Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Operating range of the keyless operation systemLocking and unlocking / Keyless operation system / Operating range of the keyless operation system
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, enter the operating range of the keyless operation system, and operate a door or rear hatch switch, the ID code for your key is verified.
You can only lock and unlock the doors and rear hatch, and start the engine if the ID codes of your keyless operation key and the vehicle match.
Note
► If the keyless operation key battery is wearing out or there are strong electromagnetic waves or noise present, the operating range may become smaller and operation may become unstable.
Operating range for locking and unlocking the doors and rear hatch
The operating range is about 70 cm from the handle on the driver’s door, the front passenger’s door, and rear hatch handle.
: Forward direction
: Operating range
Note
► Locking and unlocking are only possible when the door or rear hatch is operated while the keyless operation key is being detected.
► Operation may not be possible if you are too close to the front door, door window or rear hatch.
► Even if the keyless operation key is within 70 cm of the handle on the driver’s door, handle on the front passenger’s door or rear hatch handle, if the key is near to the ground or high up, the system may not operate.
► If the keyless operation key is within the operating range, even someone not carrying the key can lock and unlock the doors and rear hatch by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the rear hatch LOCK switch or the rear hatch OPEN switch.
Operating range for starting the engine
The operating range is the interior of the vehicle.
: Forward direction
: Operating range
Note
► Even if it is within the operating range, if the keyless operation key is in a small item holder such as the glove box, on top of the instrument panel, door pocket or in the luggage compartment, it may be impossible to start the engine.
► If you are too close to the door or door window, the engine may start even though the keyless operation key is outside the vehicle.
