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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english - page 3

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

• Airbags inflate very quickly and with

great force. If the driver and front pas-

senger are not properly seated and

restrained, the airbag may not provide

the proper protection, and can cause

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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

WARNING

WARNING

have good control of the steering wheel,

z

Infants and small children should never

z

NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

brake, accelerator, and other vehicle con-

ride unrestrained, or lean against the

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT

trols.

instrument panel. They should never ride

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-

• To reduce the risk to the front passenger

held in your arms or on your lap. They

senger seat. This places the infant too

of serious injury or death from a deploy-

can be seriously injured or killed in an

close to the passenger airbag. During

ing passenger’s airbag, make sure the

accident, especially when the airbags

deployment of that airbag, the infant can

passenger always wears the seat belt

inflate. Seat all infants and children in the

be seriously injured or killed.

properly, remains seated upright and all

rear seat, properly restrained in an appro-

Rear-facing child restraint systems or

the way back in the seat, and positions

priate child restraint system. Refer to

infant restraint systems must only be used

the seat as far back as possible.

“Child restraint systems” on page 4-18.

in the rear seat.

• Seat all infants and children in the rear

seat, properly restrained in an appropri-

ate child restraint system.

z

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.

z

Do not put your feet or legs on or against

the instrument panel.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Airbag

How the Supplemental

Restraint System works

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The SRS includes the following components:

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WARNING

WARNING

z FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

z Older children should be seated in the

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat

rear seat with their seat belt properly

whenever possible. If they must be used in

worn, and with an appropriate booster

the front passenger seat, move the seat to

seat if needed.

1- Airbag module (Driver)

the most rearward position and make sure

Refer to “Children who have outgrown

2- SRS warning light

the child stays in the child restraint sys-

child restraint systems” on page 4-28.

tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow

3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator

these instructions could result in serious

4- Airbag module (Passenger)

injury or death to the child.

5- Front impact sensors

6- Airbag module (Driver’s knee)

7- Driver’s seat position sensor

8- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-

tion sensor system

9- Airbag control unit

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

When the impact sensors detect a sufficient

unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft

front or side impact to deploy the airbag(s),

position. The airbag control unit controls

the appropriate airbag(s) will be deployed.

deployment of the driver’s front airbag in

accordance with the information it receives

When the airbag control unit detects rollover

from this sensor.

of the vehicle, curtain airbags will be

If there is a problem involving the driver’s

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deployed.

seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in

the instrument panel will come on. Refer to

When airbags deploy, some smoke is released

“SRS warning light/display” on page 4-34.

accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is

not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale

10- Side airbag modules

the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita-

WARNING

11- Curtain airbag modules

tion to people with respiratory problems.

z

If the SRS warning light or warning dis-

play comes on, have the vehicle inspected

12- Side impact sensors

An inflated airbag will deflate quickly, so you

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

may not even notice that the airbag was

dealer immediately.

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness

z

Please observe the following instructions

inflated.

of the electronic parts of the system whenever

to ensure that the driver’s seat position

Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver

the ignition switch or the operation mode is

sensor can operate correctly.

from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle,

under the following conditions. These include

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,

and does not prevent people from leaving the

all of the items listed above and all related

and sit well back against the seatback.

vehicle.

wiring.

Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

• Do not recline the seatback more than

CAUTION

necessary when driving.

F.A.S.T.-key]

z Airbags inflate very quickly and with great

• Do not place metallic objects or luggage

The ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

force. In certain situations, contact with an

under the front seat.

“START” position.

inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra-

z

If the vehicle is involved in a severe

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

sions, and bruises.

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by

The operation mode is in ON.

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

soon as possible.

The airbags will operate under the same con-

ditions as the airbag control unit.

Driver’s seat position sensor

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached

to the seat rail and provides the airbag control

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Warning display

WARNING

z

If any of the following conditions occur,

you should have the airbag system in your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-

ble:

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• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

The system checks itself every time the igni-

comes on when an adult is sitting on the

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or

front passenger seat.

the operation mode is put in ON. The SRS

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

warning light will come on for several sec-

not come on when the front passenger

onds and then go out. This is normal and

seat is not occupied.

The indicator normally comes on when the

means the system is working properly.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

ignition

switch is turned to

the “ON” position

not come on when the ignition switch is

If there is a problem involving one or more of

or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes

turned to the “ON” position or the oper-

the SRS components, the warning light will

out a few seconds later. In the following situ-

ation mode is put in ON.

come on and stay on. At the same time, the

ations, the indicator will stay on to show that

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

warning display will appear on the informa-

the passenger front airbag is not operational.

comes on and goes out repeatedly.

tion screen in the multi information display.

z

Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

The SRS warning light/display is shared by

z The passenger’s seat weight sensors sense

cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off

the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner

a weight of less than approximately 66

indicator difficult or impossible to see.

system.

pounds (30 kg) on the front passenger

You must be able to see the passenger’s

seat.

airbag off indicator and verify the status

z The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.

of the passenger’s airbag system.

WARNING

z If any of the following conditions occur,

When the weight applied to the front passen-

there may be a problem with the SRS air-

ger seat is sensed to be approximately 66

bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and

SRS warning light/display

pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator goes

they may not function properly in a colli-

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sion or may suddenly activate without a

out to show that the passenger’s front airbag

Warning light

collision:

is operational.

• Even when the ignition switch or the

operation mode is in ON, the SRS warn-

ing light does not come on or it remains

on.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

• The SRS warning light and/or the warn-

ing display comes on while driving.

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-ten-

sioners are designed to help reduce the

risk of serious injury or death in certain

Driver

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collisions. If either of the above conditions

occurs, immediately have your vehicle

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi

Front passenger

Motors dealer.

Driver’s and passenger’s front

airbag system

Driver’s knee airbag system

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The driver’s airbag is located under the pad-

The driver’s knee airbag is located under the

ded cover in the middle of the steering wheel.

steering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag is

The front passenger’s airbag is contained in

designed to deploy at the same time as the

the instrument panel above the glove com-

driver’s front airbag.

partment. The driver’s airbag and the front

passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at

the same time. However, the front passen-

ger’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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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 of approx.

Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded

15 mph (25 km/h) or higher

area between the arrows

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

structure is above a specific threshold level.

The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

The threshold level is approximately 15 mph

most forceful and can cause serious injury or

moderate to severe frontal impact. Typical

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

death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

situations are shown in the illustration above.

solid flat wall that does not bend or deform. If

Accordingly, it is important that you always

the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is

wear the available seat belt.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

below this threshold level, the front airbags

designed to deploy only in certain moderate

and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This

to severe frontal collisions within the shaded

threshold level may also be higher if the vehi-

area between the arrows in the illustration to

cle hits something that absorbs the impact,

the right.

either by bending or moving (for example,

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard

will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s main

rail).

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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 nar-

pants.

knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY

row object

Typical situations are shown in the illustra-

when …

tion.

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee

In certain types of front collisions, the front

airbag do not protect the occupants in all

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airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not

types of collisions, be sure to always wear the

deploy, even if the deformation of the body

Collision where the vehicle slides under the

seat 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

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee

Side collision to your vehicle

airbag do not protect the occupant in all types

of 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 curb

knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when

…

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

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may deploy if the underside of the vehicle

suffers a moderate to severe impact (under-

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

carriage impact). Typical situations are

shown in the illustration.

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee

airbag may deploy in certain types of unex-

WARNING

pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations,

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the

z

Do not attach accessories to, or put them

and these unexpected impacts can move you

ground

in front of, the windshield. They could

out of position, it is important to always wear

restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and

the 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 beginning 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

Your vehicle is equipped with a curtain airbag

driver and front passenger seatbacks.

in the front pillar, the rear pillar and the side

The side airbag is designed to inflate only on

sections of the roof.

the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even

The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only

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with no passenger in the front seat.

on the side of the vehicle that is impacted,

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.

z

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.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

z

Side airbags and curtain airbags can

z

Do not place any objects around the area

z

Do not put a hanger or any heavy or

cause serious injury or death to anyone

where the side airbags deploy. Such

pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur-

too close to the airbag when it deploys. To

objects can interfere with proper side air-

tain airbag was activated, any such item

reduce the risk of injury from a deploying

bag deployment, and cause injury during

could be propelled away with great force

side airbag or curtain airbag, driver and

deployment of the side airbag.

and could prevent the curtain airbag from

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front passenger must be properly

z

Do not place stickers, labels or additional

inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly

restrained and seated well back, upright,

trim on the back of either front seat. They

on the coat hook (without using a hanger).

and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean

can interfere with proper side airbag

Make sure there are no heavy or sharp

against the door.

deployment.

objects in the pockets of clothes that you

z

Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

hang on the coat hook.

other object around the part where the

z

Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

curtain airbag (B) deploys, such as on the

that have side airbags. Covers can inter-

windshield, side door glass or front and

fere with proper side airbag deployment

rear pillars and roof side rail. When the

and adversely affect side airbag perfor-

curtain airbag inflates, the microphone or

mance.

other object may be hurled with great

z

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

force or the curtain airbag may not inflate

system in the front passenger seat. Rear-

correctly, resulting in death or serious

facing child restraint systems MUST

injury.

ONLY be used in the rear seat.

z

Front-facing child restraint systems

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat.

If a front-facing child restraint system

must be used in the front passenger seat,

WARNING

move the seat as far back as possible, and

make sure that the child stays in the child

z

In order to reduce the risk of injury from

restraint system, properly restrained and

a deploying side airbag, do not allow any

away from the door.

rear seat passengers to hold onto the back

of either front seat. Special care should be

taken with children.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

The seat belts in your vehicle are your pri-

WARNING

Deployment of side airbag and

mary means of protection in an accident. The

z

Do not allow a child to lean against or sit

curtain airbag

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side

close to the passenger door, even if the

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airbags and curtain airbags are designed to

child is seated in a child restraint system.

provide additional protection. Therefore, for

The child’s head should also not lean

The side airbag and curtain airbag

your safety and the safety of all occupants, be

against or be close to the section of the

sure to always wear your seat belts properly.

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seatback where the side airbag and cur-

ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY

tain airbag are located. It is dangerous if

when...

the side airbag or curtain airbag deploys.

The side airbag and curtain airbag

Failure to follow all of these instructions

The side airbag and curtain airbag are

MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

could lead to serious injury or death to the

child.

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

z

Work done on or in the vicinity of the side

moderate to severe side impact to the middle

In certain types of side collisions, the side air-

airbag or curtain airbag components

of the passenger compartment.

bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even

should be done only by an authorized

The typical situation is shown in the illustra-

if the deformation of the body seems to be

Mitsubishi Motors dealer. There is a risk

tion.

large, because the vehicle’s body structure is

of a serious injury or death. Improper

designed to absorb the impact and to deform

work methods can cause accidental side

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the

in order to help protect the occupants. There

airbag or curtain airbag deployment, or

vehicle body’s side structure

are also cases where the side airbag and cur-

render a side airbag or curtain airbag

inoperable. Either of these situations

tain airbag may not deploy at the same time,

could result in serious injury or death.

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.

When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags

(Curtain airbag only)

do not protect the occupant in all types of side

collisions, be sure to always wear the seat

belts properly.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Side impact in an area away from the passenger

Oblique side impact

Head-on collision

compartment

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Rear end collision to your vehicle

Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle

Vehicle rolls onto its

side or roof (Side airbag

collision with the side of vehicle

only)

Pitch end over end

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other

narrow object

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 are shown in the illustra-

tion.

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags

do not protect the occupant in all types of col-

lisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts

properly.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

[For vehicles sold in Guam]

Warning label

To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.

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call (671) 649-3673 or write to:

Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.

are located in

the vehicle as shown in the

P.O. Box 6066

illustration.

TAMUNING

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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

PAGO PAGO,

AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799

* - 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 keyless

the break-in period.

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 key (except for the emergency key) is 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 6-10.)

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.

Features and controls

5-3

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 or

The electronic immobilizer is designed to sig-

and televisions.

liftgate is opened after using the key, the

nificantly reduce the possibility of vehicle

• Keep away from devices that emit strong

door lock knob or the power door lock

theft. The purpose of the system is to immo-

electromagnetic waves, such as cellular

switch to unlock 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 5-4.

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 5-26.

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

theft starting system)” on page 5-26.

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Features and controls

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 (except for vehicles sold in Canada), or

z A system failure is suspected when the igni-

by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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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

vehicle keys must be changed.

Customer key programming

In cases like the above, move the offending

object(s) away from the key and turn the

Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to

(Except for vehicles sold in

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

your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to

Canada)

Then try to start the engine again. If the

have your ID code changed.

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engine does not start, contact an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

You can program new keys to the system if

z

The key may not operate properly when it is

you have two valid (already registered) keys

near an object or facility that emits strong

and blank immobilizer key (specially cut for

electromagnetic waves.

Features and controls

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors

NOTE

General information

dealer) by doing the following:

z

Perform the operation when the interrupt dis-

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play screen is not showing. The interrupt dis-

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition

Your electronic immobilizer operates on a

play screen may prevent you from seeing the

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

radio frequency subject to Federal Communi-

immobilizer display.

tion for 5 seconds.

cations Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi-

z It is not possible to register a key if:

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

cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada

• the immobilizer display goes off during the

remove the first key.

Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This

procedure

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3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first

device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules

• the immobilizer display does not come on

key, insert the second valid key into the

and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS

within 30 seconds after step 4.

ignition and turn it to the “ON” position.

standard(s).

z

The procedure will be terminated automati-

About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer

Operation is subject to the following two con-

cally if:

display will start to blink.

ditions.

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses

4. When the immobilizer display starts

from the moment when the first key is

blinking, turn the second valid key to the

turned to the “OFF” position to the moment

z This device may not cause harmful inter-

“OFF” position and remove it. Within 30

when the second key is turned to the “ON”

ference.

seconds after doing so, insert a blank

position

z This device must accept any interference

immobilizer key into the ignition switch

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses

received, including interference that may

and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform

from the moment when the second key is

cause undesired operation.

turned to the “OFF” position to the moment

this operation no more than 30 seconds

when the blank immobilizer key is turned

after the immobilizer display starts blink-

CAUTION

to the “ON” position

ing. When registration of the ID code is

z

To use the new remote control transmitters, it

z Changes or modifications not expressly

complete, the immobilizer display will

is necessary to register the key with both the

approved by the manufacturer for compli-

come on for 30 seconds then go off. If an

ance could void the user’s authority to oper-

electronic immobilizer and keyless entry sys-

error occurs, the blinking immobilizer dis-

ate the equipment.

tem.

play will go off during the procedure.

Also refer to “Keyless entry system: Cus-

tomer remote control transmitter program-

ming” on page 5-9.

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

form the process again from step 1.

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Features and controls

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