key MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Service Manual

Features and controls
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3 Door locks
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To lock and unlock with the key (driver’s door)Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door.
After checking that the door is locked, turn the key back to the
center and remove it.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure all doors are tightly closed and locked
while driving.
• Locked doors, in combination with the use of seat
belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an
accident.
• Locked doors can help keep passengers, especially
small children, from opening doors and falling out
of moving vehicles.
• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders from
gaining access to your vehicle when you slow or
come to a stop.

Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Children
who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to
get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly
be overcome by heat and suffer serious injury or
death due to heat stroke.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. In addition
to the risk of heat stroke, children can activate
switches and controls, resulting in an injury or fatal
accident.
When closing a door, make sure that the door is fully
closed and the door-ajar warning display goes out
on the information screen on the multi-information
display. If the door is ajar it could open while driv-
ing and cause an accident.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key, only the driver’s
door will be locked or unlocked.
To lock or unlock all doors and the liftgate, use the power
door lock switches, the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T-key operation. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Power door locks” on page 3-38, “Keyless entry
system” on pages 3-8 and 3-31, and “To operate using the
F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-17.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the passen-
ger’s door can be locked and unlocked using the emer-
gency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 3-27.
To lock or unlock the door from the insideMove the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door.
All doors should be kept locked while driving.
The driver’s door can be unlocked without using the lock knob
by pulling on the inside door handle.1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To lock the door without using the key1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door.
Key reminder system (except for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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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.Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob for-
ward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and
the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the oper-
ation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to put the operation mode in OFF.
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3-38 Features and controls
3Power door locks
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NOTE
When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door will lock or unlock.

Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the power door locking system’s built-in
protection circuit, and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the
power door lock switch.
To lock and unlock the doors and liftgateUsing the power door lock switch
(if so equipped)
All of the doors and the liftgate can be locked or unlocked by
pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front
passenger door.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Features and controls
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3 Liftgate
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NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using the power door
lock switch, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation also locks and unlocks the liftgate. (if so
equipped)
To openAfter unlocking the tailgate, pull the tailgate handle upward to
open.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger
compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the liftgate, 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.
1- Unlock
CAUTION
!
Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the liftgate.
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Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the 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. (Type 1)
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the
driver’s door window automatically opens completely. (Type
2)
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 without carrying the key.
Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
Ty p e 1
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3-54 Features and controls
3Ignition switch
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-
rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Engine switch”on page 3-20.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
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OFFThe engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only
when the switch is in this position.ACCAllows operation of some electrical accessories with the engine
off.ONThe engine runs and all accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It
will automatically return to the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer”
on page 3-28.)
To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position {contin-
uously variable transmission (CVT)}.
2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
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3-56 Features and controls
3Starting the engine
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-
rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operation for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Starting and stopping the engine” on page 3-24.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “OFF” position, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the
engine or 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.
CAUTION
!
If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism 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.
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, doing so could damage the
starter motor.
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Starting the engineThis model 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.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
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. Insert the ignition key.3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).
6. 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 CVT, the starter will not oper-
ate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make
certain that all warning lights are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.When the engine is hard to startAfter several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start.
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.
Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine
starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be dam-
aged.
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