
Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-17
5
used to start the engi
ne. (Electronic immobi-
lizer function)While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the engine switch can be used
to start the engine.
The indicator light on th
e engine switch turns
off.The operation mode cannot be put in OFF when the selector lever is in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position. Allows operation of el
ectrical accessories.
The indicator light on
the engine switch illu-
minates orange. All electrical accessories can be used.
The indicator light on th
e engine switch illu-
minates green.The indicator light turns off when the engine is running.
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If you press the engine
switch without press-
ing the brake pedal while the vehicle is sta- tionary, you can change the operation modein the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.
CAUTION The indicator light (A
) will flash orange
when there is a problem or malfunction inFree-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter.
Never drive if the indicator light on the engine switch is fl
ashing orange. Immedi-
ately contact your au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. If the engine switch
operation is not smooth
and feels like it is st
icking, do not operate the
switch.Immediately contact an authorized Mitsubi- shi Motors dealer.
NOTE
When operating the engine switch, press the switch all the way in. If the switch is notfully pressed, the engine
may not start or the
operation mode may not change. If the engine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold the engine switch down.
Operation mode of the engine switch and its function
OFF
ACC
ON
NOTE
Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key sends must match theone registered to the immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic
immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 5-16)
Changing the operation mode
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ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-23
5
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The operation mode can be in any mode to start the engine. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the startermotor. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while theengine switch
is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the engineagain. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism. If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2for instructions. A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driv- ing when the bar graph of engine coolanttemperature display starts to move or the low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Engine
coolant temperature
display” on page 5-128 or “Low coolant temperature indica
tor” on page 5-166.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This system automatically controls fuel injection. There is no need to depress the acceleratorpedal when starting the engine. To prevent battery drai
n, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened. 2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
If there is a fault in the steering wheel lock, the warning display will
appear. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a sa
fe place and contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Warning display
Starting and stopping the engine
Tips for starting
NOTE
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle
out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, wh
ich is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until the engine has had achance to warm up.
Starting the engine
NOTE
After the engine has not started for a while, the brake pedal effort needed to start the engine may become grea
ter. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly thanusual.CAUTION
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-24 Features and controls
5
5. Press the engine switch. 6. Confirm that all warning lights and warn-ing displays are functioning properly.
After several attempts
, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditi
oning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off. 2. While depressing the brake pedal, pressthe accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts.
3. If the engine still wi
ll not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engineswitch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the engine switch to stop cranking theengine, and release th
e accelerator pedal.
Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the engine again while depressing the brake pedal, but do notpush the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If the engine still will
not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
Startability of the en
gine with an ambient
temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lowerWhen the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even wi
th the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans- axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it doesnot indicate a problem.
If this occurs, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle
for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve contro
l between a low-speed
mode and a high-speed mode in accordancewith driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
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NOTE
The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”(NEUTRAL) position.For safety reasons,
the engine should be
started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving wheelslock.NOTE
Minor noises may be he
ard on engine start-
up. These will disappear
as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the enginerevolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Stopping the engine
WA R N I N G Do not operate the en
gine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If theengine is stopped whil
e driving, the brake
servomechanism will ce
ase to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will not func-tion and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-25
5
1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal. 3. Move the selector lever to the “P”(PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to
stop the engine.
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Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot in the instrument panel. St
arting the engine and
changing the operation
mode should be now
possible.
Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the engine or changing the oper-ation mode.
Warning display (color liquid crystal display type) Warning light (mono-color liquid crystal dis- play type) If the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s door is opened with the F.A.S.T.-key in the key slot, a warning is issued with thewarning display and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3 seconds to remind you to remove the key.
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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.- key.
NOTE
If you have to bring the engine to an emer- gency stop while drivi
ng, press and hold the
engine switch for 3 sec
onds or more, or press
it quickly 3 times or more. The engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC. Do not stop the engine wi
th the selector lever
in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position. If the engine
is stopped with the
selector lever in any
position other than the
“P” (PARK) position, the operation mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.Put the operation mode
in OFF after placing
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.
If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operat- ing properly
NOTE
Do not insert into the
key slot anything other
than the F.A.S.T.-key. This could cause dam- age or a malfunction. Remove the object or
additional key from the
F.A.S.T.-key before inserting the key into the key slot. The vehicle may not be able toreceive the registered ID code from the regis- tered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the operation mode
may not change.
The F.A.S.T.-key is fixed in the key slot when inserted in the illustrated direction.Simply pull out the key to
remove it from the
key slot.
F.A.S.T.-key reminder
To operate without using the F. A . S . T. - k e y
Emergency key
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Parking brake 5-52 Features and controls
5
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will
run down the battery.
Operate the sunroof onl
y while the engine is
running.
Parking brake
NOTE
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and theignition switch is in the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on. Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
To deactivate 1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Press and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
Features and controls 5-53
5
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the lever upward or down- ward while moving the steering wheel to the desired position.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat adjustme
nts so as to have a
clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window. It is possible to move
the mirror up and down
to adjust its position.
CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warninglight is off.If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning di
splay will appear on
the information screen in the multi-informa-tion display. If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will be overheated,resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure. Warning light Warning display
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
1- Wheel lock 2- ReleaseWA R N I N G After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured in the locked (1) position. Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving. This can be danger-ous.
Inside rearview mirror
1 2
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear- view mirror while driving. This can bedangerous.Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driv- ing.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-57
5
When removing the key, first set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page5-22 [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steering lock system)
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTION If the engine is stoppe
d while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioning and greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the power steering systemwill not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the battery to run down. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is ru
nning. It will damage
the starter motor.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)
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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-59
5
2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the
brake pedal down with
your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without pressi
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures
. If the engine still
will not start, cont
act your local Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.This occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently
; it does not indicate a
problem. If this occu
rs, place the selector
lever in the “P” (PAR
K) position and let the
engine idle for at
least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engineperformance.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warmsup.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of automatic transaxle vehicle and CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
To protect the engine
, the high-speed mode
may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpmeven if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
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