2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Features and control

Features and controls
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Key reminder system
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When a key was used to start the engineIf the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the
key.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.Lock out protection
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When you push the lock knob forward or lock the door with the
power door lock switch in both of the following conditions, the
lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.

The key is in the ignition switch or the ignition switch is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.


Driver’s door or front passenger door is opened.
Ignition switch return reminder system
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When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine
If the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in a
position other than “LOCK (PUSH OFF)”, the ignition switch
return reminder buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to return the ignition switch to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
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3-56 Features and controls
3Power door locks
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NOTE

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the
power door lock switch or the key.
To lock and unlock the doorsUsing the power door lock switchAll of the doors can be locked or unlocked by pressing the
power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front passenger’s
door. 1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Features and controls
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To unlock the doors
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NOTE

When the power window lock switch is in the lock mode,
the door unlocking function will be deactivated. Refer to
“Power windows: Lock switch” on page 3-70.
Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Using the ignition switch positionAll doors will unlock when the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
Using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) positionAll doors will unlock when the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) is moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.NOTE

On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to a separate operation manual.
You can select the functions to unlock the doors either using the
ignition switch position or using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) position.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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3-58 Features and controls
3“Child safety locks” for rear door
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Except for vehicles sold in CanadaFor vehicles sold in Canada
Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside door handle.
When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety
lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the
inside door handle.1- To lock
2- To release
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Features and controls
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3 Trunk lid
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WA R N I N G
!

Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked
when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
WA R N I N G
!

It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. CO
is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.


Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If
trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the
trunk by using the inside emergency trunk release
lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on
page 3-62.)CAUTION
!

Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
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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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Features and controls
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To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated before the trunk lid
closes completely. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
NOTE

Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
 Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
 Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
 Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
 Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!

When closing the trunk lid, always ensure your or
other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the trunk
lid.


Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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3-62 Features and controls
3Inside emergency trunk lid release
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way
to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious injuries to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the trunk lid.
The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever.
Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
WA R N I N G
!

Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.


Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an
open vehicle or trunk.


People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only
for a short period of time, can quickly die from suf-
focation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Inte-
rior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.


Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away
from children.
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