Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 5-14 Features and controls
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.
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While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (A) within the operating range to lock all the doors.The turn signal lights will blink once and thebuzzer will sound once. Also refer to “Door locks” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-36 and 5-38 respectively.
* : Front of the vehicle : Operating range
NOTE
Only the F.A.S.T.-key that is detectable by the doors and the trunk lid can lock and unlock the doors and open the trunk lid. The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.- key is too close to the windshield, door win- dows or trunk lid. Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unlock switch and center of the trunk lid, the system may not operate if the key is close to the ground or in a highposition. If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, even a person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock the doors or open the trunk lid by pressing the driver’sor front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch or the trunk lid OPEN switch.
Operating range for starting the engine
* : Front of the vehicle : Operating range
NOTE
Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operat- ing range, it may not be possible to start the engine if the key is in a storage space such asthe glove compartment, on top of the instru- ment panel, or in the door pocket or trunk compartment. Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehi- cle, it may be possible to start the engine ifthe key is too close to a door or door win- dow.
To operate using the F.A.S.T.- key
To lock the doors
NOTE
In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.- key does not operate.
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit
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While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range, you can unlock the doors 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” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-36 and 5-38 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.
Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (A) to unlock all the doors.
• There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment • A door is open or ajar • The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK” • The emergency key is inserted into the igni- tion switch
When the vehicle is locked, the theft-alarm system prepares to enter the armed stage. Refer to “Theft-alarm system” for furtherdetails on page 5-42.
To unlock the doors
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Settings can be changed so that all doors are unlocked automatically by one press of the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A). Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” onpages 5-9 and 5-32.
NOTE
If the doors are unlocked when all doors are locked and no doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will automatically re- lock. In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.- key does not operate. • A door is open or ajar • The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK” • The emergency key is inserted into the igni- tion switch
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle re-locks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. Function settings can be modified as stated below.See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. • Activating the operation confirmation func- tion (blink of the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only during unlocking. • Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink of the turn signal lights) andbuzzer. • Modifying the number of blink in the oper- ation confirmation function (blink of the turn signal lights). • Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the passengercompartment when all the doors are closed.
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) 5-16 Features and controls
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While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range to open the trunk lid, pressand hold down the OPEN
switch (A) until the
trunk lid opens. Also refer to “Trunk lid” on pages 5-40 respectively.
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keysother than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine. (Electronic immobi- lizer function) While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be turned to start the engine. The position where the steering wheel is locked. When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a match, the ignition switchcan be turned.
Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. The engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the “ON”position.
To open the trunk lid
NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the trunk lid is open.
Ignition switch
LOCK (PUSH OFF)
LOCK (PUSH ON)
ACC
ON
START
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer computer.(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-28.)
Door locks 5-36 Features and controls
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Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door. After checking that the door is
locked, turn the key back to the center and remove it.
Door locks
WA R N I N G Make sure all doors are tightly closed and locked while driving.• Locked doors, in combination with theuse of seat belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an accident.• Locked doors can help keep passengers,especially small chil
dren, from opening
doors and falling out of moving vehicles.• Locked doors can help prevent outsidersfrom gaining access to your vehicle whenyou slow or come to a stop.
Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Children who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly beovercome by heat and suffer serious injury or death due to heat stroke. Never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. In addition to the risk of heat stroke, children can activate switches andcontrols, resulting in an injury or fatal accident.
NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key, only the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked. To lock or unlock all doors, use the power door lock switches, the keyless entry system,the F.A.S.T-key or the remote control trans- mitter of the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Power door locks” on page 5-38, “Keyless entry system” on page 5-7 and 5-30, and “To operate using the F.A.S.T.- key” on page 5-14. In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the driver’s door can be locked and unlockedusing the emergency key. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-23.
To lock or unlock the front doors with the key
1- Insert or remove the key 2- Lock 3- Unlock
“Child safety locks” for rear door 5-40 Features and controls
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passen- gers, especially children, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle. A lock lever for the child safety lock is pro- vided on each rear door. When the lever is in the lock position (1), therear door cannot be opened using the inside door handle. To open the rear door when the child safetylock lever is in the lock position, pull the out- side 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 han- dle.
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Insert the key and turn it clockwise. The trunk lid will pop up
slightly. Lift it to
open the trunk.
“Child safety locks” for rear door 1- To lock 2- To release
WA R N I N G Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally opened by a passen-ger, especially by a child who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there is a greater risk of someone being thrownfrom the vehicle in an accident.
Trunk lid
WA R N I N G It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas canenter the cabin. CO is an invisible, odor- less gas that can cause unconsciousness and even death. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunkfrom outside or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the trunk by using the inside emergency trunkrelease lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on page 5-42.)
CAUTION Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.
To open Operation from outside the vehicle Using the key (Vehicles with key cylin- der)
Inside emergency trunk lid release 5-42 Features and controls
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to help pre-vent death and serious injuries to children who might become locked inside a vehicle trunk. The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the trunk lid. The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.
You and your family should familiarize your- selves with the location and operation of theemergency trunk lid release lever. Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to open the trunk and climb out.
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provideprotection from unauthorized entry into thevehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the sec- ond is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “dis-armed” stage. If triggered, the system
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts. • Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
Inside emergency trunk lid release
NOTE
WA R N I N G Children should never be left unsuper- vised in or around vehicles. Unsupervised children could lock them- selves in an open vehicle or trunk. People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only for a short period of time, canquickly die from suffocation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Interior temperatures in vehicles can rise in min-utes. Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from children.
CAUTION When loading the trunk, place your things so that they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could damage the lever andmake it unusable.
Theft-alarm system
Power windows
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Use the following procedure to test the sys- tem: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicatorcomes on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock thedriver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob and open the door. 5. Check to be sure that the horn soundsintermittently and the headlights blink on and off when a door is opened. 6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsby the remote control transmitter or the F. A . S . T. - k e y.
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The main switch located on the driver’s doorcan be used to operate all door windows. A window can be opened or closed by operat-ing the corresponding switch.Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fullypressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com- pletely.If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- tion.
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. Once the system has been disarmed, it can- not be rearmed except by repeating the arm- ing procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
NOTE
Power windows 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)
NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in different directions at the sametime. This will freeze the window in posi- tion. Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine stopped will run down the battery. Use the window switches only whilethe engine is running. WA R N I N G Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped(head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Main switch
WA R N I N G
Power windows 5-46 Features and controls
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Each sub switch can be used for its own pas- senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated. The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion. The door windows can be opened or closedfor a 30 second period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door orthe front passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automatically lowered a little. After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to close the door window.
1- Driver’s door window switch 2- Front passenger door window switch 3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch 5- Window lock switch
Sub switch 1- Close (up)2- Open (down)Timer function
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N G If the safety mechanism is activated three or more times successively, the safetymechanism will be temporarily cancelled. If a hand or head subsequently gets trapped, a serious injury can result.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the door window closes. This allows the door window to close completely. There-fore be especially careful that fingers are not trapped in the door window opening. The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pressed. Therefore be especially careful that fingers ar
e not trapped in the
door window opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head could be trapped and per-sonal injury could result.