2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER alarm

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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . 3- 5
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 9
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 17
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 51
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 59
Inside emergency trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 62
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 63
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 69
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 74
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 77
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 79
Inside day/night rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 80
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 85
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 88
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 93
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 94
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . 3- 98
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped). . . . . 3- 132
Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped) . . . . . . 3- 135
All-wheel driving operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 141
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 145Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST). . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 146
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 147
Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 151
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 156
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 157
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 166
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 172
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 178
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 181
Indicator light, warning light,
and information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 215
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 228
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 234
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 242
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 243
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 244
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 245
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 246
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 255
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 256
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 256
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 283
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 288
12 V power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 290
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 292
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 296
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 302
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 303
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 304
Coat hook (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 304
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Features and controls
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General informationYour electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped)
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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and to open the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.To lock the doors
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3-
Trunk ( ) button
4- PANIC button
5- Indicator light
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3-12 Features and controls
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1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.NOTE
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.Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.Replacement remote control transmitters
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Only remote control transmitters programmed with the vehi-
cle’s electronics can lock or unlock all doors.
If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a
remote control transmitter from your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer by referring to the key number.To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the remote control
transmitters except the one for the lost key must be pro-
grammed again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining remote control trans-
mitters to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have
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3-14 Features and controls
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6. If no ID code of a remote control transmitter is registered
within 60 seconds after step 4, the registration mode is
canceled and the normal mode returns.NOTE
For verification purposes, try to lock and unlock the doors
after the registration is completed.

The indicator light (5) comes on each time a button is
pressed.

The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition switch.

The remote control transmitter can be used from about 40
feet (12 m) away. However, this distance may change if
your vehicle is near a TV transmitting tower, a power sta-
tion, or a radio station.

If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed when all doors are
locked and no doors are opened within about 30 seconds,
the doors will automatically re-lock.
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.

If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
buttons on the remote control transmitter, the battery in
the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.
• The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
• The trunk lid cannot be opened.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on.

If you lose your remote control transmitter, please contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.
If you wish to obtain an additional remote control trans-
mitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. A maximum of eight remote control transmitters
can be programmed for your vehicle.

To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system): Customer key programming” on page 3-7.
General information
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Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Features and controls
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To operate using the F.A.S.T.-key
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To lock the doorsWhile 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

When the vehicle is locked, the theft-alarm system pre-
pares to enter the armed stage.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” for further details on page
3-63.To unlock the doorsWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors by 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.
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Keyless entry system
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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and to open the trunk lid.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.
To lock the doors
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) twice quickly, the horn
will sound once.To unlock the doors
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Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more
time to unlock all the doors.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will also blink twice.
Except for vehicles with the rear seat arm rest, the front side-
marker and parking lights will also turn on for about 30 sec-
onds.
Refer to “Welcome light” on page 3-240.NOTE
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.

The door unlock function can be set so that all doors
unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 3-46.To open the trunk lid
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Press the trunk button (3) twice within about 5 seconds and the
trunk lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually
after it has been opened.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3-
Trunk ( ) button
4-
PANIC ( ) button
5- Indicator light
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.NOTE
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.
Buzzer deactivation/reactivation
The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as
required.NOTE
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.
Setting of door unlock function
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The door unlock function can be set to the following two con-
ditions.
Each time the door unlock function is set, a chime will sound to
tell you the condition of the door unlock function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.NOTE
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.Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) for more than 1 second.Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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Features and controls
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2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.
Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only a F.A.S.T.-key, which has been programmed into the
vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors, and
start the engine.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the
key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys
except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed
again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes
programmed again.Additional F.A.S.T.-keys
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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have two registered
F. A . S . T. - k e y s .
Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except
for vehicles sold in Canada). For you to register the ID code
yourself, follow the “Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming”
procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining
F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
You are provided with two F.A.S.T.-keys, but you may
register up to four F.A.S.T.-keys.
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