ECU MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owner's Guide

Features and controls
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P”
(PARK) position
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK)
position to another position while the brake pedal is pressed
and held down with the ignition switch at the “ON” position,
the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mechanism may be
malfunctioning.
Immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as fol-
lows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into the notch
(A) of the cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cover.4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
NOTE
For vehicles with the Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position with the emergency key if the vehicle
battery is flat.
6. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B).
Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while pressing the screwdriver down.
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3 Service brake
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Brake pedalOveruse of the brake can cause poor brake response and pre-
mature wear of the brake pads and linings.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by
downshifting.
Power brakes
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with minimal brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is lost.
If the power assist is lost, the effort needed to press the brake
pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stops working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to
depress the brake pedal down further, or harder when slowing
down or stopping, or if the brake warning light and the warning
display in the multi-information display come on.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
CAUTION
!
It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot
resting on the brake pedal when braking is not
required. This practice can result in very high brake
temperatures, premature pad and lining wear, and
possible damage to the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!
Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving, the power
brake booster will stop working and your brakes
will not work as well.
If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice immediately.
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Useful voice commands
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Help function
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface is equipped with a help function.
If you say “Help” when the system is waiting for a voice com-
mand input, the system will tell you a list of the commands that
can be used under the circumstances.
Canceling
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There are 2 cancel functions.
If you are at the main menu, say “Cancel” to exit from the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
If you are anywhere else within the system, say “Cancel” to
return to the main menu.
Confirmation function setting
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface is equipped with a confirmation
function.
With the confirmation function activated, you are given more
opportunities than normal to confirm a command when making
various settings to the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. This allows
you to decrease the possibility that a setting is accidentally
changed.
The confirmation function can be turned on or off by following
the steps below.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Confirmation prompts.”
4. The voice guide will say “Confirmation prompts are
. Would you like to turn confirmation prompts
.”
Answer “Yes” to change the setting or answer “No” to
keep the current setting.
5. The voice guide will say “Confirmation prompts are
” and then the system will return to the main
menu.
Security function
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It is possible to use a passcode as a security function by setting
a passcode of your choice for the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
When the security function is turned on, it is necessary to make
a voice input of a 4-digit passcode in order to use all functions
of the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, except for reception.
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Setting the passcode
Use the following procedure to turn on the security function by
setting a passcode.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Passcode.”
4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the setting of the passcode and
return to the main menu.
5. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be required to use this
system.”
Say a 4-digit number which you want to set as a passcode.
6. For confirmation purposes, the voice guide will say “Pass-
code <4-digit passcode>. Is this correct?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to the passcode input in Step 5.
7. When the registration of the passcode is completed, the
voice guide will say “Passcode is enabled” and the system
will return to the main menu. NOTE
Passcode will be required to access the system after the
next ignition cycle.

It is required for a little time after engine stop that the
entered passcode is actually recorded in the system.
If the ignition switch is made to “ACC” or “ON” or the
engine is started immediately after engine stop, there is a
case when the entered passcode is not recorded in the sys-
tem. At this time, please try to enter the passcode again.Entering the passcode
If a passcode has been set and the security function is enabled,
the voice guide will say “Hands-free system is locked. State the
passcode to continue” when the SPEECH button is pressed to
enter voice recognition mode. Say the 4-digit passcode number
to enter the passcode.
If the entered passcode is wrong, the voice guide will say “<4-
digit passcode>, Incorrect passcode. Please try again.” Enter
the correct passcode.
NOTE
You can reenter the passcode as many times as you want.

If you have forgotten your passcode, say “Cancel” to quit
the voice input mode and then check with an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Disabling the passcode
Use the following procedure to turn off the security function by
disabling the passcode. NOTE
System must be unlocked to disable the passcode.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Passcode.”
4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is enabled. Would you
like to disable it?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the disabling of the passcode and
return to the main menu.
5. When the disabling of the passcode is completed, the
voice guide will say “Passcode is disabled” and the sys-
tem will return to the main menu.
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[Editing a name]
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit number, edit name, list names, delete,
erase all, or import contact.” Say “Edit name.”
4. The voice guide will say “Please say the name of the entry
you would like to edit, or say list names.” Say the name
you want to edit.NOTE
Say “List names,” and the names registered in the phone-
book are read out in order. Refer to “Vehicle phonebook:
Listening to the list of registered names” on page 3-260.
5. The voice guide will say “Changing .”
When the confirmation function is on, the system will
check if the name is correct. Answer “Yes” if you want to
continue with the editing based on this information.
Answer “No,” the system will return to Step 4.
6. The voice guide will say “Name please.” Say the new
name you want to register.
7. The registered name will be changed.
When the change is complete, the system will return to the
main menu.[Listening to the list of registered names]
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit number, edit name, list names, delete,
erase all, or import contact.” Say “List names.”
4. Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface will read out the entries in the
phonebook in order.
5. When the voice guide is done reading the list, it will say
“End of list, would you like to start from the beginning?”
When you want to check the list again from the beginning,
answer “Yes.”
When you are done, answer “No” to return to the previous
or main menu.
NOTE
You can call, edit or delete a name that is being read out.
Press the SPEECH button and say “Call” to call the name,
“Edit name” to edit it, or “Delete” to delete it.
The system will beep and then execute your command.

If you press the SPEECH button and say “Continue” or
“Previous” while the list is being read, the system will
advance or rewind the list. Say “Continue” to proceed to
the next entry or “Previous” to return to the previous
entry.
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3-290 Features and controls
3Cup holder
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For the front seatThe cup holder is located the middle of the floor console.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans
securely in its holes.Type 1Type 2
To use the cup holder, open up the lid.
CAUTION
!
Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle.
This is distracting and could cause an accident.
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3-292 Features and controls
3Rear shelf panel
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To install1. Insert the concave portion (A) on the underside of the rear
shelf panel into the inside protruding portion (B) on both
sides of the luggage compartment.2. Hang the strap (C) of the rear shelf panel on the hook (D).
To removeFollow this procedure in reverse to remove.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid obstructing your rearward view, never
place anything on the rear shelf panel. In the event
of sudden braking or an accident, objects placed on
the rear shelf panel could strike occupants causing
injury.
WA R N I N G
!
Lightly push the rear shelf panel to make sure that
the concave portion (A) is set firmly in the protrud-
ing portion (B) on both sides of the luggage com-
partment. Unsecured rear shelf panel can strike
occupants causing injury in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
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Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and the rear hatch are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Floor matAlways properly position floor mat and assure it does not inter-
fere with operation of the pedals.
Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure
the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat. When used, this clip will
help prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly
interfering with the operation of the pedals.
To prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly
interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuine
floor mats are recommended.
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4-4 Driving safety
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Defrosters Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
(Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-14, 5-23, 5-33, 5-43.)Tires Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressures. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.Lights Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel. Fluid leaks Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
WA R N I N G
!
Always properly position floor mat and assure it
does not interfere with operation of the pedals.
Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard
to secure the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.
Always install the mat with the correct side facing
down.
Never install a second mat over an existing floor
mat.
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Driving safety
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Loading cargo on the roof
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NOTE
To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage,
remove the roof carrier when not in use.

Before using an automatic car wash, check with the atten-
dant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed.

Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising
the sunroof and/or rear hatch when installing a roof car-
rier. (For vehicle with sunroof only)
WA R N I N G
!
Weight placed on the roof of the vehicle will raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity and adversely affect its
handling characteristics. As a result, driving errors
or emergency maneuvers could lead to a loss of con-
trol and result in an accident. Drive slowly and
avoid excessive maneuvers such as sudden braking
or quick turning.
Make sure that the weight of luggage and the roof
carrier do not exceed the maximum roof load, 110 lb
(50 kg). If the maximum roof load is exceeded, this
could cause damage to the vehicle or result in an
accident.
The total weight of all occupants and luggage,
including your roof load, must not exceed the vehicle
capacity weight. For more information, refer to
“Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.
Roof load is determined by adding the weight of the
roof carrier and the weight of the luggage placed on
the roof carrier.
For additional information, refer to “Maximum roof
load” on page 9-7.
CAUTION
!
Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof
carrier that properly fits your vehicle.
For installation, refer to the instruction manual pro-
vided with the roof carrier.
Place the luggage on the carrier so that its weight is
distributed evenly with the heaviest items on the
bottom. Do not load items that are wider than the
roof carrier.
Before driving and after traveling a short distance,
always check the load to make sure it is securely fas-
tened to the roof carrier.
Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load
remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall
from the vehicle and damage your vehicle, another
vehicle or create a road hazard.
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