ignition MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 8.G Workshop Manual

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Key reminder system
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If 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 engine
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If 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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To unlock the doors and rear hatch
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NOTE

When the power window lock switch is in the lock mode,
the door and rear hatch unlocking function will be deacti-
vated. Refer to “Power windows: Lock switch” on page 3-
70.
Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Using the ignition switch positionAll doors and the rear hatch will unlock when the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.Using the selector lever {continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT)} position or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) positionAll doors and the rear hatch will unlock when the selector lever
(CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is moved to the
“P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion.
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 and rear hatch
either using the ignition switch position or using the selector
lever {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} position or 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
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Vehicles with CVT Vehicles with
Tw i n C l u t c h S S T
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3 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 rear hatch is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the rear hatch by either the remote con-
trol 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 leave
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NOTE

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors and the rear hatch 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 rear hatch 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 stageWhile the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a rear hatch is opened
without the remote control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.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.
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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 or rear hatch.


Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the rear hatch are unlocked by the remote
control transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE

If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
rear hatch are closed and no door is opened within approx-
imately 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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Main switchThe 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.
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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Sub switchEach sub switch can be used for its own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.
Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30 second
period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be
operated.
1- Close (up)
2- Open (down)
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3 Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
To open Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the
sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open
position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be
fully open.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. NOTE

The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.
To closePress the switch (3), the sunroof automatically closes.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.To tilt up When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear edge of sunroof raises
for ventilation. To tilt down Press the switch (3). Timer functionThe sunroof can be operated when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30
seconds period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened, the sunroof cannot be oper-
ated until the ignition switch is turned on again.
WA R N I N G
!

Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening.


Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).


Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in
the vehicle.
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SunshadeThe sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun-
roof is closed.
When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open auto-
matically.NOTE

Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before closing the sun-
shade.
NOTE

When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
sunroof and without the ignition key.


Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snowfall or during extreme cold).


Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or
roof opening edge.


Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the sun-
roof.


Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.


If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.


Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a
roof carrier is installed. Depending on the model of ski
carrier or roof carrier, the sunroof may contact the carrier
when the sunroof is tilted up.


Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.


Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weather-
strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.


After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.


Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only
while the engine is running.
CAUTION
!

Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sun-
roof is opened.


Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
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3Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position for
vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector
lever {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the gear-
shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to “P” (PARK) position for vehi-
cles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST.
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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