Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 72

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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) NOTE NOTE WARNING Do not attach additional keys or accessories Do not make any alterations or additions B to the ignition key. Such objects could pre- to the immobilizer system. Alterations or vent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating additions could cause failure of the immo- normally. Refer to “Deployment of front air- bilizer. bags” on page 4-29. In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to recognize the registered ID code from the key. This means the engine will not Replacement keys 5 start even when the key is turned to the “START” position. Only keys that have been programmed to the C vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or magnetic object (Type A) vehicle. When the key grip contacts metal of another key (Type B) If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer keys (including keys of other referring to the key number. vehicles) (Type C) To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the In cases like the above, move the offending vehicle keys must be changed. The key may not operate properly when it is object(s) away from the key and turn the key Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to near an object or facility that emits strong back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. electromagnetic waves. your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to Then try to start the engine again. If the have your ID code changed. Electronic immobilizer is not compatible engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. with commercially available remote starting systems. Use of commercially available Additional keys A remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security pro- tection. To add a key, you need to register the ID code to the vehicle. A system failure is suspected when the igni- Registering the ID code can be done by your tion switch is turned to the “START” posi- tion, and the engine does not start. In such a authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Or it case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi can be done by yourself (except for vehicles Motors dealer. sold in Canada). Features and controls5-5

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