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NOTE
The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key holders.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices
and high frequency equipment (including medical
devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle
immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of
the key number, they can make a new key. The key num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 3-5.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)”: “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)” on page 3-42.
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Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kTurn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To unlockTurn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may
sometimes make it difficult to turn the ignition switch
from “LOCK” to “ACC” position. Firmly turn the steer-
ing wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the ignition
switch.Starting
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Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor for longer than 15 sec-
onds as this could run the battery down or damage the
starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition
switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a few seconds,
and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or
starter motor still turning will damage the starter mecha-
nism.

If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 6-
2 for instructions.

A longer warm up period will only consume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar
graph of the engine coolant temperature display starts to
move. Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-195.

On vehicles equipped with the Twin Clutch SST, the fol-
lowing may occur after the engine is started, but they do
not indicate an abnormality.
• You may hear operational sounds of the Twin Clutch
SST and you may feel vibration in the vehicle body.
CAUTION
!
Carry the key with you when leaving the vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering
wheel.
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4. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with continuously variable transmission
(CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, make sure the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is in the
“P” (PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles with CVT, the starter will not operate unless
the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not
operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
5. While pushing the ignition switch from “LOCK” (PUSH
OFF) to “LOCK” (PUSH ON), set the ignition switch to
the “ON” position and confirm that all warning lights and
warning displays are operating properly.
6. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, slowly turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position to start the
engine. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up. When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con-
ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles equipped
with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin
Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle, press the accelerator pedal halfway
and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-
erator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal on vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin
Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to
6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds,
and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not
push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these pro-
cedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your local
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
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2. Install the cover of the ignition switch.
3. Reinsert the emergency key into the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
Always install the cover of the ignition switch when not
using the emergency key. Not doing so could cause dam-
age if foreign material such as dust gets into the keyhole
of the ignition switch.Steering wheel lock

To l o c k
Turn the emergency key to the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To u n l o c k
Turn the emergency key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
!
Do not turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving. This will cause the
steering wheel to lock, making it impossible to oper-
ate the vehicle.
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” position
for a long time when the engine is not running. The
battery will run down.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position when the engine is running. It will damage
the starter motor.
CAUTION
!
Remove the emergency key when leaving the vehi-
cle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the emer-
gency key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.
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5. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
6. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE
For models equipped with a manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.
7. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, make sure the
selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles with continuously variable transmission
(CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not operate
unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position or the
selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch
SST) is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position with the brake
pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
8. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“ON” position and make certain that all warning lights
and warning displays are functioning properly before
starting the engine.9. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the
“START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when
the engine starts.
10. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up. NOTE
When using the emergency key to start the engine, first
remove the key from the key holder. If the emergency key
is attached to a key holder (key ring), it may become
impossible to insert the keyless operation key into the
emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being
started.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the
emergency key after the engine is started.
If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the
floor, which may interfere with pedal operation.
Furthermore, the F.A.S.T.-key could prevent the
driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled to cause serious injury if the
airbag inflates.
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When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con-
ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles equipped
with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin
Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle, press the accelerator pedal halfway
and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-
erator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal on vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin
Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle, push the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to
6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds,
and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not
push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these pro-
cedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your local
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles or Twin Clutch SST vehicles at extremely cold
ambient temperature
When the ambient temperature is -4°F (-20°C) or lower on
vehicles with CVT, or -22°F (-30°C) or lower on vehicles
with Twin Clutch SST, it may not be possible to start from a
standstill even with the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift
lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed
up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle
for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to drive nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.
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Answerback function
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Setting of the horn, turn signal lights and buzzer of the keyless
entry system answerback function can be changed as required.
This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.NOTE
The answerback function does not operate when the key is
in the ignition switch or any door is opened.
Horn deactivation/reactivation
The horn answerback function can be set to the following three
conditions.
Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will
sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step
3.
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.
Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback
function
The turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the fol-
lowing seven conditions.
Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback
function.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.
Four chimesThe horn will sound if the LOCK button is
pressed twice quickly.
Number of chimes
Condition
To l o c k
To u n l o c k
One chime One flash Two flashes
Two chimes One flash No flash
Three chimes No flash Two flashes
Four chimes Two flashes One flash
Five chimes No flash One flash
Six chimes Two flashes No flash
Seven chimes No flash No flash
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.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.
Buzzer deactivation/reactivation
The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as
required.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.
Setting of door unlock function
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The door unlock function can be set to the following two con-
ditions.
Each time the door unlock function is set, a chime will sound to
tell you the condition of the door unlock function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.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 alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) for more than 1 second.Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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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.
Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only a F.A.S.T.-key, which has been programmed into the
vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors, and
start the engine.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the
key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys
except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed
again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes
programmed again.Additional F.A.S.T.-keys
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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have two registered
F. A . S . T. - k e y s .
Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except
for vehicles sold in Canada). For you to register the ID code
yourself, follow the “Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming”
procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining
F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
You are provided with two F.A.S.T.-keys, but you may
register up to four F.A.S.T.-keys.
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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 remote
control transmitter or 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 the
“ON” position.

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

The interior alarm sensor, the theft-alarm system can be
activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or
when the windows are open. To prevent accidental activa-
tion 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, the
sensitivity of the interior intrusion detection function can
be adjusted. For further details, please contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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 remote control transmitter of the
F.A.S.T.-key, the theft-alarm system may be malfunction-
ing.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors) 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 3-9, 3-45 and “To oper-
ate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-21.
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