MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2013 8.G Owners Manual

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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 3-52, 3-56 and 3-59 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 3-52, 3-56 and 3-59 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 3-47.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 3-42.)

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
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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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Warning activation
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With the F.A.S.T.-key, warnings are given through buzzers and
displays on the information screen in the multi-information
display in order to prevent mistaken operations or vehicle theft.
When a warning operates, be sure to check the vehicle and the
F.A.S.T.-key. A warning is also displayed if there is a problem
in the F.A.S.T.-key.If the following warning displays, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
If the following warning display, the display goes off if correc-
tive action is taken.

The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle cannot
be verified
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2There is a problem in the F.A.S.T.-key
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Someone may be carrying a F.A.S.T.-key with a
different ID code, or the F.A.S.T.-key may not be
within the operating range
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-28.
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A door or the rear hatch cannot be locked even when the
driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch or
the rear hatch LOCK switch is pressed.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-28.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
29.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off reminder sys-
tem” on page 3-29.
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