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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 (the siren for vehicles equipped with the interior
alarm sensor) will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
NOTEThe 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.
The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.
While the alarm is operating, a warning is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information display.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.
By using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation to lock or unlock the door or rear hatch.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Horn or siren sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection function
and the interior intrusion detection function (vehicles
equipped with the interior alarm sensor)The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior
intrusion detection function can be deactivated when parking in
automated car parks or leaving pets in the vehicle.
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. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the
“MIST” position for about 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the wiper and
washer switch to the “MIST” position for about 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function will be activated.
NOTEThe function will be activated again if the following oper-
ation is performed.
• If the doors and the rear hatch are unlocked using the
keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC”
position.Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed if the following operation is per-
formed.
The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
All doors and the rear hatch are unlocked by the keyless
entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.Disarm...by using the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key
operation
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NOTENever 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.
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.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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.
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Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30 second
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 power windows cannot be
operated.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
WA R N I N G
!If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head subsequently gets trapped, a seri-
ous injury can result.The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pulled up continuously. Therefore be espe-
cially careful that hands or head are not trapped in
the door window opening.Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
CAUTION
!The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
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What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
WA R N I N G
!Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening. Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in
the vehicle.
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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. NOTEThe 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 functionThe 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 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.NOTEThe 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.
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NOTEWhen leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
sunroof and without the ignition key.
Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snowfall or during extreme cold).
Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or
roof opening edge.
Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the sun-
roof.
Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.
If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a
roof carrier is installed. Depending on the model of ski
carrier or roof carrier, the sunroof may contact the carrier
when the sunroof is tilted up.
Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weather-
strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.
After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only
while the engine is running.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position for
vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector
lever {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gear-
shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to “P” (PARK) position for vehi-
cles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST.
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To apply To release
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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