2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK remote control

Features and controls
3-13
3
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
and the rear hatch after the registration is completed.

The indicator light (4) 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 and
the rear hatch are locked and no doors or the rear hatch are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the rear
hatch 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 and the rear hatch cannot be locked or
unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) 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
N00546100097
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.
BK0151000US.book 13 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

3-14 Features and controls
3
Procedure for replacing the remote control trans-
mitter battery
N00544100077
1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from
your body by touching a metal grounded object.
2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov-
ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the
remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.NOTE
Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi
mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you
when you open the remote control transmitter case, the
buttons may come out.3. Remove the remote control transmitter from the remote
control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control
transmitter using the method described in step 2.
4. Remove the old battery.
BK0151000US.book 14 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

Features and controls
3-15
3
5. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.
6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
7. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control
transmitter case, then securely close the remote control
transmitter case.
8. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.NOTE
You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.

Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the
battery for you if you prefer.
Coin type battery
CR1620+ side
- side
CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
BK0151000US.book 15 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

3-16 Features and controls
3Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
N00503100081
The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
enables the doors and the rear hatch to be locked and unlocked
and the engine to be started simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control trans-
mitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key): Keyless entry system” on page 3-45.The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-
key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and
unlocking the doors and the rear hatch, and starting the
engine. When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying
the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Individuals who use implantable pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter-defibrillators should keep
away from the external and internal transmitters.
The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key
may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers
and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
A- External transmitter
B- Internal transmitter
BK0151000US.book 16 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

3-44 Features and controls
3
5. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“ON” position for 5 seconds.
6. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“LOCK” position. Within 30 seconds after doing so,
remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key, insert
the second valid F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key and
turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the
immobilizer display will start to blink.
7. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the
second valid F.A.S.T.-key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank
F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key and turn it to the
“ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30
seconds after the immobilizer display starts blinking.
When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobi-
lizer display will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an
error occurs, the immobilizer display will go off during
the procedure.
8. If you wish to register another F.A.S.T.-key, repeat the
process from step 1.
NOTE
Perform the operation when the interrupt display screen is
not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent
you from seeing the immobilizer display.

It is not possible to register a F.A.S.T.-key if:
• the immobilizer display goes off during the procedure
• the immobilizer display does not come on within 30 sec-
onds after turning the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion with a blank F.A.S.T.-key

The procedure will be terminated automatically if:
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the
“LOCK” position to the moment when the second
F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the “ON” position
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the second F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the
“LOCK” position to the moment when the blank
F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the “ON” position

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 “Keyless entry system: Customer F.A.S.T.-
key programming” on page 3-49.
BK0151000US.book 44 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

Features and controls
3-45
3
Keyless entry system
N00515500196
Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and the rear hatch.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.
To l o c k
N00544200049
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 unlock
N00544300095
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 3-47.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3-
PANIC ( ) button
4- Operation indicator light
BK0151000US.book 45 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

3-48 Features and controls
3
Using the panic alarm
N00544700028
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 (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 F.A.S.T.-keys
N00561300045
Only a F.A.S.T.-key, which has been programmed into the
vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors and the
rear hatch, 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
N00561400046
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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except for
vehicles sold in Canada). For you to register the ID code your-
self, follow the “Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” proce-
dure 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.
BK0151000US.book 48 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分

3-50 Features and controls
3
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 (2) and the LOCK button (1) simultaneously for 4 to
10 seconds.
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 (4) 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 and
the rear hatch are locked and no doors or rear hatch are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the rear
hatch 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 and the rear hatch cannot be locked or
unlocked.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.
BK0151000US.book 50 ページ ２０１２年３月２９日　木曜日　午後６時８分