Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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[Vehicles equipped with the keyless entry
key]
[Vehicles equipped with the keyless operation
key]
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)
The electronic immobilizer has been de-
signed 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 by using a key “registered” to the
immobilizer system.
CAUTION
l Don’t make any alterations or additions to
the immobilizer system; alterations or addi-
tions could cause failure of the immobilizer.
NOTE
l [Vehicles without keyless operation system]
In the following cases, the vehicle may not
be able to receive the registered ID code
from the registered key and engine may not
start:
NOTE
• When the key contacts a key ring or other
metallic or magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of an-
other key (Type B)
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
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Locking and unlocking
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