Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2009, Owner'S Manual

Page: 156 / 362

WARNING
l Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.
CAUTION
l Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
Starting the engine
E00620700185
[For vehicles equipped with the keyless opera-
tion system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Starting” on pages 1-16,
1-19.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless
operationsystem]
Normal conditions
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift lev-
er in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make
sure the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST
NOTE
l On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the start-
er will not operate unless the gearshift lever
is in the “P” (PARK) position or the gear-
shift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P”
(PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. After turning the ignition key to the “ON” po-
sition, make certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly before starting the
engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
At extreme cold ambient temperature
If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator ped-
al about halfway while cranking the engine. Once
the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
l
When starting the engine, make sure that
you press on the brake pedal. At extreme
cold ambient temperature move your foot
to the brake pedal immediately after the
engine has started.
Flooded engine
If the engine was flooded during starting, first oper-
ate the starter for 5 to 6 seconds while fully depress-
ing the accelerator pedal, then start the engine with-
out depressing the accelerator pedal.
Idling speed in high altitude area
E00623800015
At high altitude locations, the idling speed may be
higher. This is done in order to stabilize the idling
speed when the power steering system and other sys-
tems operate. It does not indicate a malfunction.
Stopping the engine
E00620800199
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Starting and driving
4-12
4