2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Keys and Smart Key Operation

Welcome to the world of automotive innovation, where comfort and cutting-edge technology coexist in perfect harmony. Mitsubishi will revolutionize car access in 2022 with the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage Keys and Smart Key system. Say goodbye to the classic car key and welcome to a smarter and more efficient method of starting and entering your vehicle. The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage elevates your driving experience with a cutting-edge Keys & Smart Key system that redefines ease and security. Whether you’re a computer fanatic or simply appreciate the convenience of modern life, this system is designed to meet your demands.

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Keys & Smart Key system is a tribute to Mitsubishi’s commitment to offering drivers with new solutions that enhance their everyday driving experience in this age of technological innovation. In 2022, say hello to a smarter, more convenient method to access and start your vehicle – the future of automotive technology is arrived.

Keys

Type 1

Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

1. Key for the electronic immobilizer
2. Key number plate

Type 2

Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

1. Key for the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system
2. Key number plate

Type 3

Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys are provided.
Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency key in a safe place together as a set of spare keys.

1. F.A.S.T.-key
   (with electronic immobilizer and key-less entry system function)
2.  Emergency key
3. Key number plate

NOTE

• The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are a precision electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.

NOTE

• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices and high frequency equipment (including medical devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high temperature or high humidty.
• If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
  If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of the key number, they can make a new key. The key number is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
• No keys other than those registered in advance can be used to start the engine. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” .
  Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” .

NOTE

• When the theft-alarm is in the system operonic status, the alarm operates if a door or liftgate is opened after using the key, the door lock knob or the power door lock switch to unlock the vehicle.
• The system does not enter the preparation status if the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the vehicle.
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• Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

• CAUTION
• Do not make any alterations or additions to the immobilizer system. Alterations or add-ions could cause failure of the immobilizer.
• [For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
  For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page 5-21.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
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 conditions) using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle’s electronics.

NOTE

In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to recognize the registered ID code from the key. This means the engine will not start even when the key is turned to the “START” position.
When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or magnetic object

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NOTE

• When the key grip contacts metal of another key
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer keys (including keys of other vehicles)
• In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
  The key may not operate properly when it is near an object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.
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NOTE

• Electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commercially available remote starting systems. Use of commercially available remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security pro-section.
• A system failure is suspected when the ignition switch 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’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the 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 must already have 2 registered keys. You need to register the ID code to the vehicle.
Registering the ID code can be done by your-self (except for vehicles sold in Canada), or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For you to register the ID code yourself, fol-low the “Customer key programming” procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

NOTE

You are provided with 2 keys, but you may register up to 8 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 immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove the first key.
3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first key, insert the second valid key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer indicator will start to blink.
4. blinking, turn the second valid key to the “OFF” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobilizer key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds
5. after the immobilizer indicator starts blinking. When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer Indica-tor will come on for 3 seconds then go off. If an error occurs, the immobilizer Indica-tor will go off during the procedure.
   NOTE
   • When the key registration is completed, the immobilizer indicator will come on within 3 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position with the blank immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer).

    

6. If you wish to register another key, per form 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 within 30 seconds after step 4.
• The procedure will be terminated automatically if period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the first key is turned to the “OFF” position to the moment when the second key is turned to the “ON” position
• period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the second key is turned to the “OFF” position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key is turned to the “ON” position more than 20 seconds elapses after the immobilizer indicator starts blinking

General information

Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Commune-cations 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 FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two con-dictions.

• This device may not cause harmful inter-refence.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This device complies with ISED radiation exposure Hand/Foot limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Expo-sure rules as this device has very low levels of RF energy.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Keyless Entry System

Press the remote control transmitter buttons to lock or unlock the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention by setting off the panic alarm.

1. LOCK ( ) button
2. UNLOCK ( ) button
3.  PANIC button
4.  Indicator light

To lock

Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.

NOTE

• If you press the LOCK button (1) twice the horn will sound once.

To unlock

Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will also blink twice. The front side-marker and parking lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds. Refer to “Welcome light” on page 5-97.

NOTE

• If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no door or liftgate is opened within approximately 30 seconds, relocking will automatically occur.
• The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

Answerback Function

The horn of the keyless entry system answer-back function can be changed as required. This is done with the key removed from the ignition switch.

NOTE

The answerback function will not operate if any of the doors are open.

Horn Deactivation/Reactivation

The answerback function can be set in the following three ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a chime will sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
One chime: The horn will not sound. Two chimes: The horn will sound.
Four chimes: The horn will sound if the LOCK button is pressed twice within 1 second.

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com-bination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 sec-nods and press the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 3.

Turn signal lights Deactivation/Reactivation

The turn signal lights answerback function can be changed.
If you want to change the answerback function, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Using the Panic Alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-need, you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows

1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote control transmitter.

Replacement Remote Control Transmitters

Only remote control transmitters pro-grammid with the vehicle’s electronics can lock or unlock all doors and the liftgate.
If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a remote control transmitter from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the remote control transmitter must be changed. Take your vehicle and all remote control transmitters to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.

Additional Remote Control Transmitters

To add a remote control transmitter, you must already have 1 registered remote control transmitter.
Registering the ID code can be done by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Take your vehicle and any remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

NOTE

You are provided with 2 remote control transmitters, but you may register up to 4 remote control transmitters.

General information

Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject 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 FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two con-dictions.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Do not swallow a coin type battery.
• This product contains coin type battery. If a coin type battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death.
  There have been cases where a swallowed battery has caused severe internal burns in just 2 hours.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If the remote control transmitter case does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
  If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of a person’s body, seek immediate medical attention.
• To prevent an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas:
• Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Do not dispose of a battery into a fire or incinerator, or by mechanically crushing or cutting the battery.
• Do not use, store, or take a battery any place where it may be exposed to extremely high temperature or extremely low air pressure.
• When the remote control transmitter case is opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal compo-nets.
• Dispose of used battery according to regulations for the disposal of battery.

1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from your body by touching a metal grounded object.
2. Remove the screw (A) from the remote control transmitter.

With the Mitsubishi mark facing you,

insert the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.

NOTE

• Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you open the remote control transmitter case, the buttons may come out.

NOTE

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ID number, the Industry Canada (IC) number and the model number (radio certify-cation) are indicated in the illustrated position.

Remove the used battery.
Install a new battery with the + side (B)2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Keys and Smart Key012
Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

NOTE

• You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store.
• An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the battery for you if you prefer.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and the liftgate to be locked and unlocked, the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Keyless entry system” .

Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
Attach the screw (A) removed in step 2.

NOTE

• You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store.
• An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the battery for you if you prefer.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)

The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and the liftgate to be locked and unlocked, the engine to be started and the operation mode to be changed simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Keyless entry system”.

The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-key is required for vehicle operations such as locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate, starting the engine, and changing the operation mode. When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.

• Individuals who use implantable pace-makers or implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators should keep away from the external and internal transmitters. The electromagnetic waves used in the F.A.S.T.-key may affect the operation of implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators.
• External transmitter
  Internal transmitter

WARNING

Individuals using other electro-medical apparatus besides implantable pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular defy-rollators should check with the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the electromagnetic waves used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromagnetic waves may affect the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.

The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-key can be modified as stated below.(Keyless entry operations are possible.) For details, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Enabling only the locking and unlocking of the doors and the liftgate
• Enabling only the starting of the engine
• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key

NOTE

• The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic waves.
• In cases such as the following, operation may be improper or unstable.
• The vehicle is near a facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves, such as a TV transmitting tower, a power station, a radio station or an airport
• The key is carried together with other com-medication devices such as cellular phones or radios, or electrical appliances such as computers
• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a metal object
• A keyless entry system is being used nearby
• he battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down
• The vehicle is in a location with strong electromagnetic waves or noise

Use the emergency key in such circum-stances.
Refer to “To operate without using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 5-20.

• The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception operations in its communication with the vehicle. This means that the battery is always running down, regardless of how often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery life is about 1 to 2 years, depending on the usage conditions.
  Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing reception operations, the reception of strong electromagnetic waves can accelerate the running down of the battery. Do not place near to electrical appliances such as televisions or computers.

Operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key

When a person enters the operating range of the F.A.S.T.-key while carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and presses the driver’s door lock/unlock switch the liftgate lock/unlock switch, verify-cation of the ID code is performed.
The doors and the liftgate can only be locked and unlocked, the engine can only be started and the operation mode can only be changed when the ID codes of the vehicle and F.A.S.T.-key match.

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NOTE

When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down or there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise in the area, the operating range could decrease or operations could become unstable.

Operating Range for Locking and Unlocking the Doors and the lift-gate

The operating range is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s door lock/unlock switch and the liftgate lock/unlock switch.

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NOTE

• Only the doors and the liftgate that detect the F.A.S.T.-key can be locked and unlocked.
• The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-key is too close to the windshield, door windows or liftgate.
• Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within about 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s door lock/unlock switch or the liftgate lock/unlock switch, the system may not operate if the key is close to the ground or in a high position.
• If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, even a person not carrying the F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock the doors or the liftgate by pressing the driver’s door lock/unlock switch or the liftgate lock/unlock switch.

Operating range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode

The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.

NOTE

Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range, it may not be possible to start the engine and change the operation mode if the key is in a storage space such as the glove compartment, on top of the instrument panel, or in the door pocket or luggage compartment.

NOTE

• Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle, it may not be possible to start the engine and change the operation mode if the key is too close to a door or door window.

To Operate Using the F.A.S.T.-key

To lock

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A), or the liftgate lock/unlock switch (B) within the operating range to lock all the doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the buzzer will sound once.
Also refer to “Doors locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate” on pages 5-26, 5-27 and 5-29 respectively.

NOTE

• In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
• There is a F.A.S.T.-key in the passenger compartment
• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
• The time within which locking confirmation is possible can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

To Unlock

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the operating range, you can unlock the doors and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key. The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will blink twice and the buzzer will sound twice.
Also refer to “Door locks”, “Power door locks” and “Liftgate” on pages 5-26, 5-27 and 5-29 respectively.
Press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch (A) to unlock only the driver’s door. Within about 2 seconds, press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch one more time to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

• Settings can be changed so that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked automatically by pressing the driver’s door lock/unlock switch once.
• See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

Press the liftgate lock/unlock switch (B) to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

NOTE

• If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked using the driver’s door lock/unlock switch when all doors and the liftgate are locked and no doors or the liftgate are opened within about 30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate will automatically re-lock.
• The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
• In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
• Functions settings can be modified as stated below.
• See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
• Activating the operation confirmation function
• Deactivating the operation confirmation function (blinking of the turn signal lights) and buzzer.
• Modifying the number of blinks in the operation confirmation function (blinking of the turn signal lights).
•  Making the buzzer sound when the F.A.S.T.-key is removed from the passenger compartment when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.

Engine Switch

To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those registered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the engine switch can be used to start the engine.

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CAUTION

• The indicator light (A) will flash orange when there is a problem or malfunction in Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter. Never drive if the indicator light on the engine switch is flashing orange. Immediately contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• If the engine switch operation is not smooth and feels like it is sticking, do not operate the switch. Immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

NOTE

• When operating the engine switch, press the switch all the way in. If the switch is not fully pressed, the engine may not start or the operation mode may not change. If the engine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold the engine switch down.
• When the battery in the F.A.S.T.-key has worn out, or taking the F.A.S.T.-key out of the vehicle, a warning lamp will blink for 5 seconds.
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Operation mode of the engine switch and its function

OFF
The indicator light on the engine switch turns off.
The operation mode cannot be put in OFF when the selector lever is in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.

ACC
Allows operation of some electrical accesso-rise.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates orange.

ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates green.
The indicator light turns off when the engine is running.

NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the F.A.S.T.-key sends must match the one registered to the immobilizer computer.(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” .

Changing the Operation Mode

If you press the engine switch without pressing the brake pedal while the vehicle is stationary, you can change the operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.

• When the engine is not running, put the operation mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC for a long time when the engine is not running may cause the battery to be discharged, making it impossible to start the engine.
• When the battery is disconnected, the current operation mode is memorized. After reconnecting the battery, the memorized mode is selected automatically. Before disconnecting the battery for repair or replacement, make sure to put the operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you are not sure which operation mode the vehicle is in when the battery is run down.
• The operation mode cannot be changed from OFF to ACC or ON if the F.A.S.T.-key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer to “Operating range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode”.

• If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF, perform the following procedure.
• Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then change the operation mode to OFF. (For vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT))

NOTE

One of the other causes could be low battery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless entry system and the F.A.S.T.-key operation will also not operate. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

ACC Power Auto-Cutout Function

When the vehicle is in ACC operation mode for approximately 30 minutes, the ACC power auto-cutout function automatically cuts power to the audio system and other electronic devices that can be used during ACC operation mode.
To enable power after ACC power auto-cut-out function, press the engine switch while in ACC.

NOTE

• It is possible to modify the functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
  For details, we recommend you to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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