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To unlockPress the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors (including the backdoor) will be unlocked. When
they are unlocked with the
room lamp switch at the mi
ddle position (DOOR), the room
lamp will be turned on for appr
oximately 15 seconds and the
turn-signal lamps will blink twice.NOTE●
The indication lamp (3) comes on each time a switch is pressed.
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If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no door (includ- ing the backdoor) is opened
within approximately 30 sec-
onds: relocking will automatically occur.
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It is possible to modify functions as follows: For further information, contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. • The time for automatic relocking can be changed.• The confirmation function (f
lashing of the turn-signal
lamps) can be set to operate only when the doors and backdoor are locked or only when the doors and back-door are unlocked. • The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and backdoor with the flash ofthe turn-signal lamps) can be deactivated. • The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation function can be changed.
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrorsTo f o l dWithin 30 seconds of locking the doors and backdoor using theLOCK switch (1), press the LOCK switch twice rapidly to foldthe door mirrors.To e x t e n dWithin 30 seconds of unlocking the doors and backdoor usingthe UNLOCK switch (2), press the UNLOCK switch twicerapidly to return the door mirrors to their extended positions.NOTE●
The keyless entry system does
not operate in the follow-
ing conditions:• The key is left in the key cylinder. • The door (including the backdoor) is open.
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The remote control switch will operate within about 4 m from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the remote control switch may chan
ge if the vehicle is located
near a power station, or radio/TV broadcasting station.
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If either of the following problems occurs, the battery may be exhausted. We recommend you to have the battery replaced.• The remote control switch is
operated at the correct dis-
tance from the vehicle, but the doors (including the backdoor) are not locked/unlocked in response.• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.
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If your remote control switch
is lost or damaged, please
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a replacement
remote control switch.
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NOTE●
The sunroof stops just before
reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position, wind throb is lower than with the sunroof fully open.
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When leaving the vehicle un
attended, make sure you
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
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Do not try to operate the su
nroof if it is frozen closed
(after snow fall or
during extr
eme cold).
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Do not sit or place heavy lu
ggage on the sunroof or roof
opening edge.
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Release the switch as soon as the sunroof reaches the fully open or fully closed position.
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If the sunroof does not operat
e when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch
and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If no
thing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunroof checked.
●
Depending on the model of ski carriers or roof carriers, the sunroof may make contact
with the carrier when the
sunroof is tilted up. Be careful when tilting up the sunroofif such a ski carrier or a
roof carrier is installed.
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Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
●
Be careful, not to put any wa
x on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) around the sunroof ope
ning. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal withthe sunroof.
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After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
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Operating the sunroof repeated
ly with the engine station-
ary will run down the battery
. Operate the sunroof while
the engine is running.
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Starting and driving
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For vehicles with an A/T, when
removing the key, first set the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position, and remove it.Vehicles with A/T
CAUTION
!●
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while driving.
The steering wheel will be
locked, causing loss of control.
●
If the engine is stopped wh
ile driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and brakingefficiency will deteriorat
e. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater manual effort to op
erate the steering.
●
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long time when the engine is not running, doing so will cause the battery to be discharged.
●
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running, doing so could damage thestarter motor.
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4
Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kRemove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To unlockTurn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly right and left.
Starting
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Tips for starting●
Do not continuously operate the starter motor longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the battery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to“LOCK” position, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.
CAUTION
!●
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle. In some countries, it is pr
ohibited to leave the key on
the vehicle when parked.
WARNING
!●
Never run the engine in a cl
osed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehiclein or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTION
!●
Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull- ing the vehicle.
●
Do not run the engine at hi
gh rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until th
e engine has had chance to
warm up.
●
Release the ignition key as
soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.
●
If your vehicle is equipp
ed with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immedi
ately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a chance to cool down.
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Lamps (room lamps, etc.
) auto-cutout function
(Vehicle with keyless entry system)
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If any of the interior lamps are
left switched on with the igni-
tion key in any position other than “ON” or “ACC”, it goes offautomatically after approximately
30 minutes to prevent com-
plete discharge of the battery. The lamp goes on again if the ignition key is turned to the“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or backdoor is opened and closed, or the keyless entry
remote control is operated.
NOTE●
The interior lamp auto-cut fu
nction period can be adjusted
or deactivated. We recomm
end you to consult a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point for detailed information and assistance.
Storage spaces
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NOTE●
Do not leave valuables in an
y storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!●
Never leave lighters, cans
of carbonated drink, and
spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin w
ill become extremely hot,
so lighters and other fla
mmable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also
deform or crack plastic
spectacle lenses and other spectacle parts that aremade of plastic.
●
Keep the lids of storage sp
aces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the co
ntents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries.
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