MITSUBISHI LANCER SE AWC 2012 8.G User Guide

Overview
Outside (Front)
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[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-70
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-234,
7-55, 7-66
Headlights, low beam
P.3-234, 7-55, 7-58
Headlights, high beam P.3-234, 7-55, 7-61[For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type]
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-234, 7-55, 7-65
Daytime running lights P.7-55, 7-63 Except for RALLIART
Windshield wiper and washer
P. 3 - 2 4 6
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Fuel tank filler
P. 1 - 4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-83
Side turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-245, 7-55, 7-72Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Front turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-70
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-234,
7-55, 7-68
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Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-74
Windshield wiper and washer
P.3-246
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4Locking and unlocking P.3-51
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 8 3
Side turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55
Front fog lights P.3-245, 7-55, 7-75
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type][For vehicles with high intensity discharge head-
lights type] RALLIART
Front turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-70
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-234,
7-55, 7-66
Headlights, low beam P.3-
234, 7-55, 7-58
Headlights, high beam P.3-234, 7-55, 7-61Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-234, 7-55, 7-65
Daytime running lights P.7-55, 7-63 Front turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-70
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-234,
7-55, 7-68
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Overview
Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-148Tire inflation pressure P.7-32
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-35
Wheel covers (if so equipped) P.6-20
Tire chains P.7-37
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-166
Rear side-marker lights P.3-234, 7-55,
7-79
Rear turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-79
Tail and stop lights P.3-234, 7-55, 7-79
Tail lights P.3-234, 7-55, 7-79 Back-up lights
P.7-55, 7-79 License plate lights
P.3-234, 7-55, 7-83 Trunk lid P.3-59High-mounted stop light P.7-55 Except for RALLIART
Trunk lid OPEN switch
(if so equipped) P.3-21 Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.3-172
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Overview
RALLIART
Antenna P.5-148
Tire inflation pressure P.7-32
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-35
Tire chains P.7-37
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-166
Rear side-marker lights P.3-234, 7-55, 7-
79
Rear turn-signal lights P.3-243, 7-55, 7-79
Tail and stop lights P.3-234, 7-55, 7-79
Tail lights P.3-234, 7-55, 7-79 Back-up lights
P.7-55, 7-79 License plate lights
P. 3-234, 7-55, 7-83 Trunk lid P.3-59High-mounted stop light P.7-55
Trunk lid OPEN switch
P.3-21Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 7 2
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display indicators”
on page 3-181.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
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Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P.3-230
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.P.3-228
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-
888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.P.3-229
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2 Quick index
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-149.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P.3-148,
3-149
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
ble.P. 2 - 2 2 ,
2-43
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-32.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remain continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly.
If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the
warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P.3-167
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
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Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)When using a key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
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3-88
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST:
Check the position of the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST).
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to
start the engine)When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine
Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.
Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then
turn the ignition switch.Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.Vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:
Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is
set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn
it.P.3-17
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key) Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-33
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4 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) from the “P” (PARK)
position. (for vehicles with CVT or
Tw i n C l u t c h S S T )Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while press-
ing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-98, 3-112
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-10, 5-20,
5-29,
5-39, 5-49
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P.6-2,
7-23
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Problem
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The engine coolant temperature
display “ ” in the multi-informa-
tion display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving again.
For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system, set the
drive mode-selector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK” position and then
slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from slipping, rock your vehicle back and
forth to free it.P.6-24
WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
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