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Horn deactivation/reactivation The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 sec-
onds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 1.Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating
when the doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are locked or
unlocked can be turned on or off separately.
A tone will sound once when the function has been turned on,
and twice if it has been turned off.To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for lock-
ing of the doors and rear hatch or trunk lid, take the fol-
lowing steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for
unlocking of the doors and rear hatch or trunk lid, take the
following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.
One chime: The horn will sound if the doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid are locked with the keyless
entry system.
Two chimes: The horn will not sound, even if the doors and
the rear hatch or trunk lid are locked with the
keyless entry system.
Three chimes: The horn will sound if the doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid are already locked and the key-
less entry system is used.
In this mode, the horn will only sound when the
keyless entry LOCK button is pressed again to
reconfirm that the doors and the rear hatch or
trunk lid are locked.
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NOTEThe indicator light (5) comes on each time a switch is
pressed.
The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition.
The remote control transmitter can be used from about 40
feet (12 m) away. However, this distance may change if
your vehicle is near a TV transmitting tower, a power sta-
tion, or a radio station.
If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed and no door or rear
hatch or trunk lid is opened within approximately 30 sec-
onds: relocking will automatically occur.
If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the battery in the remote control transmitter
may need to be replaced.
• The doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid cannot be
locked or unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on.
If you lose your remote control transmitter, please contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.
If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans-
mitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. A maximum of 4 remote control transmitters can
be programmed for your vehicle.
NOTEYour keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada
Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Indus-
try Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions.
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
CAUTION
!Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3 Door locks
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To lock or unlock the door with the key (driver’s
door only)Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door.
After checking that the door is locked, turn the key back to the
center and remove it.
WA R N I N G
!Make sure all doors are tightly closed and locked
while driving.
• Locked doors, in combination with the use of seat
belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an
accident.
• Locked doors can help keep passengers, especially
small children, from opening doors and falling out
of moving vehicles.
• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders from
gaining access to your vehicle when you slow or
come to a stop.
Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Children
who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to
get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly
be overcome by heat and suffer serious injury or
death due to heat stroke.Never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. In
addition to the risk of heat stroke, children can acti-
vate switches and controls, resulting in an injury or
fatal accident.
1- Insert or remove the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
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To lock or unlock the door from the inside Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door.
All doors should be kept locked while driving.
The driver’s door can be unlocked without using the lock knob
by pulling on the inside door handle.
To lock the door without using the key 1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door. Key reminder buzzer
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If you open the driver’s door while the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound, reminding you
to remove the key. Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch when you push the lock knob
forward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the
lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Short stroke mechanism
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The short stroke mechanism makes the doors easier to open
and close by raising and lowering the door window glass as the
doors are opened and closed.
When you pull a door handle to open a door whose window is
closed, the window will open slightly. While the door is open,
the window will remain in the slightly open position. When
you close the door, the window will return to its original posi-
tion.
In the unlikely event that the window remains in the open posi-
tion when you close the door, open and close the door again. If
the window still does not close, pull up the power window
switch to fully close the window with the door closed. After
releasing the switch, pull it up again for approximately 1 sec-
ond. The window glass should then return to its original posi-
tion. If it does not, have the vehicle inspected by a Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Power door locks
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NOTERepeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system’s from operat-
ing. If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating
the power door lock switch.To lock and unlock by the power door lock switchAll of the doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid can be locked or
unlocked by pressing the power door lock switch on the
driver’s or the passenger’s door. 1- Lock
2- Unlock
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3Rear hatch (ECLIPSE)/Trunk lid
(ECLIPSE SPYDER)
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NOTELocking/unlocking of the driver’s door by using the key-
less entry system also locks/unlocks the rear hatch or
trunk lid.
To open
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1. Press the rear hatch or trunk button (A) to open the rear
hatch or trunk lid. The rear hatch or trunk lid will pop up
slightly. Lift it from this point.
WA R N I N G
!It is dangerous to drive with the rear hatch or trunk
lid open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter
the cabin. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
CAUTION
!Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
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2. Slip your hand into the gap (B) under the rear hatch or
trunk, and raise the rear hatch or trunk lid to open it.NOTEIt is also possible to open the rear hatch or trunk lid using
the remote control transmitter. (See “Keyless entry sys-
tem” on page 3-7.)
The cargo area light (ECLIPSE only) comes on when the
rear hatch is opened, and goes out when it is closed.
To close
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Pull the rear hatch grip (A) or trunk lid downward as illustrated
and let it go before the rear hatch or trunk lid closes com-
pletely. Gently slam the rear hatch or trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
CAUTION
!To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the rear hatch or trunk lid without letting go
of the rear hatch or trunk lid grip. Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the rear hatch or trunk lid is locked. If the rear
hatch or trunk lid opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the cargo area could fall out onto
the road.ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
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3Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release
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ECLIPSEThe inside rear hatch release provides a way to open the rear
hatch in the case of a discharged battery.
The rear hatch release lever (see illustration) is mounted in the
cargo area.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the rear hatch release lever.1. Open the lid (A) inside of the cargo area.
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