2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK Owners Manual

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NOTE
The rear hatch cannot be raised if it is not raised immedi-
ately after pressing the rear hatch OPEN switch. If this
happens, raise the rear hatch again after pressing the rear
hatch OPEN switch.

It is not possible to open the rear hatch while the battery is
disconnected. If necessary, use the inside rear hatch
release.

When the battery is reconnected, all doors and the rear
hatch will be locked. Unlock them before trying to open
the rear hatch.
To closePull the rear hatch grip (A) downward as illustrated and release
it before the rear hatch closes completely. Gently slam the rear
hatch from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the rear hatch without releasing the rear
hatch grip (A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the rear hatch is locked. If the rear hatch opens
while driving the vehicle, objects stored in the lug-
gage compartment could fall out into the road.
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NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the rear hatch. Please observe the follow-
ing in order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the rear hatch.
• 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.
Inside rear hatch release
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The inside rear hatch release is designed to provide a way to
open the rear hatch if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The rear hatch release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
rear hatch.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the rear hatch release lever.
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To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the rear hatch.2. Move the lever (B) to open the rear hatch.
3. Push out on the rear hatch to open it.
CAUTION
!
Always keep the release lever lid on rear hatch
closed when driving so that your luggage cannot
accidentally bump the lever and open the rear
hatch.
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3 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 engine hood is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the rear hatch by using the keyless
entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
CAUTION
!
Do not modify or add parts to the theft-alarm sys-
tem. Doing so could cause the theft-alarm to mal-
function.
Arm the system and leave
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At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the audio
panel flashes for confirmation.
4. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing
becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator (A) continues to flash while the
system is in the armed stage.
NOTE
If the engine hood 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 is closed.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors and rear hatch are
unlocked by using the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key operation.

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 rear hatch or
the engine hood is not completely closed. If this happens,
rearm the system as described above.

The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are
riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open.
To prevent accidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are
riding in the vehicle.
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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 keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key operation, the theft-alarm system may be
malfunctioning.
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 and the rear
hatch) 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 3-8, 3-45 and “To oper-
ate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-20.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
security alarm system could be activated in the following
situations.
• Using a car washer.
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry.
• Parking in an automated car park.
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle.
• Leaving a window or the sunroof open.
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuffed toy or
accessory in the vehicle.
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibration by hail, thun-
der, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the vehicle incli-
nation detection function and the interior intrusion
detection function.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system: To deactivate the vehicle
inclination detection function and the interior intrusion
detection function” on page 3-63.
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.
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 and the rear hatch is opened without
using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key opera-
tion.

The engine hood 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.
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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.
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.

The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.

While the alarm is operating, a warning is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information display.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation to lock or unlock the door or rear hatch.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Horn or siren sounds!
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To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection function
and the interior intrusion detection function (vehicles
equipped with the interior alarm sensor)The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior
intrusion detection function can be deactivated when parking in
automated car parks or leaving pets in the vehicle.
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. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the
“MIST” position for about 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the wiper and
washer switch to the “MIST” position for about 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function will be activated.
NOTE
The function will be activated again if the following oper-
ation is performed.
• If the doors and the rear hatch are unlocked using the
keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC”
position.Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed if the following operation is per-
formed.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All doors and the rear hatch are unlocked by the keyless
entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.Disarm...by using the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key
operation
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