Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2015 Owner's Manual

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Introduction

WARNING

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION.

We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an understanding of the many features that are included in the LANCER EVOLUTION. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

Throughout this manual the words WARNING and CAUTION appear. These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed.

Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to assist you with any further questions you may have regarding the operation of your vehicle. Please note that this manual applies to all LANCER EVOLUTION models and explains all features including options. Some features explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the information contained here.

This manual includes instructions for standard and optional equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and to make additions or improvements in its product without assuming any obligation to install these on previously manufactured products.

Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

You will see another important symbol:

NOTE Gives helpful information.

 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Table of contents

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Overview Quick index General information Seat and restraint systems Features and controls Driving safety Comfort controls For emergencies Vehicle care and maintenance Customer assistance/ Specifications Alphabetical index

Reporting Safety Defects

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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

Instrument cluster P.5-89

Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-66

Multi-information meter switch P.5-92 Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-124 Turn signal lever P.5-129 Front fog light switch P.5-130

Wiper and washer switch

P.5-131 Active stability control OFF switch P.5-77

Cruise control switches

P. 5- 8 0

Headlights leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-129

Ignition switch P.5-15, 5-22, 5-50

Fuses P.9-23

Engine hood release lever P.9-3

Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-20, 4-26 Horn switch P.5-136

Steering wheel tilt lock lever P.5-47

Supplemental restraint system - driver’s knee airbag P.4-27

Bluetooth

2.0 interface P.5-136

Steering wheel audio remote control switches Refer to the separated owner’s manual

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)

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Overview

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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)

Gearshift lever P.5-56, 5-58

Vents P.7-2

Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.4-20, 4-26

Glove compartment P.5-163 USB input terminal P.5-157

Fuel tank filler door release lever P.3-4

Parking brake lever P.5-46

Trunk lid release lever P.5-37

AWC switch P.5-72

Twin Clutch SST control mode switch (if so equipped) P.5-63

Cup holder (for front seats) P.5-165

Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.4-5

Floor console box P.5-164

Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)

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Overview 1-2

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Center panel

Type 1 Type 2

DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped) Refer to the separated owner’s manual

DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped) Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped) Refer to the separated owner’s manual

Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-130

Front passenger seat belt warning light P.4-11

Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-130

Front passenger seat belt warning light P.4-11

Passenger’s airbag off indicator P.4-25

Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-135

Front console box P.5-164

Air conditioning P.7-4, 7-9

12 V power outlet P.5-160

Front console tray P.5-164

Center panel

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1-3 Overview

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Interior

Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.5-49

Sunroof switch (if so equipped) P.5-44

Dome light (Front)/Reading lights P.5-161, 9-30, 9-38

Window lock switch P.5-43

Power window switches P.5-42

Power door lock switch P.5-35

Bluetooth

2.0 interface microphone P.5-137

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (for front seats) P.4-11 Seat belts P.4-8

Inside rearview mirror P.5-48

Sun visors P.5-160 Vanity mirror P.5-160 Card holder P.5-160

Bottle holder P.5-165

Front seats P.4-3

Supplemental restraint system - side airbag (for front seats) P.4-31

Head restraints P.4-6

Interior

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Overview 1-4

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Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag P.4-31

Coat hook P.5-166

Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped) P.5-162, 9-30, 9-39

Assist grip P.5-166

Rear seats P.4-5

Tether anchors for child restraint system P.4-16

Arm rest P.4-5

Cup holder (for rear seat) P.5-165

AWC control fluid reservoir P.9-9

Interior

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Trunk area

Inside emergency trunk lid release lever P.5-38

Trunk area light P.9-30, 9-40

Battery P.9-11

Windshield washer fluid reservoir P.9-10

Spare tire P.8-6

Tools P.8-5

Jack P.8-5

Trunk area

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Overview 1-6

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Outside (Front)

Locking and unlocking P.5-33 Keyless entry system (if so equipped) P.5-7 F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.5-11

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-44

Windshield wiper and washer P.5-131

Fuel tank filler P.3-4

Engine hood P.9-3 Engine compartment P.9-5

Outside rearview mirrors P.5-49 Side turn signal lights P.5-129, 9-28

Headlights, high beam P.5-124, 9-28, 9-31 Front turn signal lights P.5-129, 9-28, 9-34 Headlights, low beam P.5-124, 9-28, 9-30 Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P.5-124, 9-28, 9-32 Front side-marker and parking lights P.5-124, 9-28, 9-33, 9-34

Front fog lights P.5-130, 9-28, 9-35

Outside (Front)

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Outside (Rear)

Antenna P.7-15

Tire inflation pressures P.9-16 Changing tires P.8-6 Tire rotation P.9-18 Tire chains P.9-19 Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-85

High-mounted stop light P.9-28

Trunk lid P.5-37

Trunk lid OPEN switch (if so equipped) P.5-14

Rear side-marker lights P.5-124, 9-28, 9-36

License plate lights P.5-124, 9-28, 9-37

Rear turn signal lights P.5-129, 9-28, 9-36

Back-up lights P.9-28, 9-36

Tail and stop lights P.5-124, 9-28, 9-36

Tail lights P.5-124, 9-28, 9-36

Outside (Rear)

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

NOTE

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

 For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 5-90.  These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.

Warning light Do this Ref. page

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Charging system warning light

 If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is

fully released.

Brake warning light

Engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine

light”)

 If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check the

brake fluid level.

 If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid

hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

 Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have

the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.

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P.5-122

P.5-121

Quick index

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

Warning light Do this Ref. page

Anti-lock braking system warning light

 When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning

and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Test the system as described on page 5-75.

 If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-

mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P.5-75,

5-75

SRS warning light

Tire pressure monitoring system warning light

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 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked

at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the

proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. (See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-16.) Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes of driving.

 If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains

continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

P.4-12,

4-26

P.5-86

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If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. page

Cannot turn the key. (When using a key to start the engine)

When using a key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.

Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.

If this problem occurs...

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(When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine)

The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate. (for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T. -key)

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST:

Check the position of the gearshift lever. The key cannot be removed unless the gearshift lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles with manual transaxle:

Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.

When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.

Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the ignition switch.

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”. Vehicles with Twin Clutch SST:

Check whether the gearshift lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Vehicles with manual transaxle:

Place the ignition switch at the “ACC” position. Push the ignition switch in and turn it.

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and start the engine. P.5-21

P.5-51,

5-52

P. 5 -1 1

Quick index 2-3

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If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. page

Cannot shift the gearshift lever

from the “P” (PARK) position. (for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)

The windows are fogged up.

Shift the gearshift lever while pressing the brake pedal. Check that the ignition key or ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

P.5-58

The engine does not start. The lights do not come on. The lights are dim. The horn does not honk. The horn sound is weak.

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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.

2. Turn on the blower.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

P.7-8, 7-13

P.8-2,

9-11

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Problem Do this Ref. page

WARNING

The engine coolant temperature display “ ” in the multi-infor-

mation display is flashing. Steam comes out of the engine compartment.

The engine is overheated. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

If this problem occurs...

P.8-4

The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow.

 When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to

 Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-11

suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.

Quick index 2-5

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If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. page

The brakes are not functioning

properly after driving through water.

Twin Clutch SST does not shift. Vehicle cannot move. Acceleration is slow. The vehicle does not creep. A large shock is felt when shifting. Shifting occurs at higher engine speed. Response is slow. (for vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)

A tire is punctured.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5

The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high, a safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST, or there is a possible malfunction in the engine electronic control module.

P.5-60,

5-69,

5-121

2-6 Quick index

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.

2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

P.8-6

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General information

Fuel selection ...................................................................................3-2

Filling the fuel tank ..........................................................................3-4

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ....................................3-5

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts .....................................................3-6

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-7

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Fuel selection

WARNING

CAUTION

Fuel selection

Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is equipped with a fuel filler

tube especially designed to accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

 Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will

damage the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors.

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oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working properly.

Octane requirement

Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 93 [(MON+RON)/2] or higher for optimum performance. In case premium grade unleaded gasoline 93 [(MON+RON)/2] is not available, unleaded gasoline rating of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] can be used. However, the performance level is reduced. In order to maintain exhaust system durability, premium unleaded gasoline having an octane number of at least 91 [(MON+RON)/2] must be used If the premium grade unleaded gasoline rating of 91 [(MON+RON)/2] or higher is not available on journey, etc., regular unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] can be used temporarily as an emergency measure.

Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates such as ethanol, although the oxygenates may not be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.

Ethanol (Gasohol)

A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as that recommended for unleaded gasoline.

Methanol

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of the vehicle’s fuel system.

Gasoline detergent additives

In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-

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MON: Motor Octane Number RON: Research Octane Number

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Fuel selection

NOTE

Reformulated gasoline

Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability of engine and fuel system.

MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl)

MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines without MMT. Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Sulfur in gasoline

Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumination of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem is fuel-related.

 Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems

such as poor starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and poor acceleration. If you experience any of these problems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

 Repeatedly driving short distances at low

speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi Motors Genuine cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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Filling the fuel tank

WARNING

Filling the fuel tank

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn the engine off and keep away from flames, sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.

 Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to

get rid of your body’s static electricity by touching a metal part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on your body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapor.

 Perform the whole refueling process

(opening the fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do not let any other person come near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.

 Do not move away from the fuel tank filler

until refueling is finished. If you moved away and did something else (for example, sitting on a seat) part-way through the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.

 Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel

contains toxic substances.

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 Keep the doors and windows closed while

refueling the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.

Fuel tank capacity

14.5 gal (55.0 L)

Refueling

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of your vehicle. The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located at the left side of the driver’s seat.

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3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap counterclockwise.

A- Remove B- Close

 Since the fuel system may be under pres-

sure, remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.

4. While filling with fuel, store the cap in the capholder located on the inside of the fuel tank filler door.

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5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

on correct handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in the tank port as far as it will go.

 Your vehicle can only be operated using

unleaded gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.

6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not try to add more fuel.

 To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

“top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.

7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel tank filler door closed.

 Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed.

If the fuel cap is loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.

 If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,

use only the cap specified for your model vehicle.

 If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while

driving, the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check. Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear clicking sounds. The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety and durability. Modifications using non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance, safety and/or durability of your vehicle, and may violate applicable state and/or federal regulations.

DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance problems include the following:

 Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine

parts

 Failure to use required fuel and fluids  Failure to use proper size tires and wheels  Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust,

emission, suspension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

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Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

 Modification of any onboard com-

puter/control module, including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to any onboard computer/control module

Review the Warranty and Maintenance Manual for further details regarding warranty coverage.

Installation of accessories

 Before any electrical or electronic accesso-

ries are installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 The installation of accessories, optional

parts, etc., should only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in the driving area and in accordance with the guidelines and warnings contained within the documents accompanying this vehicle. Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be fitted to your vehicle.

 Improper installation of electrical parts

could cause fire. Refer to the “Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems” section within this owner’s manual.

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 Using a cellular phone or radio set inside

the vehicle without an external antenna may cause electrical system interference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

 Tires and wheels which do not meet spec-

ifications must not be used. Refer to the “Specifications” section for information regarding wheel and tire sizes.

 If you choose to use a cellular phone while

driving, you must not allow that usage to distract you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from the safe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all state and local laws in your area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.

Important point!

Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different manufacturers in the market, it is not always possible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genu-

ine parts will affect the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.

Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems

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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high quality vehicles with an emphasis on safety. It is important to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any accessory which may involve modification of the electrical or fuel systems.

 Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer concerning any such accessory fitment or modification. If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or improper installation methods are used (protective fuses not included, etc.), electronic devices may be adversely affected, resulting in a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident.

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts

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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are designed and manufactured to meet high standards of performance, and are recommended for all of your maintenance needs. Also avail-

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able from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are a wide variety of accessories to personalize your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi vehicle has a selection of Mitsubishi Motors authorized accessories to choose from to tailor your new vehicle to your own personal preference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealer’s Parts Manager has information on various audio systems, protection items, as well as interior and exterior accessories available for your specific model.

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

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Certain components of this vehicle, such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may apply. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

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Seat and restraint systems

Seats .................................................................................................4-2

Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-2

Front seats ........................................................................................4-3

Rear seats .........................................................................................4-5

Head restraints .................................................................................4-6

Seat belts ..........................................................................................4-8

Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-12

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-12

Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-13

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-20

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag .............................4-20

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Seats

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1 - Front seats

 To adjust the seat forward or backward

 P.4-3

 To adjust the seatback  P.4-4  To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side

only, if so equipped)  P.4-4

 Heated seats (if so equipped)  P.4-5

2 - Rear seats

 Arm rest  P.4-5

4-2 Seat and restraint systems

Seats and restraint systems

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Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect you and your passengers in an accident. Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and passengers. The seats, head restraints, and door

locks also are safety equipment, which must be used correctly.

Always check the following before you drive:

 That everyone in your vehicle is properly

wearing their seat belt.

 That infants and small children are prop-

erly secured in appropriate child restraint systems in the rear seat.

 That all doors are fully closed and locked.  That seatbacks are upright, with head

restraints properly adjusted.

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Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or

WARNING

Except for RECARO seat

RECARO seat

CAUTION

WARNING

Except for RECARO seat

RECARO seat

death in all motor vehicle accidents. You can help reduce the risk of injury or death, however, by following the instructions in this manual.

Front seats

Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel and safely operate the vehicle.

 Do not attempt to adjust the seat while

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.

 After adjusting the seat, make sure that

the seat is securely locked into position.

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 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

injury or death during deployment of the driver’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle.

 To reduce the risk to the front passenger

of serious injury or death during deployment of the passenger’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the front passenger’s seat as far back as possible.

 Always place children 12 years old and

under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraint systems.

 Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an

adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might occur.

 Do not place a cushion or the like between

your back and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an accident.

 When sliding the seats, be careful not to

catch your hand or leg.

 When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,

pay careful attention to the rear seat passengers.

Front seats

To adjust the seat forward or backward

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Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in place.

 To make sure that the seat is securely

locked, try to move it forward or backward without using the adjusting lever.

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Front seats

CAUTION

WARNING

To adjust the seatback

Except for RECARO seat

To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.

 The reclining mechanism used in the seat-

back is spring loaded, and will cause the seatback to return quickly to the vertical position when the lock lever is operated. When pulling the lever, sit close to the seatback or hold the seatback with your hand to control its return motion.

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RECARO seat

Adjust the seatback angle by turning the dial.

1- To move to forward direction 2- To recline backward

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Seat belt performance during an accident can be adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt performance will be adversely affected. If the seat belt is not properly positioned against the body during an accident, there is increased risk you will slide under the belt and receive serious injury or death.

To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side only, if so equipped)

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Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.

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1- Raise

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CAUTION

2- Lower

Heated seats (if so equipped)

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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

1 (HI)- Heater high (for quick heating) 2- Heater off

3 (LO)- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

 Persons who are unable to feel tempera-

ture change or skin pain due to age, illness, injury, medication, alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions must use care when using the heated seat.

 Switch off the seat heaters when not in use.

Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for quick heating. After the seat has become warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” position to keep it warm. Slight variations in the seat temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not indicate a malfunction.

 Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.

 Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other

insulating material on the seat while using the heater; doing so can cause the heater element to overheat.

Rear seats

 When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,

kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents; doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of the seat, but also to the heater.

 If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater. Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be malfunctioning during use.

Rear seats

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Arm rest

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Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown. The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to “Cup holder” on page 5-165.)

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Head restraints

WARNING

Head restraints

Except for RECARO seat

Padded head restraints for the seats can reduce the risk of a whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear. The head restraints are equipped in the illustrated position. To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, adjust the head restraint to the proper position. For the driver and front passenger, adjust the seatbacks to the upright position before adjusting the head restraints. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.

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 In order to minimize the risk of a neck

injury due to a rear impact, the head restraint must be adjusted to the proper position before vehicle operation. For the driver and front passenger, the seatbacks must be adjusted to the upright position before adjusting the head restraints. The driver should never adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

 Driving without the head restraints in

place can cause you and your passengers serious injury or death in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, always make sure the head restraints are installed and properly positioned when the seat is occupied.

 Never place a cushion or similar device on

the seatback. This can adversely affect head restraint performance by increasing the distance between your head and the restraint.

should raise the restraint to the highest locked position.

 To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.  To lower the restraint, push down on it

while pressing the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow.

 After adjusting the height, push down on

the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.

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Adjustment of the head restraint height

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, adjust the head restraint height so that the center of the restraint is at your eye level when seated. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach their eye level when seated

To remove

Press the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrows. Then pull the head restraint up and out of the seatback.

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CAUTION

 Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out

CAUTION

as shown in the illustration. Then pull the head restraint up to make sure that it is locked in place and will not come out of the seatback.

Head restraints

 To help minimize the risk of neck injury in

To install

First check that the head restraint is facing in the right direction as shown in the previous illustration, and then insert it into the seatback. Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraint locks into place.

the event of an accident, the head restraints must be properly installed and positioned to proper height before vehicle operation.

 The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

fers according to the seat. Always use the correct head restraint provided for the seat and do not install the head restraint in the wrong direction.

RECARO seat

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RECARO seats are equipped with padded head restraints integrated with the seatbacks. These head restraints can reduce the risk of a whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear. The head restraints are equipped in the illustrated position. To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, adjust your seatback to the upright position and sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.

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Seat belts

WARNING

 In order to minimize the risk of a neck

injury due to a rear impact, the driver and front passenger seatbacks must be adjusted to the upright position before vehicle operation. The driver should never adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

 Never place a cushion or similar device on

the seatback. This can adversely affect head restraint performance by increasing the distance between your head and the restraint.

Seat belts

Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to help reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas-

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senger in the event of an accident. Always use the provided seat belts. Carefully review the following information for proper seat belt usage.

 To help reduce the risk of injury or death

in an accident, seat belts and child restraint systems must always be used. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-13 for additional information.

 Never use one seat belt for more than one

person.

 Never carry more people in your vehicle

than there are seat belts.

 Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.  Always place the shoulder belt over your

shoulder and across your chest. Never put it behind you or under your arm.

 Always wear the lap belt as low as possible

across your hips, not around your waist.

 Never modify or alter the seat belts in

your vehicle.

 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

 To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-

ger of serious injury or death from a deploying airbag, make sure the passenger always wears the seat belt properly, remains seated all the way back and upright in their seat, and moves the seat as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-20 for additional information.

 Never hold an infant or child in your arms

or on your lap when riding in this vehicle even when you are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or child. Failure to follow these simple instructions creates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

 Children 12 years old and under should

always ride in the rear seat and be properly restrained. This reduces their risk of serious injury or death in an accident, especially due to a deploying front passenger airbag. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-13 for additional information.

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Seat belts

WARNING

NOTE

WARNING

 Any child who is too small to properly

wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Children 12 years old and under should be seated only in the rear seat to reduce their risk of serious injury or death in an accident, especially from the deployment of a front passenger airbag.

 Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing

child safety seat and positioned in the rear seat.

 In the event of an accident, all seat belt

assemblies, including retractors and attachment hardware, should be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to determine whether replacement is necessary.

Seat belt instructions

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All seats are equipped with a seat belt which uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retractor.

This system is designed to provide both comfort and safety. It permits full extension and automatic retraction of the belts during normal vehicle operation. A sensing device inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the retractor in the event of a sudden change in the vehicle’s motion.

 For instructions on installing a child restraint

system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a child restraint system using the seat belt” on page 4-18.

1. Occupants should always sit back in their seats with their backs against the upright seatback. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death during deployment of the airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. The front passenger seat should also be moved as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-20. Also refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page 4-3.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the webbing so that it easily pulls across your body.

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Seat belts

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WARNING

3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate. Push the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull up on the belt to be sure the latch plate is locked securely in the buckle.

 Be sure the seat belt webbing is not

twisted when worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat belt performance.

5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

 If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

out, pull it once with force and let it retract all the way. Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

4. The lap part of the belt must always be worn low and snug across the hips. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to take up any slack in the lap belt.

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 With the exception of the seat belt for the

driver, the seat belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see page 4-18). When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.

 Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and

is worn as low as possible across the hips, not around the waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and display

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Warning light

Warning display

A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt. If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position without the driver’s seat belt being

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Anchor down

Anchor up

fastened, a warning light will come on and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind you to fasten your seat belt. If you then drive with the seat belt unfastened for longer than a minute from when the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position, the warning light will come on and blink repeatedly and the tone will sound intermittently. The warning light and the tone will stop after approximately 90 seconds. If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat belt unfastened, the warning light/display and tone will remind you to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts moving. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this way when you remove your seat belt while driving. The warning light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.

 In order to reduce the risk of serious

injury or death in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children should additionally be restrained in a secure child restraint system.

 At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT”

will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.

Front passenger seat belt warning light

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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located in the instrument panel.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on and goes off a few seconds later. The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is subsequently fastened.

Seat belts

 Do not install any accessory or sticker that

makes the light difficult to see.

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)

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To move the anchor down, press the lock knob (A) and slide the anchor down to the desired position. To move the anchor up, slide the anchor up to the desired position.

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Seat belt use during pregnancy

WARNING

 Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so

that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder without touching your neck. The shoulder belt should

not be able to fall off your shoulder. Failure to follow this instruction can adversely affect seat belt performance and increase the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

 Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when

the vehicle is not in motion.

 Make sure the anchor is securely locked in

position after adjusting it.

Seat belt extender

When your seat belt, even fully extended, is not long enough, a seat belt extender must be obtained. The extender may be used for either of the front seats.

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 The extender should only be used if the

existing belt is not long enough. Anyone who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Unnecessary use of an extender can adversely affect seat belt performance in an accident.

 When not required, the extender must be

removed and stowed.

Seat belt use during pregnancy

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Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, pregnant women are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in an accident if they do not wear seat belts.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death to pregnant women and unborn children in an accident, pregnant women should always wear a seat belt. The lap portion of the seat belt should be worn snug and low across the hips and below the rounding. Consult your doctor if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each have a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner system.

Pre-tensioner system

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner system. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side collision, the pre-tensioner system operates simultaneously with the deployment of the front airbags or side airbags and curtain airbags. The seat belt pre-tensioners are located within the seat belt retractors (A). When activated, the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt webbing and increase seat belt performance.

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes

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the following components:

1- SRS warning light 2- Front impact sensors 3- Seat belt pre-tensioners 4- Airbag control unit 5- Side impact sensors

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring. The pre-tensioner seat belt system will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is released and a loud noise will be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it may cause some temporary irritation to people with respiratory problems. The pre-tensioners activate in the event of moderate-to-severe frontal or side impact, even if the seat belt is not being worn. The seat belt pre-tensioners may not activate in certain types of collisions, even though the vehicle may appear to be severely damaged. Such non-activation does not mean something is wrong with the seat belt pre-tensioner system, but rather that the collision forces were not severe enough or not of the type to activate the system.

 The seat belt pre-tensioner system is

designed to work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Child restraint systems

SRS warning

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This warning tells you if there is a problem involving the SRS airbags and the pre-tensioner seat belts. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-26.

Force limiter system

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In the event of an accident, the seat belt force limiter system will help reduce the force applied to the driver and front seat passenger.

Child restraint systems

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When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint system must always be used. This is required by law in the U.S. and Canada. Child restraint systems specifically designed for infants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. Choose only a child restraint system with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufacturer’s statement of compliance on the box and child restraint system itself.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

The child restraint system should be appropriate for your child’s weight and height, and should properly fit your vehicle’s seat. For detail information, refer to the instruction manual accompanying the child restraint system.

Guidelines for child restraint system selection

All children should be properly restrained in a restraint device that offers the maximum protection for their size and age. Be sure to check local, state, or provincial requirements for child size and age that may vary from the recommendations listed below.

 Children less than 1 year old and who

weigh 22 pounds (10 kg) or less MUST ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

 Children older than 1 year of age and who

weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who are less than 40 inches (100 cm) tall must be in a forward-facing restraint used only in the rear seat.

 Children who weigh more than 40 pounds

(18 kg) or who are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age, should use a suitable child seat or a booster seat in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap/shoulder belt fits them properly.

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 All children must be seated in the rear

seat, and properly restrained. Accident statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat, rather than in the front seat.

 Any child who is too large to use a child

restraint system should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap and shoulder belt properly. The shoulder belt must be positioned over the shoulder and across the chest, not across their neck, and with the lap belt positioned low on the child’s hips, not across their stomach. If necessary, a booster seat should be used to help achieve a proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use a booster seat that is certified as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.

 Never hold an infant or child in your arms

or on your lap when riding in this vehicle, even when you are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or child. Failure to follow these simple instructions creates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

 Your vehicle is also equipped with a front

passenger airbag. Never put REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front passenger seat. This places the infant too close to the passenger airbag. During deployment of the airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.

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Child restraint systems

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Airbag

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NOTE

 FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat whenever possible. If they must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to the most rearward position and make sure the child stays in the child restraint system, properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death to the child.

 It is important to use an approved rear-

facing infant restraint until the infant is one year old (unless the infant outgrows the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s neck and spine to develop enough to support the weight of their head in the event of an accident.

 When installing a child restraint system,

follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and follow the directions in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to your child in an accident or sudden stop.

 After installation, push and pull the child

restraint system back and forth, and side to side, to see that it is firmly secured. If the child restraint system is not installed securely, it may cause injury to the child or other occupants in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

 When not in use, keep your child restraint

system secured with the seat belt, or remove it from the vehicle, in order to prevent it from being thrown around inside the vehicle during an accident.

 Before purchasing a child restraint system,

try installing it in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the seat cushion, it may be difficult to securely install some manufacturer’s child restraint systems. If the child restraint system can be pulled forward or to either side easily on the seat cushion after the seat belt has been tightened, choose another manufacturer’s child restraint system. Depending on the seating position in the vehicle and the child restraint system that you have, the child restraint system can be attached using one of the following two methods:

• To the lower anchorage in the rear seat ONLY if the child restraint system is compatible with the LATCH system (See page 4-16).

• To the seat belt (See page 4-18).

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Child restraint systems

NOTE

Installing a child restraint system using the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children) system

Lower anchor locations

The outboard seating positions in the rear seat of your vehicle are equipped with lower anchors for attaching child restraint systems compatible with the LATCH system.

 The symbols on the seatback show the loca-

tion of the lower anchor points.

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Tether anchor locations Examples of child restraint sys-

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Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the rear shelf, located behind the top of your rear seat. These are for securing a child restraint system tether strap to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your vehicle.

tems compatible with the LATCH system

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A- Rear-facing child restraint system B- Front-facing child restraint system C- Child restraint system lower anchor

connectors

D- Tether strap

(These are only examples.)

Using the LATCH system

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1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap, remove the head restraint from the location where you wish to install the child restraint system.

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2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the

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child restraint system into the slits (B) in accordance with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Remember, the lower anchors (E) provided with your vehicle are designed to secure suitable child restraint systems compatible with the LATCH system in the rear seat only.

A- Connector D- Vehicle seat

cushion B- Slit E- Lower anchor C- Vehicle seatback

 In order to secure a child restraint system

compatible with the LATCH system, use the lower anchor points in the outboard positions of the rear seat. It is not necessary to use the vehicle’s seat belt. The vehicle’s seat belt, however, MUST be used to secure a child restraint system in the center position of the rear seat.

 If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove it before installing the child restraint system. Also, make sure the seat belt is away from, not looped through or otherwise interfering with, the child restraint system. If foreign matter is not removed and/or the seat belt interferes with the child restraint system, the child restraint system will not be secured properly, could detach and move forward in the event of sudden braking or an accident, and could result in injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

 When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the child restraint system is installed.

Child restraint systems

4. Latch the tether strap hook (F) of the child restraint system to the anchor (G) as illustrated below (4) and tighten the top tether strap so it is securely fastened.

5. Push and pull the child restraint system in all directions to be sure it is firmly secured.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from correctly fitted child restraint systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

3. Open the cover for the tether anchor by pulling it back with your hand as illustrated below (3).

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Child restraint systems

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Installing a child restraint system using the seat belt (with emergency/automatic locking mechanism)

With the exception of the driver, the seat belt in all other seating positions can be converted from normal Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode to Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. This means that when you pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation function. Always use the ALR child restraint installation function when you install a child restraint system using the seat belt.

Children 12 years old and under should always be restrained in the rear seat, whenever possible, although the front passenger seat belt can also be converted to ALR mode.

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 When you install a child restraint system

using the seat belt, always make sure the retractor has been switched to the ALR child restraint installation function. The ALR function will keep the child restraint system tightly secured to the seat. Failure to convert the retractor to the ALR function may allow the child restraint system to move forward during sudden braking or an accident, resulting in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants.

Installation

1. Place the child restraint system on the seat where you wish to install it. To help assure proper fitting of the child restraint system, always remove the head restraint.

2. Route the seat belt through the child restraint system according to the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. Then insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle. Make sure you hear a “click” when you insert the latch plate into the buckle.

3. To activate the ALR child restraint installation function, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out of the retractor until it stops. Then let the belt feed back into the retractor.

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4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If

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the belt is in the ALR function, you will not be able to pull it out. If the webbing can be pulled out from retractor, the ALR function has not been activated and you will need to repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt allowing the slack to feed into the retractor. Remember, if the lap belt portion is not tight, the child restraint system will not be secure. It may help to put your weight on the child restraint system and/or push on its seatback while pulling up on the belt (see illustration).

If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap in accordance with the following procedures.

6. Open the cover from the tether anchor installation point by pulling it back with your hand as illustrated below (6).

7. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint system to the tether anchor (B) as illustrated below (7) and tighten the top tether strap so it is securely fastened.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

Child restraint systems

8. Before putting your child in the restraint, push and pull the restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secured. Do this before each use. If the child restraint system is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1 through 7.

9. To remove a child restraint system from the vehicle and deactivate the ALR mode, remove the child from the restraint. Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the belt from the restraint and let the belt fully retract.

10. Reinstall the head restraint. Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-6.

Children who have outgrown child restraint systems

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Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crosses their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their stomach, a commercially available booster seat must be used, to raise the child so that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains positioned low across their hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint

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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

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Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations.

 Any child who is too small to properly

wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious injury or death in an accident.

 A child should never be left unattended in,

or unsupervised, around your vehicle. When you leave the vehicle, always take the child out as well.

 Children can die from heat stroke if left or

trapped inside the vehicle, especially on hot days.

 Keep your vehicle locked and the trunk lid

closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from children.

 Never allow children to play in the trunk

of your vehicle.

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or detergent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-

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dye the belts. The color may rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.

Regularly check your seat belt buckles and their release mechanisms for positive engagement and release of the latch plate. Check the retractors for automatic locking when in the Automatic Locking Retractor function.

The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any section of the webbing from broken fibers, or severe fading from sunlight. All of these conditions indicate a weakening of the belt, which may adversely affect seat belt performance in an accident.

 Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of the seat belt assemblies. This work should be done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer perform the work could reduce the effectiveness of the belts and could result in a serious injury or death in an accident.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which includes airbags for the driver and passengers.

The SRS front airbags are designed to supplement the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems by providing those occupants with protection against head and chest injuries in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions. The SRS front airbags, together with sensors at the front of the vehicle and sensors attached to the front seats, form an advanced airbag system.

The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to supplement the primary protection of the driver’s seat belt system. It can reduce the forward movement of the driver’s lower legs and provide increased overall body protection in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions.

The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags are also designed to supplement the seat belts. The SRS side airbags provide the driver and front passenger with protection against chest injuries by deploying the bag on the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact

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collisions. The SRS curtain airbags provide

WARNING

the driver and passengers on the front seat and rear outboard seat with protection against head injuries by deploying a bag on the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact collisions.

The SRS airbags are NOT a substitute for use of the seat belts. For maximum protection in all types of accidents, seat belts must ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives or rides in this vehicle (with infants and small children in an appropriate child restraint system in the rear seat, and older children buckled in the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-13.

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG.

• Seat belts help keep the driver and passengers properly positioned. This reduces the risk of injury in all collisions, and reduces the risk of serious injuries or death when the airbags inflate. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained or improperly restrained driver or passengers can move forward into direct contact with, or within close proximity to, the airbag when it begins to inflate. The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and can cause serious injuries or death if the occupant comes in contact with the airbag at this time.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in rollovers, rear impact collisions, and in lower-speed frontal collisions, because the airbags are not designed to inflate in those situations.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle in a collision or rollover.

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-

ERLY SEATED.

• A driver or front passenger sitting too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment can be seriously injured or killed.

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• Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. If the driver and front passenger are not properly seated and restrained, the airbag may not provide the proper protection and can cause serious injuries or death when it inflates.

• To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death due to a deploying driver’s airbag, always properly wear your seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible, maintaining a position that still allows the driver to have good control of the steering wheel, brake, accelerator, and other vehicle controls.

• To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious injury or death from a deploying passenger’s airbag, make sure the passenger always wears the seat belt properly, remains seated upright and all the way back in the seat, and positions the seat as far back as possible.

• Seat all infants and children in the rear seat, properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with

great force. Do not sit on the edge of the seat or sit with your lower legs too close to the instrument panel, or lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or the instrument panel.

 Do not put your feet or legs on or against

the instrument panel.

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WARNING

Airbag

 Infants and small children should never

ride unrestrained, or lean against the instrument panel. They should never ride held in your arms or on your lap. They can be seriously injured or killed in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate. Infants and children should be properly seated in the rear seat in an appropriate child restraint system. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page 4-13.

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 NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front passenger seat. This places the infant too close to the passenger airbag. During deployment of the airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.

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WARNING

 Older children should be seated in the

CAUTION

rear seat with their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropriate booster seat if needed. Refer to “Children who have outgrown child restraint systems” on page 4-19.

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The SRS includes the following components:

1- Driver’s airbag 2- SRS warning light 3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator 4- Passenger’s front airbag 5- Front impact sensors 6- Driver’s knee airbag 7- Driver’s seat position sensor

8- Seat belt buckle switches 9- Passenger’s seat weight sensors

10- Airbag control unit

11- Side airbag modules 12- Curtain airbag modules 13- Side impact sensors

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring.

The airbags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

When the impact sensors detect a front or side impact sufficient to deploy the airbag(s), the appropriate airbag(s) will be deployed.

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When airbags deploy, some smoke is released accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale the smoke as it may cause temporary irritation to people with respiratory problems.

After deployment, the airbags will quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, and does not prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with great

force. In certain situations, contact with an inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abrasions, and bruises. Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-20.

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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

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NOTE

WARNING

The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

 How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

 Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

 How far (if at all) the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

 How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only

if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached to the seat rail and provides the airbag control unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft position. The airbag control unit controls deployment of the driver’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this sensor. If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS warning in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-26.

 If the SRS warning comes on, have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

 Please observe the following instructions

to ensure that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate correctly.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well back against the seatback. Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary when driving.

• Do not place metallic objects or luggage under the front seat.

 If the vehicle is involved in a severe

impact, have the SRS sensor inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

Passenger’s seat weight sensors

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The passenger’s seat weight sensors are attached to the seat rails and provide the airbag control unit with information regarding the weight on the front passenger seat. The airbag control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this sensor. The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy in an impact when the weight on the seat is sensed to be less than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg). In this case, the passenger’s airbag off indicator will come on. Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on page 4-25. If there is a problem involving the passenger’s seat weight sensors, the SRS warning in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-26.

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WARNING

 If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible:

• The SRS warning does not initially come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” position.

• The SRS warning does not go out after several seconds.

• The SRS warning comes on while you are driving.

 To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight

sensors can correctly sense the weight being applied to the seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect the performance of the passenger’s airbag system.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well back against the seatback. Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.

• Never have more than one person (adult or child) sitting on the seat.

• Do not place anything between the seat and the floor console.

• Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s seatback.

• Do not remove the head restraints.

• When attaching a child restraint system, secure it firmly.

• Do not place luggage or other objects on the seat.

• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.

• Do not modify or replace the seat and seat belt.

• Do not place luggage or other objects under the seat.

• Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.

• Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.

• Do not subject the sensors to shock.

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front passenger seat with their feet or force the front passenger seat upward.

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to grasp the front passenger’s seatback or put their arms around it.

• When attaching a child restraint system in the rear seat, make sure it does not interfere with the front seat.

 If the vehicle is involved in a severe

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

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The passenger’s airbag off indicator is located in the instrument panel.

The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out a few seconds later. In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger’s front airbag is not operational.

 The passenger’s seat weight sensors sense

a weight of less than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passenger seat.

 The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.

When the weight applied to the front passenger seat is sensed to be approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is operational.

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WARNING

Warning display

 If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have the airbag system in your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

soon as possible:

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator comes on when an adult is sitting on the front passenger seat.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come on when the front passenger’s seat is not occupied.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator comes on and goes out repeatedly.

 Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off indicator difficult or impossible to see. You must be able to see the passenger’s airbag off indicator and verify the status of the passenger’s airbag system.

SRS warning light/display

Warning light

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The system checks itself every time the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The SRS warning light will come on for several seconds and then go out. This is normal and means the system is working properly. If there is a problem involving one or more of the SRS components, the warning light will come on and stay on. At the same time, the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi information display. The SRS warning light/display is shared by the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.

 If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the SRS airbags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and they may not function properly in a collision or may suddenly activate without a collision:

• Even when the ignition switch is in ON, the SRS warning light does not come on or it remains on.

• The SRS warning light and/or the warning display comes on while driving.

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners are designed to help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in certain collisions. If either of the above conditions occurs, immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system

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The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel above the glove compartment. The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front passenger’s airbag does not deploy when the front passenger seat is not occupied or when the weight sensor in the front passenger seat senses a weight on the seat of less than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg).

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Driver

Front passenger

Head-on collision with a solid wall at speeds of approx. 15 mph (25 km/h) or higher

Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows

Driver’s knee airbag system

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The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at the same time as the driver’s front airbag.

Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

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Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects

Collision where the vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck

Oblique frontal impact

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical condition is shown in the illustration to the left.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

designed to deploy only in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration to the right. The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is above a specific threshold level. The threshold level is approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) for a frontal collision straight into a solid flat wall that does not bend or deform. If the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is below this threshold level, the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This threshold level may also be higher if the vehicle hits something that absorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example, another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard rail). The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful, and can cause serious injuries or death if you are too close to the deploying airbag. Accordingly, it is important that you always wear the available seat belt.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when …

In certain types of front collisions, the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants. Some typical situations where the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy are shown in the illustrations.

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag do not protect the occupant in all types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

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The front airbags and driver’s

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Side collision to your vehicle

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

knee airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are not designed to deploy in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occupants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag do not protect the occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when …

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carriage impact). Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may deploy in certain types of unexpected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unexpected impacts can move you out of position, it is important to always wear your seat belts properly. When worn properly, seat belts can help maintain your distance from the airbags and driver’s knee airbag when they begin to inflate. The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and can cause serious injury or death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may deploy if the underside of the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe impact (under-

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Collision with an elevated median/island or curb

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground

WARNING

 Do not attach anything to the steering

wheel’s padded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These could strike and injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

 Do not set anything on, or attach anything

to, the instrument panel above the glove compartment. Such items could strike and injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attach accessories to, or put them

in front of, the windshield. They could restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and injure an occupant, when the airbag inflates.

 Do not attach additional keys or accesso-

ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the ignition key. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attach accessories to the lower por-

tion of the driver’s side instrument panel. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attempt to remove, install, disas-

semble or repair the SRS airbags.

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 Do not place objects, such as packages or

WARNING

Except for RECARO seats

RECARO seats

Except for RECARO seat

RECARO seat

pets, between the airbags and the driver or the front passenger. Such objects can adversely affect airbag performance, or cause serious injury or death when the airbag deploys.

 Immediately after airbag inflation, some

parts of the airbag system will be hot. Do not touch them. You could be burned.

 The airbag system is designed to work

only once. After the airbags deploy, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire airbag system must be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Side airbag system

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The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks. The side airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front seat.

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A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side airbags.

Curtain airbag system

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The curtain airbags are contained in the front and rear pillars and roof side rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front seat.

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WARNING

 The side airbag and curtain airbag can

cause serious injury or death to anyone too close to the airbag when it deploys. To reduce the risk of injury from a deploying side airbag and curtain airbags, all occupants must be properly restrained and seated well back, upright, and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean against the door.

 In order to reduce the risk of injury from

a deploying side airbag, do not allow any rear seat passengers to hold onto the back of either front seat. Special care should be taken with children.

 Do not place any objects near or around

the front of either front seatback. Such objects can interfere with proper side airbag deployment and cause injury during deployment of the side airbag.

 Do not place stickers, labels or additional

trim on the back of either front seat. They can interfere with proper side airbag deployment.

 Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

that have side airbags. Covers can interfere with proper side airbag deployment and adversely affect side airbag performance.

 Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

other object around the part where the curtain airbag (B) deploys, such as on the windshield, side door glass or front and rear pillars and roof side rail. When the curtain airbag inflate, the microphone or other object may be hurled with great force or the curtain airbag may not inflate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

 Do not put a hanger or any heavy or

pointed object on the coat hook. If the curtain airbag was activated, any such item could be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag from inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes that you hang on the coat hook.

 Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front passenger seat. Rearfacing child restraint systems MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

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 Front-facing child restraint systems

WARNING

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body’s side structure

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child restraint system must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and make sure that the child stays in the child restraint system, properly restrained and away from the door.

 Do not allow a child to lean against or sit

close to the passenger door, even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. The child’s head should also not lean against or be close to the section of the seatback where the side airbag and curtain airbag are located. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain airbag deploys. Failure to follow all of these instructions could lead to serious injury or death to the child.

 Work done on or in the vicinity of the side

airbag and curtain airbag system components should be done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Improper work methods can cause accidental side airbag and curtain airbag deployment, or render a side airbag and curtain airbag inoperable. Either of these situations can result in serious injury or death.

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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

A side airbag and curtain airbag are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment. The typical situation is shown in the illustration.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in an accident. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide additional protection. Therefore, for

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your safety and the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

The side airbag and curtain airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when …

In certain types of side collisions, the side airbag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the impact and to deform in order to help protect the occupants. Also, depending on the location of the impact, the side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy simultaneously. Some typical situations where the side airbag and curtain airbag may not deploy are shown in the illustrations.

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

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Side impact in an area away from the passenger compartment

Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collision with the side of vehicle

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object

Oblique side impact

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

Head-on collision

Rear end collision

collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

The side airbag and curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occupants. Typical situations where the side airbags and curtain airbags cannot provide protection are shown in the illustrations below.

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupants in all types of

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SRS servicing

WARNING

NOTE

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 Any maintenance performed on or near

the components of the SRS should be performed only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone else to do any service, inspection, maintenance or repair on any SRS components or wiring. Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or disposed by anyone except an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Improper work methods on the SRS components or wiring could result in an accidental airbag deployment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of these situations could result in serious injury or death.

 Do not modify your steering wheel or any

other SRS component or related vehicle part. For example, replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications to the front bumper or body structure can adversely affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.

 If your vehicle has received any damage,

you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.

 Do not modify your front seats, center pil-

lar or center console. Such modifications can adversely affect SRS performance and may lead to injury. Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the seat fabric near the side airbag, have the seat inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If you find a crack in or damage to the

front pillar, rear pillar, or roof side rail where the curtain airbag is located, have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 When you transfer ownership of the vehicle

to another person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applicable sections in this owner’s manual.

 If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle,

we urge you to first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.

 If any of the following parts needs to be

modified for use by a handicapped person, the advanced airbag system will be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.

• Driver’s seat

• Front passenger seat

• Front seat belt

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• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]

To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Customer Relations Department P. O. Box 6400 Cypress, CA 90630-0064

[For vehicles sold in Canada]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 41009 4141 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9

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[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,

Inc. Customer Service Department P.O. Box 192216 SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216

[For vehicles sold in Guam]

To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc. call (671) 649-3673 or write to:

Triple J Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 6066 TAMUNING GUAM 96931

[For vehicles sold in Saipan]

To contact Triple J Motors call (670) 234-7133 or write to:

Triple J Motors P.O. Box 500487 SAIPAN, MP96950-0487

[For vehicles sold in American Samoa]

To contact Pacific Marketing Inc. call 684 (699) 9140 or write to:

Pacific Marketing, Inc. P.O. Box 698 PAG O PA G O, AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799

Warning labels

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Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

*- Located in the passenger’s side as well.

4-36 Seat and restraint systems

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Features and controls

Break-in period ................................................................................5-3

Keys .................................................................................................5-3

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)..............................................5-7

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)

(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-11

Door locks ......................................................................................5-33

Power door locks ...........................................................................5-35

“Child safety locks” for rear door ..................................................5-36

Trunk lid ........................................................................................5-37

Inside emergency trunk lid release ................................................5-38

Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-39

Power windows ..............................................................................5-42

Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................................5-44

Parking brake .................................................................................5-46

Steering wheel tilt lock lever .........................................................5-47

Inside day/night rearview mirror ...................................................5-48

Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-49

Ignition switch ...............................................................................5-50

Steering wheel lock ........................................................................5-52

Starting and stopping the engine ....................................................5-52

Turbocharger operation ..................................................................5-55

Clutch pedal operation (if so equipped)..........................................5-56

Manual transaxle (if so equipped) ..................................................5-56

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission)

(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-58

All-wheel drive system ..................................................................5-70

Cautions on handling of all-wheel drive vehicles ..........................5-70

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) ...............................................5-71

Anti-lock braking system ..............................................................5-74

Active stability control (ASC) .......................................................5-76

Limited-slip differential .................................................................5-78

Service brake .................................................................................5-79

Brake assist system ........................................................................ 5-80

Power steering system ................................................................... 5-80

Cruise control ................................................................................5-80

Tire pressure monitoring system ...................................................5-85

Instrument cluster .......................................................................... 5-89

Multi-information display .............................................................5-90

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen

display list ............................................................................... 5-110

Indicators .....................................................................................5-120

Warning lights ..............................................................................5-121

Information screen display ..........................................................5-122

Combination headlights and dimmer switch ............................... 5-124

Turn signal lever .......................................................................... 5-129

Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................................5-130

Front fog light switch ..................................................................5-130

Wiper and washer switch .............................................................5-131

Electric rear window defogger switch .........................................5-135

Horn switch .................................................................................5-136

Link System ................................................................................. 5-136

Bluetooth

USB input terminal ...................................................................... 5-157

Sun visors ....................................................................................5-160

12 V power outlet ........................................................................5-160

2.0 interface ..............................................................5-136

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Features and controls

Interior lights ............................................................................... 5-161

Storage spaces .............................................................................5-163

Cup holder ................................................................................... 5-165

Bottle holder ................................................................................ 5-165

Assist grip .................................................................................... 5-166

Coat hook ....................................................................................5-166

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Break-in period Keys

NOTE

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For future performance and economy of your vehicle, we recommend that you carry out the following precautions.

 Avoid revving the engine. Do not exceed

5,000 rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000 km).

 Avoid rough driving such as fast starts,

prolonged high-speed driving and rough shifting for the first 300 miles (500 km).

 The high-performance brake pads on your

vehicle require a short break-in period. Avoid hard braking for the first 300 miles (500 km) to prevent future abnormal brake noise and vibration from your vehicle’s brake pads.

 The standard-equipment tires use a high-

grip compound. Thus drive with extra care for the first 200 miles (300 km).

 Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the

seating capacity (See “Cargo loads precautions” on page 6-10).

 Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.

Type 1

Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and

2- Key number plate

Type 2

Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys are provided. Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency key in a safe place together as a set of spare keys.

keyless entry system

Break-in period

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1- F.A.S.T.-key

(with electronic immobilizer and key-

less entry system function) 2- Emergency key 3- Key number plate

 The key is a precision electronic device with

a built-in signal 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.

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such as audio systems, computers and televisions.

• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices and high fre-

quency equipment (including medical 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 number 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 system)” on page 5-4. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)”: “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-26.

 When the theft-alarm is in the system opera-

tional status, the alarm operates if a door is opened after using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock to unlock the vehicle.

 The system does not enter the preparation

status if the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation was not used to lock the vehicle.

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 5-26.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Freehand 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 conditions) using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle’s electronics.

 Do not attach additional keys or accessories

to the ignition key. Such objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally. Refer to “Deployment of front airbags” on page 4-27.

 In the following cases, the vehicle may not

be able to recognize 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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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

ABC

WARNING

NOTE

Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to

 Electronic immobilizer is not compatible

with commercially available remote starting systems. Use of commercially available remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

 A system failure is suspected when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 Do not make any alterations or additions

to the immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could cause failure of the immobilizer.

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.

Additional keys

To add a key, you need to register the ID code to the vehicle. Registering the ID code can be done by an 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 key programming” procedure below. If you choose to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Replacement keys

Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.

 The key may not operate properly when it is

near an object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.

If you lose the key, you can order a key from an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must be changed.

 You are provided with two keys, but you

may register up to eight keys.

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)

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You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) keys and blank (not registered) immobilizer key

(specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.

2. Turn the key to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key.

3. Within 30 seconds of turning the first key to the “LOCK” position, insert the second valid key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer display will start to blink.

4. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the second valid key to the “LOCK” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobilizer key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds after the immobilizer display starts blinking. When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer display will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs, the immobilizer display will go off during the procedure.

5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process again from step 1.

 Perform the operation when the interrupt dis-

play screen is not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent you from seeing the immobilizer display.

 It is not possible to register a key if:

• the immobilizer display goes off during the procedure

• the immobilizer display does not come on within 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position with a blank immobilizer key

 The procedure will be terminated automati-

cally if:

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the first key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the second key is turned to the “ON” position

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the second key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key is turned to the “ON” position

 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 “Keyless entry system: Customer remote control transmitter programming” on page 5-9.

General information

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Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

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Operation is subject to the following two con-

CAUTION

NOTE

ditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Keyless entry system (if so

equipped)

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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock the doors and to open the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic alarm.

LOCK ( ) button

UNLOCK ( ) button

Trunk ( ) button 4- PANIC button 5- Indicator light

To lock

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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors. The turn signal lights will also blink once.

 If you press the LOCK button (1) twice

quickly, the horn will sound once.

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

To unlock

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Press 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. The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will also blink twice. The front side-marker and parking lights will also turn on for about 30 seconds. Refer to “Welcome light” on page 5-128.

 The door unlock function can be set so that

all doors unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 5-8.

To open the trunk lid

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Press the trunk button (3) twice within about 5 seconds and the trunk lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually after it has been opened.

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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

Answerback function

Setting of the horn and turn signal lights of the keyless entry system answerback function can be changed as required. This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

 The answerback function does not operate

when the key is in the ignition switch or any doors is opened.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

The horn answerback function can be set to the following three conditions. Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.

Number of

chimes

One chime The horn will not sound. Two chimes The horn will sound.

The horn will sound if the

Four chimes

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

LOCK button (1) is pressed twice quickly.

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2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights 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.

Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback function

The turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the following seven conditions. Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.

Number of

chimes

One chime One flash Two flashes Two chimes One flash No flash Three chimes No flash Two flashes Four chimes Two flashes One flash Five chimes No flash One flash Six chimes Two flashes No flash Seven chimes No flash No flash

Condition

To loc k To unl o ck

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

3. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button (1) during this time.

4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.

Setting of door unlock function

The door unlock function can be set to the following two conditions. Each time the door unlock function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the door unlock function.

Number of

chimes

One chime All doors unlock Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights 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.

Condition

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4. Release in sequence the LOCK and

NOTE

UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.

Using the panic alarm

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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows:

1. Press the PANIC button (4) 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 control transmitter.

Replacement remote control transmitters

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Only remote control transmitters programmed with the vehicle’s electronics can lock or unlock all doors.

If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a remote control transmitter from an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.

To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the remote control transmitters except the one for the lost key must be programmed again. Take your vehicle and all the remaining remote control transmitters to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes programmed again.

Additional remote control transmitters

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To add a remote control transmitter, you must already have one registered remote control transmitter. Registering the ID code can be done by yourself or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer remote control transmitter programming” procedure below. If you choose to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 You are provided with two remote control

transmitters, but you may register up to eight remote control transmitters.

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

Customer remote control transmitter programming

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You can program new remote control transmitters to the system if you have one valid (already registered) remote control transmitter by doing the following:

1. Have available all (current and new) remote control transmitters you wish to register.

2. With a valid (already registered) remote control transmitter, press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds. Then press and hold the LOCK button (1).

3. Within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button, release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons in sequence. At this time, ID codes for all remote control transmitters except for the transmitter used in steps 2 and 3 are erased and the answerback function (door is locked and unlocked) informs you that the registration mode has been activated.

4. Within 60 seconds after step 3, complete the following ID code registration operation using the next remote control transmitter you wish to register within 4 seconds.

i. Press both the LOCK and UNLOCK

buttons for 2 seconds.

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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

CAUTION

ii. Release both the LOCK and UNLOCK

buttons for 1 second.

iii. Press the UNLOCK button. The

answerback function informs you that the ID code registration of the transmitter is completed.

5. To register the ID codes of additional

remote control transmitters, repeat step 4 within 60 seconds after step 4.

6. If no ID code of a remote control transmitter is registered within 60 seconds after step 4, the registration mode is canceled and the normal mode returns.

 For verification purposes, try to lock and

unlock the doors after the registration is completed.

 The indicator light (5) comes on each time a

button is pressed.

 The keyless entry system does not work if

the key is in the ignition switch.

 The remote control transmitter 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 are locked and no doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will automatically re-lock.

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 If the following conditions are observed after

pressing the buttons on the remote control transmitter, the battery in the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.

• The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.

• The trunk lid cannot be opened.

• The panic alarm cannot be operated.

• The indicator light (5) is dim or does not come on.

 If you lose your remote control transmitter,

please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replacement.

 If you wish to obtain an additional remote

control transmitter, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. A maximum of eight remote control transmitters 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 (Antitheft starting system): Customer key programming” on page 5-6.

General information

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Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter battery

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1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.

2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

+ side

- side

Coin type battery CR1620

NOTE

CAUTION

8. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

 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.

 Be sure to perform the procedure with the

3. Remove the remote control transmitter

Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you open the remote control transmitter case, the buttons may come out.

from the remote control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control transmitter using the method described in step 2.

4. Remove the old battery.

5. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.

6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.

7. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control transmitter case, then securely close the remote control transmitter case.

 When the remote control transmitter case is

opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal components.

Free-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 to be locked and unlocked, the trunk lid to be opened, and the engine to be started simply by carrying it. The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)”: “Keyless entry

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

WARNING

NOTE

system” on page 5-28. The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-

key can be modified as stated below.

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, opening the trunk lid, and starting the engine. When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying

the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.

(Keyless entry operations are possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors and the opening of the trunk lid

• Enabling only the starting of the engine

• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key

 Individuals who use implantable pace-

makers or implantable cardiovasculardefibrillators should keep away from the external and internal transmitters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators.

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A- External transmitter B- Internal transmitter

 Individuals using other electrical medical

apparatuses besides implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovasculardefibrillators should check with the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromagnetic waves may affect the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.

 The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic

waves. In cases such as the following, operation may be improper or unstable.

• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves, such as a TV transmitting tower, a power station, a radio station or an airport

• The key is carried together with other communication devices such as cellular phones or radios, or electrical appliances such as computers

• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object

• A keyless entry system is being used nearby

• The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down

• The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic waves or noise

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Use the emergency key in such circum-

NOTE

stances. Refer to “To operate using the emergency key” on page 5-21.

 The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing

reception operations in its communication with the vehicle. This means that the battery is always running down, regardless of how often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1 to 3 years, depending on the usage conditions.

 Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly perform-

ing reception operations, the reception of strong electromagnetic waves can accelerate the running down of the battery. Do not place near electrical appliances such as televisions or computers.

Operating range of the F.A .S .T. -ke y

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When a person enters the operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key while carrying the F.A.S.T.key and presses the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch or the OPEN switch on the trunk lid, verification of the ID code is performed. The F.A.S.T.-key enables the doors to be locked and unlocked, the trunk lid to be opened and the engine to be started only

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

when the ID codes of the vehicle and F.A.S.T.-key match.

 When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run

down or there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise in the area, the operating range could decrease or operations could become unstable.

Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors and for opening the trunk lid

The operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches and the center of the trunk lid.

*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

 Only the F.A.S.T.-key that is detectable by

the doors and the trunk lid can lock and unlock the doors and open the trunk lid.

 The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-

key is too close to the windshield, door windows or trunk lid.

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3

feet (70 cm) of the driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches and center of the trunk lid, the system may not operate if the key is close to the ground or in a high position.

 If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating

range, even a person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock the doors or open the trunk lid by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the OPEN switch on the trunk lid.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

Operating range for starting the engine

The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.

*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operat-

ing 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 trunk compartment.

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is outside the vehi-

cle, it may be possible to start the engine if the key is close to a door or door window.

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To operate using the F.A.S.T.key

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To lo ck

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (A) within the operating range to lock all the doors. The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound once.

Also refer to “Door locks”and “Power door locks” on pages 5-33 and 5-35 respectively.

 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 is open or ajar

• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”

• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

To unlock (Driver’s and passenger doors)

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range, you can unlock the doors by using the F.A.S.T.-key operation. 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” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-33 and 5-35 respectively.

Press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A) to unlock only the driver’s door. Within about 2 seconds, press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch one more time to unlock all the doors.

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NOTE

 Settings can be changed so that all doors are

NOTE

unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door lock/unlock switch once. Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 5-30.

Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (B) to unlock all the doors.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 If the doors are unlocked when all doors are

locked and no doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will automatically relock.

 The amount of time after unlocking until the

vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

 In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-

key does not operate.

• A door is open or ajar

• The ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK”

• The emergency key is inserted into the ignition switch

 Function settings can be modified as stated

below. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

• Activating the operation confirmation function (blinking of the hazard warning lights) only during locking, or only during unlocking.

• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blinking of the hazard warning lights) and buzzer.

• Modifying the number of blinkings in the operation confirmation function (blinking of the hazard warning lights).

• Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the passenger compartment when all the doors are closed.

To open (Trunk lid)

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range to open the trunk lid, press and hold down the OPEN switch (A) until the trunk lid opens.

Also refer to “Trunk lid” on page 5-37.

 The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the

trunk lid is open.

Ignition switch

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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those registered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer function)

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be turned to start the engine.

The engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.

START

To turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”

Turn slowly after pressing the ignition switch.

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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.

ACC

Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.

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Engages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the “ON” position.

 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 5-26)

 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.

A- Steering wheel locked B- Steering wheel lock released

 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 5-14.

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NOTE

CAUTION

To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”

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For vehicles with manual transaxle

Slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it.

For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST (sportronic shift transmission)

First, set the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it.

 For vehicle with Twin Clutch SST, the igni-

tion switch cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.

 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.

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.- ke y. If the following warning displays, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

There is a problem in the F.A.S.T.-ke y

If the following warning display, the display goes off if corrective action is taken.

 The ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and the

vehicle cannot be verified

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

Refer to “F.A.S.T.-key takeout monitoring system” on page 5-18.

The battery of the F.A.S.T.key is run down

 A door cannot be locked even when the

driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed

Refer to “Key lock-in prevention system” on page 5-18.

Refer to “Door ajar prevention system” on page 5-18.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off reminder system” on page 5-18.

F.A.S.T.-key take-out monitoring system

When the ignition switch is in a position other than the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)”, if the door(s) are opened, the F.A.S.T. - key is removed from the passenger compartment, and then the door(s) are closed, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds 4 times as a warning since it’s impossible to verify the ID codes of the F.A.S.T.-key and vehicle.

 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.

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 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)” position, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compartment, all the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors cannot be locked. If all the doors are manually locked and closed while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position and the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the car, the doors will automatically unlock and a buzzer will sound for about 3 seconds.

Door ajar prevention system

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When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch while one of the doors is not fully closed, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and the doors cannot be locked.

Ignition switch turn-off reminder system

When the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK (PUSH OFF)”, all the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the warning display is displayed and the buzzer

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sounds for about 3 seconds as a warning, and

CAUTION

NOTE

WARNING

the doors cannot be locked.

Steering wheel lock

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To lo ck

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

To un lock

Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 Carry the key with you when leaving the

vehicle.

 If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the

ignition switch to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.

 If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft

lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the ignition switch from “LOCK” to “ACC” position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the ignition switch.

Starting

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Tips for starting

 Do not operate the starter motor 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 “LOCK” 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 bat-

tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions.

 A longer warm up period will only con-

sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar graph of the engine coolant temperature display starts to move. Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 5-99.

 On vehicles equipped with the Twin

Clutch SST, the following may occur after the engine is started, but they do not indicate an abnormality.

• You may hear operational sounds of the Twin Clutch SST and you may feel vibration in the vehicle body.

• If you shift the gearshift lever into the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and depress the accelerator pedal, increases in the engine speed will be limited.

 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.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

CAUTION

NOTE

 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 damaged.

Starting the engine

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a system that automatically controls fuel injection. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. The starter motor 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. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

3. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle).

 For models equipped with a manual trans-

axle, the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.

4. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make sure the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.

 On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the

starter will not operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position with the brake pedal depressed. For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.

5. While pushing the ignition switch from “LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to “LOCK” (PUSH ON), set the ignition switch to the “ON” position and confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are operating properly.

6. Without pressing the accelerator pedal, slowly turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to start the engine. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.

 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 conditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned off.

2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.

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3. If the engine still will not start, the engine

NOTE

could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. 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.

Startability of Twin Clutch SST vehicle with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

does not indicate a problem. If it occurs, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes. The transmission will warm up, and you will be able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.

To operate using the emergency 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 battery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the vehicle has run down, the emergency key can be used to lock and unlock the driver’s door and to start the engine.

To use the emergency key (1), unlock the lock knob (2) and remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (3).

 Only use the emergency key in an emer-

gency. When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down, replace the battery 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.

To lock or unlock the driver’s door with the emergency key

Turn the emergency key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door. After checking that the door is locked, turn the emergency key back to the center and remove it.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

LOCK

The engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The emergency key can be inserted and removed only when the ignition switch is in this position.

1- Insert or remove the emergency key 2- Lock 3- Unlock

Ignition switch

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To prevent vehicle theft, only the emergency key with the pre-registered F.A.S.T.-key inserted can start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer function)

ACC

The electrical accessories can be used with the engine off.

The engine will start only by using the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key inserted. It is possible to use all electrical accessories with only the emergency key.

START

Engages the starter. Release the emergency key when the engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the “ON” position.

 The vehicle is equipped with an electronic

To turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”

1. Remove the emergency key from the F.A. S. T.- ke y. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-21.

2. While pushing the lock release buttons (A), remove the cover of the ignition switch.

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3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition switch, and slowly push and turn.

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NOTE

 When the ignition switch cannot be turned

NOTE

CAUTION

from the “LOCK” position to the “ACC” position, turn the ignition switch while turning the steering wheel in both directions.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the

emergency key cannot be removed unless the gearshift lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

 Do not turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

position while the vehicle is moving. This will cause the steering wheel to lock, making it impossible to operate the vehicle.

 If the engine is stopped while driving, the

 Do not leave the ignition switch in the “ON”

or “ACC” position for a long time when the engine is not running. The battery will run down.

 Do not turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position when the engine is running. It will damage the starter motor.

To turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”

1. [For vehicles with manual transaxle] Push the emergency key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position, and remove. [For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST (sportronic shift transmission)] First, set the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then slowly turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while pressing it.

2. Install the cover of the ignition switch.

3. Reinsert the emergency key into the F.A. S. T.- ke y.

 Always install the cover of the ignition

switch when not using the emergency key. Not doing so could cause damage if foreign material such as dust gets into the keyhole of the ignition switch.

Steering wheel lock

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

CAUTION

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

To loc k

Turn the emergency key to the “LOCK” position.

Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

To unl o ck

Turn the emergency key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly.

 Remove the emergency key when leaving the

vehicle.

 If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the

emergency key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.

 If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft

lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the emergency key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the emergency key.

Starting

Tips for starting

 Do not operate the starter motor continu-

ously 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 emergency key back to the “LOCK” 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 bat-

tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions.

 A longer warm up period will only con-

 On vehicles equipped with the Twin

Clutch SST, the following may occur after the engine is started, but they do not indicate an abnormality.

• You may hear operational sounds of the Twin Clutch SST and you may feel vibration in the vehicle body.

• If you shift the gearshift lever into the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and depress the accelerator pedal, increases in the engine speed will be limited.

 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.

 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 emergency key as soon as the

engine starts. It will damage the starter motor.

Starting the engine

The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a system that automatically controls the fuel injection. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. The starter motor 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.

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2. While pushing the lock release buttons

NOTE

(A), remove the cover of the ignition switch.

3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition switch.

4. Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key.

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5. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

6. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle).

 For models equipped with a manual trans-

axle, the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.

7. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. On vehicles with SST, make sure the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.

 On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the

8. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the “ON” position and make certain that all warning lights and warning displays are functioning properly before starting the engine.

9. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the “START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key when the engine starts.

10. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.

 Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

up. These will disappear as the engine warms up.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

WARNING

NOTE

2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehi-

 Make sure to remove the F.A.S.T.-key

from the emergency key after the engine is started. If not removed, the F.A.S.T.-key could fall to the floor, which could disturb the pedal operation. Furthermore, the F.A.S.T.-key

could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating normally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if the airbag inflates.

 If the emergency key is attached to a key

ring, it may become impossible to insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key, and it may prevent the engine from being started. When using the emergency key to start the engine, first remove the key from the key ring.

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 conditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned off.

cles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with 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 on vehicles equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. 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.

Startability of Twin Clutch SST vehicle 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 gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the transmission has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If it occurs, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes. The transmission will warm up, and you will be able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.

Electronic immobilizer (Antitheft starting system)

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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 conditions) using a F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobilizer system.

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All of the keys provided with your new vehi-

NOTE

cle have been programmed 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 vehicle’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 an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed again. Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes programmed again.

Additional F.A.S.T.-keys

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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have two registered F.A.S.T.-keys. You need to register the ID code to the vehicle. Registering the ID code can be done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except for vehicles sold in Canada).

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” procedure below. If you choose to have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 You are provided with two F.A.S.T.-keys, but

you may register up to four F.A.S.T.-keys. You can obtain blank F.A.S.T.-keys specially cut for your vehicle from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)

You can program new F.A.S.T.-keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) F.A.S.T.-keys, blank (not registered) F.A.S.T.-key and emergency key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer). To use the new F.A.S.T.-key, it is necessary to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system. Also refer to “Keyless entry system: Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 5-31.

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For F. A. S. T.-key programming, follow the procedures below.

1. Remove the emergency key from the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-21.

2. While pushing the lock release buttons (A), remove the cover of the ignition switch.

3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition switch.

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NOTE

4. Insert the first valid F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key.

5. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.

6. Turn the emergency key with the F.A.S.T.-key to the “LOCK” position. Within 30 seconds after doing so, remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key, insert the second valid F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key and turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer display will start to blink.

7. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the second valid F.A.S.T.key to the “LOCK” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds after the immobilizer display starts blinking. When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer display will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs, the immobilizer display will go off during the procedure.

8. If you wish to register another F.A.S.T.key, repeat the process from step 1.

 Perform the operation when the interrupt dis-

play screen is not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent you from seeing the immobilizer display.

 It is not possible to register a F.A.S.T.-key if:

• the immobilizer display goes off during the procedure

• the immobilizer display does not come on within 30 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position with a blank F.A .S .T. -ke y

 The procedure will be terminated automati-

cally if:

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the first F.A.S.T.key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the second F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the “ON” position

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the second F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the blank F.A.S.T.-key is turned to the “ON” position

 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 “Keyless entry system: Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 5-31.

Keyless entry system

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Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock the doors and to open the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic alarm.

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NOTE

LOCK ( ) button

UNLOCK ( ) button

Trunk ( ) button

PANIC ( ) button

5- Indicator light

To lo ck

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Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors. The turn signal lights will also blink once.

 If you press the LOCK button (1) twice

quickly, the horn will sound once.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

To un lock

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 The door unlock function can be set so that

all doors unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once. Refer to “Setting of door unlock function” on page 5-30.

To open the trunk lid

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Press the trunk button (3) twice within about 5 seconds and the trunk lid will be opened. The trunk lid must be closed manually after it has been opened.

Answerback function

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Setting of the horn, turn signal lights and buzzer of the keyless entry system answerback function can be changed as required.

This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

 The answerback function does not operate

when the key is in the ignition switch or any door is opened.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

The horn answerback function can be set to the following three conditions.

Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.

Number of

chimes

Condition

One chime The horn will not sound. Two chimes The horn will sound.

The horn will sound if the

Four chimes

LOCK button (1) is pressed twice quickly.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you started the engine with the key, remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights 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.

Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback function

The turn signal lights answerback function can be set to the following seven conditions.

Each time the turn signal lights answerback function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.

Number of

chimes

One chime One flash Two flashes Two chimes One flash No flash Three chimes No flash Two flashes Four chimes Two flashes One flash Five chimes No flash One flash Six chimes Two flashes No flash Seven

chimes

To loc k To unl o ck

No flash No flash

Condition

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 headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.

3. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button (1) during this time.

4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 3.

Buzzer deactivation/reactivation

The buzzer answerback function can be turned ON or OFF as required.

Setting of door unlock function

The door unlock function can be set to the following two conditions. Each time the door unlock function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the door unlock function.

Number of

chimes

One chime All doors unlock Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only

Condition

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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 headlights 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.

Using the panic alarm

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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can activate the alarm to call attention as follows:

1. Press the PANIC button (4) 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 control transmitter.

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Replacement F.A.S.T.-keys

NOTE

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Only a F.A.S.T.-key, which has been programmed into the vehicle’s electronics, can lock and unlock all the doors, and start the engine. If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a F.A.S.T.-key from an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the F.A.S.T.-keys except the one for the lost F.A.S.T.-key must be programmed again. Take your vehicle and all the remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID codes programmed again.

Additional F.A.S.T.-keys

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To add a F.A.S.T.-key, you must already have two registered F.A.S.T.-keys. Registering the ID code can be done by an 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 an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining F.A.S.T.-keys to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 You are provided with two F.A.S.T.-keys, but

you may register up to four F.A.S.T.-keys.

Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)

You can program new F.A.S.T.-keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) F.A.S.T.-keys, blank (not registered) F.A.S.T.-key and emergency key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer). To use the new F.A.S.T.-key, it is necessary to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system. Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer: Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming” on page 5-27.

For F.A.S.T.-key programming, follow the procedures below.

1. Remove the emergency key from the

2. While pushing the lock release buttons

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F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-21.

(A), remove the cover of the ignition switch.

3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition switch.

4. Insert the valid F.A.S.T.-key into the emergency key.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

10. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 9, and the immobilizer display will blink on the information screen in the multi-information display. (Perform the following procedure within 60 seconds)

5. Turn the emergency key with F.A.S.T.key to the “ON” position. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds)

6. Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the emergency key.

7. With the first valid F.A.S.T.-key, press the UNLOCK button (2) and the LOCK button (1) simultaneously for 4 to 10 seconds.

8. Release in sequence the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in step 7. (Perform the following procedure within 30 seconds)

9. 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.

11.Press the LOCK button twice with the blank F.A.S.T.-key and the immobilizer display will come on for 30 seconds on the information screen in the multi-information display.

12. This completes the registration of the F.A. S. T.- ke y.

 The indicator light (5) 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 are locked and no doors are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors will automatically re-lock.

 If the following conditions are observed after

pressing the buttons on the remote control transmitter, the battery in the remote control transmitter may need to be replaced.

• The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.

• The trunk lid cannot be opened.

• The panic alarm cannot be operated.

• The indicator light (5) 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 maximum 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 (Antitheft starting system): Customer F.A.S.T.key programming” on page 5-27.

General information

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Your F.A.S.T.-key operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

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 This device may not cause harmful inter-

CAUTION

NOTE

+ side

- side

Coin type battery CR2032

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Door locks

5. Close the remote control transmitter case firmly.

6. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

 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.

Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter battery

1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.

2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.

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 Be sure to perform the procedure with the

Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you open the remote control transmitter case, the transmitter may come out.

3. Remove the old battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) up.

 When the remote control transmitter case is

opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal components.

Door locks

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 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.

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Door locks

WARNING

NOTE

• 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 children unattended inside a

vehicle. In addition to the risk of heat stroke, children can activate switches and controls, resulting in an injury or fatal accident.

To lock or unlock the door from the inside

Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door. All doors should be kept locked while driving.

1- Insert or remove the key 2- Lock 3- Unlock

To lock or unlock the driver’s door with the key

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.

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 When locking or unlocking with the key,

only the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked. To lock or unlock all doors, use the power door lock switch, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Power door locks” on page 5-35, “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-7 and 5-28, and “To operate using the F.A.S.T.key” on page 5-14.

 In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,

the driver’s door can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key. Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-21.

1- Lock 2- Unlock

The driver’s door can be unlocked without using the lock knob by pulling on the inside door handle.

To lock the door without using the key

1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.

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NOTE

cle. Close the door.

Key reminder system

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When a key was used to start the engine

The warning display will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.

Lock out protection

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When you push the lock knob forward or lock the door with the power door lock switch in both of the following conditions, the lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.

 The key is in the ignition switch or the

ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

 Driver’s door or front passenger door is

opened.

Ignition switch return reminder system

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When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine

Power door locks

If the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in a position other than “LOCK (PUSH OFF)”, the ignition switch return reminder buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to return the ignition switch to the “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” position. The warning display will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.

Power door locks

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 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 systems built-in protection circuit and prevent the system from operating. If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the power door lock switch.

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.

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“Child safety locks” for rear door

To lock and unlock the doors

Using the power door lock switch

1- Lock 2- Unlock

All of the doors can be locked or unlocked by pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front passenger’s door.

To unlock the doors

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You can select the functions to unlock the doors either using the ignition switch position or using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) position. These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Using the ignition switch position

All doors will unlock when the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.

Using the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) position

All doors will unlock when the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

“Child safety locks” for rear door

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Except for vehicles sold in Canada

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For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

CAUTION

 Always keep the doors tightly closed and

locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally 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.

Trunk lid

 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when

loading and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.

To open

1- To lock 2- To release

Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially children, 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.

Trunk lid

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 It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid

open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and even death.

 Do not allow children to have access to the

trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the trunk by using the inside emergency trunk release lever. (See “Inside emergency trunk lid release” on page 5-38.)

Operation from outside the vehicle

Using the remote control transmitter

Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key). (See “Keyless entry system” on page 5-7, 5-28 or “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 5-11.)

The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.

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Inside emergency trunk lid release

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Operation from inside the vehicle

To open the trunk, pull up the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s seat.

 Do not use the trunk lid release lever while

the vehicle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an accident.

 The trunk area light comes on when the trunk

lid is opened, and goes out when it is closed.

 The trunk area light remains illuminated for

a certain period and then goes off automatically. Refer to “Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)” on page 5-162.

To close

Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated before the trunk lid closes completely. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside so that it is completely closed.

 When closing the trunk lid, always ensure

your or other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the trunk lid.

 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-

firm that the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk lid opens while driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could fall out onto the road.

 Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations

illustrated to support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage or faulty operation.

• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the trunk lid.

• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas struts.

• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.

• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.

Inside emergency trunk lid release

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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to help prevent death and serious injuries to children who might become locked inside a vehicle trunk.

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The emergency trunk lid release lever (see

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

illustration) is mounted on the trunk lid.

The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.

You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever. Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.

 People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk,

even if only for a short period of time, can quickly die from suffocation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Interior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.

 Keep your vehicle doors locked and the

trunk lid closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from children.

To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to open the trunk and climb out.

Theft-alarm system

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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered, the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.

 Do not modify or add parts to the theft-alarm

system. Doing so could cause the theft-alarm to malfunction.

Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

 Children should never be left unsuper-

 Unsupervised children could lock them-

vised in or around vehicles.

selves in an open vehicle or trunk.

 When loading the trunk, place your things so

that they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could damage the lever and make it unusable.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Make sure that the trunk lid and engine hood are closed.

3. Lock all doors by either the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.

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