2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION remote control

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Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter
battery
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1. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov-
ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the
remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.NOTE

Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi
mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you
when you open the remote control transmitter case, the
transmitter may come out.
2. Remove the old battery.3. Install a new battery with the + side (A) up.
4. Close the remote control transmitter case firmly.
5. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
NOTE

You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.


An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the
battery for you if you prefer.
CAUTION
!

When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
Coin type battery
CR2032+ side
- side
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To openOperation from outside the vehicleUsing the remote control transmitter
Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or
F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key).
(See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-9, 3-45 or “Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-16.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehicleTo open the trunk, pull up the trunk lid release lever, located to
the left of the driver’s seat.
NOTE

The trunk area light comes on when the trunk lid is
opened, and goes out when it is closed.


The trunk area light remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes off automatically. Refer to “Interior
light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)”
on page 3-262.
CAUTION
!

Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
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3. Lock all doors by either the remote control transmitter or
the F.A.S.T.-key.At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the audio
panel flashes for confirmation.
4. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing
becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator (A) continues to flash while the
system is in the armed stage.Arm the system and leaveBK0105501US.book 64 ページ ２００９年８月１０日　月曜日　午前１０時３２分

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NOTE

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by remote
control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.


The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
or “ACC”.


The system will not be armed if a door or a trunk lid or a
engine hood is not completely closed. If this happens,
rearm the system as described above.


The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.
Alarm stage
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While the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a trunk lid or a engine
hood is opened without the remote control transmitter or the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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NOTE

The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.


While the alarm is operating, it is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-
key to lock or unlock the door.


Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter
or the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE

If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.
2. The ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
NOTE

Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Disarm...by remote control transmitter or F.A.S.T.-key
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Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flashes within approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the doors is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors by the remote
control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.
Power windows
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NOTE

Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in dif-
ferent directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.


Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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S-AWC control mode switchWhen the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate
the AWC switch to change the control mode.
Except for vehicles with steering wheel audio remote con-
trol switches
Push the switch down to change the control mode in the order
“TARMAC” → “GRAVEL” → “SNOW” or push it up to
change the control mode in the order “SNOW” → “GRAVEL”
→ “TARMAC”.Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switches
Each time the switch is pushed, the control mode changes in
the order “TARMAC” → “GRAVEL” → “SNOW” → “TAR-
MAC”.
NOTE

The control mode can be changed while the vehicle is
moving.


The selected control mode is stored in memory even if the
engine is stopped.
However, if a battery terminal is disconnected, the control
mode stored in memory will be erased and the control
mode will be set to the “TARMAC” mode.
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Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE

You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.


If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
Welcome light
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the
“AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic
light control), the welcome light function will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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