Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Owner's manual

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK.

We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered

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 SPORTBACK

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 con-

tained 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.

Introduction

Throughout this manual the words WARNING and CAUTION

appear.

These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the

instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehi-

cle.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if

instructions are not followed.

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.

WARNING

 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents 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 products of compo-

nent wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia 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

Alphabetical index

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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

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Overview

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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

Instrument cluster P.5-106

Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter

(if so equipped) P.5-66

Multi-information meter switch P.5-109

Combination headlights and

dimmer switch P.5-145

Turn signal lever P.5-150

Front fog light switch

(if so equipped) P.5-151

Wiper and washer switch

P.5-152

Rear window wiper and washer

switch P.5-156

Cruise control switches P.5-94

Steering wheel audio remote

control switches P.5-159

Ignition switch

P.5-16, 5-23, 5-53

Headlight leveling switch

(if so equipped) P.5-150

Supplemental restraint system - airbag

(for driver’s seat)

P.4-23

Horn switch P.5-157

Active stability control

(ASC) OFF switch P.5-92

Steering wheel tilt lock lever

P.5-50

Fuses P.9-28

Supplemental restraint system - driver’s knee airbag

P.4-29

Bluetooth

®

2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.5-158

Engine hood release lever

P.9-3

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Instruments and controls

Overview 1-2

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Instruments and controls

Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front

passenger’s seat) P.4-23

Gearshift or selector lever P.5-59, 5-62

Vents P.7-2

Parking brake lever P.5-49

Glove compartment P.5-187

USB input terminal (if so equipped)

P.5-180

Cup holder (for front seats) P.5-189

Fuel tank filler door release

lever P.3-4

Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.4-5

Floor console box P.5-188

12 V power outlet P.5-183

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Center panel

1-3 Overview

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Center panel

Audio (if so equipped) P.7-26

DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped)

Refer to the separated owner’s manual

Front passenger seat belt warning light

P.4-13

Hazard warning flasher switch

P.5-151

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

P.4-28

Electric rear window defogger switch

P.5-157

Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)

(if so equipped) P.7-50

Air conditioning

P.7-4, 7-9, 7-14, 7-20

Front console tray

P.5-188

12 V power outlet P.5-183

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Center panel

Overview 1-4

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DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped)

Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)

Refer to the separated owner’s manual

Hazard warning flasher switch

P.5-151

Front passenger seat belt warning light

P.4-13

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

P.4-28

Electric rear window defogger switch

P.5-157

Air conditioning

P.7-14

Front console box (Upper box)

P.5-188

Front console box (Lower box)

P.5-188

12 V power outlet

P.5-183

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Interior

1-5 Overview

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Interior

Sunroof switch

(if so equipped)

P.5-46

Electric remote-controlled

outside mirror switch

P.5 -5 2

Dome light (Front)/Reading lights

P.5-184, 9-35, 9-46

Window lock switch

P.5-46

Power window switches

P.5-44

Power door lock

switch P.5-38

Bluetooth

®

2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped) P.5-158

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (for front seats)

P.4-13

Seat belts P.4-9

Inside rearview mirror

P.5-50

Sun visors P.5-182

Vanity mirror P.5-182

Card holder P.5-182

Rear shelf panel

P.5-190

Bottle holder (for front seats)

P.5-190

Front seats P.4-3

Supplemental restraint system - side airbag

(for front seats) P.4-34

Head restraints (except for RECARO seat) P.4-6

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Interior

Overview 1-6

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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.4-34

Coat hook P.5-192

Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)

P.5-185, 9-35, 9-47

Assist grips P.5-192

Luggage compartment levers

P.4 -9

Tether anchors for

child restraint system

P.4-18

Rear seats P.4-5

Cargo floor boxes

(if so equipped) P.5-189

Cup holder (for rear seat) P.5-190

Dual height adjustable cargo

floor board (if so equipped)

P.5-191

Arm rest P.4-5

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Luggage compartment

1-7 Overview

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Luggage compartment

Cargo room light

P.5-186, 9-35, 9-47

Spare tire P.8-7

AWC control fluid reser-

voir (Vehicles with turbo-

charger)

P.9-12

Tools P.8-6 Jack P.8-6

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Outside (Front)

Overview 1-8

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Outside (Front)

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-46

Outside rearview mirrors P.5-52

Windshield wiper P.5-152

Fuel tank filler P.3-4

Locking and unlocking P.5-36

Keyless entry system

(if so equipped) P.5-7

F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security

Transmitter)

(if so equipped) P.5-11

Engine compartment P.9-5

Engine hood P.9-3

Side turn signal lights P.5-150, 9-33

Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-151, 9-33, 9-40

[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type] [For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]

Front turn signal lights P.5-150, 9-33, 9-40

Headlights, low/high beam

P.5-145, 9-33, 9-38

Headlights, low beam

P.5-145, 9-33, 9-35

Front side-marker and

parking lights

P.5-145, 9-33, 9-39

Front side-marker and park-

ing lights

P.5-145, 9-33, 9-38

Daytime running lights P.5-145, 9-33, 9-37

Headlights, high beam P.5-145, 9-33, 9-36

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Outside (Rear)

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Outside (Rear)

Antenna P.7-59

Tire inflation pressure P.9-21

Changing tires P.8-6

Tire rotation P.9-22

Tire chains P.9-24

Tire pressure monitoring system

P.5-100

Rear window wiper P.5-156

High-mounted stop light P.9-33

Rear hatch P.5-40

Rear side-marker lights

P.5-145, 9-33, 9-43

Rear-view camera (if so equipped)

P.5-104

Rear turn signal lights

P.5-150, 9-33, 9-43

License plate lights P.5-145, 9-33, 9-45

Back-up lights P.9-33, 9-44

Tail and stop lights P.5-145, 9-33, 9-43

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

Quick index

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

NOTE

 For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 5-108.

 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.5-143

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 Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

P.5-142

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 driv-

able, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehi-

cles 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 assis-

tance.

P.5-142

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

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Anti-lock braking system warning light

 When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning

and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Test the system as described on page 5-89.

 If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-

mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P.5-89,

5-89

SRS warning light

 It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that

you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

P.4-15,

4-29

Tire pressure monitoring system warning light

 If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the

proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.

(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-21.)

Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few

minutes of driving.

 If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains

continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the sys-

tem returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light

does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer.

P.5-101

Warning light Do this Ref. page

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If this problem occurs...

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If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot turn the key.

(When using a key to start the

engine)

When using a key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.

Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.

P.5-54,

5-55

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK” .

Vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST:

Check the position of the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST).

The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin

Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:

Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.

(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to

start the engine)

When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.

Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the

ignition switch.

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK” .

Vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST:

Check whether the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to the

“P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles equipped with manual transaxle:

Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.

P.5-11

The F.A.S.T.-key does not oper-

ate.

(for vehicles equipped with the

F.A.S.T.-key)

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.5-22

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If this problem occurs...

2-4 Quick index

2

Cannot shift the selector lever

(CVT) or the gearshift lever

(Twin Clutch SST) from the “P”

(PARK) position.

(for vehicles equipped with

CVT or Twin Clutch SST)

Shift the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) while pressing the

brake pedal.

Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

P.5-62, 5-70

The windows are fogged up.

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.

2. Turn on the blower.

P.7-19, 7-24

The engine does not start.

The lights do not come on.

The lights are dim.

The horn does not honk.

The horn sound is weak.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

P.8-2,

9-14

Problem Do this Ref. Page

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If this problem occurs...

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Problem Do this Ref. page

The engine coolant temperature

display “ ” in the multi-infor-

mation display is flashing.

Steam comes out of the engine

compartment.

Type 1

Type 2

The engine is overheated.

Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

P.8-4

The vehicle is stuck in sand,

mud, or snow.

Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-15

WARNING

 When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to

suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

 Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.

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If this problem occurs...

2-6 Quick index

2

Problem Do this Ref. page

The brakes are not functioning

properly after driving through

water.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5

The CVT makes no engine

speed to vehicle speed ratio

change when accelerating. The

initial movement of the vehicle

is slow when the vehicle starts

moving.

(for vehicles equipped with

CVT)

There may be a problem in the CVT.

If the or warning lights on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they are

coming on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi Motors

dealer.

P.5-70

Twin Clutch SST does not shift.

Vehicle cannot move.

Acceleration is slow.

The vehicle does not creep.

A large shock is felt when shift-

ing.

Shifting occurs at higher engine

speed.

Response is slow.

(for vehicles equipped with

Twin Clutch SST)

The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch SST

has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is a possible

malfunction in the engine electronic control module.

P.5-73,

5-81,

5-142

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If this problem occurs...

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A tire is punctured.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.

2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

P.8-6

Problem Do this Ref. page

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General information

Fuel selection....................................................................................3-2

Filling the fuel tank...........................................................................3-4

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle.....................................3-5

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts ......................................................3-7

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements................................3-7

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