2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK lights

Features and controls
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To l o c k
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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the rear
hatch.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) twice quickly, the horn
will sound once.To u n l o c k
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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 and the rear hatch.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will also blink twice.
The front side-marker and parking lights will also turn on for
about 30 seconds. Refer to “Welcome light” on page 3-236.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 and rear hatch unlock function can be set so that
all doors and the rear hatch unlock when the UNLOCK
button (2) is pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function”
on page 3-11.
Answerback function
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Setting of the horn and turn signal lights of the keyless entry
system answerback function can be changed as required. This
is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.NOTE
The answerback function does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch or any doors or rear hatch is opened.
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Horn deactivation/reactivationThe horn answerback function can be set to the following three
conditions.
Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will
sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
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 UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK 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.
Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answer-
back functionThe turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the fol-
lowing seven conditions.
Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback
function.
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 UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.
Four chimesThe horn will sound if the LOCK button (1) is
pressed twice quickly.
Number of chimes
Condition
To l o c k
To u n l o c k
One chime One flash Two flashes
Two chimes One flash No flash
Three chimes No flash Two flashes
Four chimes Two flashes One flash
Five chimes No flash One flash
Six chimes Two flashes No flash
Seven chimes No flash No flash
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Features and controls
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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.Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function
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The door and rear hatch unlock function can be set to the fol-
lowing two conditions.
Each time the door and rear hatch unlock function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of the door and rear
hatch unlock function.
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 (3) 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 and the rear hatch.
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
your ID codes programmed again.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors and rear hatch unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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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), or the rear hatch LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and
rear hatch.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-52, 3-56 and 3-59 respectively.
NOTE
In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door or the rear hatch is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

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

If the rear hatch OPEN switch is pressed 3 seconds or
more after the vehicle is locked, the doors and the rear
hatch are unlocked.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches
Rear hatch switches
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Features and controls
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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.To unlockWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors and the rear hatch 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”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-52, 3-56 and 3-59 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 (A) one more time to unlock all the doors and rear
hatch.
NOTE
Settings can be changed so that all doors and rear hatch
are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) once.
Refer to “Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function”
on page 3-47.Driver’s door lock/unlock switch
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Features and controls
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NOTE
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 (flashing
of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or
only during unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (flash-
ing of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of flashes in the operation confir-
mation function (flashing 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 and the rear hatch are closed.
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.
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5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, make sure the selec-
tor lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST)
is in the “P” (PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with CVT, the starter will not oper-
ate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
On vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST, the starter
will not operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position or the gearshift lever is in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
6. While pushing the ignition switch from “LOCK” (PUSH
OFF) to “LOCK” (PUSH ON), set the ignition switch to
the “ON” position and confirm that all warning lights and
warning displays are operating properly.
7. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, slowly turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position to start the
engine. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up. When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con-
ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles equipped
with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or the
clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with manual tran-
saxle, press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal on vehicles equipped with CVT or the clutch
pedal on the vehicles equipped with manual transaxle,
push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it
there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and release the
accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the
engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not push the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If the engine
still will not start, contact your local Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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6. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
7. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.
8. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST,
make sure the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with CVT, the starter will not oper-
ate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
On vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST, the starter
will not operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position or the gearshift lever is in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
9. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“ON” position and make certain that all warning lights
and warning displays are functioning properly before
starting the engine.10. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when
the engine starts.
11. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up. NOTE
If the emergency key is attached to a key ring, it may
become impossible to insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the
emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being
started. When using the emergency key to start the engine,
first remove the key from the key ring.
WA R N I N G
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Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the
emergency key after the engine is started.
If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the
floor, which may interfere with pedal operation.
Furthermore, the F.A.S.T.-key could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled to cause serious injury if the air-
bag inflates.
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