ing down the “ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer. When the ASC is deactivated, the dis- play/indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch ; the display/indicator is turned off.
N00559500183
 When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin- ing sound from the engine compartment. This indicates that the system is operating normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.  When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function

CAUTION When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tires and drivethe vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function

NOTE
NOTE
 The skid control function operates at speeds of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch

CAUTION For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch should be operated when your vehicle is stopped.  Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal circumstances.NOTE
 Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both the skid control function and the tractioncontrol function.  When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to increase. In such situations, temporarily turning off ASC withthe “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to move out your vehicle.  If you continue to press the “ASC OFF” switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis- taken operation protection function” willactivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF display

-
ASC operation display/ASC indicator The display/indicator will blink whenthe ASC is operating.

Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-97
5
N00559500196
If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys- tem, the following display/indicator will turn on. Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
-
ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator This display/incicator will turn onwhen the ASC is turned off with the “ASC OFF” switch.NOTE
 The combination of items shown on the dis- play varies depending on the vehicle model.CAUTION When display/indicator blinks, ASC is operating, which means that the road is slip- pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower. If the temperature in the braking system con- tinues to increase due to continuous brake control on a slippery road surface, the display/indicator will blink. To prevent the brake system from overheating, the brake control of the traction control function willbe temporarily suspended. The engine con- trol of the traction control function and nor- mal brake operation will not be affected. Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the temperature in the braking system has come down, the display/indicator will be turned off and the traction control function will start operating again.
NOTE
 The display/indicator may come on when you start the engine. This means that the bat- tery voltage momentarily dropped when the engine was started. It does not indicate amalfunction, provided that the display goes out immediately.  When a spare tire has been put on your vehi- cle, the gripping ability of the tire will be lower, making it more likely that the dis- play/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display

-
ASC indicator
-
ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
NOTE
 The combination of items shown on the dis- play varies depending on the vehicle model.CAUTION The system may be malfunctioning. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Restart the engine and check whether the dis- play/indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no abnormal condition.
If they do not go
out or if they turn on frequently, it is not nec- essary to stop the vehicle immediately, but you should have your vehicle inspected byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as pos-
sible.

Power steering system 5-98 Features and controls
5
N00546300015 N00518000310
The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanicalsteering capability in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi- cle inspected at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
N00547100052
N00547200053
Ty p e 1
To w i n g

CAUTION When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not place the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Placing the ignitionswitch in the “ON” position could cause the ASC to operate, resulting in an accident. Note that the correct towing method dependson the transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configuration. For details, refer to
“Towing” on page 8-14.
Power steering system
WA R N I N GDo not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an accident.
Hydraulic power steering sys- tem (HPS)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in one direction. This can cause damage to the power steering system.
Electric power steering system (EPS)
(if so equipped)NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parkingspace), a protection function may be acti- vated to prevent overheating of the power steering system. This function will make thesteering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your
turning of the steering
wheel for a while. When the system hascooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with the headlights on, the headlights may become dim. This behavioris not abnormal. The headlights will return to their original brightness after a short while.
Electronic power steering system warning display

Cruise control (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-103
5
The cruise control will be turned off automat- ically in the following conditions:  When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles with manual transaxle).  Your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more below the set speedbecause of an uphill, etc.  Your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less. When the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to “Sport” mode (on vehicles with Twin Clutch SST).Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 5-76.
 When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating (if so equipped). Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 5-95.
Also, the set speed driving may be deacti- vated as follow:  When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachometer’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
N00518900263
If the cruise control is deactivated by any ofthe conditions described in “To deactivate”on page 5-102, you can return to the previ- ously set speed by pressing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a speed of approx-imately 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater.
Type 1 Type 2
WA R N I N G On vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,although the cruise control will be disen- gaged when shifting to the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position, never move the selectorlever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion while driving.You would have no engine braking and this could cause a serious accident.
CAUTION When the set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any situation other than those listed above, there may be a system malfunction. Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off thecruise control and have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
To resume the set speed