MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011 3.G Owners Manual

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3Liftgate
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NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using power door
locks (driver and front passenger side), keyless entry sys-
tem or the F.A.S.T.-key operation (vehicles equipped with
the F.A.S.T.-key) also locks and unlocks the liftgate.
To openAfter unlocking, raise the liftgate.NOTE
The liftgate cannot be raised if it is not raised immediately
after pressing the liftgate OPEN switch.
If this happens, raise the liftgate again after pressing the
liftgate OPEN switch.

It is not possible to open the liftgate while the battery is
disconnected. If necessary, use the inside liftgate release.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger
compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the liftgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
CAUTION
!
Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the liftgate.
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When the battery is reconnected, all doors and the liftgate
will be locked. Unlock them before trying to open the lift-
gate.
To closePull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the liftgate without releasing the liftgate grip
(A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
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NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following
in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the liftgate.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.
Inside liftgate release
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The inside liftgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the liftgate if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The liftgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
liftgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the liftgate release lever.
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To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the liftgate.2. Move the lever (B) to open the liftgate.
3. Push out on the liftgate to open it.
CAUTION
!
Always keep the release lever lid on the liftgate
closed when driving so that your luggage cannot
accidentally bump the lever and open the liftgate.
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3-48 Features and controls
3Theft-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. Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,
remove the key from the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
2. Make sure that the engine hood is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the liftgate by using the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
CAUTION
!
Do not modify or add parts to the theft-alarm sys-
tem. Doing so could cause the theft-alarm to mal-
function.
Arm the system and leave
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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 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 is closed.

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

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the following operation is performed.
• Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the oper-
ation mode is put in ON.

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

The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are
riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open.
To prevent accidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are
riding in the vehicle.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, if the
turn signal lights do not flash after the locking and unlock-
ing operation using the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key operation, the theft-alarm system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate)
is deactivated, the turn signal lights do not flash after the
locking and unlocking operation.
For information on the answerback function, refer to
“Keyless entry system” on pages 3-8 and 3-33, and “To
operate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-18.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
theft-alarm system could be activated in the following sit-
uations.
• Using a car washer.
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry.
• Parking in an automated car park.
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle.
• Leaving a window open.
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuffed toy or
accessory in the vehicle.
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibration by hail, thun-
der, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intrusion detection
function.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system: To deactivate the vehicle
inclination detection function and the interior intrusion
detection function” on page 3-48.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
sensitivity of the interior intrusion detection function can
be adjusted. For further details, please contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.

One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using
the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.

The engine hood is opened.
Also, for vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
alarm will be activated if any of the following occur.

Attempt an unauthorized moving of the vehicle. (the vehi-
cle inclination detection function)

Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior intrusion
detection function)

Disconnect the battery terminal.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 (the siren for vehicles equipped with the interior
alarm sensor) will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
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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.

The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.

While the alarm is operating, a warning is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information display.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation to lock or unlock the doors and the liftgate.

Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, by
turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, by putting
the operation mode in ON.To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection function
and the interior intrusion detection function (vehicles
equipped with the interior alarm sensor)The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior
intrusion detection function can be deactivated when parking in
automated car parks or leaving pets in the vehicle.
1. Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,
remove the key from the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the
“MIST” position for about 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the wiper and
washer switch to the “MIST” position for about 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function will be activated.
Horn or siren sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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NOTE
The function will be activated again if the following oper-
ation is performed.
• If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked using the key-
less entry system or the remote control transmitter of the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.
• Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
• For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the oper-
ation mode is put in ON or ACC.Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed if the following operation is per-
formed.

Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the opera-
tion mode is put in ON.

All doors and the liftgate are unlocked by using the key-
less entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
NOTE
If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter,
or the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch is pressed when all doors and the liftgate are closed
and no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds,
re-arming will automatically occur.

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 operational manual.Disarm...by the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation
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Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.Testing the theft-alarm systemUse 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 for approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and open the door.
5. Make sure that the horn (the siren for vehicles equipped
with the interior alarm sensor) sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink when a door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the liftgate
by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation.
Power window control
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different 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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