Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Owner'S Manual, Page: 40 / 433

NOTE
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
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1. 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.
NOTE
l On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE
l If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn
the ignition switch to the “ON” position to
preheat the engine again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition
switch right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” po-
sition, and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE
l
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically controls valve
timing in accordance with driving conditions for
maximum engine performance.
NOTE
l To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low.
To operate without using the keyless
operation function
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the keyless opera-
tion key. If the keyless operation function cannot
be used, for example because the keyless operation
key battery has worn out or the vehicle battery is
flat, you can lock and unlock the doors and start
the engine with the emergency key. To use the emer-
gency key (1), unlock the lock knob (2) and re-
move it from the keyless operation key (3).
NOTE
l Only use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key battery
wears out, replace it as quickly as possible so
that you can use the keyless operation key.
l After using the emergency key, always re-
turn it into the keyless operation key.
Locking and unlocking
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