Locking and unlocking
Backdoor stopper
Open the backdoor fully and then move the locking
tube (A) to the LOCK position (B); this will ensure
that the backdoor remains in the fully opened posi-
tion. To subsequently release the stopper, move the
locking tube back to the UNLOCK position (C).
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CAUTION
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When closing the backdoor, be careful
not to trap your hands.
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Before closing the backdoor, make sure
that the locking tube (A) is in the UN-
LOCK position (C). Closing the back-
door with the locking tube (A) in the
LOCK position (B) may damage the back-
door stopper, rendering the backdoor un-
able to be closed.
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Security alarm system*
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The security alarm system is designed to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle. It will alert people
nearby if a door, the backdoor, or the bonnet is
opened when the vehicle has not been unlocked us-
ing the keyless entry system.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
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Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
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Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
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Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to "active" when
the vehicle leaves the factory.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled "Chang-
ing the system settings" on page 1-11.
CAUTION
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Do not modify or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction.
NOTE
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The alarm system will not be activated if the
doors (including the backdoor) have been
locked using a key or the central door lock
switch (instead of the keyless entry system).
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If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system, the security alarm sys-
tem may be malfunctioning.
Have
the
vehicle
inspected
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
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In the following situations, the security
alarm system could be more likely to be acci-
dentally activated.
• Using a car washer
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window, door, or the sunroof
open
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf-
fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra-
tion by hail, thunder, etc.
The security alarm has four modes:
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently, and the security
alarm indicator (A) blinks)
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