Automatic air conditioningAutomatic air conditioning  - For pleasant driving - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.

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Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not operate the wipers until the ice ...

Information screen display
Brake warning display This warning is displayed if you drive with the parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster only illuminates when the parking brake is applied. ...

Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is possible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote controller. (Refer to “Dead Lock System”.) ...