System armed modeSystem armed mode  - The security alarm has four modes - Security alarm system - Locking and unlocking - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

(The buzzer stops and the security indicator continues to blink with indicator’s reduced lit-up duration time.) Once the system preparation mode has ended, the system armed mode starts.

If an unlawful opening of any of the doors, rear hatch or bonnet is detected during the system armed mode, the alarm will be activated to warn people around the vehicle of an abnormal condition.

Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is attempted or a vehicle intrusion is detected, the alarm will be activated.

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    Operation from outside the vehicle
    Insert (or remove) the key when the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder is in the vertical or the horizontal position. Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown in the illustration. 1- Unlock 2- ...

    Uphill/downhill driving
    DRIVING UPHILL The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear if the computer determines the current speed cannot be maintained once a higher gear is engaged. For smoother vehicle performance, ...

    Changing the security alarm settings
    It is possible to set the security alarm to the “active” mode or “inactive” mode. Follow the procedure below. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. If you started the engi ...