2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK engine

Features and controls
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8. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when
the engine starts.
9. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.NOTE

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.
NOTE

If the emergency key is attached to a key ring, it may
become impossible to insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the
emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being
started. When using the emergency key to start the engine,
first remove the key from the key ring.At extremely cold ambient temperature
If the engine won’t start, press the accelerator pedal about half-
way down while cranking the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles or Twin Clutch SST vehicles at extremely cold
ambient temperature
When the ambient temperature is -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower on
vehicles equipped with CVT or -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower on
vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or it may not be pos-
sible to start from a standstill even with the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “D”
(DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed
up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle
for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to drive nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.
WA R N I N G
!

Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the
emergency key after the engine is started.
If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the
floor, which may interfere with pedal operation.
Furthermore, the F.A.S.T.-key could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled to cause serious injury if the air-
bag inflates.
CAUTION
!

When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.
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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” position 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 necessary. Contact your Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions) using a F.A.S.T.-key “registered” to the immobilizer sys-
tem.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.Replacement F.A.S.T.-keyOnly the F.A.S.T.-keys that have been programmed to the vehi-
cle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the
key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys
except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed
again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes
programmed again.
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To l o c k
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the rear
hatch.
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
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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 and the rear hatch.
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 3-225.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 and
the rear hatch unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is
pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door or rear hatch
unlock function” on page 3-48.
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 door or rear hatch is opened.
Horn deactivation/reactivation
The 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. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, 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.
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 (1) is
pressed twice quickly.
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4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step
3.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.
Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback
function
The turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the fol-
lowing seven conditions.
Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback
function.1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, 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 UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.
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.
Buzzer deactivation/reactivation
The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as
required.
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.
Number of chimes
Condition
To l o c k
To u n l o c k
One chime One flash Two flashes
Two chimes One flash No flash
Three chimes No flash Two flashes
Four chimes Two flashes One flash
Five chimes No flash One flash
Six chimes Two flashes No flash
Seven chimes No flash No flash
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Setting of door or rear hatch unlock function
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The door or rear hatch unlock function can be set to the follow-
ing two conditions.
Each time the door or rear hatch unlock function is set, a chime
will sound to tell you the condition of the door or rear hatch
unlock function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, 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 LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.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.
Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only a F.A.S.T.-key, which has been programmed into the
vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors and the
rear hatch, and start the engine.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the
key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys
except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed
again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes
programmed again.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors or rear hatch unlock
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Key reminder system
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When a key was used to start the engineTy p e 1
Ty p e 2
If 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
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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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Features and controls
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3 Theft-alarm system
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.Armed stagePark the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the rear hatch is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the rear hatch by either the remote con-
trol 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 leave
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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 or the rear
hatch is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the rear
hatch by the remote control transmitter, 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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