Ignition Switch - Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual

Features and controls

Ignition switch

To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those reg-
istered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Electronic
immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the ignition switch can be
turned to start the engine.
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LOCK (PUSH OFF)
The position where the steering wheel is locked.
LOCK (PUSH ON)
When the ID code verification inside the vehicle produces a
match, the ignition switch can be turned.
ACC
Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off.
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ON
The engine runs and all electrical accessories can be used.
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START
Engages the starter. Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. The ignition switch returns automatically to the
"ON" position.
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)" on page 3-41.)
If the ignition switch is not turned to the "LOCK (PUSH
OFF)" position when the engine is not running, the ID
code cannot be verified and the engine will not start even
if the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position. If
this happens, fully return the ignition switch to the
"LOCK (PUSH OFF)" position, and start the engine
again.