2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK lock

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Operating range for starting the engine
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTE

Even 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 luggage
compartment.


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 l o c kWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the LOCK switch (A) of
the driver’s door, front passenger door or the rear hatch within
the operating range to lock all the doors and rear hatch.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-53, 3-56 and 3-59 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
Driver’s door and front passenger’s door switches
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NOTE

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 A door or the rear hatch 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 or the rear hatch within about 3
seconds of locking to confirm that the vehicle is locked.


If the handle is operated 3 seconds or more after the vehi-
cle is locked, the doors and the rear hatch are unlocked
again.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
To unlockWhile 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 or pull the
handle of the rear hatch to unlock all doors and the rear hatch.
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”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-53, 3-56 and 3-59 respectively.
Rear hatch switch
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Hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock only the driver’s
door.NOTE

Settings can be changed so that all doors are unlocked
automatically by F.A.S.T.-key operation.
Refer to “Setting of door or rear hatch unlock function” on
page 3-48.Hold the handle of the front passenger door or pull the handle
of the rear hatch to unlock all the doors and the rear hatch.
NOTE

If the doors are unlocked when all doors and the rear hatch
are locked and no doors or the rear hatch are opened
within about 30 seconds, the doors and the rear hatch will
automatically re-lock.


In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 A door or the rear hatch 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 and the rear hatch 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.
Driver’s door handle
Front passenger door handle Rear hatch handle
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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
emits electromagnetic waves
NOTE

The 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 and the rear hatch 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 vehi-
cle 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 (flashing
of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or
only during unlocking.
 Deactivating the operation confirmation function (flash-
ing of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.
 Modifying the number of flashes in the operation confir-
mation function (flashing of the hazard warning lights).
 Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors and the rear hatch are closed.
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Ignition switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those reg-
istered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic
immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be
turned to start the engine.LOCK (PUSH OFF)The position where the steering wheel is locked.LOCK (PUSH ON)When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a
match, the ignition switch can be turned.ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.
ONThe engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the
“ON” position.NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key
sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer
computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-42.)


If the ignition switch is not turned to the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position when the engine is not running, the ID
code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even
if the ignition switch is turned to the “START” position. If
this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and start the engine
again.
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To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”
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Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.NOTE

To turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position to the “ACC” position, push the ignition
switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions
and then turn the ignition switch.


The ignition switch cannot be turned unless the F.A.S.T.-
key is inside the vehicle.
Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine” on page
3-20.
To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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For vehicles equipped with manual transaxle
Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while
pressing it.
For vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST
First, set the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position, and then slowly turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it.NOTE

For vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position
unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel lock released
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If the following warning displays, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
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 verified


A door or the rear hatch cannot be locked even when the
LOCK switch is pressed
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2There is a problem in the F.A.S.T.-key
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 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
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-28.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-28.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
29.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 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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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK
(PUSH OFF)”, and a door is 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 verified,
the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds 4 times
as a warning.NOTE

The 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 and the rear hatch are closed, and someone tries to
lock the vehicle by pressing the LOCK switch of the doors and
the rear hatch, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the
rear hatch cannot be locked.
If all the doors and the rear hatch are manually locked and
closed while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position and the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the car, the doors
and the rear hatch will automatically unlock and a buzzer will
sound for about 3 seconds.
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