MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2013 8.G Owners Manual

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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 3-197.
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 3-197.
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 3-197.

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 3-197.
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 3-197.
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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 3-197.

It is possible to cancel the green bar graph.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-197.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 3-197.
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 3-216.
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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NOTE
Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark dis-
played in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If
you want to switch the display, press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more.
Redisplay of a warning display screenWhen the warning is displayed, if you lightly press the
multi-information meter switch a few times, the warning dis-
play screen you switched from is redisplayed.Other interrupt displaysThe operation status of each system is displayed on the infor-
mation screen.
For further details, refer to the appropriate page in the warning
display list.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-222.Selector lever position display screen {continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT)}
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Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page 3-98.Gearshift lever position display screen (Twin
Clutch SST)
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Shows the position of the gearshift lever.
Refer to “Gearshift lever operation” on page 3-112.
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Outside temperature display screen
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Shows the temperature outside the vehicle.NOTE
The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(°F or °C).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-197.

Depending on factors such as the driving conditions, the
displayed temperature may vary from the actual outside
temperature.Twin Clutch SST control mode display screen
(Twin Clutch SST)
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The operation status of the Twin Clutch SST control mode is
displayed. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page
3-120.ACD control mode display screen
(if so equipped)
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The operation status of the ACD control mode is displayed.
Refer to “ACD control mode” on page 3-136.ECO mode indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator will be displayed when fuel-efficient driving is
achieved.
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.
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
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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.
NOTE
On hills or curves, the display may be incorrect due to the
movement of fuel in the tank.Service reminder
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Displays the approximate time until the next recommended
periodic inspection. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.NOTE
Except for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST,
shows the time until the periodic inspection every 6
months (7,500 miles or 12,000 km).

For vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST, the service
reminder time can be modified by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to
“Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s War-
ranty and Maintenance Manual. For further information,
please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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1. Shows the time until the next periodic inspection.NOTE
Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100 km) and the
time in units of 1 month.2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
At that time, when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position, the warning dis-
play is displayed for a few seconds on the information
screen.
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3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.Ty p e 1
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To r e s e t The “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position. When the display is reset, the time until the
next periodic inspection is displayed and the warning display is
no longer displayed when the ignition switch is switched from
the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen changes to the service
reminder display screen.2. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “ ” and make it
flash. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returns to the previous
screen.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the screen switches from “---”
to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until the next periodic
inspection is shown.Ty p e 1
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NOTE
The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.

When “---” is displayed, after a certain distance and a cer-
tain period of time, the display is reset and the time until
the next periodic inspection is displayed.

If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Door ajar warning display (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)
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If any of the doors or the rear hatch is not completely closed,
this displays the open door or rear hatch.
If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a
door or rear hatch ajar, a buzzer will sound 4 times to inform
you that a door or rear hatch is ajar.
CAUTION
!
The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance and periodic
inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
CAUTION
!
Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Fully apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever
(manual transaxle) into the “N” (Neutral) position, the
selector lever {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)} or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) into the
“P” (PARK) position.
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen changes to the function set-
ting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-186.3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
!
For safety, stop the vehicle before operating.
While driving, even if you operate the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the function setting screen is
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