Operation Manual

Ignition switch
Features and controls 5-55
5
Engages the starter. After the engine starts,
release the key and it will return automati-
cally to the “ON” position.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the
function automatically cuts out the power for
the audio system and other electric devices
that can be operated with that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC” position, the power is supplied again
to those devices.
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For vehicles with a manual transaxle, when
removing the key, push the key in at the
“ACC” position and keep it depressed until it
is turned to the “LOCK” position, and
remove.
For vehicles with a continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,
when removing the key, first set the selector
lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position, and
then turn the key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
START
NOTE
 Your vehicle 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 to the immobi-
lizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page
5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
To remove the key
NOTE
Manual transaxle
NOTE
 For vehicles with a CVT or Twin Clutch
SST, the key cannot be removed unless the
selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK)
position, which allows the ignition switch to
turn to the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
 Do not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steering
wheel will lock, causing loss of control.
CVT or Twin Clutch SST