2012 MITSUBISHI ASX keyless entry

When the operation mode is in any mode other
than
OFF, if you close all the doors and the tailgate
then try to lock the doors and tailgate by pressing
the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, a warning is
issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzz-
ing for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot
lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock E00306800235
To lock
Press
the engine switch to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Open one of the doors.
To unlock
The following methods can be used to unlock the
steering wheel.
l Put the operation mode in ACC.
l Start the engine. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, do
not open a door or press the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch until
the vehicle stops in a safe place.
This could cause the steering wheel to
lock, making it impossible to operate the
vehicle.
l 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. NOTE
l When

the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering
wheel is locked. • Open or close one of the doors (exceptthe tailgate).
• Lock all doors and the tailgate with the keyless entry system or the keyless opera-
tion function.
l When the steering wheel does not unlock,
the warning will be displayed on the informa-
tion 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 l The

operation mode can be in any mode to
start the engine. l
The
starter motor will be turning for up to ap-
proximately 15 seconds if the engine switch
is released at once. Pressing the engine
switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The start-
er motor will be turning for up to approxi-
mately 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. Try-
ing repeatedly with the starter motor still run-
ning will damage the starter mechanism.
l [Diesel-powered vehicles]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revo-
lutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm in order
to protect the engine even if the accelerator
pedal is depressed. 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. Locking and unlocking
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If the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s
door
is opened with the keyless operation key in
the key slot, a warning is issued with the warning
display and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3
seconds to remind you to remove the key.
To operate without using the keyless
operation function E00306000123
Emergency key E00307200278
The emergency key is built into the keyless opera-
tion

key. If the keyless operation function cannot
be used, for example because the keyless operation
key battery has worn out or the vehicle battery is
flat, you can lock and unlock the driver’s door with
the emergency key. To use the emergency key (A),
unlock the lock knob (B) and remove it from the
keyless operation key (C). NOTE
l Only

use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key battery
wears out, replace it as quickly as possible so
that you can use the keyless operation key. l
After
using the emergency key, always re-
turn it into the keyless operation key.
Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
Turning the emergency key in the forward direc-
tion locks the door, and turning it in the rear direc-
tion unlocks the door. Also refer to “Locking and
unlocking: Doors” on page 1-21. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock Keyless entry system
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Press

the remote control switch, and all doors and
the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as desired. It
is also possible to operate the outside rear-view mir-
rors. 1-
LOCK ( ) switch
2- UNLOCK ( ) switch
3-

Indication lamp
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and the
tailgate will be locked. The turn-signal lamps will
blink once when the doors and the tailgate are locked.
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the LOCK switch (1) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock System to
be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.) Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press
the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors and
the tailgate will be unlocked. If the front room
lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position or the rear
room lamp switch (except for vehicles equipped
with the sunshade) is in the middle ( •) position at
this time, the room lamp will come on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds and the turn-signal lamps will
blink twice.
Depending on the vehicle model, the position and
tail lamps can also be set to turn on for approximate-
ly 30 seconds.
Refer to “Instruments and controls: Welcome
light” on page 3-46.
NOTE
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the door and tailgate unlock
function can be set so that only the driver’s
door unlocks when the UNLOCK switch (2)
is pressed once.
If the door and tailgate unlock function is set
to work as described above, all the doors and
the tailgate unlock when the UNLOCK
switch is pressed two times in succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function” on page 1-20.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door or tailgate is opened within approximate-
ly 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.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. • The time from pressing the UNLOCKswitch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing 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 tail-
gate with the flash 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 Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is pos-
sible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote
controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-23.)
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehi-
cles equipped with mirror retractor switch) E00311200110
To fold
Within
30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate
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 tail-
gate using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
The outside rear-view mirrors are not initially set
to
work as described above. If you want them to
work as described above, you need to set them so
that they do not retract/extend when the doors and
tailgate are locked/unlocked using the keyless en-
try system or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-view
mirrors” on page 4-10.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In a vehicle equipped with the MITSUBISHI Mul-
ti-Communication System (MMCS), it is possible
to change the setting by means of screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details. NOTE
l For

vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract or extend when all the doors
and tailgate are locked or unlocked using the
remote control switches of the keyless entry
system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-10.
l The keyless entry system does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open. Locking and unlocking
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5. Close the case firmly.
6. Check
the keyless operation function 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.
NOTE l To

prevent the key from being locked inside
the vehicle, neither the lock knob on the driv-
er’s door nor the key can be used to lock the
driver’s door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key 1- Lock
2-

Unlock NOTE
l When

locking or unlocking with the key, on-
ly the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked.
To lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
use the central door lock switch, the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
Refer to “Central door locks” on pages 1-22,
“Keyless entry system” on pages 1-04, 1-18,
and “To operate using the keyless operation
function” on page 1-09.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless op-
eration system, the driver’s door can be
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 1-18.
To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open
the door. Locking and unlocking
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1- Lock
2-
Unlock
To unlock the doors and tailgate E00311300267
You can select the functions to unlock the doors
and
tailgate either using the ignition switch or the
engine switch, or using the selector lever position
(CVT).
These functions are not activated when the vehi-
cle is shipped from the factory. To activate or de-
activate these functions, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Using the ignition switch or the engine switch
All

doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position or
the operation mode is put in OFF. Using the selector lever position (CVT)
All

doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) position
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the
operation mode in ON. NOTE
l On

vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Dead Lock System*
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The

Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft.
When the keyless entry system or the keyless oper-
ation system has been used to lock all of the doors
and the tailgate, the Dead Lock System makes it im-
possible to unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. CAUTION
l
Do
not set the Dead Lock System when
someone is inside the vehicle. With the
Dead Lock System set, it is not possible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. If you erroneously set the Dead
Lock System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch on the remote control
switch or using the keyless operation func-
tion.
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1. Except
for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the keyless oper-
ation system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the doors and the tailgate.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (B), or the tail-
gate LOCK switch (C) to lock all of the
doors and the tailgate. The turn-signal lamps
will blink once. Locking and unlocking
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Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches*
Tailgate OPEN switchNOTE
l If

neither a door nor the tailgate is opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking (except using
the tailgate OPEN switch), the doors and tail-
gate are automatically relocked and the Dead
Lock System is simultaneously set again.
l Even when it is not possible to use the key-
less entry system or keyless operation func-
tion to unlock the doors, it is possible to use
the key to unlock the driver’s door. When the
key is used to unlock the driver’s door, the
Dead Lock System is cancelled for only the driver’s door. If you wish to subsequently un-
lock

all other doors, perform the following op-
eration. • Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the keyless op- eration system, put the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
l It is possible to adjust the time between press-
ing the UNLOCK switch (D) on the remote
control switch or the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (E) and auto-
matic locking. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
l It is possible to lock the doors and tailgate
and set the Dead Lock System at the same
time with a single push of the LOCK switch
(A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C). For de-
tails, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock

System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through a window and confirm that you can-
not unlock the doors using the lock knobs. NOTE
l If

you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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CAUTION
l
Always keep the release lever lid on the
tailgate closed when driving so that your
luggage cannot accidentally bump the lev-
er and open the tailgate. Security alarm system*
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The

security alarm system is for alerting the sur-
rounding area of suspicious behaviour to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm
if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when
the vehicle has not been unlocked using the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
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 making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the security alarm settings” on page 1-29.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), screen opera-
tions can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to
the separate owner’s manual for details. 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 and the tailgate have been locked using
a key, the inside lock knob or the central
door lock switch (instead of the keyless entry
system or the keyless operation function).
l If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function, the security alarm system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If the confirmation function (blinking of the
turn-signal lamps by locking and unlocking
the doors and the tailgate) is deactivated, the
turn-signal lamps do not blink after the lock-
ing and unlocking operation.
For information on the confirmation func-
tion, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pa-
ges 1-04, 1-18 and “To operate using the key-
less operation function” on page 1-09.
l The security alarm system could be activated
in the following situations.
• 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 open
• 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.
According to the situations, deactivate the ve-
hicle inclination detection function and the in-
terior intrusion detection function. Locking and unlocking
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1. Except for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system, put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the doors, tail- gate and bonnet.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch of the keyless entry system or
the keyless operation system, the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C) in order
to lock all the doors and the tailgate.
Except for vehicles with the keyless operation system
Vehicles with the keyless operation system
Driver’s and front passenger’s door look/unlock switches*
Tailgate LOCK switch* By locking the vehicle using the keyless en-
try

system or the keyless operation function,
the system preparation mode is activated. The buzzer makes an intermittent beeping
sound

and the security indicator (D) in the au-
dio panel blinks for confirmation. NOTE
l The system preparation mode is not activated
when

the doors and the tailgate have been
locked using a method other than the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation func-
tion (namely a key, the inside lock knob or
the central door lock switch).
l If the bonnet is open, the security indicator il-
luminates, and the system does not enter the
system preparation mode.
When the bonnet is closed, the system enters
the system preparation mode, and after ap-
proximately 20 seconds the system enters the
system armed mode.
4. After approximately 20 seconds, the buzzer stops, and when the blinking of the security
indicator starts to slow down, the system
armed mode goes into effect.
The security indicator continues to blink dur-
ing the system armed mode. Locking and unlocking
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