Ignition Switch - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Owner's Manual

NOTE
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The keyless operation function dose not oper-
ate when the trunk lid is open.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to signifi-
cantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The
purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle
if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt
can only be achieved (subject to certain conditions)
using a keyless operation system "registered" to
the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle's electronics.
Refer to "Keyless operation system: Ignition
switch" on pages 1-11 and 1-16.
NOTE
l If you lose one of the keyless operation keys,
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be reregis-
tered in the immobilizer computer unit. The
immobilizer can register up to 4 different keys.

Ignition switch

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In order to prevent theft, the engine will not start un-
less a preregistered keyless operation key is used.
(Engine immobilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, you
can start the engine by turning the ignition switch.
Also refer to "Starting and driving: Starting the en-
gine" on page 4-12.
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 steering wheel lock is re-
leased and the ignition switch can be turned.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the electrical devices
such as the audio, accessory socket and cigarette
lighter can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle's electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the "ON" position.
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Locking and unlocking
NOTE
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The keyless operation key is equipped with
an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must match
the one registered in the immobilizer comput-
er. Refer to "Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)" on page 1-11.
When turning from "LOCK" (PUSH OFF) to
"ACC"
Push the ignition switch and then turn it slowly.
A- Steering wheel locked
B- Steering wheel released
NOTE
l If the ignition switch does not turn from
"LOCK" (PUSH OFF) to "ACC", press the
ignition switch again, lightly move the steer-
ing wheel left and right, and then turn the ig-
nition switch.
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