key MITSUBISHI GALANT 2011 9.G Owner's Manual

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2. Remove the remote control transmitter from the remote
control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control
transmitter using the method described in step 1.
3. Remove the old battery.4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.
5. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
6. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control
transmitter case, then securely close the remote control
transmitter case.
7. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
NOTE
You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.

Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the
battery for you if you prefer.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery CR1620
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To lock or unlock the door with the key (driver’s
door only)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.
To lock or unlock the door from the inside Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door.
All doors should be kept locked while driving.
The driver’s door can be unlocked without using the lock knob
by pulling on the inside door handle.
1- Insert or remove the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To lock the door without using the key 1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door. Key reminder buzzer
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If you open the driver’s door while the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound, reminding you
to remove the key. Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch when you push the lock
knobs forward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
the lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked posi-
tion.
Power door locks
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NOTE
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 by the power door lock switchAll of the doors can be locked or unlocked by pressing the
power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front passenger’s
door. 1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To open
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Operation from outside the vehicleUse the remote control transmitter to open. Press the trunk but-
ton. (See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-7.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehiclePull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s
seat, up to open the trunk.
NOTE
The trunk light comes on when the trunk lid is opened,
and goes out when it is closed.To close
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If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid grip, pull the trunk
lid grip (A) downward as illustrated and let it go before the
trunk lid closes completely.
Gently close the trunk lid from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the trunk lid without letting go of the trunk
lid grip.
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You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release han-
dle. Children should be taught not to play in or around vehi-
cles.To open the trunk from the inside, pull the handle in the direc-
tion of the arrow on the handle. Push up on the trunk lid to
open the trunk and climb out.
WA R N I N G
!
Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an
open vehicle or trunk.
People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only
for a short period of time, can quickly die from suf-
focation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Inte-
rior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.
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
handle when you close the trunk. Otherwise you
could damage the handle and make it unusable.
Always keep the handle in its holder when driving so
that your cargo cannot accidentally bump it and
open the trunk.
Handle
Holder
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3Theft-alarm system
(if so equipped)
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.Armed stage
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Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
3. Lock all doors by using the remote control transmitter.
NOTE
The system is also armed by locking your vehicle using
the following procedures when you leave the vehicle.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
set the inside lock knobs on both doors to the locked
position and then close the door.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
lock all doors using the power door lock switch and then
close the door.
After completion of the steps above, the theft-alarm indicator
(A) will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds and keeps
blinking on and off, indicating that the system is armed.
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NOTE
The system will be armed even if the engine hood is open,
but when the system is set, be sure that the engine hood is
locked.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (located in the front center of the dashboard) is illu-
minated, all doors are unlocked by remote control
transmitter.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
or “ACC”.

The system will not be armed if a door is not completely
closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described
above.

The trunk lid can only be opened by remote control trans-
mitter without triggering or disarming the system even
after the system has been armed. When it is closed, the
system will be rearmed.

The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.Alarm stage
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The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
1. One of the doors or the trunk is opened without the remote
control transmitter.
2. The engine hood is opened from the outside.
Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter to lock or unlock
the door or to open the trunk lid.

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors are unlocked by the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.NOTE
Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors by the remote
control transmitter or using the key.NOTE
To make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
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3 Power windows
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in dif-
ferent directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running. 1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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 without removing the key.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
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Main switch The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the door windows.
The windows will move while the switch is pressed and stop
when the switch is released.
Sub switchA sub switch can be used for its own passenger door window,
unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated. NOTE
The rear door windows open only half-way.Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
key is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for 30 seconds
after the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s
door is opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
1- Driver’s door window switch
(To open the driver’s door window all the way, you do not
need to hold the switch down for the entire time.)
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Window lock switch
1- Close
2- Open
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