2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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To lock the door without using the key1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door.
Key reminder system (except for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
If the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the
key.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob for-
ward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.
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Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and
the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the oper-
ation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to put the operation mode in OFF.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
Power door locks
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NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door will lock or unlock.

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking system’s built-in
protection circuit, and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the
power door lock switch.
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To lock and unlock the doors and liftgateUsing the power door lock switchAll of the doors and the liftgate can be locked or unlocked by
pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front
passenger door.
To unlock the doors and liftgate
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Using the ignition switch or the engine switchAll doors and the liftgate will unlock when the ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position or the operation mode is put
in OFF.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate
either using the ignition switch or the engine switch, or using the
selector lever position {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)}.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Using the selector lever position {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)}All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON.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.
Child safety locks for rear door
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside door handle.
When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety
lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the
inside door handle.1- To lock
2- To release
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3-44 Features and controls
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NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using power door
locks (driver and front passenger side), keyless entry sys-
tem or the F.A.S.T.-key operation (vehicles equipped with
the F.A.S.T.-key) also locks and unlocks the liftgate.
WA R N I N G
!
Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked
when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger
compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the liftgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
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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To openAfter unlocking, raise the liftgate.NOTE
The liftgate cannot be raised if it is not raised immediately
after pressing the liftgate OPEN switch.
If this happens, raise the liftgate again after pressing the
liftgate OPEN switch.

It is not possible to open the liftgate while the battery is
disconnected. If necessary, use the inside liftgate release.
When the battery is reconnected, all doors and the liftgate
will be locked. Unlock them before trying to open the lift-
gate.
CAUTION
!
Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the liftgate.
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To closePull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following
in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the liftgate.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the liftgate without releasing the liftgate grip
(A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
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The inside liftgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the liftgate if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The liftgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
liftgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the liftgate release lever.
To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the liftgate.
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