2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Alarm System

In the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the alarm system stands out as a reliable guardian of security. It works together with the rest of the car to keep your car from being broken into or stolen. This strong factory-installed security feature stands guard and is ready to stop any attempts to mess with or break into the device. When an unauthorized person opens a door, breaks a window, or does something else suspicious, the alarm system goes into action. It starts a loud warning, flashes the vehicle’s lights, and tells people nearby about the breach. With sensitivity settings that can be changed to reduce false alarms, a panic button for emergencies, and built-in compatibility with the keyless entry system, this alarm system is a great example of modern car security. It gives Eclipse Cross owners the peace of mind they need on their daily commutes.

Theft-alarm system

The theft alarm system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the “alarm” stage, and the third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered, the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.

CAUTION: Do not modify or add parts to the theft alarm system. Doing so could cause the theft alarm to malfunction.

Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1. Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T. key, remove the key from the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Make sure that the engine hood is closed.
3. Lock all doors and the liftgate by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.- key operation. At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) on the instrument panel flashes for confirmation.
4. The system has entered the armed stage after approximately 20 seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator (A) flashing becomes slower. The theft-alarm indicator (A) continues to flash while the system is in the armed stage.

NOTE

• If the engine hood is open, the theft-alarm indicator (A) illuminates and the system cannot enter the armed stage. The system enters the armed stage approximately 20 seconds after the engine hood is closed.
• The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator (A) is illuminated, all doors and the liftgate are unlocked by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-keyoperation.
• The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the following operation is performed.
  • Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
  • For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key, if the operation mode is put in ON.
• The system will not be armed if a door, the liftgate or the engine hood is not completely closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described above.
• The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent accidental activation of the alarm, do not set the system to the system armed mode while people are riding in the vehicle.

Alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.

• One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
• The engine hood is opened.

Type of alarm

When the alarm is activated:

1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.

NOTE

• The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until the proper disarming step is taken.
• The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.

Alarm deactivation

The alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

• By using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
• Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, by turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key, by putting the operation mode in ON.

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed if the following operation is performed.

• Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key, if the operation mode is put in ON.
• All doors and the liftgate are unlocked by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.

NOTE

• If the UNLOCK button on the key, or the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed when all doors and the liftgate are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds, rearming 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. On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smartphone- link Display Audio (SDA) navigation system, the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to a separate owner’s manual.
• Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed except by repeating the arming procedure.

Testing the theft-alarm system

Use the following procedure to test the system:

1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft alarm indicator comes on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob. Open the door.
5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermittently and the headlights blink when a door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the liftgate by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.

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