Keyless entry system*Keyless entry system* - Locking and unlocking - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

Press the remote control switch, and all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate)

Press the remote control switch, and all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be locked or unlocked as desired. Pressing the LOCK switch (1) or UNLOCK switch (2) will turn on the indicator lamp (3).

To lock

Press the LOCK switch (1), and all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be locked. When they are locked, the turn-signal lamps blink twice.

To unlock

Press the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be unlocked. When they are unlocked, the turn-signal lamps will be turned on for a few seconds.

NOTE

(1) The keyless entry system does not operate if the key is left in the “ACC” or “ON” position, or the door or boot lid (or tailgate) is open.
(2) If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds: relocking will automatically occur.
(3) The remote control switch will operate within about 4 m from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the remote control switch may change if the vehicle is located near a TV transmitting tower, power station, or radio broadcasting station.
(4) If the following conditions are observed after pressing the remote control switch, the battery inside the switch may need to be replaced.
Replace the battery at your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The doors or boot lid (or tailgate) cannot be locked or unlocked.
The indicator lamp glows dimly, or does not light.
(5) If you lose your remote control switch or you need another one, please order a new one at your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(6) If you wish to add a remote control switch, please contact your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. A maximum of 4 remote control switches are available for your vehicle.

CAUTION

(1) Do not leave the remote control switch where it may be exposed to heat caused by the direct rays of the sun.

(2) The remote control switch is a precision electronic device. Therefore, pay attention to the following.

  • Avoid knocking the remote control switch hard against other objects or dropping it.
  • Keep the remote control switch dry.
  • Do not disassemble the remote control switch.
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