2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK key

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Key reminder system
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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
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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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3Power door locks
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NOTE

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about one minute before operating the
power door lock switch or the key.
To lock and unlock the doors and rear hatchUsing the power door lock switchAll of the doors and the rear hatch can be locked or unlocked
by pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the
front passenger’s door. 1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Features and controls
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3 Rear hatch
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NOTE

Locking and unlocking the doors by using the key, power
door locks (driver and front passenger side), keyless entry
system (if so equipped), or F.A.S.T.-key (if so equipped)
also locks and unlocks the rear hatch.
To openAfter unlocking, raise the rear hatch by pulling up the rear
hatch handle.
WA R N I N G
!

It is dangerous to drive with the rear hatch open
since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the pas-
senger compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.


When opening and closing the rear hatch, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.CAUTION
!

Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
CAUTION
!

Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the rear hatch.
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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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NOTE

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors and the rear hatch are
unlocked by remote control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.


The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
or “ACC”.


The system will not be armed if a door or a rear hatch is
not completely closed. If this happens, rearm the system
as described above.


The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.
Alarm stageWhile the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a rear hatch is opened
without the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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NOTE

The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.


While the alarm is operating, it is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
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Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-
key to lock or unlock the door or rear hatch.


Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the rear hatch are unlocked by the remote
control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE

If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
rear hatch are closed and no door is opened within approx-
imately 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.
Disarm...by remote control transmitter or F.A.S.T.-key
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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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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.
WA R N I N G
!

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.
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
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