Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual page 95

Features and controls
NOTE
The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal 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 holders.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
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• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromag-
netic waves, such as cellular phones and wireless
devices.
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.
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 num-
ber is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key
number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
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No keys other than those registered in advance can be
used to start the engine.
Refer to "Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)" on page 3-5.
Refer to "Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)": "Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft start-
ing system)" on page 3-42.
Be careful of the following if the theft-alarm is set to
"Activate".
Refer to "Theft-alarm system" on page 3-63.
• When the theft-alarm is in the system operational status,
the alarm operates if a door is opened after using the key
or the door lock knob to unlock the vehicle.
• Even if the theft-alarm is set to "Activate", 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.