NOTE
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If
you lose one of the keyless operation keys,
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be reregis-
tered in the immobilizer computer unit. The
immobilizer can register up to 4 different keys.
Ignition switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, only the emergency key
with
the preregistered keyless operation key inser-
ted can start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer
function)
Also refer to “Starting and driving: Starting the en-
gine” on page 4-12.
LOCK
The
engine is off and the steering wheel is locked.
The emergency key can be inserted and removed in
this position.
ACC
The
engine is stopped, but the electrical devices
such as the audio, accessory socket and cigarette
lighter can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the emergency key and it will automati-
cally return to the “ON” position.
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The keyless operation key is equipped with
an electronic immobilizer. To start the en-
gine, the ID code which the transponder in-
side the key sends must match the one regis-
tered in the immobilizer computer. Refer to
“Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)” on page 1-15.
When turning from “LOCK” to “ACC”
1. Take the emergency key out of the keyless op-
eration key. Refer to “Emergency key” on
page 1-15.
2. Remove
the ignition switch cover while press-
ing the lock release button (A).
3. Insert
the emergency key into the ignition
switch, and turn slowly while pushing.
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If
the ignition switch will not turn from the
“LOCK” to the “ACC” position, lightly turn
the steering wheel right and left while turn-
ing the ignition switch.
Locking and unlocking
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