2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER window

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Using the keyTurn the key in the driver’s door lock once in the unlocking
direction, and the driver’s door will be unlocked.
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.
1- Insert or remove the emergency key.
2- Lock
3- Unlock
You can select either the function to unlock the doors using the
ignition switch position or the function to unlock the doors using
the selector lever {continuously variable transmission (CVT)}
position or 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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Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter,
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.
Testing the theft-alarm systemUse 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, the F.A.S.T.-key.
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3 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.
Main switchThe main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled
up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com-
pletely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WARNING
!
Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle with the key in the ignition
switch.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
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Sub switchEach sub switch can be used for its own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.
1- Driver’s door window switch
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Window lock switch
1- Close (up)
2- Open (down)
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Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30 second
period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be
operated.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
(if
so equipped)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
WARNING
!
If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head subsequently gets trapped, a seri-
ous injury can result.
CAUTION
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.

If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times con-
secutively, the safety mechanism is deactivated and nor-
mal closing of the door window will be aborted.
Use the following method to return to normal operation.
1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the
power window switch to fully close the door window.
2. With fully closing the window, release the switch and
then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the main switch for pas-
senger door window and the sub switch cannot be used to open
or close the door window, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s door window. To unlock the switch,
press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WARNING
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
WARNING
!
Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).
Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in
the vehicle.
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Inside day/night rearview mirrorAdjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror vertically and horizontally to
adjust its position.
To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
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