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5. Turn the emergency key with F.A.S.T.-key to the “ON”
position. (Perform the following procedure within 30 sec-
onds)
6. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
7. With the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK but-
ton for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during
this time.
8. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 7.
(Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds)
9. With the second valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK
button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button
during this time.
10. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 9,
and the immobilizer display will blink on the information
screen in the multi-information display. (Perform the fol-
lowing procedure within 60 seconds)
11. Press the LOCK button twice with the blank F.A.S.T.-key
and the immobilizer display will come on for 30 seconds
on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
12. This completes the registration of the F.A.S.T.-key.
NOTE
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 F.A.S.T.-key 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 station, 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 F.A.S.T.-key, please contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

If you wish to obtain an additional F.A.S.T.-key, please
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maxi-
mum of four F.A.S.T.-key can be programmed for your
vehicle.
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3 Trunk lid
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To openOperation from outside the vehicleUsing the key (Vehicles with key cylinder)
Insert the key and turn it clockwise.
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.
Using the remote control transmitter (Vehicles with keyless
entry system or F.A.S.T.-key)
Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or
F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key).
(See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-9, 3-44 or “Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-17.)
The trunk lid will pop up to slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. CO
is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If
trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the
trunk by using the inside emergency trunk release
lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on
page 3-62.)
CAUTION
!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
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Operation from inside the vehiclePull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s
seat, up to open the trunk.NOTE
The trunk area light comes on when the trunk lid is
opened, and goes out when it is closed.
The trunk area light remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes off automatically. Refer to “Interior
light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)”
on page 3-296.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
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To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated. Gently slam the
trunk lid from the outside so that it is completely closed.
Always ensure the trunk lid is securely closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!
Be careful to prevent catching anyone’s fingers
when closing the trunk lid.
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is closed. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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3Inside emergency trunk lid release
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way
to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious injuries to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the trunk lid.
The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever.
Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
WA R N I N G
!
Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an
open vehicle or trunk.
People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only
for a short period of time, can quickly die from suf-
focation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Inte-
rior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.
Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away
from children.
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To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the
direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to
open the trunk and climb out.
Theft-alarm system
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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. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the trunk lid and engine hood are closed.
CAUTION
!
When loading the trunk, place your things so that
they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release
lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could
damage the lever and make it unusable.
CAUTION
!
Do not modify or add parts to the theft-alarm sys-
tem. Doing so could cause the theft-alarm to mal-
function.
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NOTE
If the engine hood or the trunk lid is open, the theft-alarm
indicator (A) illuminates and the system cannot enter the
armed stage. The system enters the armed stage about 20
seconds after the engine hood or the trunk lid is closed.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by remote
control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.

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

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

The interior alarm sensor, the theft-alarm system can be
activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or
when the windows are open. To prevent accidental activa-
tion of the alarm, do not set the system to the system
armed mode while people are riding in the vehicle.
For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
sensitivity of the interior intrusion detection function can
be adjusted. For further details, please contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, if the
turn signal lights do not flash after the locking and unlock-
ing operation using the remote control transmitter of the
F.A.S.T.-key, the theft-alarm system may be malfunction-
ing.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors) is deactivated,
the turn signal lights do not flash after the locking and
unlocking operation.
For information on the answerback function, refer to
“Keyless entry system” on pages 3-9, 3-44 and “To oper-
ate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-21.
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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.

One of the doors is opened without using the remote con-
trol transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.

The engine hood or the trunk lid is opened.
Also, for vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
alarm will be activated if any of the following occur.

Attempt an unauthorized moving of the vehicle. (the vehi-
cle inclination detection function)

Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior intrusion
detection function)

Disconnect the battery terminal.
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 (the siren for vehicles equipped with the interior
alarm sensor) will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.Horn or siren sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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