NOTE
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If you lose one of the keyless operation keys,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized 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 re-reg-
istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 4 differ-
ent keys.
Ignition switch
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In order to prevent theft, the engine will not start un-
less a preregistered keyless operation key is used.
(Engine immobilizer function)
Provided you are carrying the keyless operation
key, you can start the engine by turning the ignition
switch.
Also refer to “Starting and driving: Starting the en-
gine” on pages 4-15 and 4-15.
LOCK (PUSH OFF)
The position in which the steering wheel is locked.
LOCK (PUSH ON)
When the ID code verification inside the vehicle
produces a match, the steering wheel lock is re-
leased and the ignition switch can be turned.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system and oth-
er electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. Once the engine starts,
let go of the key. The key will automatically return
to the “ON” position.
NOTE
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Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sends
must match the one registered in the immobil-
izer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 1-11.)
When turning from “LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to
“ACC”
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Push the ignition switch and turn it slowly.
A - Steering wheel locked
B - Steering wheel released
NOTE
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If the ignition switch does not turn from
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to “ACC”, press the
ignition switch again, slightly move the steer-
ing wheel left and right, and then turn the ig-
nition switch.
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The ignition switch cannot be turned if the
keyless operation key is not in the vehicle.
Refer to “Operating range for starting the en-
gine” on page 1-09.
When turning from “ACC” to “LOCK”
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[Vehicles with M/T]
Put the gearshift lever into the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion, and slowly turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position while pressing it.
[Vehicles with A/T, CVT or Twin Clutch SST]
Locking and unlocking
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