Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
The electronic immobilizer is designed 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 (subject to certain condi- tions), using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro- grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
Features and controls
NOTE ● In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means the engine will not start even when the registered key is turned to the “START” position. • When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A) • When the key grip contacts metal of another key
(Type B) • When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizing
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C) ● In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Features and controls
NOTE ● Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commer-
cially available remote starting systems. Use of commer- cially available remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
● A system failure is suspected when the ignition key is turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Replacement keys
Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electron- ics can be used to start the vehicle. If you lose a key, you can order a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must be changed. Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.
Additional keys
To add a key, you need to register the ID code to the vehicle. Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it can be done by yourself (except for vehicles sold in Canada). For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer key programming” procedure below. If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and any remain- ing keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. NOTE
● You are provided with 2 keys, but you may add up to 6 more keys.
Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)
You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) keys and blank (not registered) immobi- lizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) by doing the following:
1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the igni- tion to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition to the “LOCK” position and remove the first key.
3. Within 30 seconds of turning the first key to the “LOCK” position, insert the second valid key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer indicator will start blinking.
CAUTION! ● Do not make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could cause failure of the immobilizer.
Features and controls
4. When the immobilizer indicator starts blinking, turn the second valid key to the “LOCK” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobi- lizer key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds after the immobilizer indicator starts blinking. When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer indicator will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs, the immobilizer indicator will go off during the procedure.
5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process again from step 1.
NOTE
● It is not possible to register a key if:
• the immobilizer indicator goes off during the procedure • the immobilizer indicator does not come on for 3 seconds after turning the ignition to the “ON” position with a blank immobilizer key
● The procedure will be terminated automatically if: • a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the
moment when the first key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the second key is turned to the “ON” position
• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the second key is turned to the “LOCK” position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) is turned to the “ON” position
• more than 30 seconds elapse after the immobilizer indi- cator starts blinking
Features and controls
General information
Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency sub- ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
● This device may not cause harmful interference. ● This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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