Electronic Immobilizer (Anti-Theft Starting System) - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

1- F.A.S.T.-key
(with electronic immobilizer and key-
less entry system function)
2- Emergency key
3- Key number plate
NOTE
 The keyless entry key and F.A.S.T.-key are a
precision electronic device with a built-in
signal transmitter. Please observe the follow-
ing 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 rings.
NOTE
• Keep away from devices that produce mag-
netism, such as audio systems, computers
and televisions.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong
electromagnetic waves, such as cellular
phones, wireless devices and high fre-
quency equipment (including
devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be
exposed to high temperature or high humid-
ity.
 If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of
the vehicle immediately contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer of the key number, they can
make a new key. The key number is stamped
on the key number plate. Keep the key num-
ber plate in a safe place separate from the
key itself.
 No keys other than those registered in
advance can be used to start the engine.
Refer to "Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)" on page 5-3.
Refer to "Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)" on
page 5-20.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

NOTE
 When the theft-alarm is in the system opera-
tional status, the alarm operates if a door or
liftgate is opened after using the key, the
door lock knob or the power door lock
switch to unlock the vehicle.
 The system does not enter the preparation
medical status if the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the vehi-
cle.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)
[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key)]
For information on operations for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-
rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to
"Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)" on page 5-20.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-
"Electronic
hand Advanced
(F.A.S.T.-key)]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to sig-
nificantly reduce the possibility of vehicle
theft. The purpose of the system is to immo-
bilize the vehicle if an invalid start is
Features and controls
5
N00509100780
Security Transmitter
5-3