MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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To unlock the doors and rear hatch
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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 “Child safety locks” for rear door
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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
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.
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3-58 Features and controls
3Rear hatch
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NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using the power door
locks (driver and front passenger side), keyless entry sys-
tem, or F.A.S.T.-key operation (if so equipped) also locks
and unlocks the rear hatch.
To openAfter unlocking, lift the rear hatch.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the rear hatch open
since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the pas-
senger compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the rear hatch, 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 rear hatch.
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NOTE
The rear hatch cannot be raised if it is not raised immedi-
ately after pressing the rear hatch OPEN switch. If this
happens, raise the rear hatch again after pressing the rear
hatch OPEN switch.

It is not possible to open the rear hatch while the battery is
disconnected. If necessary, use the inside rear hatch
release.

When the battery is reconnected, all doors and the rear
hatch will be locked. Unlock them before trying to open
the rear hatch.
To closePull the rear hatch grip (A) downward as illustrated and release
it before the rear hatch closes completely. Gently slam the rear
hatch from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the rear hatch without releasing the rear
hatch grip (A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the rear hatch is locked. If the rear hatch opens
while driving the vehicle, objects stored in the lug-
gage compartment 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 rear hatch. Please observe the follow-
ing in order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the rear hatch.
• 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 rear hatch release
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The inside rear hatch release is designed to provide a way to
open the rear hatch if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The rear hatch release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
rear hatch.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the rear hatch release lever.
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To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the rear hatch.2. Move the lever (B) to open the rear hatch.
3. Push out on the rear hatch to open it.
CAUTION
!
Always keep the release lever lid on rear hatch
closed when driving so that your luggage cannot
accidentally bump the lever and open the rear
hatch.
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3-62 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 stage
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Park 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 engine hood is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the rear hatch 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 rear hatch 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 ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

The system will not be armed if a door or the rear hatch 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.
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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.
If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors and the rear
hatch) 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, 3-44 and “To oper-
ate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-20.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
security alarm system could be activated in the following
situations.
• 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 or the sunroof 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 incli-
nation 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 3-62.
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 stage
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The 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 rear hatch is opened without
using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key opera-
tion.

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.
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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.
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 2Alarm 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 door or rear hatch.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Horn or siren sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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