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Locking and unlocking
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system). .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 3
Keyless entry system* . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 5
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 7Central door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9“Child-protection” rear doors (5-door models) . . .1- 11Approach lamp* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 12Backdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 13Electric window control . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 16
Rear side/quarter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 20Sunroof*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 21
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The key is a precision electroni
c device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage. • Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused bydirect sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard. • Do not take the remote control transmitter apart. • Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strongimpacts. • Keep the remote control transmitter dry. • Keep away from magnetic objects such as key holders.• Keep away from devices th
at produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions. • Do not clean with
ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high temperature or high humidity.
●
The engine is designed so that it will not start if the ID code registered in the immobi
lizer computer and the key’s
ID code do not match. Refer to the section entitled “Elec- tronic immobilizer” for details and key usage.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)
E00300201087
The electronic immobilizer is de
signed to reduce significantly
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle if an inva
lid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
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Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehi-
cle starting problems and a lo
ss of security protection.
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If you lose your key, orde
r a key from your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extr
a spare key, take your vehi-
cle and all remaining keys to your MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorized Service Point. All the keys have to be re-registered in the immobilizer computer unit. The immobilizer can register up to 8 different keys.
Keyless entry system
*
E00300301394
Press the remote control switch, and all doors (including the backdoor) will be locked or unlocked as desired. It is also pos- sible to operate the door mirrors.To l o c kPress the LOCK switch (1), and
all doors (including the back-
door) will be locked. When they
are locked with the room lamp
switch at the middle position (
DOOR), the room lamp and the
turn-signal lamps blink once.
CAUTION
!●
Don’t make any alterations or additions to the immobilizer system; alterati
ons or additions could
cause failure of
the immobilizer.
1- LOCK switch 2- UNLOCK switch 3- Indication lamp
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NOTE●
For vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lamps, when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the headlamp low beams etc. are turned on. Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-58.
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Your vehicle is equipped wi
th an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered to theimmobilizer computer. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 1-3.
Ignition switch illuminationIn the situations listed below, the ignition switch illumination comes on to facilitate insertion or removal of the ignition key.●
When any door or the backdoor is opened, the ignition switch illumination comes on. When it is closed, the igni- tion switch illumination becomes steadily dimmer untilcompletely going off about 15 seconds later.
●
When the ignition key is removed with all the doors and the backdoor closed, the ignition switch illuminationcomes on and stays on
for about 15 seconds.
The ignition switch illumination immediately goes off if any of the following actions is taken while it is on. ●
All the doors and the backdoor are closed, and the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●
All the doors and the backdoor
are locked using the cen-
tral door locking function.
●
All the doors and the backdoo
r are locked using the key-
less entry system (if so equipped).
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Alphabetical index 2Changing a fuse 8-34 Charge warning lamp 3-16Check engine warning lamp 3-15Child restraint 2-44Child-protection rear doors 1-11Cigarette lighter 5-82CleaningAluminium wheel 7-8Chrome parts 7-8Exterior of your vehicle 7-4Genuine leather 7-4Interior of your vehicle 7-3Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-3Polishing 7-7Sunroof 7-9Washing 7-4Waxing 7-6ClutchFluid 8-14, 9-16Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-58Convenient hook 5-105Coolant (engine) 8-10, 9-16Cruise control 4-70Cup holder 5-99Curtain airbag system 2-70
D
Daytime dipper button 3-9Demister (rear window) 3-77
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) 4-22 Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-12Dimensions 9-4Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-61Door courtesy lamps 5-91, 8-38, 8-53Door-ajar warning lamp 3-17DoorsCentral door locks 1-9Child-protection 1-11Lock and unlock 1-7Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2Electric window control 1-16Electrical system 9-12Electronic immobilizer (Ant
i-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2EngineCoolant 8-10, 9-16MIVEC 4-20Number 9-3Oil 8-6, 9-16Overheating 6-6Specifications 9-11Used engine oils safety instructions and disposalinformation 8Water temperature gauge 3-9Error codes 5-72
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