2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Owners Manual

3-18 Features and controls
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The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-key can be
modified as stated below. (Keyless entry operations are
possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors
and the opening of the trunk lid
• Enabling only the starting of the engine
• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key
NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic waves.
In cases such as the following, operation may be improper
or unstable.
• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electro-
magnetic waves, such as a TV transmitting tower, a
power station, a radio station or an airport
• The key is carried together with other communication
devices such as cellular phones or radios, or electrical
appliances such as computers
• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object
• A keyless entry system is being used nearby
• The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
• The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic
waves or noise
Use the emergency key in such circumstances.
Refer to “To operate using the emergency key” on page 3-
32.

The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception oper-
ations in its communication with the vehicle. This means
that the battery is always running down, regardless of how
often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1
to 3 years, depending on the usage conditions.

Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception
operations, the reception of strong electromagnetic waves
can accelerate the running down of the battery. Do not
place near electrical appliances such as televisions or
computers.
WA R N I N G
!
Individuals using other electrical medical appara-
tuses besides implantable pacemakers and implant-
able cardiovascular-defibrillators should check with
the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the
effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the
F.A.S.T.-key. The electromagnetic waves may affect
the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.
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Operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key
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When a person enters the operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key
while carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and presses the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch or the OPEN switch
on the trunk lid, verification of the ID code is performed.
The F.A.S.T.-key enables the doors to be locked and unlocked,
the trunk lid to be opened and the engine to be started only
when the ID codes of the vehicle and F.A.S.T.-key match.NOTE
When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down or
there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise in the
area, the operating range could decrease or operations
could become unstable.
Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors
and for opening the trunk lidThe operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the
driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches and
the center of the trunk lid.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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NOTE
Only the F.A.S.T.-key that is detectable by the doors and
the trunk lid can lock and unlock the doors and open the
trunk lid.

The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-key is too
close to the windshield, door windows or trunk lid.

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm)
of the driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switches and center of the trunk lid, the system may not
operate if the key is close to the ground or in a high posi-
tion.

If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, even a
person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock
the doors or open the trunk lid by pressing the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the OPEN
switch on the trunk lid.
Operating range for starting the engine
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTE
Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it
may not be possible to start the engine 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 trunk com-
partment.

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine if the key is close to a door or
door window.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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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) within the operating
range to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
51 and 3-55 respectively.
NOTE
In 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 is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch
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3-22 Features and controls
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To unlock (Driver’s and passenger doors)While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors by using the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
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” and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
51 and 3-55 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.
NOTE
Settings can be changed so that all doors are unlocked
automatically by pressing the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch once.
Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 3-46.
Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (B) to
unlock all the doors.NOTE
If the doors are unlocked when all doors are locked and no
doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will
automatically re-lock.
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Features and controls
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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 a separate operation manual.

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

Function 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 a separate operation manual.
• Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking
of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or
only during unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink-
ing of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of blinkings in the operation con-
firmation function (blinking of the hazard warning
lights).
• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors are closed.
To open (Trunk lid)While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range to
open the trunk lid, press and hold down the OPEN switch (A)
until the trunk lid opens.
Also refer to “Trunk lid” on page 3-58.NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the trunk lid is
open.
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3-24 Features and controls
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Ignition 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 ignition switch can be
turned to start the engine.
LOCK (PUSH OFF)The position where the steering wheel is locked.LOCK (PUSH ON)When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a
match, the ignition switch can be turned.ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.ONThe engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the
“ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key
sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer
computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-40)

If the ignition switch is not turned to the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position when the engine is not running, the ID
code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even
if the ignition switch is turned to the “START” position. If
this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and start the engine
again.
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To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”
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Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.NOTE
To turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position to the “ACC” position, push the ignition
switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions
and then turn the ignition switch.

The ignition switch cannot be turned unless the F.A.S.T.-
key is inside the vehicle.
Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine” on page
3-20.
To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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For vehicles with manual transaxle
Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while
pressing it.
For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST (sportronic shift trans-
mission)
First, set the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and
then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
while pressing it.NOTE
For vehicle with Twin Clutch SST, the ignition switch
cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position unless the gear-
shift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel lock released
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