light MITSUBISHI GALANT 2012 9.G Owner's Guide

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To l o c k Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors.
If they are locked while the dome light is not illuminated, the
dome light will blink once. The turn signal lights will also
blink once. NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) after locking the doors,
the horn will sound once to confirm that they are locked.To unlock Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the
doors.
If the driver’s door only or all doors are unlocked while the
dome light is not illuminated, the dome light will turn on for 15
seconds. The turn signal lights will also blink twice.To open the trunk lidPress the trunk button (3) twice within 5 seconds and the trunk
lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually after
it has been opened.NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to a separate operation manual.Answerback function The keyless entry system answerback functions from the horn
and turn signal lights can each be turned on or off as desired.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.
NOTE
The answerback function will not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch.Horn deactivation/reactivation The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 sec-
onds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 1.NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to a separate operation manual.One chime: The horn will sound if the doors are locked with
the keyless entry system.
Two chimes: The horn will not sound, even if the doors are
locked with the keyless entry system.
Three chimes: The horn will sound if the doors are already
locked and the keyless entry system is used.
In this mode, the horn will only sound when the
keyless entry LOCK button is pressed again to
reconfirm that the doors are locked.
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Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating
when the doors are locked or unlocked can be turned on or off
separately.
A tone will sound once when the function has been turned on,
and twice if it has been turned off.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for lock-
ing of the doors, take the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for
unlocking of the doors, take the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.NOTE
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to a separate operation manual.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) 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 (5) comes on each time a switch is
pressed.

The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition.

The remote control transmitter 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 sta-
tion, or a radio station.

If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed and no door is
opened within approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to a separate operation manual.

If the following conditions are observed after pressing one
of the buttons of the remote control transmitter, the battery
in the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.
• The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
• The trunk lid cannot be opened.
• The panic alarm cannot be operated.
• The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on.
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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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3-18 Features and controls
3Inside emergency trunk lid release
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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 prevent death and serious injuries, to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The luminous “T” shaped yellow emergency trunk lid release
handle (see illustration) is mounted near the latch inside the
trunk.
The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.

Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is closed. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
CAUTION
!
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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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Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weather-
strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.

After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.

Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only
while the engine is running.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position.To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition key is in the
“ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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To release When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
Steering wheel tilt lock lever
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower
the steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it upward.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
1- Locked
2- Released
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Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
To reduce the glareType 1The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used
to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.1- Daytime position
2- Night position
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Type 2When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the switch (1) is
pressed, the indicator (2) illuminates and the reflection factor
of the mirror is automatically changed.
When the switch (4) is pressed, the reflection factor of the mir-
ror will not change.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor
(3), as reduced sensitivity could result.

For HomeLink
® Wireless Control System, please refer to
“HomeLink
® Wireless Control System” on page 3-124.
Outside rearview mirrors
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Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat
adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects
you see in the mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they appear in a regular flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of
vehicles following you when changing lanes.
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