2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT light

Seat and restraint systems
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SRS warning light
N00408300104
There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself each time the
ignition is turned on.
When the ignition key is in the “ON” or “START” position, the
SRS warning light should come on for several seconds and
then go out. This means the system is working properly.
If there is a problem involving one or more of the SRS compo-
nents, the warning light will come on and stay on.
The SRS warning light is shared by the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
WA R N I N G
!
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly and you should immediately have it
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer:
• The SRS warning light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.
• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 12
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 14
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Trunk lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Inside emergency trunk lid release. . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Theft-alarm system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .3- 20
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 23
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 28
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 29
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 30
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 32
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 34
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 36
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 37
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 39
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 47
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 49
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 51
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 56
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 57
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 69Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 72
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 77
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 78
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 78
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 81
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 84
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 85
Fog light switch (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 86
Instrument panel light dimmer control . . . . . . . . . 3- 87
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 87
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . 3- 92
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 121
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
Power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 123
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 124
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 128
Accessory boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Floor console box/Tissue holder/Pen holders . . . . 3- 132
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 133
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
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NOTE
The key number (A) is stamped on the key number plate
as shown in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store the key and
key number plate in separate places, so that you can order
a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer if
the original keys are lost.

The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent a malfunction.
• Do not leave anywhere that is exposed to direct sunlight,
for example of the dashboard.
• Do not dissemble or modify.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impact.
• Do not expose to water.
• Keep away from magnetic key rings.
• Keep away from audio systems, personal computers,
TVs, and any other equipment that generates a magnetic
field.
• Do not wash with ultrasonic cleaners or similar equip-
ment.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

As your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobi-
lizer, the engine is designed so that it will not start if the
ID code registered in the immobilizer computer and the
key’s ID code do not match. Refer to the section entitled
“Electronic immobilizer” for details and key usage.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)
N00509100722
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 key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
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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
N00509000848
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 l o c k Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors.
If they are locked while the dome light is not illuminated, the
dome light will blink once. The turn signal lights will also
blink once. NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) after locking the doors,
the horn will sound once to confirm that they are locked.To unlock Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the
doors.
If the driver’s door only or all doors are unlocked while the
dome light is not illuminated, the dome light will turn on for 15
seconds. The turn signal lights will also blink twice.To open the trunk lidPress the trunk button (3) twice within 5 seconds and the trunk
lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually after
it has been opened.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.Answerback function The keyless entry system answerback functions from the horn
and turn signal lights can each be turned on or off as desired.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.
NOTE
The answerback function will not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch.Horn deactivation/reactivation The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 sec-
onds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 1.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.One chime: The horn will sound if the doors are locked with
the keyless entry system.
Two chimes: The horn will not sound, even if the doors are
locked with the keyless entry system.
Three chimes: The horn will sound if the doors are already
locked and the keyless entry system is used.
In this mode, the horn will only sound when the
keyless entry LOCK button is pressed again to
reconfirm that the doors are locked.
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Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating
when the doors are locked or unlocked can be turned on or off
separately.
A tone will sound once when the function has been turned on,
and twice if it has been turned off.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for lock-
ing of the doors, take the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for
unlocking of the doors, take the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.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 alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) 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.NOTE
The indicator light (5) comes on each time a switch is
pressed.

The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition.

The remote control transmitter can be used from about 40
feet (12 m) away. However, this distance may change if
your vehicle is near a TV transmitting tower, a power sta-
tion, or a radio station.

If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed and no door is
opened within approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
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.

If the following conditions are observed after pressing one
of the buttons of the remote control transmitter, the battery
in the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.
• The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
• The trunk lid cannot be opened.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on.
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To open
N00545200020
Operation from outside the vehicleUse the remote control transmitter to open. Press the trunk but-
ton. (See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-7.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehiclePull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s
seat, up to open the trunk.
NOTE
The trunk light comes on when the trunk lid is opened,
and goes out when it is closed.To close
N00545300034
If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid grip, pull the trunk
lid grip (A) downward as illustrated and let it go before the
trunk lid closes completely.
Gently close the trunk lid from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the trunk lid without letting go of the trunk
lid grip.
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3-18 Features and controls
3Inside emergency trunk lid release
N00509800123
The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way
to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious injuries, to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The luminous “T” shaped yellow emergency trunk lid release
handle (see illustration) is mounted near the latch inside the
trunk.
The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.

Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is closed. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
CAUTION
!
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