open tailgate MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010 2.G User Guide

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F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system
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When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK
(PUSH OFF)”, and a door is opened and the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment so that the ID codes
of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle can no longer be verified,
the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds 4 times
as a warning.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. The surrounding
environment or electromagnetic 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 ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” posi-
tion, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compartment, all
the doors and the tailgate are closed, and someone tries to lock
the vehicle by pressing the LOCK switch of the doors and the
tailgate, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds
for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors and the tailgate
cannot be locked.
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Setting of door and tailgate unlock function
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The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to the follow-
ing two conditions.
Each time the door and tailgate unlock function is set, a chime
will sound to tell you the condition of the door and tailgate
unlock function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you
started the engine with the key, remove the key from the
ignition switch.
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.NOTE

On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.
Using the panic alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys
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Only F.A.S.T.-keys, which have been programmed into the
vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors and the
tailgate, and start the engine.
Each time the answerback function is set, a chime will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.
If you lose your F.A.S.T.-key, to prevent vehicle theft, the ID
code must be changed.
Take your vehicle and all remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code
changed.
Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime All doors and the tailgate unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only
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NOTE

The indicator light (4) comes on each time a button is
pressed.


The keyless entry system does not work if the key is in the
ignition switch.


The F.A.S.T.-key can be used from about 40 feet (12 m)
away. However, this distance may change if your vehicle
is near a TV transmitting tower, a power station, or a radio
station.


If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed when all doors and
the tailgate are locked and no doors or the tailgate are
opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate
will automatically re-lock.
On a vehicle equipped with a Mitsubishi Multi-Communi-
cation System, the functions can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate operation manual.


If the following conditions are observed after pressing the
LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) button on the remote control
transmitter, the buttery in the F.A.S.T.-key may need to be
replaced.
 The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked or unlocked.
 The panic alarm cannot be operated.
 The indicator light (4) is dim or does not come on.


If you lose your F.A.S.T.-key, please contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.


If you wish to obtain an additional F.A.S.T.-key, please
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maxi-
mum of four F.A.S.T.-key can be programmed for your
vehicle.


To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary
to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer
and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system): Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page
3-44.
General information
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Your F.A.S.T.-key on a radio frequency subject to Federal Com-
munications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Can-
ada). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
 This device may not cause harmful interference.
 This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
!

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Using the selector lever positionAll doors and the tailgate will unlock when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position.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.
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
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NOTE

Locking and unlocking the doors by using power door
locks (driver and front passenger side), keyless entry sys-
tem (if so equipped), or F.A.S.T.-key (if so equipped) also
locks and unlocks the tailgate.
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.
WA R N I N G
!

It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate (upper gate
and lower gate) 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 tailgate, 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.
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To open1. After unlocking, raise the upper gate by pulling up the
tailgate handle.2. Move the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, and
slowly lower the lower gate.
CAUTION
!

Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the tailgate.


Do not open the lower gate when a trailer hitch
draw bar assembly is installed.
The lower gate could contact the trailer hitch and be
damaged.
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NOTE

Do not jump onto the lower gate or subject it to strong
impacts. Doing so could damage the lower gate.


The upper gate cannot be raised if it is not raised immedi-
ately after pulling the tailgate handle.
If this happens, raise the upper gate again while pulling
the tailgate handle.


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


When the battery is reconnected, all doors and the tailgate
will be locked. Unlock them before trying to open the tail-
gate.
To close1. Raise the lower gate until it clicks and locks.NOTE

Before closing the upper gate, attempt to move the lower
gate back and forth to ensure that it is locked securely.
It will not be possible to close the upper gate unless the
lower gate is securely closed.
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2. Pull the upper gate grip (B) downward as illustrated and
release it before the upper gate closes completely. Gently
slam the upper gate from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
!

To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the upper gate without releasing the upper
gate grip (B).


Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the tailgate is locked. If the tailgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
CAUTION
!

When closing the lower gate, do not trap foreign
material in the area of the striker (C). Doing so
could damage the bar or make it impossible to close
the lower gate.
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NOTE

Be sure to close the lower gate before closing the upper
gate. Closing them in reverse sequence could make the
gates hit each other, causing damage to the tailgate.


Gas struts (D) and wires (E) are installed in the locations
illustrated in order to support the tailgate. Please observe
the following in order to prevent damage or faulty opera-
tion:
 Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts or wires when
closing the tailgate.
 Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts or wires.
 Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts or wires.
 Do not hang objects on the gas struts or wires.
Inside tailgate release
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The inside tailgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the tailgate if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the tailgate release lever.
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To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the tailgate.2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the upper gate to open it.
4. Slowly lower the lower gate.
CAUTION
!

Always keep the release lever lid on tailgate closed
when driving so that your luggage cannot acciden-
tally bump the lever and open the tailgate.
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