2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK alarm

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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 16
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 52
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 56
“Child safety locks” for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Rear hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 59
Inside rear hatch release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 61
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 63
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 69
Sunroof (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 73
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 76
Steering wheel tilt lock lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 78
Inside day/night rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 79
Outside rearview mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 85
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 88
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Turbocharger operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 94
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 95
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 98
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
All-wheel drive system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 133
Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 136
Limited-slip differential (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 139
Hill start assist (for vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST) . . . . . 3- 141
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 142Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 143
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 147
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 149
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 153
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 174
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list . . 3- 211
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 224
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 224
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 227
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 230
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 238
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 239
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 240
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 241
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 242
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 251
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 252
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 253
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 253
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 280
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 286
12 V power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 287
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 289
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 294
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 299
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 301
Rear shelf panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 301
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 3- 302
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 304
Coat hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 304
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No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 3-4.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)” on page 3-42.

When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door or rear hatch is opened after
using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock
to unlock the vehicle.

The system does not enter the preparation status if the
keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to
lock the vehicle.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)
N00509100735
[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 3-
42.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions) using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
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General information
N00562300071
Your electronic immobilizer 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.
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped)
N00509000819
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.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3- PANIC button
4- Indicator light
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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
N00543600088
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
N00543700021
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
N00543800035
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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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