MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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3Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
enables the doors and the rear hatch to be locked and unlocked
and the engine to be started simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control trans-
mitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key): Keyless entry system” on page 3-44.The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-
key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and
unlocking the doors and the rear hatch, and starting the
engine. When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying
the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Individuals who use implantable pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter-defibrillators should keep
away from the external and internal transmitters.
The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key
may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers
and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
A- External transmitter
B- Internal transmitter
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The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-key can be
modified as stated below. (Keyless entry operations are
possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors
and the rear hatch
• Enabling only the starting of the engine
• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key
NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic waves.
In cases such as the following, operation may be improper
or unstable.
• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electro-
magnetic waves, such as a TV transmitting tower, a
power station, a radio station or an airport
• The key is carried together with other communication
devices such as cellular phones or radios, or electrical
appliances such as computers
• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object
• A keyless entry system is being used nearby
• The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
• The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic
waves or noise
Use the emergency key in such circumstances.
Refer to “To operate using the emergency key” on page 3-
33.

The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception oper-
ations in its communication with the vehicle. This means
that the battery is always running down, regardless of how
often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1
to 3 years, depending on the usage conditions.

Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception
operations, the reception of strong electromagnetic waves
can accelerate the running down of the battery. Do not
place near electrical appliances such as televisions or
computers.
WA R N I N G
!
Individuals using other electrical medical appara-
tuses besides implantable pacemakers and implant-
able cardioverter-defibrillators should check with
the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the
effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the
F.A.S.T.-key. The electromagnetic waves may affect
the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.
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Operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key
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When a person enters the operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key
while carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and press the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the rear hatch LOCK
switch or the rear hatch OPEN switch, verification of the ID
code is performed.
The F.A.S.T.-key enables the doors and the rear hatch to be
locked and unlocked and the engine to be started only when the
ID codes of the vehicle and F.A.S.T.-key match.NOTE
When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down or
there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise in the
area, the operating range could decrease or operations
could become unstable.
Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors
and the rear hatchThe operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the han-
dles of the driver’s and front passenger doors and the center of
the rear hatch.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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NOTE
Only the doors and the rear hatch that derect the F.A.S.T.-
key can be locked and unlocked.

The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-key is too
close to the windshield, door windows or rear hatch.

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm)
of the handles of the driver’s and front passenger doors
and center of the rear hatch, the system may not operate if
the key is close to the ground or in a high position.

If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, even a
person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock
the doors or the rear hatch by pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the rear hatch
LOCK switch or the rear hatch OPEN switch.
Operating range for starting the engine
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.NOTE
Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it
may not be possible to start the engine if the key is in a
storage space such as the glove compartment, on top of
the instrument panel, or in the door pocket or luggage
compartment.

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehicle, it may be
possible to start the engine if the key is too close to a door
or door window.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
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To operate using the F.A.S.T.-key
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To l o c kWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s door lock/unlock switch (A), or the rear hatch LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and
rear hatch.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-51, 3-55 and 3-58 respectively.
NOTE
In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door or the rear hatch is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

The rear hatch OPEN switch (C) can be used to confirm
that the vehicle is locked properly.
Press the rear hatch OPEN switch within about 3 seconds
of locking.

If the rear hatch OPEN switch is pressed 3 seconds or
more after the vehicle is locked, the doors and the rear
hatch are unlocked.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches
Rear hatch switches
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The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the function can be adjusted on the screen.
For details, refer to the separate operation manual.To unlockWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
you can unlock the doors and the rear hatch by F.A.S.T.-key
operation.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will blink twice and the buzzer will sound twice.
Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Rear
hatch” on pages 3-51, 3-55 and 3-58 respectively.Press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A) to unlock only
the driver’s door.
Within about 2 seconds, press the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch (A) one more time to unlock all the doors and rear
hatch.
NOTE
Settings can be changed so that all doors and rear hatch
are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) once.
Refer to “Setting of door and rear hatch unlock function”
on page 3-46.Driver’s door lock/unlock switch
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Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (B), or the
rear hatch OPEN switch (C) to unlock all the doors and the rear
hatch.
NOTE
If the doors and the rear hatch are unlocked when all doors
and the rear hatch are locked and no doors or the rear
hatch are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and
the rear hatch will automatically re-lock.

The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle re-
locks 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 operation manual.

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
• A door or the rear hatch is open or ajar
• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

The doors and the rear hatch cannot be unlocked by using
the rear hatch OPEN switch for about 3 seconds after
locking.

The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the function can be adjusted on the screen.
For details, refer to the separate operation manual.
Front passenger’s door
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NOTE
Function settings can be modified as stated below.
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 operation manual.
• Activating the operation confirmation function (flashing
of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or
only during unlocking.
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (flash-
ing of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of flashes in the operation confir-
mation function (flashing of the hazard warning lights).
• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors and the rear hatch are closed.
Ignition switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those reg-
istered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic
immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be
turned to start the engine.LOCK (PUSH OFF)The position where the steering wheel is locked.LOCK (PUSH ON)When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a
match, the ignition switch can be turned.ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.
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ONThe engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the
“ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key
sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer
computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-41.)

If the ignition switch is not turned to the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position when the engine is not running, the ID
code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even
if the ignition switch is turned to the “START” position. If
this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and start the engine
again.
To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”
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Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.NOTE
To turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK (PUSH
OFF)” position to the “ACC” position, push the ignition
switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions
and then turn the ignition switch.

The ignition switch cannot be turned unless the F.A.S.T.-
key is inside the vehicle.
Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine” on page
3-19.A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel lock released
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To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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For vehicles equipped with manual transaxle
Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while
pressing it.
For vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST
First, set the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position, and then slowly turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it.NOTE
For vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position
unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.
CAUTION
!
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” or
“ACC” position for a long time when the engine is
not running. Doing so could lead to a dead battery.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position when the engine is running. It will damage
the starter motor.
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