MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Owners Manual

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F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system
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When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, and a
door is opened and the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the pas-
senger compartment the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the
vehicle can no longer be verified. When the door is closed, the
warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds 4 times as a warn-
ing.NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system does not
function if the F.A.S.T.-key is removed through a window
without opening a door.
This setting can be changed.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

The warning may display even if the F.A.S.T.-key is in the
operating range for starting the engine and changing the
operation mode. The surrounding environment or electro-
magnetic waves may make it impossible to verify the ID
codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and vehicle.
Key lock-in prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in
the passenger compartment, all the doors and the liftgate are
closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the
driver’s door switch or the liftgate switch, the warning light
blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning,
and the doors and the liftgate cannot be locked.Door ajar prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch or the liftgate
switch while one of the doors or the liftgate is not fully closed,
the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 sec-
onds as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate cannot be
locked.
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Operation mode OFF reminder system
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When the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, all
the doors and the liftgate are closed, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch or the liftgate
switch, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for
about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the liftgate
cannot be locked.Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting
The operation mode can be in any mode to start the
engine.

The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately
15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Press-
ing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will
be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while the
engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then
attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with
the starter motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.

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 low
coolant temperature indicator goes out.
Refer to “Low coolant temperature indicator” on page 3-
110.
Starting the engineYour vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system. This is a system that automatically controls
fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accelera-
tor pedal when starting the engine.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.
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3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).
5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), the engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
For safety reasons, the engine should be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the
driving wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are
functioning properly.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 {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle), press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator
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 (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle),
push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it
there, then press the engine switch to crank the engine. If
the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the
engine switch to stop cranking the engine, and release the
accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a
few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the
engine again while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. 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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Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or
lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
selector lever 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 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 start nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.Stopping the engine
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NOTE
If you have to bring the engine to an emergency stop
while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 sec-
onds or more, or press it quickly 3 times or more. The
engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.
If the engine is stopped with the selector lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake
pedal.
3. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, press the engine
switch to stop the engine, and then move the gearshift
lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a down-
hill) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operating properly
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Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console.
Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the
engine or changing the operation mode.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not operate the engine switch while driving
except in an emergency. If the engine is stopped
while driving, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to operate
the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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NOTE
Do not insert into the key slot anything other than the
F.A.S.T.-key. This could cause damage or a malfunction.

Remove the object or additional key from the F.A.S.T.-
key before inserting the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID code from the
registered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the
operation mode may not change. F.A.S.T.-key reminderIf the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s door is opened
with the F.A.S.T.-key in the key slot, a warning is issued with
the warning light and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3
seconds to remind you to remove the key.
To operate without using the F.A.S.T.-key
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.-key.
When the F.A.S.T.-key cannot be used, such as when the bat-
tery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the vehicle has run down, the emer-
gency key can be used to lock and unlock the passenger’s door.
To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and
remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (C).NOTE
Only use the emergency key in an emergency. When the
battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible and use it as a F.A.S.T.-key again.

After using the emergency key, be sure to reinsert it into
the F.A.S.T.-key.
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Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
Turn the emergency key toward the front of the vehicle to lock
the door. After checking that the door is locked, turn the emer-
gency key back to the center and remove it.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions) using a F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobilizer
system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only the F.A.S.T.-keys that have been programmed to the vehi-
cle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
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, take your vehicle and the remaining
F.A.S.T.-keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
have the ID codes reprogrammed.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Additional F.A.S.T.-keys
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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have 2 registered
F.A.S.T.-keys. You need to register the ID code to the vehicle.
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 2 F.A.S.T.-keys, but you may regis-
ter up to 4 F.A.S.T.-keys.
You can obtain blank F.A.S.T.-keys for your vehicle from
your Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except for vehi-
cles sold in Canada)
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You can program new F.A.S.T.-keys to the system if you have
two valid (already registered) F.A.S.T.-keys and blank (not
registered) F.A.S.T.-key.
For F.A.S.T.-key programming, follow the procedures below.
1. Open the driver’s door.NOTE
Keep the driver’s door open until F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming is finished. Do not open or close other doors.
2. While carrying the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, put the opera-
tion mode in ON. (Perform the following procedure
within 30 seconds.)
3. Insert the new F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot.
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4. With the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK but-
ton for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button during
this time.
5. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 4.
(Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds.)
6. With the second valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK
button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button
during this time.
7. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 6.
The immobilizer warning light will blink.
When registration of ID code is complete, the buzzer will
sound 3 times and the immobilizer indicator will come on
for 30 seconds.
If an error occurs, F.A.S.T.-key programming will be ter-
minated and the buzzer will sound for 3 seconds.NOTE
F.A.S.T.-key programming will be terminated if the opera-
tion mode is put in OFF before the immobilizer warning
light starts blinking.8. If you wish to register another F.A.S.T.-key, repeat the
process from step 1 after the operation mode is put in
OFF.
NOTE
The immobilizer display will go off immediately if the
operation mode is put in OFF.

It is not possible to register a F.A.S.T.-key if the immobi-
lizer warning light goes off during the procedure.
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Keyless entry system
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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock
the doors and the liftgate.
It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic
alarm.
To l o c kPress the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) twice, the horn will
sound once.To unlockPress the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more
time to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal
lights will also blink twice.NOTE
The door and liftgate unlock function can be set so that all
doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is
pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock function” on
page 3-32.
1-
LOCK ( ) button
2-
UNLOCK ( ) button
3- PANIC button
4- Operation indicator light
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Answerback functionThe horn of the keyless entry system answerback function can
be changed as required. This is done with the key removed
from the ignition switch.
Horn deactivation/reactivation
The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
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.Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation
The turn signal lights answerback function can be changes.
If you want to change the answerback function, please contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Buzzer deactivation/reactivation
The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as
required.
Setting of door and liftgate unlock function
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The door and liftgate unlock function can be set to the follow-
ing two conditions.
Each time the door and liftgate unlock function is set, a chime
will sound to tell you the condition of the door and liftgate
unlock function.
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
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.
One chime: The horn will not sound.
Two chimes: The horn will sound.
Four chimes: The horn will sound if the LOCK button is
pressed twice within 1 second.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors and the liftgate unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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