Features and control MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Owner's Manual

Features and controls
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Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors
and for opening the trunk lidThe operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the han-
dles of the driver’s and front passenger doors and the center of
the trunk lid.
NOTE

Only the F.A.S.T.-key that is detectable by the doors and
the trunk lid can lock and unlock the doors and open the
trunk lid.


The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-key is too
close to the windshield, door windows or trunk lid.


Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm)
of the handles of the driver’s and front passenger doors
and center of the trunk lid, the system may not operate if
the key is close to the ground or in a high position.


If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, even a
person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock
the doors or open the trunk lid by operating the driver’s
door, front passenger door or trunk lid.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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Operating range for starting the engine
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTE

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it
may not be possible to start the engine if the key is in a
storage space such as the glove compartment, on top of
the instrument panel, or in the door pocket or trunk com-
partment.


Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine if the key is close to a door or
door window.
To operate using the F.A.S.T.-key
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To l o c kWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the LOCK switch (A) of
the driver’s door or front passenger door within the operating
range to lock all the doors.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
53 and 3-56 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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NOTE

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment
 A door is open or ajar
 The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
 The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch


When the vehicle is locked, the theft alarm system pre-
pares to enter the armed stage.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” for further details on page
3-63.


Pull the handle of a door within about 3 seconds of lock-
ing to confirm that the vehicle is locked.


If the handle is operated 3 seconds or more after the vehi-
cle is locked, the doors are unlocked again.
The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
To unlock (Driver’s and passenger doors)While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock the driver’s door
only, or hold the handle of the front passenger door to unlock
all doors.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will blink twice and the buzzer will sound twice.
Also refer to “Door locks” and “Power door locks” on pages 3-
53 and 3-56 respectively.
Hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock only the driver’s
door.NOTE

Settings can be changed so that all doors are unlocked
automatically by F.A.S.T.-key operation.
Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 3-47.
Driver’s door handle
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Hold the handle of the front passenger door to unlock all the
doors.NOTE

If the doors are unlocked when all doors are locked and no
doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will
automatically re-lock.


In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 A door is open or ajar
 The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
 The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch


The doors cannot be unlocked for about 3 seconds after
locking.


To unlock the vehicle, firmly hold the sensor (B) on the
rear of the door handle (A), and after confirming that the
vehicle is unlocked, pull the handle. However, in cases
such as the following, the vehicle may not unlock or
unlocking may be delayed.
 You are not touching the sensor on the rear of the handle
 Leather gloves or ski gloves are worn when touching the
sensor on the rear of the handle
 You are also carrying a F.A.S.T.-key of a different vehi-
cle, or a communication device or electric appliance that
emits electromagnetic waves
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The vehicle may not be unlocked if the door handle is
operated too quickly. If this happens, hold the handle
again and after confirming that the vehicle is unlocked,
pull the handle.


If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range of the
external transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key could function and
unlock the doors when a door handle is exposed to a large
amount of water, such as when washing the vehicle or
during heavy rain. If this happens, the vehicle re-locks
automatically after about 30 seconds.
The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle
relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.


Function settings can be modified as stated below.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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.
 Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking
of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or
only during unlocking.
 Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink-
ing of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.
 Modifying the number of blinkings in the operation con-
firmation function (blinking of the hazard warning
lights).
 Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors are closed.
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To open (Trunk lid)While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range to
open the trunk lid, press and hold down the OPEN switch (A)
until the trunk lid opens.
Also refer to “Trunk lid” on page 3-59.NOTE

The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the trunk lid is
open.
Ignition switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those reg-
istered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic
immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be
turned to start the engine.
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LOCK (PUSH OFF)The position where the steering wheel is locked.LOCK (PUSH ON)When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a
match, the ignition switch can be turned.ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.ONThe engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the
“ON” position.NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key
sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer
computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-41)


If the ignition switch is not turned to the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position when the engine is not running, the ID
code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even
if the ignition switch is turned to the “START” position. If
this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and start the engine
again.
To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”
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Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.NOTE

To turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position to the “ACC” position, push the ignition
switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions
and then turn the ignition switch.


The ignition switch cannot be turned unless the F.A.S.T.-
key is inside the vehicle.
Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine” on page
3-20.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel lock released
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To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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For vehicles with manual transaxle
Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while
pressing it.
For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST (sportronic shift trans-
mission)
First, set the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and
then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
while pressing it.NOTE

For vehicle with Twin Clutch SST, the ignition switch
cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position unless the gear-
shift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
CAUTION
!

If the engine is stopped while driving, the power
brake booster will stop functioning and greater
effort for braking will be required. Also, the power
steering system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.


Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position for a long time when the engine is
not running. Doing so could lead to a dead battery.


Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position when the engine is running. It will damage
the starter motor.
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Warning activation
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With the F.A.S.T.-key, warnings are given through buzzers and
displays on the information screen in the multi-information
display in order to prevent mistaken operations or vehicle theft.
When a warning operates, be sure to check the vehicle and the
F.A.S.T.-key. A warning is also displayed if there is a problem
in the F.A.S.T.-key.If the following warning displays, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
If the following warning display, the display goes off if correc-
tive action is taken.


The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle cannot
be verified


A door cannot be locked even when the LOCK switch is
pressed
There is a problem in the F.A.S.T.-key
Someone may be carrying a F.A.S.T.-key with a
different ID code, or the F.A.S.T.-key may not be
within the operating range
Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-28.
The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-28.
Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
29.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off reminder sys-
tem” on page 3-29.
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F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system
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When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK
(PUSH OFF)”, and a door is opened and the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment so that the ID codes
of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle can no longer be verified,
the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds 4 times
as a warning.NOTE

The F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system does not
function if the F.A.S.T.-key is removed through a window
without opening a door. This setting can be changed.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.


The warning may display even if the F.A.S.T.-key is in the
operating range for starting the engine. The surrounding
environment or electromagnetic waves may make it
impossible to verify the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and
vehicle.
Key lock-in prevention system
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When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compartment, all
the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by
pressing the LOCK switch of the doors, the warning display is
displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warn-
ing, and the doors cannot be locked.
If all the doors are manually locked and closed while the igni-
tion switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position and the
F.A.S.T.-key is left in the car, the doors will automatically
unlock and a buzzer will sound for about 3 seconds.
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