fuel type MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 8.G Owners Manual

Overview
Outside (Front)
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Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-71
Windshield wiper P.3-231
Engine compartment
P. 7 - 7
Engine hood P.7-4
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-58, 7-64 Daytime running lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-66 [For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-71 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-79
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Side turn signal lights P.3-228, 7-58 Except for RALLIART
Locking and unlocking P.3-53
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-8
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-16
Front fog lights P.3-230, 7-58, 7-75
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn signal lights P.3-228, 7-58, 7-73
Front turn signal lights P.3-228, 7-58, 7-73
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-68
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-69 Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-61
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Overview
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-71
Windshield wiper P.3-231
Engine compartment
P. 7 - 7
Engine hood P.7-4
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-58, 7-64Daytime running lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-66 [For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front side-marker and parking
lights P.3-220, 7-58, 7-71 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-79
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Side turn signal lights P.3-228, 7-58 RALLIART
Locking and unlocking P.3-53
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-8
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-16
Front fog lights P.3-230, 7-58, 7-78
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-69 [Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn signal lights
P.3-228, 7-58, 7-73
Front turn signal lights P.3-228, 7-58, 7-73
Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-61Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-58, 7-68
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General information
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Oxygenated gasoline Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not
be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.Ethanol (Gasohol) A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline. Methanol Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.Reformulated gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasoline Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gaso-
line does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.
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3-104 Features and controls
3Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Trans-
mission)
(if so equipped)
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The Twin Clutch SST is a transmission that, through integrated
control of the engine and transmission, is able to achieve both
the smooth shifting of an automatic transaxle and the accelera-
tion and fuel economy close to a manual transaxle. In addition,
the control mode can be selected from two types to suit the
driving conditions.
Together with manual shifting, the transmission is capable of
responding to a variety of driving circumstances.
Twin Clutch SST control mode → P. 3 - 1 1 2
Manual shift → P. 3 - 1 1 5
Gearshift lever operation
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As an additional safety precaution, models equipped with a
Twin Clutch SST have a shift-lock device that holds the gear-
shift lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the gearshift
lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired position.NOTE

The gearshift lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to
another position if the ignition switch is at the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position, or the key has been removed, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.
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3-164 Features and controls
3Multi-information display
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[Except for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST]Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer/trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed,
instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch is
“OFF” positionWith ignition switch is “ON” position
{Continuously variable transmission (CVT)}With ignition switch is “ON”
position (Manual transaxle)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 1Type 2 Type 2
1-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P.3-168
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-168
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-171
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) → P. 3 - 1 7 2
4-
warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-175
5- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P.3-175
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NOTE

While driving, the function setting screen is not displayed
even if you operate the multi-information meter switch.
Always park the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.


When there is information to be announced, such as a sys-
tem fault, the tone sounds and the screen display is
changed.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
Odometer/Trip odometerThe operation method is the same as when the ignition switch
is in the “OFF” position.
For further details, refer to “Odometer/Trip odometer” on page
3-169.Service reminderShows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-184.Engine coolant temperature displayShows the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display
while you are driving.
1-
Odometer/Trip odometer
2-
Odometer/Trip odometer
3- Service reminder
4- Engine coolant temperature display (Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1)
6- Average speed display, average fuel consumption display,
momentary fuel consumption display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momentary fuel con-
sumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
10- Function setting screen
11- Redisplay of a warning display screen
CAUTION
!

If the engine is overheating, “ ” will blink. In this
case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately
park the vehicle in a safe place and take the required
measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-
5.
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3-178 Features and controls
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Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive) with the current fuel level. When
this driving range falls below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is dis-
played.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE

The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.


When you refuel, the driving range display is automati-
cally updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.


When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
problem.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
Average speed displayThis displays the average speed from the last reset to the
present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average speed display setting,
refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
Manual reset mode

When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, the average
speed displayed at that time is reset.


When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode


When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
speed display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average speed cannot be mea-
sured.
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The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(mph or km/h).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.


The average speed display memories for auto reset mode
and manual reset mode are erased if the battery is discon-
nected.
Average fuel consumption displayThis displays the average fuel consumption from the last reset
to the present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average fuel consumption dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function settings (With
ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
The “ ” mark in the momentary fuel gauge shows the average
fuel consumption. (Type 2)
Manual reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, the
average fuel consumption displayed at that time is reset.


When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If switching to
manual mode is done, however, the data from the last
reset is displayed.Auto reset mode


When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
speed display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average fuel consumption can-
not be measured.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


Average fuel consumption may vary depend on the driv-
ing conditions (road conditions, how you drive, etc.) The
actual fuel consumption may differ from the fuel con-
sumption displayed, so treat the fuel consumption dis-
played as just a rough guideline.


The average fuel consumption display memories for auto
reset mode and manual reset mode are erased if the battery
is disconnected.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg (US), mpg (UK), L/100 km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
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Momentary fuel consumption displayWhile driving, the momentary fuel consumption is shown with
a bar graph.
When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses the average
fuel consumption, the momentary fuel consumption is dis-
played with a green bar graph. (Type 2)
Be conscious of maintaining the momentary fuel consumption
above the average fuel consumption, it can help you drive with
the better fuel consumption.NOTE

When the momentary fuel consumption cannot be mea-
sured, a bar graph is not shown.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg (US), mpg (UK), L/100 km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.


It is possible to cancel the green bar graph.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
Function setting screenThe “Display language”, “Temperature unit”, “Fuel consump-
tion unit”, and “Average fuel consumption and speed reset
method” settings can be modified as desired.
For further details, refer to “Changing the function settings
(With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-187.
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “ON” position)
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Warning displayWhen there is information to be announced, such as a system
fault, a tone sounds and the information screen is switched to
the warning display screen.
Refer to the warning list and take the necessary measures.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-207.
When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warn-
ing display goes out automatically.
Returning to the display screen from before the warning
display
Even if the cause of the warning display is not eliminated, you
can return to the screen that was displayed before the warning
display.
If you press the multi-information meter switch, the display
screen switches to the screen display from before the warning
and the warning (A) is displayed.
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Fuel remaining display screen
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Shows the amount of fuel remaining.NOTE

It may take several seconds to stabilize the display after
refilling the tank.


If fuel is added with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the remaining fuel display may indicate an incorrect
fuel level.
Fuel tank filler door markThe arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located
on the left side of the vehicle. (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank”
on page 1-4.)Fuel remaining warning displayWhen the fuel level runs low, the information screen changes
to the interrupt display of the fuel remaining warning display
and the mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flashes slowly.
If this warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!

Running out of gas could damage the catalytic con-
verter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon
as possible.
Type 1 Type 2
Except for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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