2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE remote start

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NOTE
The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are a precision
electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Please
observe the following in order to prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices
and high frequency equipment (including medical
devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle
immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of
the key number, they can make a new key. The key num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
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 3-5.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)” on page 3-28.

When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door or liftgate is opened after
using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock
switch 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.
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NOTE
The key may not operate properly when it is near an
object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.

Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commer-
cially available remote starting systems. Use of commer-
cially available remote starting systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

A system failure is suspected when the ignition switch is
turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not
start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.Replacement keysOnly keys that have been programmed to the vehicle’s elec-
tronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must
be changed.
Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.Additional keysTo add a key, you must already have 2 registered keys. You
need to register the ID code to the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Do not make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.
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• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first key is turned to the “OFF” posi-
tion to the moment when the second key is turned to the
“ON” position
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the second key is turned to the “OFF”
position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key
is turned to the “ON” position
• more than 20 seconds elapses after the immobilizer indi-
cator starts blinking
General information
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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
FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).
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 of this
device.
Keyless entry system
(if so equipped)
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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and the liftgate.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.
WA R N I N G
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible 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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3 Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
enables the doors and the liftgate to be locked and unlocked,
the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed
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 3-31.
CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
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 liftgate, starting the engine, and
changing the operation mode. 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 cardiovascular-defibrillators should
keep away from the external and internal transmit-
ters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-
key may affect the operation of implantable pace-
makers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrilla-
tors.
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Using the panic alarm
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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.NOTE
The indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.

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 following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the buttery in the F.A.S.T.-key may need to be
replaced.
• The doors and the liftgate 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 F.A.S.T.-key, please contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

If you wish to obtain an additional F.A.S.T.-key, please
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maxi-
mum of four F.A.S.T.-key can be programmed for your
vehicle.
To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with the electronic immobilizer and
keyless entry system.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem): Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 3-
29.
General information
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Your F.A.S.T.-key operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi-
cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles
sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
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 of this
device.Procedure for replacing the remote control trans-
mitter battery
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from
your body by touching a metal grounded object.
WA R N I N G
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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• When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
• When the door lock/unlock switch or liftgate switch is
pressed to lock the vehicle while carrying the F.A.S.T.-
key.
Auto cut-out function
If the light is left switched on with the ignition switch is in
the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is in
OFF or ACC, and a door or the liftgate is opened, it goes
off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes
off in the following cases:
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• When the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key is
operated.
• When all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
When the key was used to start the engine: if the key is
removed while the doors and liftgate are closed, the light
is illuminated and after approximately 30 seconds it goes
off.

When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine: if the
operation mode is put in OFF while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the light illuminates and after approximately
30 seconds it goes off.

The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
The auto cut-out function cannot be operated when the
dome light switch is in the “ ” position.
Also, this function can be deactivated. See your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
3- ( )
The light goes off regardless of whether a door or the
liftgate is open or closed.
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