2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE lock

Features and controls
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To lock the door without using the key1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door.
Key reminder system (except for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the
key.Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob for-
ward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and
the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the oper-
ation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to put the operation mode in OFF.
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3-38 Features and controls
3Power door locks
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NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door will lock or unlock.

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking system’s built-in
protection circuit, and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the
power door lock switch.
To lock and unlock the doors and liftgateUsing the power door lock switch
(if so equipped)
All of the doors and the liftgate can be locked or unlocked by
pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front
passenger door.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To unlock the doors and liftgate
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Using the ignition switch or the engine switchAll doors and the liftgate will unlock when the ignition switch
is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in
OFF.
Using the selector lever position {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)}All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON.
You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate
either using the ignition switch or the engine switch, or using the
selector lever position {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)}.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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3-40 Features and controls
3Child safety locks for rear door
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside 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 handle.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 acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
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Features and controls
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3 Liftgate
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NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using the power door
lock switch, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation also locks and unlocks the liftgate. (if so
equipped)
To openAfter unlocking the tailgate, pull the tailgate handle upward to
open.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger
compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the liftgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
1- Unlock
CAUTION
!
Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the liftgate.
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3-42 Features and controls
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To closePull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following
in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the liftgate.
• 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.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the liftgate without releasing the liftgate grip
(A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
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Sub switch
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.NOTE
The rear door windows open only half-way.
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- Lock switchTy p e 2
1- Close
2- Open
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Power window timer function
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The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the engine is stopped. However, once the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the power win-
dows cannot be operated.
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
Type 1
Type 2
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