2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage is a small car with a new look that is both affordable and fuel-efficient. The Mirage is the newest version of Mitsubishi’s subcompact cars. Its body has been updated to look more modern, with sleek lines and a new look for the front end. It has a fuel-efficient 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes it a great choice for people on a tight budget who want good gas mileage. Even though the interior is small, it is well-equipped with technology that is easy to use and a surprising amount of cargo room for its size. With a reputation for being reliable and affordable, the 2023 Mirage is still a good choice for people who want a simple car to drive every day.

Features and controls

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)
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.
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 combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds 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 threatened, 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 programmed 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 the 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 conditions.

• 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.

Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter battery
WARNING

• Do not swallow a coin-type battery.
  • This product contains coin 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.

CAUTION

• When the remote control transmitter case is opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal components.
• Dispose of used batteries according to regulations for the disposal of batteries.

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.
3. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you, insert the cloth-cov-ered 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.
   • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ID number, the Industry Canada (IC) number, and the model number (radio certification) are indicated in the illustrated position.
4. Remove the used battery.
5. Install a new battery with the + side (B) up.
6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
7. Attach the screw (A) removed in step 2.
8. 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 Transmitter (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. 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.

WARNING: Individuals who use implantable pacemakers 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.

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