Operation Manual

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-28 Features and controls
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After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lights, air conditioning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehi-
cles equipped with continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST
or the clutch pedal on the vehicles
equipped with manual transaxle, press the
accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the
engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline.
While depressing the brake pedal on vehi-
cles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch
SST or the clutch pedal on the vehicles
equipped with manual transaxle, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down and
hold it there, then crank the engine for 5
to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and release the
accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and
then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal or
the clutch pedal, but do not push the
accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key
if the engine starts. If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If the
engine still will not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -4 °F
(-20 °C) or lower on vehicles with CVT, or
-22 °F (-30 °C) or lower on vehicles with
Twin Clutch SST, it may not be possible to
start from a standstill even with the selector
lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the trans-
axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does
not indicate a problem. If this occurs, place
the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever
(Twin Clutch SST) in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion and let the engine idle for at least 10 min-
utes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be
able to drive normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up
operation.
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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
attempted. A valid start attempt can only be
achieved (subject to certain conditions) using
a F.A.S.T.-Key “registered” to the immobi-
lizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehi-
cle have been programmed to the vehicle’s
electronics.
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Only the F.A.S.T.-keys that have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics can be
used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the F.A.S.T.-key, you can order a
F.A.S.T.-key from your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer by referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all
the F.A.S.T.-keys except the one for the lost
F.A.S.T. -key must be programmed again.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of continuously variable
transmission (CVT) vehicles or Twin
Clutch SST vehicles at extremely cold
ambient temperature
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)
Replacement F.A.S.T.-key