Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2009, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
l If you lose one of the keyless operation keys,
order a key from your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized 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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In order to prevent theft, the engine will not start un-
less a preregistered keyless operation key is used.
(Engine immobilizer function)
If 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 page 4-12.
LOCK (PUSH OFF)
The position where 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 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 key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position.
NOTE
l
The keyless operation key 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 immobilizer comput-
er. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)” on page 1-03.
When turning from “LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to
“ACC”
Push the ignition switch and then turn it slowly.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel released
NOTE
l If the ignition switch does not turn from
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to “ACC”, press the
ignition switch again, lightly move the steer-
ing wheel left and right, and then turn the ig-
nition switch.
l 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 1-10.
When turning from “ACC” to “LOCK”
[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.
Locking and unlocking
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