Electric power steering system (EPS)Electric power steering system (EPS)  - Power steering system - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

The electric power steering system (EPS) uses an electric motor to assist the turning of the steering wheel.

► During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while Note

► During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking space), a protection function may be activated to prevent overheating of the power steering system.

This function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steering action will return to normal.
► If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary with the headlamps on, the headlamps may become dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlamps will return to their original brightness after a short while.

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Information screen (when the ignition switch is turned from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position or the operation mode is changed from OFF to ON)
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the display screen switches in the following order. 1- Screen when the ignition switch or the opera ...

To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and the tailgate will be locked. The turn-signal lamps will blink once when the doors and the tailgate are locked. NOTE • With a vehicle that has a Dead ...

Cleaning the sunroof
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh ...