maintenance MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2014 8.G Owners Manual

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER. We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered for optimum performance, durabi
lity 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 illustratio
ns 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 ofyour 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 th
e vehicle at the time of resale.
The next owner will appreciate having access to the information con- tained here. This manual includes instructions fo
r 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.Introduction
Throughout this manual the words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
appear. These are reminders to be especia
lly careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in persona
l injury or damage to your vehi-
cle. Indicates a strong possibility of se
vere personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed. Points out hazards or unsafe pr
actices 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 compo- nents contain or emit chemicals kn
own to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicl
es and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer and birth defe
cts or other reproductive harm.
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Table of contents
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Overview Quick indexGeneral information Seat and restraint systems Features and controlsDriving safetyComfort controlsFor emergenciesVehicle care and maintenance Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications Alphabetical index

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 3-6 General information
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VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance prob- lems include the following:  Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts  Failure to use required fuel and fluids  Failure to use proper size tires and wheels  Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, suspension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems  Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replacing/adding chips to any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man- ual for further details regarding warranty cov- erage.
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 The installation of accessories, optional parts, etc., should only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in the driving area and in accordance with theguidelines and warnings contained within the documents accompanying this vehicle. Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.  Improper installation of electrical parts could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-tion/alterations to the electrical or fuelsystems” section within this owner’s man- ual.  Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle without an external antenna may cause electrical system interference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle opera-tion.  Tires and wheels which do not meet spec- ifications must not be used.Refer to the “Specifications” section for information regarding wheel and tire sizes.
Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different man- ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos-sible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genu-ine parts will affect the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
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Mitsubishi Motors manuf
actures high quality
vehicles with an emphasis on safety. It isimportant to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any
Installation of accessories
CAUTION Before any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed, consult an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G If you choose to use
a cellular phone while
driving, you must not allow that usage to distract you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from thesafe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all state and local lawsin your area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
Important point! Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts
General information 3-7
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accessory which may involve modification of the electrical or fuel systems.
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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are designed and manufactured to meet high stan- dards of performance, and are recommendedfor all of your maintenance needs. Also avail- able from your Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer are
a wide variety of accessories to personalizeyour new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi vehicle has a selection of Mitsubishi Motors autho- rized accessories to choose from to tailor yournew vehicle to your own personal preference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealer’s Parts Man- ager has information on various audio sys-tems, protection items, as well as interior and exterior accessories available for your spe- cific model.
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Certain components of this vehicle, such asairbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, andbutton cell batteries, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may apply. For additionalinformation, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous- waste/perchlorate.
CAUTION Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer concerning any such acces- sory fitment or modification. If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or improper installation methods are used (pro- tective fuses not included, etc.), electronicdevices may be adversely affected, resulting in a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident.
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

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Seat and restraint systemsSeats ...........................................
.......................................................4-2
Seats and restraint syst
ems ...............................................................4-2
Front seats ........................
.................................................................4-3
Rear seats .........................
.................................................................4-5
Head restraints .................
.................................................................4-6
Seat belts ..........................
.................................................................4-8
Seat belt use during preg
nancy .......................................................4-13
Seat belt pre-tensioner and fo
rce limiter systems ...........................4-13
Child restraint system
s............................................
........................4-14
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts .......................................4-21Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag ..............................4-22

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
Seat and restraint systems 4-21
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8. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint system to the tether anchor (B) as illustrated below (8) and tighten the top tether strap so it is securely fastened. 9. Before putting your child in the restraint, push and pull the restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secured. Do this before each use. If the child restraint sys-tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1 through 8.
10. To remove a child restraint system from
the vehicle and deactivate the ALR mode, remove the child from the restraint. Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the beltfrom the restraint and let the belt fully retract.
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Children who have outgrown a child restraintsystem should be seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crossestheir face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their stomach, a commercially available booster seat (including a booster cushion)must be used, to raise the child so that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains positioned low across theirhips. The booster seat (including a booster cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying compliance with FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush- ions Safety Regulations.
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The seat belt webbing may be cleaned withmild soap or detergent solution. Do not use anorganic solvent. Allow the belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until com- pletely dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.
WA R N I N G Child restraint system tether anchors are designed only to withstand loads from cor-rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, or harnesses, or forattaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Children who have outgrown child restraint systems
WA R N I N G Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious injury or death in an accident. A child should never be left unattended in, or unsupervised, around your vehicle.When you leave the
vehicle always take
the child out as well. Children can die from he
at stroke if left or
trapped inside the vehicle, especially on hot days. Keep your vehicle locked and the trunk lid closed when not in use. Keep your vehiclekeys away from children. Never allow children to play in the trunk of your vehicle.
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-36 Seat and restraint systems
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The side airbag and curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occupants. Typical situations where the side airbags andcurtain airbags cannot provide protection are shown in the illustrations below. Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupants in all types ofcollisions, be sure to always wear your seatbelts properly.
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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when … Oblique side impact Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Head-on collision Rear end collision
SRS servicing
WA R N I N G Any maintenance performed on or near the components of the SRS should be per- formed only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone elseto do any service, inspection, maintenance or repair on any SRS components or wir- ing. Similarly, no part of the SRS shouldever be handled, removed or disposed by anyone except an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Improper work methods on the SRS com- ponents or wiring could result in an acci- dental airbag deployment or could makethe SRS inoperable. Either of these situa- tions could result in serious injury or death.  Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS component or related vehiclepart. For example, replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications to the front bumper or body structure canadversely affect SRS performance and may lead to injury. If your vehicle has received any damage, you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.

Tire pressure monitoring system 5-106 Features and controls
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressurefor those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell- tale illuminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig- nificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-cle’s handling and stopping ability. Pleasenote that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. TheTPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, thetelltale will flash for approximately one min- ute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation ofreplacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function- ing properly. Always check the TPMS mal-function telltale after replacing one or moretires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-erly.
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1. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates, avoid hard braking, sharp steering maneuvers andhigh speeds. You should stop and adjust the tires to the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire atthe same time. Refer to “Tires” on page 9-17.
NOTE
 In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.
Type 1 Type 2
If the warning light/display illu- minates while driving
NOTE
 In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.

Multi-information display 5-124 Features and controls
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1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspec- tion is due. Contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the systemchecked. At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, the warning display is dis- played for a few seconds on the informa-tion screen.Type 1 Type 2 3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, itdisplays the time until the next periodicinspection.
The “---” display can be reset while the igni- tion switch is in the “OFF” position. Whenthe display is reset, the time until the next periodic inspection is displayed and the warn- ing display is no longer displayed when theignition switch is switched from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position. 1. When you lightly press the multi-informa- tion meter switch, the information screen changes to the service reminder displayscreen.
 For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the ser- vice reminder time can be modified by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’sWarranty and Maintenance Manual. For fur- ther information, please contact your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
 Shows the distance in uni
ts of 100 miles (100
km) and the time in units of 1 month.NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
To r e s e t Type 1 Ty p e 2

Multi-information display
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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 sec- onds with this indicator flashing, the dis-play 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.
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not com- pletely 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. The buzzer will not sound if only the trunk lid is open. Type 1 Type 2
Type 1 Ty p e 2
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 per-formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
 The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.  When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis- tance and a certain period of time, the dis- play is reset and the time until the next periodic inspection is displayed.  If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer forassistance.
Door ajar warning display (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
CAUTION Always make sure that the warning display goes out before beginning to drive.