MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2010 Owners Manual

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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 inside the vehicle, it may not
be possible to start the engine if the key is too close to a
door or door window.
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 LOCK switch (A) of
the driver’s door, front passenger door or tailgate within the
operating range to lock all the doors and the tailgate.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound
once.
Also refer to “Doors locks”, “Power door locks” and “Flap-
fold tailgate” on pages 3-54, 3-57 and 3-60 respectively.
*: Front of the vehicle
:Operating range
Driver’s door and front passenger’s door
switches
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NOTE

In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment
 A door or the tailgate is open or ajar
 The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
 The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch


When the vehicle is locked, the theft alarm system pre-
pares to enter the armed stage.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” for further details on page
3-66.


Pull the handle of a door or the tailgate within about 3 sec-
onds of locking to confirm that the vehicle is locked.


If the handle is operated 3 seconds or more after the vehi-
cle is locked, the doors and the tailgate are unlocked
again.


The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.
Tailgate switch
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To unlockWhile carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range,
hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock the driver’s door
only, or hold the handle of the front passenger door or pull the
handle of the tailgate to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
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 “Flap-fold
tailgate” on pages 3-54, 3-57 and 3-60 respectively.
Hold the handle of the driver’s door to unlock only the driver’s
door.
NOTE

Settings can be changed so that all doors and the tailgate
are unlocked automatically by F.A.S.T.-key operation.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock function” on
page 3-49.
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Hold the handle of the front passenger door or pull the handle
of the tailgate to unlock all the doors and the tailgate.NOTE

If the doors are unlocked 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 automati-
cally re-lock.


The doors and the tailgate cannot be unlocked for about 3
seconds after locking.


In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not
operate.
 A door or the tailgate is open or ajar
 The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”
 The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch


The time within which locking confirmation is possible
can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for details.


To unlock the vehicle, firmly hold the sensor (B) on the
rear of the door handle (A), and after confirming that the
vehicle is unlocked, pull the handle. However, in cases
such as the following, the vehicle may not unlock or
unlocking may be delayed.
 You are not touching the sensor on the rear of the handle
 Leather gloves or ski gloves are worn when touching the
sensor on the rear of the handle
 You are also carrying a F.A.S.T.-key of a different vehi-
cle, or a communication device or electric appliance that
emits electromagnetic waves is carried at the same time


The vehicle may not be unlocked if the door handle is
operated too quickly. If this happens, hold the handle
again and after confirming that the vehicle is unlocked,
pull the handle.
Front passenger door handle Tailgate handle
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If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range of the
external transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key could function and
unlock the doors and the tailgate when a door handle is
exposed to a large amount of water, such as when washing
the vehicle or during heavy rain. If this happens, the vehi-
cle re-locks automatically after about 30 seconds.
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 the separate operation manual.


Functions settings 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 the separate operation manual.
 Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking
of the turn signal lights) only during locking, or only
during unlocking.
 Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blink-
ing of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.
 Modifying the number of blinks in the operation confir-
mation function (blinking of the turn signal lights).
 Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is
removed from the passenger compartment when all the
doors and the tailgate are closed.
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.
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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.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 3-24)


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.
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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
3-20.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel lock released
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To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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First, set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and
then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
while pressing it.NOTE

The ignition switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
CAUTION
!

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 warnings display, the display goes off if the
correct action is taken.


The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the vehicle cannot
be verifiedTy p e 1
There is a problem in the F.A.S.T.-key
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 1
Someone 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 2
Ty p e 1
Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring sys-
tem” on page 3-30.
Ty p e 2
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A door or the tailgate cannot be locked even when the
LOCK switch is pressedTy p e 1
The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 1
Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page
3-30.
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 1
Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 3-
31.
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 1
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off reminder sys-
tem” on page 3-31.
Ty p e 2
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