2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION door lock

Features and controls
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To open Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the
sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open
position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be
fully open.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. NOTE
The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.To closePress the switch (3), the sunroof automatically closes.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.To tilt up When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear edge of sunroof raises
for ventilation. To tilt down Press the switch (3). Timer function
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The sunroof can be operated when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30
seconds period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened, the sunroof cannot be oper-
ated until the ignition switch is turned on again.
Safety mechanism
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If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the
safety mechanism will cause the sunroof to re-open automati-
cally. The opened sunroof will become operational again after
a few seconds.
If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecu-
tively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted. To return
the sunroof to normal operation:
1. Press the switch (2) repeatedly until the sunroof moves
into the tilt up position.
2. Once the tilt up position has been reached, press again and
hold the switch (2) for at least 3 seconds.
3. Press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.
4. After pressing the switch (1) to perform full opening,
press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be sub-
jected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.

Avoid stopping the sunroof before it reaches the opening
or closing end during operations. If this should acciden-
tally be allowed to happen, repeat the process from step 1.
WA R N I N G
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch (3) is pressed continuously. Therefore be
especially careful that hands or head are not
trapped in the sunroof opening.
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Features and controls
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After turning off the engine, an attempt
was made to open the driver’s door
with the ignition switch in any position
other than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch return
reminder system” on page 3-54.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the trunk lid with the igni-
tion switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-29.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened, the lights automat-
ically turn off.
[When using a key to start the engine]
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched beep will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened, a high-pitched constant
buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
“LOCK” and the driver’s door is opened, a low-pitched
constant buzzer will sound to remind you to return the
ignition switch.

With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is not opened, the lights auto-
matically turn off after about 3 minutes.
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NOTE
The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.When you want to keep the lights on:If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the engine is turned off,
the about 3-minute auto-cutout function described above will
not work. The lights (the parking lights, tail lights and license
plate lights) will stay on and will not turn off automatically.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key, if the driver’s
door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched
sound. If the key is still in the ignition switch the key
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key, if the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position, the headlight reminder buzzer intermit-
tently emits a high-pitched sound. If the ignition switch is
in any position other than “LOCK”, the ignition switch on
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)
Headlight reminder buzzer
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[When using a key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the
lights.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the tone will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights will turn off automatically and so will
the tone.
Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop
the tone.
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Reading lights
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press
the lens, the light on the side that is pressed illuminates; when
you press the lens again, the light goes out.
However, the light goes off immediately if:

The door is closed while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.

The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the
lock position.

The door is closed and the power door lock switch is
used to lock the doors.

The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key while the
doors are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds then go
off.

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors are closed, if the ignition switch is moved to
the “LOCK” position, the dome light will illuminate
for approximately 30 seconds and then go off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
2- (OFF)
The dome light goes off.
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Dome light (Rear)
(if so equipped)
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
1- (OFF)
The dome light turns off.
2- (
)
The dome light comes on when any door is opened. After all
doors are closed, the dome light will stay on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off. However, the light goes
off immediately if:

The door is closed while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.

The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the
lock position.

The door is closed and the power door lock switch is
used to lock the doors.

The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
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If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the trunk lid is opened
and closed, or the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key is oper-
ated.NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
NOTE
When the engine is started using the key while the
doors are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds then go
off.

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors are closed, if the ignition switch is moved to
the “LOCK” position, the dome light will illuminate for
approximately 30 seconds and then go off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
3- (ON)
The dome light comes on.
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Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.Floor matAlways properly position floor mat and assure it does not inter-
fere with operation of the pedals.
Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure
the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat. When used, this clip will
help prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly
interfering with the operation of the pedals.
To prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly
interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuine
floor mats are recommended.
WA R N I N G
!
Always properly position floor mat and assure it
does not interfere with operation of the pedals.
Always use retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard
to secure the Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.
Always install the mat with the correct side facing
down.
Never install a second mat over an existing floor
mat.
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