MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORT-
BACK.
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 SPORTBACK. 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 SPORT-
BACK 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 WARNING 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.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-229
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-231
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-242 Instrument cluster P.3-164
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-149 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 2
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-239
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-103
Ignition switch
P.3-23, 3-34, 3-82
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-77
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-243 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-228Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-146 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-127Except for RALLIART
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-229
Front fog light switch P.3-231
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-242 Instrument cluster P.3-164
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 9
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-121
Ignition switch
P.3-23, 3-34, 3-82
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-77
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-243 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-228Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 2
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-239
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-146 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-127 RALLIART
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Instruments and controls
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Glove compartment P.3-286
USB input terminal (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 7 0
Floor console box P.3-288 Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4
12 V power outlet P.3-278Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36 Except for RALLIART
Vents P.5-2Gearshift or selector lever P.3-92, 3-95
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-290
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7 Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 5
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Glove compartment P.3-286
USB input terminal (if so equipped)
P.3-270
Twin Clutch SST control
mode switch P.3-117 Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 - 7
12 V power outlet P.3-278Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36 RALLIART
Vents P.5-2Gearshift lever P.3-108
ACD control mode switch P.3-132
Floor console box
P. 3 - 2 8 8 Cup holder
(for front seats)
P. 3 - 2 9 0Parking brake
lever P.3-75 Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4
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Center panel
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Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-74
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-141
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-230Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet P.3-278Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-241
Air conditioning
P.3-270, 5-16, 5-25, 5-35 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
Ashtray P.3-277
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Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-74
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-141
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-230Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 7 8Electric rear window defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 4 1
Air conditioning
P.5-25, 5-35 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 - 2 8 7
Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-287Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-125
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Interior
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.2-21
Seat belts P.2-15
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-53Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-276
Vanity mirror P.3-276
Card holder P.3-276 Inside rearview mirror P.3-78
Head restraints (except for RECARO seat) P.2-9 Window lock switch
P. 3 - 7 1
Power window
switches P.3-68Power door lock
switch P.3-55 Electric remote-
controlled outside
mirror switch
P.3-80Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-281, 7-61, 7-89Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 2
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P.3-243
Bottle holder (for front seats)
P.3-291 Rear shelf panel
P. 3 - 2 9 2
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Interior
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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.2-54
Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)
P.3-283, 7-61, 7-90
Rear seats P.2-8
Arm rest P.2-8Cup holder (for rear seat) P.3-290 Cargo floor boxes
(if so equipped) P.3-289Luggage compartment
levers P.2-14Coat hook P.3-295
Assist grips P.3-294
Tether anchors
for child restraint
system P.2-30
Dual height adjustable cargo
floor board (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 9 3
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