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Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 3

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

• Seat all infants and children in the rear

z Infants and small children should never

z NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

seat, properly restrained in an appropri-

ride unrestrained, or lean against the

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT

ate child restraint system.

instrument panel. They should never ride

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-

z Airbags inflate very quickly and with

held in your arms or on your lap. They

senger seat. This places the infant too

great force. Do not sit on the edge of the

can be seriously injured or killed in an

close to the passenger’s airbag. During

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seat or sit with your lower legs too close to

accident, especially when the airbags

deployment of that airbag, the infant can

the instrument panel, or lean your head or

inflate. Seat all infants and children in the

be seriously injured or killed.

chest close to the steering wheel or the

rear seat, properly restrained in an appro-

Rear-facing child restraint systems or

instrument panel.

priate child restraint system. Refer to

infant restraint systems must only be used

z Do not put your feet or legs on or against

“Child restraint systems” on page 4-14.

in the rear seat.

the instrument panel.

Airbag

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WARNING

How the Supplemental

z FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

Restraint System works

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat

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whenever possible. If they must be used in

The SRS includes the following components:

the front passenger seat, move the seat to

the most rearward position and make sure

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the child stays in the child restraint sys-

tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow

these instructions could result in serious

injury or death to the child.

10- Front impact sensors

11- Side impact sensors

12- Curtain airbag modules

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness

1- Airbag module (Driver)

of the electronic parts of the system whenever

2- Passenger’s airbag off indicator

the ignition switch or the operation mode is

3- SRS warning light

under the following conditions. These include

4- Airbag module (Passenger)

all of the items listed above and all related

5- Side airbag modules

wiring.

6- Driver’s seat position sensor

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

7- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-

F.A.S.T.-key]

WARNING

The ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

tion sensor system

z Older children should be seated in the

8- Airbag module (Driver’s knee)

“START” position.

rear seat with their seat belt properly

[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]

9- Airbag control unit

worn, and with an appropriate booster

The operation mode is in ON.

seat if needed.

Refer to “Children who have outgrown

The airbags will operate under the same con-

child restraint systems” on page 4-25.

ditions as the airbag control unit.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

WARNING

• The SRS warning light does not initially

• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.

come on when the ignition switch or the

• Do not modify or replace the seat and

operation mode is under the following

seat belt.

conditions.

• Do not place luggage or other objects

• [Except for vehicles equipped with the

under the seat.

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F.A.S.T.-key]

• Do not place and use an electronic device

The ignition switch is in the “ON” or

such as a computer on the seat.

“START” position.

• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]

stick pins, needles, or other objects into

The operation mode is in ON.

it.

• The SRS warning light does not go out

• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.

The indicator normally comes on when the

after several seconds.

• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

• The SRS warning light comes on while

and dry the seat immediately.

or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes

you are driving.

z

If the vehicle is involved in a severe

out a few seconds later. In the following situ-

z

To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu-

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by

ations, the indicator will stay on to show that

pant classification sensor system can sense

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

the passenger front airbag is not operational.

correctly, observe the following instruc-

soon as possible.

tions. Failure to follow these instructions

z The front passenger seat is not occupied.

can adversely affect the performance of

z The system senses that a child is using a

the passenger’s airbag system.

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

child restraint system on the front passen-

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,

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and sit well back against the seatback.

ger seat.

The passenger’s airbag off indicator is

Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-2.

located as shown in the illustration.

• Do not recline the seatback more than

When the passenger’s seat occupant classifi-

necessary.

cation sensor system senses there is a person

• Never have more than one person (adult

seated in the front passenger seat, the indica-

or child) sitting on the seat.

tor goes out to show that the passenger’s front

• Do not place anything between the seat

airbag is operational.

and the floor console.

• When attaching a child restraint system,

secure it firmly.

• Do not place luggage or other objects on

the seat.

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WARNING

SRS warning light

WARNING

z

If any of the following conditions occur,

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z

If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have the airbag

there may be a problem with the SRS air-

There is a Supplemental Restraint System

system in your vehicle inspected by an

bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and

(SRS) warning light on the instrument panel.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

they may not function properly in a colli-

soon as possible:

sion or may suddenly activate without a

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• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

collision:

comes on when an adult is sitting on the

• Even when the ignition switch or the

front passenger seat.

operation mode is in ON, the SRS warn-

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

ing light does not come on or it remains

not come on when the front passenger

on.

seat is not occupied.

• The SRS warning light comes on while

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

driving.

not come on when the ignition switch is

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-ten-

turned to the “ON” position or the oper-

sioners are designed to help reduce the

ation mode is put in ON.

risk of serious injury or death in certain

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

collisions. If either of the above conditions

not come on when a child is in a child

occurs, immediately have your vehicle

The system checks itself every time the igni-

restraint system on the front passenger

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or

seat.

Motors dealer.

the operation mode is put in ON. The SRS

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

warning light will come on for several sec-

comes on and goes out repeatedly.

onds and then go out. This is normal and

z

Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

Driver’s and passenger’s front

means the system is working properly.

cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off

If there is a problem involving one or more of

airbag system

indicator difficult or impossible to see.

the SRS components, the warning light will

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You must be able to see the passenger’s

airbag off indicator and verify the status

come on and stay on.

The driver’s airbag is located under the pad-

of the passenger’s airbag system.

The SRS warning light is shared by the SRS

ded cover in the middle of the steering wheel.

airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.

The front passenger’s airbag is contained in

the instrument panel above the glove com-

partment. The driver’s airbag and the front

passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at

the same time. However, the front passen-

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

ger’s airbag does not deploy when the front

passenger seat is not occupied or when the

system senses that a child is in the child

restraint system.

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Driver

Front passenger

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.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Deployment of front airbags

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

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Head-on collision with a solid wall at speeds

Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded

of approx. 15 mph (25 km/h) or higher

area between the arrows

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s main

rail).

moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical

structure is above a specific threshold level.

The initial stage of airbag inflation is the

condition is shown in the illustration to the

The threshold level is approximately 15 mph

most forceful, and can cause serious injury or

left.

(25 km/h) for a frontal collision straight into a

death if you are too close to the deploying air-

solid flat wall that does not bend or deform. If

bag. Accordingly, it is important that you

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is

always wear the available seat belt.

designed to deploy only in certain moderate

below this threshold level, the front airbags

to severe frontal collisions within the shaded

and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This

area between the arrows in the illustration to

threshold level may also be higher if the vehi-

the right.

cle hits something that absorbs the impact,

either by bending or moving (for example,

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

they cannot provide protection to the occu-

The front airbags and driver’s

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow

pants.

knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY

object

Some typical situations are shown in the

when …

illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

In certain types of front collisions, the front

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bag do not protect the occupants in all types

airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not

of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat

deploy, even if the deformation of the body

Collision where the vehicle slides under the

belts properly.

seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body

rear body of a truck

structure is designed to absorb the impact and

deform in order to help protect the occupants.

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Some typical situations where the front air-

bags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy

are shown in the illustrations.

Oblique frontal impact

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

bag do not protect the occupant in all types of

Side collision to your vehicle

frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your

seat belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s

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

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

The front airbags and driver’s

Collision with an elevated median/island or

knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when

curb

…

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

may deploy if the underside of the vehicle

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suffers a moderate to severe impact (under-

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

carriage impact). Some typical situations are

shown in the illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

bag may deploy in certain types of unex-

WARNING

pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations,

z

Do not attach accessories to, or put them

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the

and these unexpected impacts can move you

in front of, the windshield. They could

ground

out of position, it is important to always wear

restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and

your seat belts properly. When worn properly,

injure an occupant, when the airbag

inflates.

seat belts can help maintain your distance

z

Do not attach additional keys or accesso-

from the airbags when they begin to inflate.

ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the

The initial stage of airbag inflation is the

ignition key. Such objects could prevent

most forceful and can cause serious injury or

the driver’s knee airbag from inflating

death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

normally or could be propelled to cause

serious injury if the airbag inflates.

WARNING

z

Do not attach accessories to the lower por-

z

Do not attach anything to the steering

tion of the driver’s side instrument panel.

wheel’s padded cover, such as trim mate-

Such objects could prevent the driver’s

rial, badges, etc. These could strike and

knee airbag from inflating normally or

injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

could be propelled to cause serious injury

z

Do not set anything on, or attach anything

if the airbag inflates.

to, the instrument panel above the glove

compartment. Such items could strike and

injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Side airbag system

Curtain airbag system

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The side airbags (A) are contained in the

The curtain airbags are contained in the front

driver and front passenger seatbacks.

pillars and roof side rail.

The side airbag is designed to inflate only on

The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only

the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even

on the side of the vehicle that is impacted,

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with no passenger in the front seat.

even with no passenger in the seat.

Also, when the airbag control unit detects

rollover of the vehicle, the curtain airbags

will deploy.

WARNING

z

Do not attempt to remove, install, disas-

semble or repair the SRS airbags.

z

Do not place objects, such as packages or

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

A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehi-

airbag deploys.

cles equipped with side airbags.

z

Immediately after airbag inflation, some

parts of the airbag system will be hot. Do

not touch them. You could otherwise be

burned.

WARNING

z

The airbag system is designed to work

z

The side airbags and curtain airbags can

only once. After the airbags deploy, they

cause serious injury or death to anyone

will not work again. They must promptly

too close to the airbag when it deploys. To

be replaced and the entire airbag system

reduce the risk of injury from a deploying

must be inspected by an authorized

side airbag and curtain airbag, all occu-

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

pants must be properly restrained and

seated well back, upright, and in the mid-

dle of the seat. Do not lean against the

door.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

WARNING

z

Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

z

Front-facing child restraint systems

other object around the part where the

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat.

curtain airbag deploys, such as on the

If a front-facing child restraint system

windshield, side door glass or front and

must be used in the front passenger seat,

rear pillars and roof side rail. When the

move the seat as far back as possible, and

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curtain airbag inflates, the microphone or

make sure that the child stays in the child

other object may be hurled with great

restraint system, properly restrained and

force or the curtain airbag may not inflate

away from the door.

correctly, resulting in death or serious

z

Do not allow a child to lean against or sit

injury.

close to the passenger door, even if the

child is seated in a child restraint system.

WARNING

The child’s head should also not lean

z

In order to reduce the risk of injury from

against or be close to the section of the

a deploying side airbag, do not allow any

seatback where the side airbag and cur-

rear seat passengers to hold onto the back

tain airbag are located. It is dangerous if

of either front seat. Special care should be

the side airbag or curtain airbag deploys.

taken with children.

Failure to follow all of these instructions

could lead to serious injury or death to the

z

Do not place any objects around the area

child.

where the side airbags deploy. Such

objects can interfere with proper side air-

z

Work done on or in the vicinity of the side

bag deployment, and cause injury during

airbag or curtain airbag components

deployment of the side airbag.

should be done only by an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer. There is a risk

z

Do not place stickers, labels or additional

of a serious injury or death. Improper

trim on the back of either front seat. They

WARNING

work methods can cause accidental side

can interfere with proper side airbag

z

Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

airbag or curtain airbag deployment, or

deployment.

that have side airbags. Covers can inter-

render a side airbag or curtain airbag

fere with proper side airbag deployment

inoperable. Either of these situations

and adversely affect side airbag perfor-

could result in serious injury or death.

mance.

z

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front passenger seat. Rear-

facing child restraint systems MUST

ONLY be used in the rear seat.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

The seat belts in your vehicle are your pri-

Deployment of side airbag and

Side impact in an area away from the passenger

mary means of protection in an accident. The

compartment

curtain airbag

SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are

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designed to provide additional protection.

Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all

The side airbag and curtain airbag

occupants, be sure to always wear your seat

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belts properly.

ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY

when...

Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle colli-

The side airbag and curtain airbag

sion with the side of vehicle

The side airbag and curtain airbag are

MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

moderate to severe side impact to the middle

In certain types of side collisions, the side air-

of the passenger compartment.

bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even

Also when the vehicle detects rollover of the

if the deformation of the body seems to be

vehicle, the curtain air bags will deploy.

large, because the vehicle’s body structure is

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow

Typical situations are shown in the illustra-

designed to absorb the impact and to deform

object

tion.

in order to help protect the occupants. There

are also cases where the side airbag and cur-

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the

tain airbag may not deploy at the same time,

vehicle body’s side structure

depending on the location of the impact.

Some typical situations where the side air-

bags and curtain airbags may not deploy are

shown in the illustrations on the following

page.

Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do

When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle

not protect the occupant in all types of side

(Curtain airbag only)

collisions, be sure to always wear the seat

belts properly.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Oblique side impact

Head-on collision

SRS servicing

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WARNING

z

Any maintenance performed on or near

the components of the SRS should be per-

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formed only by an authorized Mitsubishi

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone else

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof (Side airbag

to do any service, inspection, maintenance

only)

or repair on any SRS components or wir-

ing. Similarly, no part of the SRS should

ever be handled, removed or disposed by

anyone except an authorized Mitsubishi

Pitch end over end

Motors dealer.

Improper work methods on the SRS com-

ponents or wiring could result in an acci-

dental airbag deployment or could make

The side airbag and curtain airbag

the SRS inoperable. Either of these situa-

ARE NOT DESIGNED TO

tions could result in serious injury or

death.

DEPLOY when...

z

Do not modify your steering wheel or any

other SRS component or related vehicle

The side airbag and curtain airbag are not

part. For example, replacement of the

designed to deploy in situations where they

steering wheel, or modifications to the

cannot provide protection to the occupants.

front bumper or body structure can

Some typical situations are shown in the

adversely affect SRS performance and

may lead to injury.

illustration.

z

If your vehicle has received any damage,

Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do

you should have the SRS inspected by an

not protect the occupant in all types of colli-

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to

make sure it is in proper working order.

sions, be sure to always wear your seat belts

properly.

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Warning label

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Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS

are located in the vehicle as shown in the

illustration.

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

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Break-in recommendations

Break-in recommendations

Keys

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Advanced automobile manufacturing tech-

niques permit you to operate your new vehi-

Type 1

cle without requiring a long break-in period

of low-speed driving.

Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.

However, you can add to the future perfor-

Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

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mance and economy of your vehicle by

observing the following precautions during

the first 300 miles (500 km).

1-

F.A.S.T.-key

Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during

(with electronic immobilizer and key-

the break-in period.

less entry system function)

z

Avoid revving the engine.

2-

Emergency key

z

Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts,

3-

Key number plate

sudden acceleration, prolonged high-

speed driving and sudden braking. These

would have a detrimental effect on the

NOTE

engine and also cause increased fuel and

z

The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are a

oil consumption, which could result in

1-

Key for the electronic immobilizer and

precision electronic device with a built-in

malfunction of the engine components. Be

keyless entry system

signal transmitter. Please observe the follow-

ing in order to prevent damage.

particularly careful to avoid full accelera-

2-

Key number plate

• Do not leave where it may be exposed to

tion while in low shift position

(low

heat caused by direct sunlight, such as on

gears).

top of the dashboard.

z

Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within

Type 2

• Do not take the remote control transmitter

the seating capacity. (Refer to “Cargo load

apart.

precautions” on page 6-11.)

Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys

• Do not excessively bend the key or subject

z

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.

are provided.

it to strong impacts.

Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency

• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.

key in a safe place together as a set of spare

• Keep away from magnetic objects such as

keys.

key rings.

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Features and controls

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-

NOTE

NOTE

hand Advanced Security Transmitter

• Keep away from devices that produce mag-

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

(F.A.S.T.-key)]

netism, such as audio systems, computers

tional status, the alarm operates if a door is

The electronic immobilizer is designed to sig-

and televisions.

opened after using the key, the door lock

nificantly reduce the possibility of vehicle

• Keep away from devices that emit strong

knob or the power door lock switch to unlock

theft. The purpose of the system is to immo-

electromagnetic waves, such as cellular

the vehicle.

bilize the vehicle if an invalid start is

phones, wireless devices and high fre-

z The system does not enter the preparation

quency equipment

(including medical

status if the keyless entry system or the

attempted. A valid start attempt can only be

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devices).

F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the vehi-

achieved (subject to certain conditions) using

• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.

cle.

a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.

• Do not leave the key where it may be

All of the keys provided with your new vehi-

exposed to high temperature or high humid-

cle have been programmed to the vehicle’s

Electronic immobilizer

ity.

electronics.

z

If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of

(Anti-theft starting system)

the vehicle immediately contact an autho-

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NOTE

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi

z

In the following cases, the vehicle may not

CAUTION

Motors dealer of the key number, they can

be able to recognize the registered ID code

z Do not make any alterations or additions to

make a new key. The key number is stamped

from the key. This means the engine will not

the immobilizer system. Alterations or addi-

on the key number plate. Keep the key num-

start even when the key is turned to the

tions could cause failure of the immobilizer.

ber plate in a safe place separate from the

“START” position.

key itself.

• When the key contacts a key ring or other

[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand

metallic or magnetic object

z

No keys other than those registered in

advance can be used to start the engine.

Advanced Security Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-

Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft

key)]

starting system)” on page 5-3.

For information on operations for vehicles

Refer to

“Free-hand Advanced Security

equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-

Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key):

“Electronic

rity Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key), refer to

immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on

“Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter

page 5-20.

(F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Anti-

theft starting system)” on page 5-20.

Features and controls

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE

NOTE

Additional keys

• When the key grip contacts metal of

z Electronic immobilizer is not compatible

another key

with commercially available remote starting

To add a key, you must already have 2 regis-

systems. Use of commercially available

tered keys. You need to register the ID code

remote starting systems may result in vehicle

to the vehicle.

starting problems and a loss of security pro-

Registering the ID code can be done by your-

tection.

self, or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

z A system failure is suspected when the igni-

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dealer.

tion switch is turned to the “START” posi-

tion, and the engine does not start. In such a

For you to register the ID code yourself, fol-

case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi

low the “Customer key programming” proce-

Motors dealer.

dure below.

• When the key contacts or is close to other

If you choose to have your authorized

immobilizer keys (including keys of other

Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID

Replacement keys

vehicles)

code, take your vehicle and all remaining

keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

Only keys that have been programmed to the

dealer.

vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the

vehicle.

NOTE

If you lose the key, you can order a key from

z You are provided with 2 keys, but you may

your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by

register up to 8 keys.

referring to the key number.

To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the

z

In cases like the above, move the offending

vehicle keys must be changed.

Customer key programming

object(s) away from the key and turn the key

back to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. Then

Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to

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try to start the engine again. If the engine

your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to

You can program new keys to the system if

does not start, contact an authorized

have your ID code changed.

you have two valid (already registered) keys

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

and blank immobilizer key (specially cut for

z

The key may not operate properly when it is

your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors

near an object or facility that emits strong

dealer) by doing the following:

electromagnetic waves.

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Features and controls

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition

NOTE

General information

switch and turn the key to the “ON” posi-

z When the key registration is completed, the

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tion for 5 seconds.

immobilizer indicator will come on within 3

2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and

Your electronic immobilizer operates on a

seconds of turning the ignition switch to the

remove the first key.

radio frequency subject to Federal Communi-

“ON” position with the blank immobilizer

3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first

cations Commission

(FCC) Rules. This

key (specially cut for your vehicle at your

key, insert the second valid key into the

device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer).

ignition and turn it to the “ON” position.

Operation is subject to the following two con-

ditions.

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About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer

5. If you wish to register another key, per-

indicator will start to blink.

form the process again from step 1.

z This device may not cause harmful inter-

4. When the immobilizer indicator starts

ference.

blinking, turn the second valid key to the

z This device must accept any interference

“OFF” position and remove it. Within 30

NOTE

received, including interference that may

seconds after doing so, insert a blank

z It is not possible to register a key if:

cause undesired operation of this device.

immobilizer key into the ignition switch

• the immobilizer indicator goes off during

and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform

the procedure

this operation no more than 30 seconds

• the immobilizer indicator does not come on

WARNING

after the immobilizer indicator starts

within 30 seconds after step 4.

z

Changes or modifications not expressly

z

The procedure will be terminated automati-

blinking. When registration of the ID

approved by the party responsible for

cally if:

code is complete, the immobilizer indica-

compliance could void the user’s authority

tor will come on for 3 seconds then go off.

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses

to operate the equipment.

from the moment when the first key is

If an error occurs, the immobilizer indica-

turned to the “OFF” position to the moment

tor will go off during the procedure.

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 “OFF” position to the moment

when the blank immobilizer key is turned

to the “ON” position

• more than

20 seconds elapses after the

immobilizer indicator starts blinking

Features and controls

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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

Keyless entry system (if so

NOTE

Answerback function

z If you press the LOCK button (1) twice the

equipped)

horn will sound once.

The horn of the keyless entry system answer-

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back function can be changed as required.

Press the remote control transmitter buttons

This is done with the key removed from the

to lock or unlock the doors.

To unlock

ignition switch.

It can also help you signal for attention by

setting off the panic alarm.

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Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the

NOTE

driver’s door only.

z The answerback function will not operate if

Within approximately 2 seconds, press the

any of the doors are open.

UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all

the doors.

The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds.

Horn deactivation/reactivation

The turn signal lights will also blink twice.

The front side-marker and parking lights will

The answerback function can be set in the

also turn on for approximately 30 seconds.

following three ways.

Refer to “Welcome light” on page 5-97.

Each time the answerback function is set, a

chime will sound to tell you the condition of

NOTE

the answerback function.

1-

LOCK (

) button

z

If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no

2-

UNLOCK (

) button

door or tailgate is opened within approxi-

One chime: The horn will not sound.

3-

PANIC button

mately 30 seconds, relocking will automati-

Two chimes: The horn will sound.

4-

Indicator light

cally occur.

Four chimes: The horn will sound if the

z

The amount of time after unlocking until the

LOCK button is pressed twice

vehicle relocks automatically can be

within 1 second.

adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi

To lock

Motors dealer for details.

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Press the LOCK button (1) to

lock all

the

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com-

doors.

bination headlights and dimmer switch to

The turn signal lights will also blink once.

the “OFF” position.

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Features and controls

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