MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2012 10.G Owners Manual

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Key reminder system
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When a key was used to start the engineIf the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the
key.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.Lock out protection
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When you push the lock knob forward or lock the door with the
power door lock switch in both of the following conditions, the
lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.

The key is in the ignition switch or the ignition switch is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Driver’s door or front passenger door is opened.
Ignition switch return reminder system
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When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in a
position other than “LOCK (PUSH OFF)”, the ignition switch
return reminder buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to return the ignition switch to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion.
The warning display will be displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
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3 Power door locks
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NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door will lock or unlock.

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking systems 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 the doorsUsing 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 unlock the doors
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Using the ignition switch positionAll doors will unlock when the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
Using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) positionAll doors will unlock when the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) is moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.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.
You can select the functions to unlock the doors either using the
ignition switch position or using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) position.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
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3 “Child safety locks” for rear door
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Except for vehicles sold in CanadaFor vehicles sold in Canada
Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside door handle.
When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety
lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the
inside door handle.1- To lock
2- To release
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3-58 Features and controls
3Trunk 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 3-61.)
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, 3-43 or “Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-17.)
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 3-261.
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 Inside 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 stagePark 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.
CAUTION
!
Do not modify or add parts to the theft-alarm sys-
tem.
Doing so could cause the theft-alarm to malfunction.
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3. Lock all doors by either the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key operation.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.
NOTE
If the engine hood or the trunk lid is open, the theft-alarm
indicator (A) illuminates and the system cannot enter the
armed stage. The system enters the armed stage about 20
seconds after the engine hood or the trunk lid is closed.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by the key-
less entry system, the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
Arm the system and leave
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