MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2013 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 WA R N I N G 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.3-230
Turn signal lever P.3-239
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-241
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 7
Horn switch P.3-252 Instrument cluster P.3-174
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-153 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 4 2
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-249
Fuses P.7-46
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-106
Ignition switch
P.3-23, 3-34, 3-85
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-78
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-48
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-253 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-238Multi-information meter switch P.3-178
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-150 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches
(if so equipped) P.5-127
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Instruments and controls
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Glove compartment P.3-295
USB input terminal (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 0
Floor console box P.3-298 Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4
12 V power outlet P.3-287Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-37
Vents P.5-2Gearshift or selector lever P.3-95, 3-98
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-299
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7 Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 6
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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.3-240Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet P.3-287Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-251
Air conditioning
P.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
Front console tray
P. 3 - 2 9 6
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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.3-240Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 8 7Electric rear window defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 5 1
Air conditioning
P.5-25, 5-35 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 - 2 9 7
Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-297Auxiliary 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.2-22
Seat belts P.2-16
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.2-54Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-286
Vanity mirror P.3-286
Card holder P.3-286 Inside rearview mirror
P.3-79, 3-172
Head restraints (except for RECARO seat) P.2-9 Window lock switch
P. 3 - 7 2
Power window
switches P.3-69Power door lock
switch P.3-56 Electric remote-
controlled outside
mirror switch
P.3-83Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-290, 7-59, 7-87Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 3
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P.3-253
Bottle holder (for front seats)
P.3-301 Rear shelf panel
P. 3 - 3 0 1
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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.2-55
Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)
P.3-292, 7-59, 7-88
Rear seats P.2-9
Arm rest P.2-9Cup holder (for rear seat) P.3-299 Cargo floor boxes
(if so equipped) P.3-299Luggage compartment
levers P.2-14Coat hook P.3-304
Assist grips P.3-304
Tether anchors
for child restraint
system P.2-30
Dual height adjustable cargo
floor board (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 3 0 2
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Luggage compartment
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Spare tire P.6-9Cargo room light
P.3-293, 7-59, 7-90
AWC control fluid
reservoir (Vehicles
with turbocharger)
P. 7 - 1 9
To o l s P. 6 - 7 J a c k P. 6 - 8
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Outside (Front)
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Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-73
Windshield wiper P.3-242
Engine compartment
P. 7 - 7
Engine hood P.7-4
Headlights, high beam P.3-230, 7-56, 7-62 Daytime running lights P.3-230, 7-56, 7-65 [For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-69 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-83
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Side turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56Locking and unlocking P.3-52
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 (if so equipped) P.3-241, 7-56, 7-73
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56, 7-71
Front turn signal lights P.3-239, 7-56, 7-71
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-67
Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-67 Headlights, low beam
P.3-230, 7-56, 7-60
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