2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Drive mode

Features and controls
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Key lock-in prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in
the passenger compartment, all the doors and the liftgate are
closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
liftgate LOCK switch, the warning display is displayed and the
buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors
and the liftgate cannot be locked.Door ajar prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, or the liftgate LOCK switch while one of
the doors or the liftgate is not fully closed, the warning display
is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a
warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.
Operation mode OFF reminder system
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When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, all
the doors and the liftgate are closed, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, or the liftgate LOCK switch, the warning
display is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds
as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kPress the engine switch to put the operation mode in OFF.
Open one of the doors.To unlockThe following methods can be used to unlock the steering
wheel.

Put the operation mode in ACC.

Start the engine.
CAUTION
!
Carry the key with you when leaving the vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the operation
mode in ACC to unlock the steering wheel.
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NOTE
When the following operation is performed with the oper-
ation mode in OFF, the steering wheel is locked.
• Open or close one of the doors (except the liftgate).
• Lock all doors and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key
operation or the remote control transmitter of the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.

When the steering wheel does not unlock, the warning
will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-
information display. Press the engine switch again while
moving the steering wheel slightly.Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting
The operation mode can be in any mode to start the
engine.

The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately
15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Press-
ing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while the
engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then
attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with
the starter motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 6-
2 for instructions.

A longer warm up period will only consume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar
graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to
move. Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition
switch or operation mode in ON)” on page 3-140.
Starting the engineYour vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system. This is a system that automatically controls
fuel injection. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.
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Features and controls
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1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).
5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), the engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
For safety reasons, the engine should be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the
driving wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are
functioning properly.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or
lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed
up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the
engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.
Stopping the engine
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NOTE
If you have to bring the engine to an emergency stop
while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 sec-
onds or more, or press it quickly 3 times or more. The
engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not operate the engine switch while driving
except in an emergency. If the engine is stopped
while driving, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to operate
the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.
If the engine is stopped with the selector lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake
pedal.
3. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, press the engine
switch to stop the engine, and then move the gearshift
lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a down-
hill) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to stop
the engine.If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operating properly
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Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot in the glove box. Start-
ing the engine and changing the operation mode should be now
possible.
Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the
engine or changing the operation mode.
NOTE
Do not insert into the key slot anything other than the
F.A.S.T.-key. This could cause damage or a malfunction.

Remove the object or additional key from the F.A.S.T.-
key before inserting the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID code from the
registered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the
operation mode may not change. F.A.S.T.-key reminderIf the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s door is opened
with the F.A.S.T.-key in the key slot, a warning is issued with
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Additional F.A.S.T.-keys
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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have 2 registered
F.A.S.T.-keys. You need to register the ID code to the vehicle.
Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except for
vehicles sold in Canada).
For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer
F.A.S.T.-key programming” procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining
F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
You are provided with 2 F.A.S.T.-keys, but you may regis-
ter up to 4 F.A.S.T.-keys.
You can obtain blank F.A.S.T.-keys specially cut for your
vehicle from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except for vehi-
cles sold in Canada)
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You can program new F.A.S.T.-keys to the system if you have
two valid (already registered) F.A.S.T.-keys and blank (not reg-
istered) F.A.S.T.-key.
For F.A.S.T.-key programming, follow the procedures below.
1. Open the driver’s door.NOTE
Keep the driver’s door open until F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming is finished. Do not open or close other doors.
2. While carrying the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, put the opera-
tion mode in ON. (Perform the following procedure
within 30 seconds.)
3. Insert the new F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot.
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Answerback functionThe 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.
Horn deactivation/reactivation
The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
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.NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation
The answerback function from the turn signal lights can be
turned ON or OFF separately.
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.
NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.
Buzzer deactivation/reactivation
The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as
required.
One chime: The horn will not sound.
Two chimes: The horn will sound.
Four chimes: The horn will sound if the LOCK button is
pressed twice within 1 second.
Number of chimes
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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NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.Setting of door and liftgate unlock function
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The door and liftgate unlock function can be set to the follow-
ing two conditions.
Each time the door and liftgate unlock function is set, a chime
will sound to tell you the condition of the door and liftgate
unlock function.
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
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 LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.
Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (3) 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 (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.

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 liftgate are locked and no doors or the liftgate are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate
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 the separate operation manual.

If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the buttery in the F.A.S.T.-key may need to be
replaced.
• The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked or unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors and the liftgate unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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Key reminder system (except for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob for-
ward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.
Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and
the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the oper-
ation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to put the operation mode in OFF.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
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