Acc Power Auto-Cutout Function - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Operation mode of the engine
switch and its function
OFF
The indicator light on the engine switch turns
off.
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On vehicles equipped with continuously vari-
able transmission (CVT), the operation mode
cannot be put in OFF when the selector lever
is in any position other than the "P" (PARK)
position.
ACC
Allows operation of some electrical accesso-
ries.
The indicator light on the engine switch illu-
minates orange.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
The indicator light on the engine switch illu-
minates green.
The indicator light turns off when the engine
is running.
5-14 Features and controls
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 5-20)
Changing the operation mode
If you press the engine switch without press-
ing the brake pedal {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, you can change the operation mode
in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
CAUTION
 When the engine is not running, put the oper-
ation mode in OFF. Leaving the operation
mode in ON or ACC for a long time when
the engine is not running may cause the bat-
tery to be discharged, making it impossible
to start the engine.
 When the battery is disconnected, the current
operation mode is memorized. After recon-
necting the battery, the memorized mode is
selected automatically. Before disconnect-
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ing the battery for repair or replacement,
make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which opera-
tion mode the vehicle is in when the battery
is run down.
 The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the F.A.S.T.-key is not
detected to be in the vehicle. Refer to "Oper-
ating range for starting the engine and
changing the operation mode" on page 5-11.

ACC power auto-cutout function

When the vehicle is in ACC operation mode
for approximately 30 minutes, the ACC
power auto-cutout function automatically
cuts power to the audio system and other
electronic devices that can be used during
ACC operation mode.
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