2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT remote control

3-20 Features and controls
3Theft-alarm system
(if so equipped)
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.Armed stage
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Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
3. Lock all doors by using the remote control transmitter.
NOTE
The system is also armed by locking your vehicle using
the following procedures when you leave the vehicle.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
set the inside lock knobs on both doors to the locked
position and then close the door.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
lock all doors using the power door lock switch and then
close the door.
After completion of the steps above, the theft-alarm indicator
(A) will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds and keeps
blinking on and off, indicating that the system is armed.
Arm the system and leave.BK0139500US.book 20 ページ ２０１１年４月１９日　火曜日　午後１時４８分

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NOTE
The system will be armed even if the engine hood is open,
but when the system is set, be sure that the engine hood is
locked.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (located in the front center of the dashboard) is illu-
minated, all doors are unlocked by remote control
transmitter.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
or “ACC”.

The system will not be armed if a door is not completely
closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described
above.

The trunk lid can only be opened by remote control trans-
mitter without triggering or disarming the system even
after the system has been armed. When it is closed, the
system will be rearmed.

The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.Alarm stage
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The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
1. One of the doors or the trunk is opened without the remote
control transmitter.
2. The engine hood is opened from the outside.
Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter to lock or unlock
the door or to open the trunk lid.

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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3-22 Features and controls
3
Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.NOTE
Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors by the remote
control transmitter or using the key.NOTE
To make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
Disarm…by remote control transmitterBK0139500US.book 22 ページ ２０１１年４月１９日　火曜日　午後１時４８分

3-128 Features and controls
3Interior lights
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Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (A) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
The reading light comes on when any door is opened.
When all the doors are closed, the reading light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes off. However, the light goes
off immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors are locked using the power door lock switch,
or the keyless entry remote transmitter.
Reading lights
→ P.3-128 Dome light
→ P. 3 - 1 2 9
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NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors closed, the
interior lights come on for 30 seconds, then go off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Dome light
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The dome light can be operated by pushing the rear side of the
light.
The dome light comes on when any door is opened.
When all the doors are closed, the dome light is dimmed gradu-
ally for 30 seconds then goes off. However, the light goes off
immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors are locked using the power door lock switch,
or the keyless entry remote transmitter.
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5
Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Manual air conditioning (if so equipped). . . . . . . .5- 5
Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) . . . . .5- 13
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 21
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 22
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player-Type 1 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 2 (if so equipped)
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio
with CD autochanger-Type 3 (if so equipped) . .5- 37
To use the external audio input function . . . . . . . .5- 60
Steering wheel remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 62
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 64
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio) . . . . . . . . . .5- 66
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 68
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 71
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
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5-62 Comfort controls
5Steering wheel remote control switch
(if so
equipped)N00714800312
The remote control switches are located on the rear surface of
the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the
switches.
These switches can be used when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “ACC” position.
NOTE
Do not push two or more of the steering wheel remote
control switches at the same time.To turn on the powerPWR ON/OFF button — 4When the power is off, press this button to turn the power on.
To turn the power off, press this button for 2 seconds or longer.To adjust the volumeVolume up button — 2The volume will increase when this button is pressed.Volume down button — 6The volume will decrease when this button is pressed.To listen to the audio systemSelect the desired mode by lightly pressing the Mode change
button (4).
The mode switches between the radio and CD with each push
of the button.To listen to the radioTo select AM/FM/SAT modeMode change button — 4
Select the desired band by pressing this button.
The order is: AM → FM1 → FM2 → (SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
→ SAT4) → CD → AM.
1- Seek up/Track up/Fast-forward button
2- Volume up button
3- Preset change/Folder up/Disc up button
4- PWR (ON/OFF)/Mode change button
5- Seek down/Track down/Fast-reverse button
6- Volume down button
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory boxes 3-131
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-51
ASC indicator 3-54
ASC OFF indicator 3-54
ASC OFF switch 3-53
Skid control function 3-53
Traction control function 3-52
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning 5-5
,5-13
Important operating tips for the air conditioning 5-21
Air conditioning label 9-2
Aluminum wheels 7-66
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-71
Satellite radio antenna 5-71
Anti-lock braking system 3-49
Warning light 3-50
Arm rest 2-11
ASC 3-51
ASC indicator 3-54
ASC OFF indicator 3-54
ASC OFF switch 3-53
Audio system 5-22
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-37AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-24
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD au-
tochanger-Type 3 5-37
Handling of compact discs 5-68
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-62
Automatic transaxle 3-39
Fluid 7-12
,9-8
Selector lever operation 3-39
Selector lever positions 3-43
Sports mode 3-44
B
Back-up lights
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-54
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots 7-32
Battery 7-15
Charging system warning light 3-80
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-16
Disconnection and connection 7-17
During cold weather 7-17
Specification 9-7
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-49
Braking 4-7
Fluid 7-14
,9-8
Hose 7-31
Parking brake 3-28
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