Mitsubishi Lancer owner's manuals
The Mitsubishi Lancer appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 16 model years, from 2002 to 2017. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
16 yearsHow to get the right Lancer manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Mitsubishi owner site and choose the Lancer.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your Lancer can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Mitsubishi manuals
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Questions
Where can I get the Mitsubishi Lancer owner's manual?
Mitsubishi publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (mitsubishicars.com). Choose the Lancer and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every Lancer year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the Lancer spans 2002–2017. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Mitsubishi Lancer?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Mitsubishi dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.