park assist MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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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” on page 3-
167.

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
Ref. page
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.3-216
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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-214
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.3-215
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 16
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 51
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 57
Rear hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Inside rear hatch release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 60
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 62
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 68
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 72
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 75
Steering wheel tilt lock lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 77
Inside day/night rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 78
Outside rearview mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 80
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 82
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 85
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 86
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 92
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3- 95
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 107
All-wheel drive system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 129
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 129
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 135
Hill start assist (for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST) . . . . . . . . 3- 136
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 138
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 144
Cruise control (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 149
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 158
Instrument cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 164
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 167
Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list . . . . . 3- 201
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 217
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 220
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 229
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 230
Front fog light switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 232
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 241
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 242
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 243
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 243
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 270
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 276
Ashtray (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 277
12 V power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 278
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 280
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 285
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 290
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 291
Rear shelf panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 292
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 293
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 294
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 295
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3-126 Features and controls
3
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When traveling down steep grades, the computer may automat-
ically select a lower shift position. This function assists engine
braking efforts, reducing the need for using the service brakes.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
can be left in gearshift lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the
parking brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the
service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure
that the gearshift lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or manual
shift position.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the tendency of the vehicle to creep for-
ward in order to drive at low speeds up hills.
The transmission may be damaged and an accident
may occur due to the following conditions.
• The Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature will rise
and can cause transmission damage.
• If the vehicle is continuously driven at low speeds
using the tendency of the vehicle to creep forward,
the vehicle will vibrate or the warning display
will appear on the information screen in the multi-
information display to alert the driver that the
Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature has risen.
After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid tempera-
ture rises even higher, the transmission protection
control will operate.
If this occurs, the vehicle may suddenly reverse as
if the gearshift lever was in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and cause an accident.
If the warning display appears or the transmis-
sion protection control operates, refer to “When
warning display is showing” on page 3-112.
CAUTION
!
Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle
is stationary. Unexpected acceleration may occur if
the gearshift lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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Features and controls
3-137
3
To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will main-
tain the braking force applied while stopping for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist grad-
ually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.NOTE
The hill start assist is activated when all of the following
conditions are met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated while the
engine is starting or immediately after the engine is
started.)
• The gearshift lever is in any position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake
pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.

The hill start assist will not operate if the accelerator pedal
is depressed before the brake pedal is released.

The hill start assist also operates when reversing on an
uphill slope.
Warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following
display/indicator will turn on.
Warning display
-ASC indicator
CAUTION
!
If the warning is displayed, the hill start assist will
not operate. Start off carefully.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the dis-
play/indicator goes out, in which case the hill start
assist is again working normally.
If they remain displayed or reappear frequently, it is
not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but
the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
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Features and controls
3-143
3 Power steering system
N00518000277
The power steering system operates while the engine is run-
ning. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering
wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for
some reason, you will still be able to steer your vehicle. If the
power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more effort to
steer and that there is much more “free play” in the steering
wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Hydraulic power steering system (HPS)
(if so
equipped)
N00547100049
The hydraulic power steering system (HPS) uses a hydraulic
pressure pump to assist the turning of the steering wheel.Electric power steering system (EPS)
(if so
equipped)
N00547200040
The electric power steering system (EPS) uses an electric
motor to assist the turning of the steering wheel.NOTE
During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel
(for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into
a parking space), a protection function may be activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering system. This
function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to
turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel
for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steer-
ing action will return to normal.

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel
extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power
steering system.
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3-208 Features and controls
3

The brake fluid level is low.

There is a fault in the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
Refer to “Brake warning display” on
page 3-217.

There is a fault in the Anti-lock brak-
ing system.
Avoid sudden braking and high-speed
driving, park the vehicle in a safe
place, and take corrective measures.
Refer to “Anti-lock braking system
warning light/display” on page 3-140.

The tire pressure in one of the tires
(except spare tire) is low.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” on page 3-158.

There is a fault in the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” on page 3-158.

One of the doors or the rear hatch is not
completely closed.
The open door or rear hatch is dis-
played.
Close the door or rear hatch.
Refer to “Door ajar warning display
(With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position)” on page 3-173.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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3-252 Features and controls
3
To pairTo pair a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
follow the steps below.
NOTE
For assistance with pairing, please go to the following
website.
www.mitsubishifuse.com
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gearshift lever
(manual transaxle) in the “N” (Neutral) position, or the
selector lever {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)} or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “P”
(PARK) position, and then pull the parking brake lever.NOTE
You cannot pair any Bluetooth
® device with the Blue-
tooth
® 2.0 interface unless the vehicle is parked. Before
pairing a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 inter-
face, confirm that the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup.”
4. Say “Pairing Options.”5. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Pair.”
NOTE
If 7 devices have already been paired, the voice guide will
say “Maximum devices paired” and then the system will
end the pairing process. To register a new device, delete
one device and then repeat the pairing process.
(Refer to “Selecting a device: Deleting a device” on page
3-253.)
6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit pairing
code.” Say a 4-digit number.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will
confirm whether the number said is acceptable. Answer
“Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code selection.NOTE
Some Bluetooth
® devices require a specific pairing code.
Please refer to the device manual for pairing code require-
ments.

The pairing code entered here is only used for the Blue-
tooth
® connection certification. It is any 4-digit number
the user would like to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be keyed into
the Bluetooth
® device later in the pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the Bluetooth
®
device, this code may have to be entered each time you
connect the Bluetooth
® device to the Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface. For the default connection settings, refer to the
instructions for the device.
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7-44 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and
fuel tank filler cap)
N00941300186
Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and
connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for damage or loose-
ness. Pay special attention to the fuel lines closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold.Evaporative emission control system (except
evaporative emission canister)
N00941400116
If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, the fuel-
vapor mixture will escape, polluting the air.
Have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
General maintenance
N00941500159
The next pages list the maintenance service recommended by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In addition to the general
maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually need regular mainte-
nance.
But, if any of these parts stops working properly, your vehicle
performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you
notice a problem with them.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance, if
you have any questions.Disc brake pads
N00941600075
Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads
for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.Brake hoses
N00941700047
Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:

Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the
fabric casing of the hose is showing through any cracks or
worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be
replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.

Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
WA R N I N G
!
If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not run
the engine. Any spark (including from the ignition),
flame or smoking material could cause an explosion
or fire. Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8-3
8 Reporting Safety Defects
N01047200420
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mitsub-
ishi Motors Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-
888-648-7820 or write to:For vehicles sold in CanadaIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has
a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport
Canada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
Canada, Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-
888-576-4878 or write to: NHTSA Headquarters
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building
Washington, DC 20590Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-131
Active stability control (ASC) 3-144
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive system 3-129
Aluminum wheels 7-98
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-141
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Warning light / display 3-140,3-141
Arm rest 2-8
Ashtray 3-277
Assist grip 3-294
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
74
Error codes 5-130
,5-132
Handling of compact discs 5-138
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-127
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-125Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-125
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
replacement 7-85
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-45
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-216
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Specification 9-9
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-243
Bottle holder 3-291
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-139
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-44
Parking brake 3-75
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Pedal 3-135
Pedal free play 7-40
Power brakes 3-135
Service brake 3-135
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-58
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