Features and control MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Repair Manual

Features and controls
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3 Trunk lid
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WA R N I N G
!

Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked
when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
WA R N I N G
!

It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. CO
is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.


Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If
trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the
trunk by using the inside emergency trunk release
lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on
page 3-62.)CAUTION
!

Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
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To openOperation from outside the vehicleUsing the remote control transmitter
Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or
F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key).
(See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-9, 3-45 or “Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-16.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehicleTo open the trunk, pull up the trunk lid release lever, located to
the left of the driver’s seat.
NOTE

The trunk area light comes on when the trunk lid is
opened, and goes out when it is closed.


The trunk area light remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes off automatically. Refer to “Interior
light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)”
on page 3-262.
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.
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To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated before the trunk lid
closes completely. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
NOTE

Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
 Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
 Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
 Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
 Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!

When closing the trunk lid, always ensure your or
other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the trunk
lid.


Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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3-62 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 emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the trunk lid.
The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever.
Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
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.
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To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the
direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to
open the trunk and climb out.
Theft-alarm system
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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. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the trunk lid and engine hood are closed.
CAUTION
!

When loading the trunk, place your things so that
they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release
lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could
damage the lever and make it unusable.
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3. Lock all doors by either the remote control transmitter or
the F.A.S.T.-key.At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the audio
panel flashes for confirmation.
4. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing
becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator (A) continues to flash while the
system is in the armed stage.Arm the system and leaveBK0105501US.book 64 ページ ２００９年８月１０日　月曜日　午前１０時３２分

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NOTE

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by remote
control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.


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


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


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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While the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a trunk lid or a engine
hood is opened without the remote control transmitter or the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.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.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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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.


While the alarm is operating, it is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display.
Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-
key to lock or unlock the door.


Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or the “ACC” posi-
tion.
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
or the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE

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.
2. The ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
NOTE

Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Disarm...by remote control transmitter or F.A.S.T.-key
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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
flashes within 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 doors is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors by the remote
control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.
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)
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3-68 Features and controls
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Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
The driver’s window switch has different functions, depending
on the type of vehicles:
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled
up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com-
pletely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
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 with the key in the ignition
switch.


Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
1- Driver’s door window switch
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Window lock switch
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