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Operating range for starting the engine and changing
the operation mode
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTEEven if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it
may not be possible to start the engine and change the
operation mode if the key is in a storage space such as the
glove compartment, on top of the instrument panel, or in
the door pocket or luggage compartment.
Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle, it may not
be possible to start the engine and change the operation
mode if the key is too close to a door or door window.
To operate using the F.A.S.T.-key
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To l o c kWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s door lock/unlock switch (A), or the liftgate LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and
the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Doors locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate”
on pages 3-37, 3-41 and 3-44 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
Driver’s and front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switches
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NOTEIn cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment
• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
Press the liftgate OPEN switch within about 3 seconds of
locking to confirm that the vehicle is locked.
If the liftgate OPEN switch is pressed 3 seconds or more
after the vehicle is locked, the doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
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-Communication 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 liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-
key.
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 “Liftgate”
on pages 3-37, 3-41 and 3-44 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 one more time to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.
Liftgate LOCK switch
Driver’s door lock/unlock switch
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NOTESettings can be changed so that all doors and the liftgate
are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch once.
Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock function” on
page 3-35.
Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (B) or the
liftgate OPEN switch (C) to unlock all the doors and the lift-
gate.
NOTEIf the doors and the liftgate are unlocked using the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch when all
doors and the liftgate are locked and no doors or the lift-
gate are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and
the liftgate will automatically re-lock.
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle
relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.
The doors and the liftgate cannot be unlocked by using the
liftgate OPEN switch for about 3 seconds after locking.
Front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
Liftgate OPEN switch
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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.
In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
Functions settings can be modified as stated below.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.
• Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking
of the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only
during unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink-
ing of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of blinks in the operation confir-
mation function (blinking of the turn signal lights).
• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors and the liftgate are closed.
Engine switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those reg-
istered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic
immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the engine switch can be used
to start the engine.
CAUTION
!The indicator light (A) will flash orange when there
is a problem or malfunction in Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter. Never drive if the indicator
light on the engine switch is flashing orange. Imme-
diately contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
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If the following warnings display, the display goes off if the
correct action is taken.
The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle cannot
be verified
A door or the liftgate cannot be locked even when the
driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or
the liftgate LOCK switch is pressed.
F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system
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When the operation mode in any mode other than OFF, and a
door is opened and the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the pas-
senger 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 and changing the
operation mode. The surrounding environment or electro-
magnetic waves may make it impossible to verify the ID
codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and vehicle.
Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the
engine again.
If the warning is not cancelled, there is a fault in
the electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem).
Please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Someone may be carrying a F.A.S.T.-key with a
different ID code, or the F.A.S.T.-key may not be
within the operating range
Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-24.
The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-25.
Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
25.
Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system”
on page 3-25.
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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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NOTEWhen 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 startingThe 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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the warning display and the buzzer buzzing for approximately
3 seconds to remind you to remove the key.
To operate without using the F.A.S.T.-key
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.-key.
When the F.A.S.T.-key cannot be used, such as when the bat-
tery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the vehicle has run down, the emer-
gency key can be used to lock and unlock the driver’s door.
To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and
remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (C).NOTEOnly use the emergency key in an emergency. When the
battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible and use it as a F.A.S.T.-key again.
After using the emergency key, be sure to reinsert it into
the F.A.S.T.-key.
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