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Operating range for starting the engine
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTEEven if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it
may not be possible to start the engine if the key is in a
storage space such as the glove compartment, on top of
the instrument panel, or in the door pocket or trunk com-
partment.
Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine if the key is too close to a door
or door window.
To operate using the F.A.S.T.-key
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To lock the doorsWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the LOCK switch (A) of
the driver’s door or front passenger door within the operating
range to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
52 and 3-55 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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NOTEIn cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment
• A door is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch
When the vehicle is locked, the theft alarm system pre-
pares to enter the armed stage.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” for further details on page
3-63.
Pull the handle of a door within about 3 seconds of lock-
ing to confirm that the vehicle is locked.
If the handle is operated 3 seconds or more after the vehi-
cle is locked, the doors are unlocked again.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.To unlock the doorsWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock the driver’s door
only, or hold the handle of the front passenger door to unlock
all doors.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will blink twice and the buzzer will sound twice.
Also refer to “Door locks” and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
52 and 3-55 respectively.Hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock only the driver’s
door.
NOTESettings can be changed so that all doors are unlocked
automatically by F.A.S.T.-key operation.
Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on pages 3-11
and 3-47.Driver’s door handle
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Hold the handle of the front passenger door to unlock all the
doors.NOTEIf the doors are unlocked when all doors are locked and no
doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will
automatically re-lock.
In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch
The doors cannot be unlocked for about 3 seconds after
locking.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.To unlock the vehicle, firmly hold the sensor (B) on the
rear of the door handle (A), and after confirming that the
vehicle is unlocked, pull the handle. However, in cases
such as the following, the vehicle may not unlock or
unlocking may be delayed.
• You are not touching the sensor on the rear of the handle
• Leather gloves or ski gloves are worn when touching the
sensor on the rear of the handle
• You are also carrying a F.A.S.T.-key of a different vehi-
cle, or a communication device or electric appliance that
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NOTEThe vehicle may not be unlocked if the door handle is
operated too quickly. If this happens, hold the handle
again and after confirming that the vehicle is unlocked,
pull the handle.
If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range of the
external transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key could function and
unlock the doors when a door handle is exposed to a large
amount of water, such as when washing the vehicle or
during heavy rain. If this happens, the vehicle re-locks
automatically after about 30 seconds.
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle re-
locks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.
Function settings can be modified as stated below.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.
• Activating the operation confirmation function (blink of
the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only dur-
ing unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink
of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of blink in the operation confir-
mation function (blink of the turn signal lights).
• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors are closed.
To open the trunk lidWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range to
open the trunk lid, press and hold down the OPEN switch (A)
until the trunk lid opens.
Also refer to “Trunk lid” on pages 3-59 respectively.NOTEThe F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the trunk lid is
open.
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If the following warning display, the display goes off if correc-
tive action is taken.
The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle cannot
be verifiedA door cannot be locked even when the LOCK switch is
pressed
Type 1
Type 2Someone may be carrying a F.A.S.T.-key with a
different ID code, or the F.A.S.T.-key may not be
within the operating range
Type 1
Type 2Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-28.
Type 1
Type 2The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Type 1
Type 2Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-28.
Type 1
Type 2Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
29.
Type 1
Type 2Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off reminder sys-
tem” on page 3-29.
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F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system
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Type1
Type 2
When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK
(PUSH OFF)”, any of the doors are opened and the F.A.S.T.-
key is removed from the passenger compartment so that the ID
codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle can no longer be ver-
ified, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds 4
times as a warning.NOTEThe F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system does not
function if the F.A.S.T.-key is removed through a window
without opening a door. This setting can be changed.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
The warning may display even if the F.A.S.T.-key is in the
operating range for starting the engine. The surrounding
environment or electromagnetic waves may make it
impossible to verify the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and
vehicle.
Key lock-in prevention system
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compartment, all
the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by
pressing the LOCK switch of the doors, the warning display is
displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warn-
ing, and the doors cannot be locked.
If all the doors are manually locked and closed while the igni-
tion switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position and the
F.A.S.T.-key is left in the car, the doors will automatically
unlock and a buzzer will sound for about 3 seconds.
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Door ajar prevention system
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Type 1
Type 2
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the
LOCK switch of the doors while one of the doors is not fully
closed, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds
for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors cannot be
locked.
Ignition switch turn-off reminder system
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK
(PUSH OFF)”, all the doors are closed, and someone tries to
lock the vehicle by pressing the LOCK switch of the doors, the
warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3
seconds as a warning, and the doors cannot be locked.
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Flooded engine
If the engine has flooded during starting, first run the starter for
5 to 6 seconds while holding down the accelerator pedal.
Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a moment, then
without depressing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position for another 5 to 6 seconds.
Release the ignition switch if the engine starts. Repeat as nec-
essary. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice for assistance.
To operate using the emergency key
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.-key.
When the F.A.S.T.-key cannot be used, such as when the bat-
tery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the vehicle has run down, the emer-
gency key can be used to lock and unlock the doors and to start
the engine.
To use the emergency key (1), unlock the lock knob (2) and
remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (3).
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