2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER lock

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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . 3- 5
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 9
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 16
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 52
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 59
Inside emergency trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 62
Theft-alarm system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 63
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 67
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 74
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 76
Inside day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 77
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 79
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 81
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 84
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 85
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . 3- 93
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 105
All-wheel drive system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 125
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 126
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped) . . . . 3- 128
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 133Anti-lock braking system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 138
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 152
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 158
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Indicator light, warning light,
and information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 197
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 211
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 211
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 214
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 217
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 224
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 225
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 226
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 227
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 235
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 236
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3- 237
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 268
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 270
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 271
12 V power outlet (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 272
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 274
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 277
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 282
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 283
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 284
Coat hook (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 284
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3-2 Features and controls
3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Avoid revving the engine. For vehicles with turbocharger,
do not exceed 5,000 rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000
km).

Avoid rough driving such as fast starts, sudden accelera-
tion, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden braking.
These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and
also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which
could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be
particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in low
gear.

Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-12).

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Ty p e 1Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.1- Key for the electronic immobilizer
2- Key number plate
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Ty p e 2Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
Ty p e 3Two Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
and two emergency keys are provided.
Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency key in a safe place
together as a set of spare keys.
1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system
2- Key number plate
1- Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(with electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system func-
tion)
2- Emergency key
3- Key number plate
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NOTE
The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key holders.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones and wireless
devices.
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle
immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of
the key number, they can make a new key. The key num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 3-5.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)”: “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)” on page 3-42.

Be careful of the following if the theft-alarm is set to
“Activate”.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on page 3-63.
• When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door is opened after using the key
or the door lock knob to unlock the vehicle.
• Even if the theft-alarm is set to “Activate”, the system
does not enter the preparation status if the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the
vehicle.
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NOTE
Do not attach additional keys or accessories to the ignition
key. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag
from inflating normally. Refer to “Deployment of front
airbags” on page 2-46.

In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the
“START” position.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of another key (Type
B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the
engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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Customer key programming (Except for vehicles
sold in Canada)
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You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid
(already registered) keys and blank (not registered) immobi-
lizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi
Motors dealer) by doing the following:
1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the “LOCK” position and remove the first
key.
3. Within 30 seconds of turning the first key to the “LOCK”
position, insert the second valid key into the ignition and
turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the
immobilizer display will start to blink.
4. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the
second valid key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobi-
lizer key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON”
position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds
after the immobilizer display starts blinking. When regis-
tration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer display
will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs,
the immobilizer display will go off during the procedure.
5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process
again from step 1.
NOTE
Perform the operation when the interrupt display screen is
not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent
you from seeing the immobilizer display.

It is not possible to register a key if:
• the immobilizer display goes off during the procedure
• the immobilizer display does not come on within 30 sec-
onds after turning the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion with a blank immobilizer key

The procedure will be terminated automatically if:
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the second key is turned to
the “ON” position
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the second key is turned to the “LOCK”
position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key
is turned to the “ON” position

To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Keyless entry system: Customer remote
control transmitter programming” on page 3-13.
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General informationYour electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject 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 Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped)
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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and to open the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3-
Trunk ( ) button
4- PANIC button
5- Indicator light
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To lock the doors
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) twice quickly, the horn
will sound once.To unlock the doors
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Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more
time to unlock all the doors.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will also blink twice.
For vehicles equipped with the color multi-information
display，the front side-marker and parking lights will also turn
on for about 30 seconds.
Refer to “Welcome light” on page 3-222.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.

The door unlock function can be set so that all doors
unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 3-11.To open the trunk lid
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Press the trunk button (3) twice within about 5 seconds and the
trunk lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually
after it has been opened.
Answerback function
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Setting of the horn, turn signal lights and buzzer of the keyless
entry system answerback function can be changed as required.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.NOTE
The answerback function does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch or any doors is opened.Horn deactivation/reactivationThe horn answerback function can be set to the following three
conditions.
Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will
sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step
3.Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.
Four chimesThe horn will sound if the LOCK button is
pressed twice quickly.
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