Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION 2014 User manual

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION.
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 EVOLUTION. 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 EVOLUTION
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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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.5-89 Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter
(if so equipped) P.5-66
Multi-information meter switch P.5-92
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.5-125
Turn signal lever P.5-131
Front fog light switch P.5-131 Wiper and washer switch
P.5-132
Active stability control
OFF switch P.5-77 Cruise control switches
P.5-8 1
Headlights leveling switch (if so
equipped) P.5-130
Ignition switch P.5-15, 5-22, 5-50
Fuses P.9-23
Engine hood release lever P.9-3 Supplemental restraint system - air-
bag (for driver’s seat)
P.4-20, 4-26
Horn switch P.5-137
Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-47
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s knee airbag
P.4-26
Bluetooth®2.0 interface P.5-137
Steering wheel audio remote control switches
Refer to the separated owner’s manual
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Overview 1-2
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Gearshift lever P.5-57, 5-58
Vents P.7-2 Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passenger’s
seat) P.4-20, 4-26
Glove compartment
P.5-165
USB input terminal
P.5-159
Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.3-4
Parking brake lever
P.5-47
Trunk lid release lever
P.5-37 AWC switch P.5-72
Twin Clutch SST control mode
switch (if so equipped) P.5-64
Cup holder
(for front seats) P.5-167
Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
P.4-4
Floor console box P.5-166
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Center panel
1-3 Overview
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Center panel
Type 1 Type 2
DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped)
Refer to the separated owner’s manual
DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped)
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separated owner’s manual
Hazard warning flasher switch
P.5-131
Front passenger seat belt warn-
ing light P.4-10 Hazard warning flasher switch
P.5-131
Front passenger seat belt warn-
ing light P.4-10
Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.4-25
Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.4-25
Electric rear
window defogger switch
P.5-136
Electric rear
window
defogger switch
P.5-136
Front console box
P.5-166
Air conditioning
P.7-4, 7-9
Air conditioning
P.7-4, 7-9
12 V power outlet
P.5-162
12 V power outlet
P.5-162
Front console tray
P.5-165
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Interior
Overview 1-4
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Interior
Electric remote-controlled out-
side mirror switch
P.5-49
Sunroof switch (if so
equipped) P.5-44
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights P.5-162,
9-30, 9-38
Window lock switch P.5-44
Power window switches
P.5-42
Power door lock switch
P.5-36
Bluetooth®2.0 interface microphone P.5-137
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.4-10
Seat belts P.4-7
Inside rearview mirror P.5-48
Sun visors P.5-161
Vanity mirror P.5-161
Card holder P.5-161
Bottle holder P.5-167
Front seats P.4-3
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats) P.4-31
Head restraints P.4-5
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Interior
1-5 Overview
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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.4-31
Coat hook P.5-168 Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped)
P.5-163, 9-30, 9-39
Assist grip
P.5-168
Rear seats P.4-5
Tether anchors for child restraint system
P.4-15 Arm rest P.4-5 Cup holder (for rear seat) P.5-167
AWC control fluid reservoir P.9-9
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Trunk area
Overview 1-6
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Trunk area
Inside emergency trunk lid release lever P.5-39
Trunk area light P.9-30, 9-40
Battery P.9-11
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
P.9-10
Spare tire P.8-6 Tools P.8-5
Jack P.8-5
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Outside (Front)
1-7 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Locking and unlocking P.5-34
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
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-44
Windshield wiper and washer
P.5-132
Fuel tank filler
P.3-4
Engine hood P.9-3
Engine compartment P.9-5
Outside rearview mirrors
P.5-49
Side turn signal lights P.5-131, 9-28
Headlights, high beam P.5-125, 9-28, 9-31
Front turn signal lights P.5-131, 9-28, 9-35
Headlights, low beam P.5-125, 9-28, 9-30
Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P.5-125, 9-28, 9-33
Front side-marker and parking lights P.5-125, 9-28, 9-33, 9-34
Front fog lights P.5-131, 9-28, 9-36
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Outside (Rear)
Overview 1-8
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Outside (Rear)
Antenna P.7-15
Tire inflation pressures P.9-16
Changing tires P.8-6
Tire rotation P.9-18
Tire chains P.9-19
Tire pressure monitoring system
P.5-85
High-mounted stop light P.9-28
Trunk lid P.5-37
Trunk lid OPEN switch (if so
equipped)
P.5-14
Rear side-marker lights
P.5-125, 9-28, 9-36
License plate lights
P.5-125, 9-28, 9-38
Rear turn signal lights P.5-131, 9-28, 9-36
Back-up lights
P.9-28, 9-36 Tail and stop lights P.5-125, 9-28, 9-36
Tail lights P.5-125, 9-28, 9-36
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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 5-91.
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.5-123
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.5-122
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.5-122
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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 5-75.
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.5-75,
5-75
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.4-11,
4-25
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 9-16.)
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.5-86
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.5-51,
5-52
Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.
Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST:
Check the position of the gearshift lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gearshift lever 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)
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 Twin Clutch SST:
Check whether the gearshift lever 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.
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.5-21
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If this problem occurs...
2-4 Quick index
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Cannot shift the gearshift lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST)
Shift the gearshift lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position. P.5-58
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower. P.7-8, 7-13
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,
9-11
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. 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.8-12
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
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 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.5-60,
5-69,
5-122
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
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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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Fuel selection
3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas-
oline only. It is equipped with a fuel filler
tube especially designed to accept only a
small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing
nozzle.
In the United States, fuel suppliers are
required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and
minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission-control system working prop-
erly.
Your vehicle is designed to operate on pre-
mium grade unleaded gasoline having a mini-
mum 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 rating of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] can
be used. However, the performance level is
reduced.
In order to maintain exhaust system durabil-
ity, premium unleaded gasoline having an
octane number of at least 91
[(MON+RON)/2] must be used
If the premium grade unleaded gasoline rat-
ing 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
Gasoline sold at some service stations con-
tains 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.
A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco-
hol) 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.
Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con-
taining 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.
Fuel selection
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-
sive. You could be burned, seriously
injured or killed when handling it. When-
ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the
engine and keep flames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.
Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out-
door areas.
CAUTION
Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will
damage the engine, catalytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-
line is illegal, and will void your warranty
coverage of the engine, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement
Oxygenated gasoline
Ethanol (Gasohol)
Methanol
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Fuel selection
General information 3-3
3
Many areas of the country require the use of
cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-
lated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates
and is specially blended to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup-
ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop-
erly blended reformulated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or the
durability of engine and fuel system.
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.
Your vehicle may have been designed to sat-
isfy 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 con-
verter and cause the engine malfunction indi-
cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) to come on. Illumina-
tion 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 gas-
oline to determine whether the problem is
fuel-related.
Reformulated gasoline
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl)
Sulfur in gasoline
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems
such as poor starting, stalling during idling,
abnormal engine noise, and poor accelera-
tion. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunction indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine
light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible by the nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
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 depos-
its, thereby returning the engine to a normal
condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleaning additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make the engine
malfunction. For details, please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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