Keyless entry system*
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Press the remote
control switch, and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be locked or unlocked
as desired. It is also possible to operate the outside
rear-view mirrors. 1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
3-
Indication lamp
To lock
Press
the LOCK switch (1), and all doors (includ-
ing the backdoor) will be locked. When they are
locked with the room lamp switch at the middle po-
sition (DOOR), the room lamp and the turn-signal
lamps blink once.
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be unlocked. When they
are unlocked with the room lamp switch at the mid-
dle position (DOOR), the room lamp will be turned
on for approximately 15 seconds and the turn-sig-
nal lamps will blink twice. NOTE
l The
indication lamp
(3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door (including the backdoor) is opened with-
in approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
• The time for automatic relocking can bechanged.
• The confirmation function (blinking of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and
backdoor with the blink of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the outside rear-view mir-
rors
To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and back-
door using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within 30 seconds
of unlocking the doors and back-
door using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
NOTE
l The keyless entry system does not operate in
the following conditions:
• The key is left in the key cylinder.
• The door (including the backdoor) is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors (including the backdoor) are
not locked/unlocked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.
For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. If you replace the bat-
tery yourself, refer to “Procedure for re-
placing the remote control switch bat-
tery” on page 1-05.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch. Locking and unlocking
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10. Check the keyless entry system to see that it
works.
NOTE l You may
purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
l A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point can replace the battery for you if
you prefer. CAUTION
l
When the
remote
control switch case is
opened, be careful to keep water, dust,
etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal
components. Doors
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l
Make sure
the
doors are closed: driving
with doors not completely closed is dan-
gerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unat-
tended.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
To lock or unlock with the key 1- Lock
2- UnlockTo
lock
or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle 1- Lock
2- Unlock
Pull the
inside door handle towards you to open
the door.
To lock without using the key
Front door Locking and unlocking
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Backdoor stopper
Open the
backdoor
fully and then move the locking
tube (A) to the LOCK position (B); this will ensure
that the backdoor remains in the fully opened posi-
tion. To subsequently release the stopper, move the
locking tube back to the UNLOCK position (C). CAUTION
l
When closing the
backdoor, be careful
not to trap your hands.
l Before closing the backdoor, make sure
that the locking tube (A) is in the UN-
LOCK position (C). Closing the back-
door with the locking tube (A) in the
LOCK position (B) may damage the back-
door stopper, rendering the backdoor un-
able to be closed. Security alarm system*
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The security alarm
system is designed to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle. It will alert people
nearby if a door, the backdoor, or the bonnet is
opened when the vehicle has not been unlocked us-
ing the keyless entry system.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active” when
the vehicle leaves the factory.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the system settings” on page 1-11. CAUTION
l
Do not
modify
or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction.
NOTE l The
alarm system
will not be activated if the
doors (including the backdoor) have been
locked using a key or the central door lock
switch (instead of the keyless entry system). l
If the
turn-signal
lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system, the security alarm sys-
tem may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l In the following situations, the security
alarm system could be more likely to be acci-
dentally activated.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window, door, or the sunroofopen
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf- fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra- tion by hail, thunder, etc.
l The sensitivity of the vehicle inclination de-
tection function and the interior intrusion de-
tection function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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NOTE
l If
the bonnet
is opened during the system prep-
aration mode, the system preparation mode
is suspended. The system returns to the sys-
tem preparation mode when the bonnet is
closed.
l If the battery terminals are disconnected
while the system is in the system preparation
mode, the memory will be erased.
l It is possible to register up to 4 remote con-
trol switches. As long as they are registered,
any of the 4 remote control switches, other
than the one used to activate the system, can
be used to cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote con-
trol switches, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The activation distance for the keyless entry
system is approximately 4 m.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock the vehi-
cle by pressing the switch at the correct dis-
tance or the security alarm system cannot be
set or cancelled using the switch, the battery
may need to be replaced.
For further information, please consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to
“Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on page 1-05. l
If
the
UNLOCK switch is pressed and no
door is (including the backdoor) opened with-
in 30 seconds, the doors will automatically re-
lock. In this case as well, the system prepara-
tion mode will go into effect.
The time between pressing the UNLOCK
switch and automatic locking can be adjus-
ted. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
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When the system is in the system armed mode, the
alarm will be
activated as follows if the vehicle is
unlocked and any of the doors (including the back-
door) or bonnet is opened using a method other
than pressing the UNLOCK switch on the keyless
entry switch. 1. The alarm will be activated for approximate-ly 30 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will
flash, and the siren will sound intermittently. 2. The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped. NOTE
l The
interior lamp
will not come on while the
alarm is sounding.
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It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm us-
ing the following methods:
l Pressing the
LOCK
or UNLOCK switch on
the keyless entry switch.
(After pressing the LOCK switch, the vehi-
cle will lock if all the doors (including the
backdoor) are closed, after which the system
preparation mode will once again go into ef-
fect.)
l Turning the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
NOTE l When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the buzzer sounds 4 times.
This operation indicates that the alarm was ac-
tivated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased. Locking and unlocking
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Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.
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Each door window opens or closes while the corre-
sponding switch is operated.Driver’s switch (LHD)
Driver’s switch (RHD) 1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3-
Rear left door window (5-door models)
4-
Rear right door window (5-door models)
5- Lock switch WARNING
l Before operating the
electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of
the electric window control) in the vehicle
alone.
l The child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window.
NOTE l Repeated
operation with
the engine stopped
will run down the battery. Operate the win-
dow switches only while the engine is running.
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to operate all
door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating
the corresponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and
pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully press-
ed down/pulled up, the door window automatically
opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate
the switch lightly.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to operate
the corresponding passenger’s door windows. Press the switch down for opening the window,
and pull up the switch for closing it.
Passenger’s switch
NOTE
l The rear door windows only open halfway.
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When this switch is operated, the passenger’s
switches cannot be
used to open or close the door
windows. Locking and unlocking
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To remove the key
For vehicles
with
a M/T, when removing the key,
push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it
depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position,
and remove it.
Vehicles with M/T For vehicles with an A/T, when
removing
the key,
first set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position,
and remove it.
Vehicles with A/T CAUTION
l
Do not remove
the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor. Steering wheel lock
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To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key
to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. CAUTION
l
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked. Starting and driving
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Starting
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Tips for starting l Do not
operate
the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition key back to “LOCK”
position, wait a few seconds, and then try
again. Trying repeatedly with the starter mo-
tor still turning will damage the starter mech-
anism. WARNING
l Never
run
the
engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal. CAUTION
l
Never attempt to
start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immedi-
ately after high-speed or uphill driving.
First allow the engine to idle to give the
turbocharger a chance to cool down. Starting the engine (petrol-powered ve-
hicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the ignition
key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift lev- er in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with A/T, make sure the selector
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T 6. After turning the ignition key to the “ON” po-
sition, make
certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly before starting the
engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi- tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts. NOTE
l A
ticking noise
may be heard after starting
the engine. This is not an abnormal condi-
tion. The noise will disappear after a short
time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine
is warmed up, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically switches its in-
take-valve control between a low-speed mode and
a high-speed mode in accordance with driving con-
ditions for maximum engine performance.
NOTE l To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine
revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm
even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift lev- er in the “N” (Neutral) position. Starting and driving
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