Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION, Owner'S Manual

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)
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The electronic immobilizer has been designed to
significantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft.
The purpose of the system is to immobilize the ve-
hicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start
attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain
conditions) using a keyless operation system “reg-
istered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed into the vehicle’s electron-
ics. Refer to “Keyless operation system: Ignition
switch” on pages 1-11 and 1-16.
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
unless 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 page 4-11.
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 electrical devices
such as the audio system, accessory socket and cig-
arette 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
started, release the key and it will automatically re-
turn to the “ON” position.
NOTE
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The keyless operation key is equipped with
an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match
the code registered in the immobilizer com-
puter. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (An-
ti-theft starting system)” on page 1-11.
When turning from “LOCK” (PUSH OFF) to
“ACC”
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
steering wheel left and right, and then turn
the ignition 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.
Locking and unlocking
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