2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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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 without using the F.A.S.T.-key” on
page 3-30.

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 to electrical appliances such as televisions or
computers.
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, the liftgate LOCK
switch or the liftgate OPEN switch, verification of the ID code
is performed.
The doors and the liftgate can only be locked and unlocked, the
engine can only be started and the operation mode can only be
changed 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.
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Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors
and the liftgateThe operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the
driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches, the
liftgate LOCK switch and the liftgate OPEN switch.
NOTE
Only the doors and the liftgate that detect the F.A.S.T.-key
can be locked and unlocked.

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

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm)
of the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, the liftgate LOCK switch or the liftgate OPEN
switch, the system may not operate if the key is close to
the ground or in a high position.

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 the liftgate by pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the liftgate LOCK
switch or the liftgate OPEN switch.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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Operating range for starting the engine and changing
the operation mode
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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 and change the
operation mode 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 luggage compartment.

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle, it may not
be possible to start the engine and change the operation
mode if the key is too close to a door or door window.
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), or the liftgate LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and
the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Doors locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate”
on pages 3-38, 3-41 and 3-44 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
Driver’s and front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switches
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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 or the liftgate is open or ajar
• The operation mode is not in OFF.

The liftgate OPEN switch (C) can be used to confirm that
the vehicle is locked properly.
Press the liftgate OPEN switch within about 3 seconds of
locking.

If the liftgate OPEN switch is pressed 3 seconds or more
after the vehicle is locked, the doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details. On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, the function can be
adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to the separate
operation manual.Liftgate switches
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To unlockWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-
key.
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”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate”
on pages 3-38, 3-41 and 3-44 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 and the liftgate.
NOTE
Settings can be changed so that all doors and the liftgate
are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch once.
Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock function” on
page 3-35.
Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (B) or the
liftgate OPEN switch (C) to unlock all the doors and the lift-
gate.
Driver’s door lock/unlock switch
Front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
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NOTE
If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked using the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch when all
doors and the liftgate are locked and no doors or the lift-
gate are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and
the liftgate will automatically re-lock.

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 the separate operation manual.

The doors and the liftgate cannot be unlocked by using the
liftgate OPEN switch for about 3 seconds after locking.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the function can be adjusted on the screen.
For details, refer to the separate operation manual.

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar
• The operation mode is not in OFF.

Functions 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 the separate operation manual.
• Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking
of the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only
during unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink-
ing of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of blinks in the operation confir-
mation function (blinking of the turn signal lights).
• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors and the liftgate are closed.Liftgate OPEN switch
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Engine 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 engine switch can be used
to start the engine.
NOTE
When operating the engine switch, press the switch all the
way in. If the switch is not fully pressed, the engine may
not start or the operation mode may not change. If the
engine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold
the engine switch down.Operation mode of the engine switch and its functionOFF
The indicator light on the engine switch turns off.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission
(CVT), the operation mode cannot be put in OFF when the
selector lever is in any position other than the “P” (PARK)
position.
ACC
Allows operation of electrical accessories.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates orange.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates green.
The indicator light turns off when the engine is running.
CAUTION
!
The indicator light (A) will flash orange when there
is a problem or malfunction in Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter. Never drive if the indicator
light on the engine switch is flashing orange. Imme-
diately contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
CAUTION
!
If the engine switch operation is not smooth and
feels like it is sticking, do not operate the switch.
Immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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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 3-31)Changing the operation mode
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If you press the engine switch without pressing the brake pedal
{continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) while the vehicle is stationary, you
can change the operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON,
OFF.
ACC power auto-cutout function
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After approximately 30 minutes has elapsed with the operation
mode in ACC, the function automatically cuts out the power
for the audio system and other electric devices that can be
operated with that mode.
When the engine switch is pressed while the operation mode is
in ACC, the power is supplied again to those devices.
CAUTION
!
When the engine is not running, put the operation
mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or
ACC for a long time when the engine is not running
may cause the battery to be discharged, making it
impossible to start the engine and to lock and unlock
the steering wheel.
When the battery is disconnected, the current oper-
ation mode is memorized. After reconnecting the
battery, the memorized mode is selected automati-
cally. Before disconnecting the battery for repair or
replacement, make sure to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which operation mode
the vehicle is in when the battery is run down.
The operation mode cannot be changed from OFF to
ACC or ON if the F.A.S.T.-key is not detected to be
in the vehicle. Refer to “Operating range for start-
ing the engine and changing the operation mode” on
page 3-18.
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