ECU MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010 2.G Owner's Guide

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NOTE

The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent damage.
 Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
 Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
 Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
 Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
 Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.
 Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
 Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones and wireless
devices.
 Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
 Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.


If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle
immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of
the key number, they can make a new key. The key num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.


No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 3-5.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)” on page 3-24.


Be careful of the following if the theft-alarm is set to
“Activate”.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on page 3-66.
 When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door or tailgate is opened after
using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock
switch to unlock the vehicle.
 Even if the theft-alarm is set to “Activate”, the system
does not enter the preparation status if the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the
vehicle.
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3 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security
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):
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 3-
24.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
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 key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
NOTE

In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the
“START” position.
 When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)
 When the key grip contacts metal of another key (Type
B)
 When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)


In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the
engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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NOTE

The key may not operate properly when it is near an
object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.


Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commer-
cially available remote starting systems. Use of commer-
cially available remote starting systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.


A system failure is suspected when the ignition switch is
turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not
start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
CAUTION
!

Do not make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.
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2. Remove the remote control transmitter from the remote
control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control
transmitter using the method described in step 1.
3. Remove the old battery.4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.
5. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
6. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control
transmitter case, then securely close the remote control
transmitter case.
7. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
NOTE

You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.


An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the
battery for you if you prefer.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery CR1620
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3-16 Features and controls
3Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
enables the doors and the tailgate to be locked and unlocked
and the engine to be started simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control trans-
mitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key): Keyless entry system” on page 3-47.
CAUTION
!

When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-
key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and
unlocking the doors and the tailgate, and starting the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying the
F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!

Individuals who use implantable pacemakers or
implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators should
keep away from the external and internal transmit-
ters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-
key may affect the operation of implantable pace-
makers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrilla-
tors.
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3-62 Features and controls
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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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At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the audio
panel flashes for confirmation. [The buzzer sounds inter-
mittently at the same time the theft-alarm indicator (A)
flashes. (if so equipped)]
4. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing
becomes slower. (The buzzer stops at this time.)
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 the tailgate are
unlocked by remote control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.


The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC”.


The system will not be armed if a door is not completely
closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described
above.


The security 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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Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
NOTE

The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.


If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times con-
secutively, the safety mechanism is deactivated and nor-
mal closing of the door window will be aborted.
Use the following method to return to normal operation.
1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the
power window switch to fully close the door window.
2. With fully closing the window, release the switch and
then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.
WA R N I N G
!

If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.CAUTION
!

The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.


The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.


Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the
safety mechanism will cause the sunroof to re-open automati-
cally. The opened sunroof will become operational again after
a few seconds.
If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecu-
tively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted. To return
the sunroof to normal operation:
1. Press switch (2) repeatedly until the sunroof moves into
the tilt up position.
2. Once the tilt up position has been reached, press again and
hold the switch (2) for at least 3 seconds.
3. After pressing the switch (1) to perform full opening,
press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.NOTE

The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be sub-
jected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.


Avoid stopping the sunroof before it reaches the opening
or closing end during operations. If this should acciden-
tally be allowed to happen, repeat the process from step 1.4. The sunroof should now operate in the normal manner.
CAUTION
!

The safety mechanism is deactivated While the
switch (3) is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.


The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch (3) is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.


Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Personal injury and malfunction of the sunroof
could result.
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3-82 Features and controls
3Steering wheel tilt lock lever
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To adjust the steering wheel up or down, move the tilt lock
lever upward or downward while raising or lowering the steer-
ing wheel to the desired level.1- Wheel lock
2- Release
WA R N I N G
!

After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured
in the locked (1) position.


Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This can be dangerous.


When releasing the tilt lock lever (moving it to the
position (2)), be sure to hold the steering wheel
firmly. Otherwise, the steering wheel may slip down
too suddenly.
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