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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.
©2013 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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Table of contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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
<Type 1>
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
1
<Type 2>
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
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)
1-9 Overview
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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...
2-2 Quick index
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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...
Quick index 2-3
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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...
Quick index 2-5
2
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...
Quick index 2-7
2
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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