Pay attention to the following if the security
alarm is set to “Active”.
Refer to “Security alarm system” on page
1-28.
• If the security alarm is in the system
armed mode, the alarm will sound if the
doors are opened after being unlocked
with the key, the inside lock knob or the
central door lock switch.
• Even if the security alarm is set to “Ac-
tive”, the system preparation mode is not
entered if the keyless entry system or the
keyless operation function was not used
to lock the vehicle.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)
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[For
vehicles equipped with keyless operation sys-
tem]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)” on page 1-11.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to signifi-
cantly 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.
NOTE
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In the following cases, the vehicle may not
be able to receive the registered ID code
from the registered key and the engine may
not start.
• 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)
• When the key contacts or is close to other
immobilizing keys (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) (Type C)
In cases like these, remove the object or
additional key from the vehicle key. Then
try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, we recom-
mend
you to contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Locking and unlocking
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