Mitsubishi Lancer SE Awc 2013, Lancer Ralliart 2013 Owner's Manual
Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER.
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. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
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assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
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appear.
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instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
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Table of contents
Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
Except for RALLIART
Multi-information meter switch P.3-183
Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-235
Turn signal lever P.3-244
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) P.3-246
Steering wheel audio remote
control switches (if so
equipped) P.5-134
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-243
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch (if so
equipped) P.3-152
Fuses P.7-45
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 -4
Instrument cluster P.3-179
Bluetooth
®
2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-257
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Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-107
Wiper and washer switch
P.3 -2 4 7
Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) P.3-158
Ignition switch P.3-86
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver’s
seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-256
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-80
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
RALLIART
Multi-information meter switch P.3-183
Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-235
Turn signal lever P.3-244
Front fog light switch P.3-246
Instrument cluster P.3-179
Overview
Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-126
Wiper and washer switch
P.3-247
Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-134
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3- 2 4 3
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-152
Fuses P.7-45
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 -4
Bluetooth
Cruise control switches
P.3-158
Ignition switch P.3-86
Supplemental restraint
system - airbag (for
driver’s seat) P.2-35
Horn switch P.3-256
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 -8 0
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-35
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2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-257
Overview
Except for RALLIART
Vents P.5-2
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-60
Instruments and controls
Gearshift or selector lever P.3-96, 3-99
Parking brake lever
P. 3 -7 8
Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1- 4
12 V power outlet (if so
equipped) P.3-291
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Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Glove compartment
P. 3- 2 99
USB input
terminal
(if so
equipped)
P. 3- 2 84
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.3-137
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-303
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7
Floor console box (if so equipped) P.3-301
Tissue holder (if so equipped) P.3-301
Overview
RALLIART
Vents P.5-2
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-60
Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 -4
Gearshift lever P.3-113
Parking brake lever
P.3-78
Cup holder (for front
seats) P.3-303
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 -7
Floor console box P.3-301
Tissue holder P.3-301
12 V power outlet P.3-291
Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Glove compartment
P. 3 -2 9 9
USB input terminal (if so
equipped)
P. 3 -2 8 4
ACD control mode
switch P.3-134
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
P.3-122
Overview
Center panel
Type 1 Type 2
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-245
Passenger’s airbag
off indicator P.2-44
Auxiliary Audio connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-20
Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-255
Heater (if so equipped)
P. 5 -6
Air conditioning (if so equipped)
P.5-31, 5-41
12 V power outlet P.3-291
Front console tray P.3-300
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-245
Passenger’s airbag
off indicator
P.2-44
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-20
Electric rear
window defogger switch
P. 3 -2 5 5
Air conditioning
P.5-31, 5-41
Auxiliary Audio connecter
Front console box
P.3-300
12 V power outlet
P.3-291
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 -1 3 2
Auxiliary Video connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 -1 3 2
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Overview
Window lock switch P.3-74
Power window
switches P.3-70
Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-20
Seat belts P.2-14
Interior
Electric remotecontrolled outside mirror switch
P. 3 -8 4
Power door lock
switch P.3-56
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped) P.3-293, 7-57, 7-84
Bluetooth
®
2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P. 3 -2 5 7
Inside rearview mirror
P.3-81, 3-177
Sun visors P.3-289
Vanity mirror P.3-289
Bottle holder (for front seat) P.3-304
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Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3- 7 5
Head restraints P.2-10
Front seats P.2-3
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats, if so equipped) P.2-53
Overview
Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag (if so equipped) P.2-54
Coat hook (if so equipped)
P. 3 -3 0 5
Assist grip P.3-305
Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-29
Dome light (Rear, if so equipped) P.3-295,
7-57, 7-85
Rear seat P.2-9
Cup holder (for rear seat, if so equipped) P.3-304
Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-10
Overview
Trunk area light P.7-57, 7-87
Tools P.6-7
Trunk area
Inside emergency trunk lid release
lever P.3-63
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Spare tire P.6-10
AWC control fluid reservoir (RALLIART)
P. 7 -2 0
Jack P.6-8
Overview
Except for RALLIART
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-75
Windshield wiper and washer
P. 3 -2 4 7
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-69
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-235,
7-54, 7-65
Headlights, low beam
P.3-235, 7-54, 7-57
Headlights, high beam P.3-235, 7-54, 7-60
Outside (Front)
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Locking and unlocking P.3-52
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Fuel tank filler
P. 1 -4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-84
Side turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-246, 7-54, 7-71
[For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-69
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-235,
7-54, 7-67
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-235, 7-54, 7-64
Daytime running lights P.7-54, 7-62
Overview
RALLIART
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-75
Windshield wiper and washer
P.3-247
Engine compartment P.7-7
Engine hood P.7-4
[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-69
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-235,
7-54, 7-65
Headlights, low beam P.3235, 7-54, 7-64
Headlights, high beam P.3-235, 7-54, 7-60
Locking and unlocking P.3-52
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped) P.3-9
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter)
(if so equipped) P.3-17
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3- 8 4
Side turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54
Front fog lights P.3-246, 7-54, 7-74
[For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
Front turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-69
Front side-marker and
parking lights P.3-235,
7-54, 7-67
Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-235, 7-54, 7-64
Daytime running lights P.7-54, 7-62
Overview
Except for RALLIART
High-mounted stop light P.7-54
Trunk lid P.3-60
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.3-174
Trunk lid OPEN switch
(if so equipped) P.3-21
License plate lights
P.3-235, 7-54, 7-82
Antenna P.5-148
Back-up lights
P.7-54, 7-78
Tail lights P.3-235, 7-54, 7-78
Outside (Rear)
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Tire inflation pressure P.7-31
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-34
Wheel covers (if so equipped) P.6-20
Tire chains P.7-36
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-167
Rear side-marker lights P.3-235, 7-54,
7-78
Rear turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-78
Tail and stop lights P.3-235, 7-54, 7-78
RALLIART
Overview
High-mounted stop light P.7-54
Trunk lid P.3-60
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.3 - 1 7 4
Trunk lid OPEN switch
P.3-21
License plate lights
P. 3-235, 7-54, 7-82
Antenna P.5-148
Back-up lights
P.7-54, 7-78
Tail lights P.3-235, 7-54, 7-78
Tire inflation pressure P.7-31
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-34
Tire chains P.7-36
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-167
Rear side-marker lights P.3-235, 7-54, 778
Rear turn-signal lights P.3-244, 7-54, 7-78
Tail and stop lights P.3-235, 7-54, 7-78
Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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● For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display indicators”
on page 3-182.
● 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
● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Charging system warning light
or
Brake warning light
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
● 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.
● 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 drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1888-648-7820 (for vehicles 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 assistance.
P.3-231
P.3-229
P.3-230
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Quick index
Warning light Do this Ref. page
Anti-lock braking system warning light
● When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning 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 3-150.
● If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
P.3-149,
3-150
SRS warning light
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
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● 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.
● 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 7-31.)
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
remain continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly.
If the system 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. 2 - 23 ,
2-45
P.3-169
Quick index
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)
(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to
start the engine)
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key)
If this problem occurs...
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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.
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.
Vehicles 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 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
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 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 with manual transaxle:
Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn
it.
Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.3-33
P. 3 - 88 ,
3-89
P.3-17
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Quick index
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot shift the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) from the “P” (PARK)
position. (for vehicles with CVT or
Twin Clut c h S S T )
The windows are fogged up.
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.3-99, 3-113
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.
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.
P.5-10, 5-20,
5-29,
5-39, 5-49
P.6-2,
7-23
Problem Do this Ref. page
The engine coolant temperature
display “ ” in the multi-information display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
Typ e 1
Quick index
Typ e 2
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
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WARNING
The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving again.
For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system, set the
drive mode-selector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK” position and then
slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from slipping, rock your vehicle back and
forth to free it.
P. 6 - 5
P.6-24
● 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.
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WARNING
● 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.
Problem Do this Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water.
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 with CVT)
Twin Clutch SST does not shift.
Vehicle cannot move.
Acceleration is slow.
The vehicle does not creep.
A large shock is felt when shifting.
Shifting occurs at higher engine
speed.
Response is slow.
(for vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST)
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-8
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.
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. 3 -1 1 2
P.3-118, 3132, 3-230
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Problem Do this Ref. page
A tire is punctured.
Quick index
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. 6 - 9
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General information
Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2
Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 4
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 7
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .1- 10
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General information
Fuel selection
Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel filler tube especially designed to accept
only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.
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Gasoline detergent additives
In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector fouling
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.
WARNING
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
!
CAUTION
● Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage
the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.
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Octane requirement
Except for RALLIART
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91
RON.
RALLIART
Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium grade
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 93
[(MON+RON)/2] or higher for optimum performance. In case
premium grade unleaded gasoline 93 [(MON+RON)/2] is not
available, unleaded gasoline number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2]
can be used. However, the performance level is reduced.
In order to maintain exhaust system durability, premium
unleaded gasoline having an octane number of at least 91
[(MON+RON)/2] must be used.
If the premium grade unleaded gasoline number of 91
[(MON+RON)/2] or higher is not available on journey, etc.,
regular unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] can be used temporarily as an emergency
measure.
MON: Motor Octane Number
RON: Research Octane Number
Oxygenated gasoline
Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified
by those names. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the
country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.
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General information
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Ethanol (Gasohol)
A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.
Methanol
Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.
Reformulated gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of the engine and fuel system.
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl)
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.
Sulfur in gasoline
Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “CHECK ENGINE”) to come on. Illumination of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.
OTE
● Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these problems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“CHECK ENGINE”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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General information
● Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi Motors
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Genuine cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive
could make the engine malfunction. For details, please
contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
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WARNING
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
● Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of
your body’s static electricity by touching a metal
part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.
● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.
● Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) partway through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.
● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.
● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling
the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.
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Fuel tank capacity
Front-wheel drive vehicles: 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
All-wheel drive vehicles: 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
at the left side of the driver’s seat.
3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap
counterclockwise.
A- Remove
B- Close
!
WARNING
● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.
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4. While filling with fuel, store the cap in the cap holder
located on the inside of the fuel tank filler door.
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5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert
the nozzle in the tank port as far as it will go.
!
CAUTION
● Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded
gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.
6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not attempt to
add more fuel.
!
CAUTION
● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain,
or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the
paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise
until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel
tank filler door closed.
!
WARNING
● Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed. If the fuel
cap is loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.
!
CAUTION
● If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
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N
OTE
● If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear clicking sounds.
The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
N00301600048
This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and
durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of
your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal
regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF
YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance problems include the following:
● Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts
● Failure to use required fuel and fluids
● Failure to use proper size tires and wheels
● Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust, emission, sus-
pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems
● Modification of any onboard computer/control module,
including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further
details regarding warranty coverage.
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