Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORT-
BACK.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
LANCER SPORTBACK. The Owner’s Manual contains
descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER SPORT-
BACK models and explains all features including options.
Some features explained in this manual may not be installed on
your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
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NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G
!Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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To l o c k
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the rear
hatch.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.NOTEIf you press the LOCK button (1) twice quickly, the horn
will sound once.To u n l o c k
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Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more
time to unlock all the doors and the rear hatch.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will also blink twice.
The front side-marker and parking lights will also turn on for
about 30 seconds. Refer to “Welcome light” on page 3-226.NOTEOn 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.
The door and rear hatch unlock function can be set so that
all doors and the rear hatch unlock when the UNLOCK
button (2) is pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function”
on page 3-11.
Answerback function
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Setting of the horn and turn signal lights of the keyless entry
system answerback function can be changed as required. This
is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.NOTEThe answerback function does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch or any doors or rear hatch is opened.
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6. If no ID code of a remote control transmitter is registered
within 60 seconds after step 4, the registration mode is
canceled and the normal mode returns.NOTEFor verification purposes, try to lock and unlock the doors
and the rear hatch after the registration is completed.
The indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.
The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition switch.
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 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.
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 the
buttons on the remote control transmitter, the battery in
the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.
• The doors and the rear hatch cannot be locked or
unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.
If you lose your remote control transmitter, please contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans-
mitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. A maximum of eight remote control transmitters
can be programmed for your vehicle.
To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system): Customer key programming” on page 3-7.
General information
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Your keyless entry system 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-Gen 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.
CAUTION
!Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the function can be adjusted on the screen.
For details, refer to the separate operation manual.To unlockWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors and the rear hatch by F.A.S.T.-key
operation.
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 3-51, 3-55 and 3-58 respectively.Press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A) to unlock only
the driver’s door.
Within about 2 seconds, press the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch (A) one more time to unlock all the doors and rear
hatch.
NOTESettings can be changed so that all doors and rear hatch
are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) once.
Refer to “Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function”
on page 3-46.Driver’s door lock/unlock switch
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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.NOTEThe 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 driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, or the rear hatch LOCK switch, 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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Answerback function
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Setting of the horn, turn signal lights and buzzer of the keyless
entry system answerback function can be changed as required.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.NOTEThe answerback function does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch or any door or rear hatch is opened.
Horn deactivation/reactivation
The horn answerback function can be set to the following three
conditions.
Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will
sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step
3.
NOTEOn 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.
Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback
function
The turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the fol-
lowing seven conditions.
Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback
function.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.
Four chimesThe horn will sound if the LOCK button (1) is
pressed twice quickly.
Number of chimes
Condition
To l o c k
To u n l o c k
One chime One flash Two flashes
Two chimes One flash No flash
Three chimes No flash Two flashes
Four chimes Two flashes One flash
Five chimes No flash One flash
Six chimes Two flashes No flash
Seven chimes No flash No flash
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5. Turn the emergency key with F.A.S.T.-key to the “ON”
position. (Perform the following procedure within 30 sec-
onds)
6. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
7. With the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK but-
ton (2) and the LOCK button (1) simultaneously for 4 to
10 seconds.
8. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 7.
(Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds)
9. With the second valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK
button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button
during this time.
10. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 9,
and the immobilizer display will blink on the information
screen in the multi-information display. (Perform the fol-
lowing procedure within 60 seconds)
11. Press the LOCK button twice with the blank F.A.S.T.-key
and the immobilizer display will come on for 30 seconds
on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
12. This completes the registration of the F.A.S.T.-key.
NOTEThe indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.
The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition switch.
The F.A.S.T.-key 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 station, or a radio
station.
If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed when all doors and
the rear hatch are locked and no doors or rear hatch are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the rear
hatch will automatically re-lock.
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 the
buttons on the remote control transmitter, the battery in
the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.
• The doors and the rear hatch cannot be locked or
unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.
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ON The engine runs and all accessories can be used. START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and
it will return automatically to the “ON” position.NOTEYour vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout function
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in
the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other electric devices that can
be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position,
the power is supplied again to those devices.NOTEIt is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to
about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deacti-
vated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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.
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