check engine light MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2014 8.G User Guide

Active stability control (ASC) 5-92 Features and controls
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Anti-lock braking system
 P.5-88
Traction control function
 P.5-92
Skid control function
 P.5-92
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels from spin-ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stop
ped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steeringperformance as the vehicle turns while press- ing the acceleration pedal.
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle on
slippery roads or during rapid steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output and the brake on each wheel.
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The ASC is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion. You can deactivate the system by press- ing down the “ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer. When the ASC is deactivated, the dis- play/indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch ; the display/indicator is turned off.
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicl
e. This system, like
any other system, has limits and cannot helpyou to maintain traction and control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’sresponsibillty to drive carefully, This means taking into account the traffic, road and envi- ronmental conditions. Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, theASC may not work properly. Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC may stop functioning properly.NOTE
 An operation noise may be emitted from the engine compartment in the following situa- tions. The sound is associated with checking the operations of the ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-tion. • When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is turned on.
 When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-ing sound from the engine compartment. This indicates that the system is operating normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.  When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
CAUTION When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function
NOTE
NOTE
 The skid control function operates at speeds of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
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Tire pressure monitoring system
Features and controls 5-101
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the tire pressure monitoringsystem warning light normally illuminatesand goes off a few seconds later. If one or more of the vehicle tires (except for the spare tire) is significantly under-inflated, the warning light will remain illuminatedwhile the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. Refer to “If the warning light/display illumi-nates while driving” on page 5-102 and take the necessary measures. Type 1
Type 2
Tire pressure monitoring sys- tem warning light/display
NOTE
 In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.
CAUTION If the tire pressure monitoring system warn- ing light does not illuminate when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON” position, it means that the tire pressure monitoring sys-tem is not working properly. Have the sys- tem inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.In such situations,
a malfunctioning of the
system may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving.
 If a malfunction is detected in the tire pres- sure monitoring system, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. The warning lightwill issue further warn
ings each time the
engine is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.Check to see whether the warning light goes off after few minutes driving. If it then goes off during driving, there is noproblem. However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it blinks again when the engine isrestarted, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. In such situations,
a malfunctioning of the
system may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pressure. For safety reasons, when the warning light appears while driving,avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving.NOTE
 In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.CAUTION
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Indicator light, warning light, an
d information screen display list Features and controls 5-129
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list Indicator and warning light list Type A Type B1- Position indicator
P.5-141
2- High beam indicator
P.5-141
3- Charging system warning light
 P.5-143
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning
light
P.5-141
5- Front fog light indicator (if so
equipped)
P.5-141
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-89
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warn-
ing light
P.5-101
8- Brake warning light
P.5-142
9- Cruise control indicator
P.5-95
10- Seat belt reminder/warning light
 P. 4 - 1 2
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
warning light P.4-29
12- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
 P. 5 - 1 1 9
13- Engine malfunction indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”)
P.5-142
14- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator (if so equipped)
P.5-93
15- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P. 5 - 9 3
16- Information screen display list
 P.5-130
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Indicator light, warning light, an
d information screen display list Features and controls 5-137
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 The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood. Refer to “Engine hood” on page 9-3.
 The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 The continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid or Twin Clutch SST fluid tem-perature is increased.
 Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Continuously variable transmis- sion (CVT)” on page 5-61. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST” on page 5-70.
 The seat belt is not fastened when the igni- tion switch is in
the “ON” position.
 Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer to “Driver’s seat belt reminder/warn- ing light and display” on page 4-12.
 There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
 The vehicle is being driven with the park- ing brake still applied.
 Release the parking brake. Refer to “Brake warning display” on page 5-143.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Indicator light, warning light, an
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5-138 Features and controls
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 There is a fault in the engine oil circulation system.
 Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “Oil pressure warning display” on page 5-144.
 There is a fault in the charging system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Charging system warning dis- play” on page 5-144.
 There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-29.
 There is a fault in the Active stability con- trol (ASC).
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 5-91.
 There is a fault in the CVT.  A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has been activated due to a possible mal- function in the Twin Clutch SST or in the engine electronic control module.
 Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked. Refer to “Continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT)” on page 5-61. Refer to “Twin Clutch SST (Sport shift transmission)” on page 5-70.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Indicators
Features and controls 5-141
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The arrows will flash in
time with the corre-
sponding exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is used. Both arrows will flas
h when the hazard warn-
ing flasher switch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlightsare on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator light illuminates while theposition lights are on.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest. Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set.Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ig
nition switch in the “ON” position)” on page
5-121. The display and buzzer alert the driver when the
set time is reached. If you continue to drive
without having a rest, the buzzer sounds about every 5 minutes to encourage you to take a rest.  In the following cases, the time driven is rese
t and the display returns to the previous dis-
play screen. After this, when the set time is
reached again, the display and buzzer encourage
you to take a rest. • The buzzer sounds 3 times. • The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.• The multi-information meter switch is held (for about 2 seconds or more).
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb or turn signal connection.
High beam indicator
Front fog light indicator Position indicator
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Warning lights 5-142 Features and controls
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comeson and goes out a few seconds later. A warn- ing is also displayed in the multi-information display.The warning light also illuminates after start-ing the engine under the following condi- tions:  When the parking brake is still applied.  When the brake fluid level is low.  When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning light isoff.
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diag- nostic (OBD) system which monitors the emissions, engine contro
l system or continu-
ously variable transmission (CVT) control system/Twin Clutch SST control system. If a problem is detected in one of these systems,this indicator illuminates or flashes. When theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, this indicator normally comes on and goes off after the engine has started. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after refuel- ing, stop the engine and check that the cap isproperly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds.) If this indicator does not go off after severalseconds or lights up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
Warning lights Brake warning light
CAUTION If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated at the same time, the braking force distribu-tion function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even when the parking brake is released.• When the brake warning light stays onwhile driving.• If the above occurs, avoid sudden brakingand high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible.
 The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake performance is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harder than usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal to illuminate thestop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
 Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driving. This may cause the rear wheels to lock and cause an accident.CAUTION
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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Information screen display
Features and controls 5-143
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunc- tion in the charging system or when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off). A warning is also displayed inthe multi-information display. When the engine is started,
the light should go out.
Check to make sure that the light has goneout before driving.
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Type 1 Type 2 This warning is displayed if the vehicle is being driven with the parking brake still applied. The warning light in the instrumentcluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied.
CAUTION Driving for a long time with the engine mal- function indicator on may cause more dam- age to the emission control system. This could also affect fuel economy and drivabil- ity. If this indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, have the system checked at an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while the engine is running, avoid driving athigh speeds. During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the vehicle may not accelerate when youdepress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle is stationary with the indi- cator on, you must depress the brake pedalmore firmly than usual since the engine idling speed is higher than usual and a vehi- cle equipped with a CVT or a Twin ClutchSST has a stronger tendency to creep for- ward.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is on. The engine electronic control module storescritical OBD information (especially exhaust emission data), which may be lost if the bat- tery cable is disconnected while the enginemalfunction indicator is on. This will make it difficult to diagnose the cause of future prob- lems.
Charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
Information screen display Brake warning display
CAUTION If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffective braking and possible brake failure.If this warning is displayed while driving, release the parking brake.
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Information screen display 5-144 Features and controls
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2 When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, if the brake fluid is low, thiswarning is displayed. The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
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Ty p e 2 If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is displayed on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
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Ty p e 1
CAUTION If this warning stays on and does not go out while driving, there is a danger of ineffectivebraking. If this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice.
 If the brake warning display, brake warning light, and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated at the same time, the braking force distribution function will not operate, so the vehicle may be desta-bilized during sudden braking. Avoid sudden braking and high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake performance is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harderthan usual. In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake.Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
Charging system warning dis- play
CAUTION
CAUTION If warnings are displayed while the engine is running, park your vehicle in a safe place assoon as possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning display
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-145
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Type 2 If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is running, the warning display is dis- played on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
If your vehicle is equipped with daytime run- ning lights, the combinations of switch opera- tions and illuminated lights differ inaccordance with the following conditions. [When the engine is started and the parking brake is released] The daytime running lights will be illumi- nated.
CAUTION If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or the oil level is normal but the warn- ing is displayed, the engine may overheat and damage may result. If the warning is displayed while the engine is running, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and check the engine oil level. If this warning display comes on when the engine oil level is proper, have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.NOTE
 The oil pressure warning display does not show the amount of oil. The oil level must be checked using the dipstick.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. The battery will run down.  When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog.However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
Ty p e 1
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated
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