WARNING

  • Radio waves emitted by the transmitter may adversely affect certain electronic medical devices. Anyone who uses a pacemaker should consult the manufacturer of the medical equipment regarding possible effects before using the remote keyless entry system.
  • The transmitter emits radio-frequency signals whenever its buttons are pressed. The FAA advises that these radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems. Do not operate the transmitter while aboard an aircraft, and make sure the buttons cannot be pressed unintentionally while the transmitter is stored during a flight.

CAUTION

  • Do not allow the transmitter, which contains electronic components, to come into contact with fresh water or salt water. Exposure to moisture can interfere with proper system operation.
  • Do not drop the transmitter or subject it to unnecessary impact.
  • Do not strike the transmitter sharply against another object.
  • Do not alter, modify, or disassemble the transmitter.
  • Moisture may damage the transmitter. If it becomes wet, wipe it immediately and dry it thoroughly.
  • If the outside temperature falls below 14ºF (−10ºC), the transmitter battery may not function normally.
  • Do not leave the transmitter for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 140ºF (60ºC).
  • Do not attach the transmitter to a key holder that contains a magnet.
  • Do not place the transmitter near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a television, audio equipment, personal computer, or cellular phone.

NOTE

  • On Mitsubishi Outlander models equipped with the door mirror folding switch, the outside mirrors automatically fold or extend when all doors and the liftgate are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry function.

    This automatic mirror operation can be deactivated. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

The remote keyless entry function allows all door locks to be operated using the buttons on the transmitter. Under suitable conditions, the Mitsubishi Outlander remote keyless entry system can operate from approximately 40 ft (12 m) away from the vehicle. The actual operating distance may vary depending on conditions around the vehicle. The remote keyless entry function will not operate under the following conditions:

  • When the transmitter is outside the effective operating range.
  • When the transmitter battery is discharged or too weak to transmit a usable signal.

The remote keyless entry function can also be used to operate the vehicle alarm.

Type A

Mitsubishi Outlander Type A remote keyless entry transmitter and button layout

Type B

Mitsubishi Outlander Type B remote keyless entry transmitter and button layout

  1. LOCK button Mitsubishi Outlander remote transmitter LOCK button symbol
  2. UNLOCK button Mitsubishi Outlander remote transmitter UNLOCK button symbol
  3. Power remote liftgate button Mitsubishi Outlander remote power liftgate button symbol
  4. PANIC button Mitsubishi Outlander remote transmitter PANIC alarm button symbol

When the doors or liftgate are locked or unlocked with the transmitter, the hazard warning lights flash and the horn or outside chime sounds to confirm the requested operation.

Locking doors

1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.

2. Carry the transmitter with you.* 3. Make sure all doors are completely closed.

4. Push the LOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter LOCK button for remote door locking button A on the transmitter.

5. All doors and the liftgate will lock.

6. The hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once to confirm that the Mitsubishi Outlander has been locked.

*: The doors cannot be locked using the transmitter while the ignition switch is in the ON position.

After locking the vehicle, operate the exterior door handles to confirm that all doors have been securely locked.

Unlocking doors

1. Push the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button for driver door unlocking button B on the transmitter once.

2. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the driver's door unlocks.

3. Push the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button for unlocking all doors button again within 2 seconds.

4. The hazard warning lights flash twice again, and all doors and the liftgate unlock.

After the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander UNLOCK button used before automatic door relocking button is pressed while the doors are locked, all doors will automatically lock again after approximately 30 seconds unless one of the following operations is performed:

  • Any door, including the liftgate, is opened.
  • The ignition switch is pushed.

During this 30-second period, if the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button during automatic relock period button is pressed again, the automatic relocking timer restarts and all doors will lock automatically after another 30 seconds if no door is opened and the ignition switch is not pushed.

NOTE

  • The unlocking sequence can be changed using the selective unlock setting in the Vehicle Settings menu of the multi-information display.

Opening/closing liftgate (if so equipped)

1. Push and hold the power remote liftgate button Mitsubishi Outlander power remote liftgate open button C for more than 1 second.

2. The liftgate will begin opening automatically.

The outside chime sounds 3 times to indicate operation of the power liftgate.

To close the liftgate, push and hold the power remote liftgate button Mitsubishi Outlander power remote liftgate close button for more than 1 second.

The liftgate will close automatically, and the outside chime will sound 3 times.

If the button Mitsubishi Outlander remote power liftgate control button for reversing movement is pushed while the liftgate is opening or closing, the liftgate will reverse its direction of movement.

Using panic alarm

If you are near the Mitsubishi Outlander and feel threatened or need to attract attention, the transmitter can be used to activate the panic alarm as follows:

1. Push and hold the PANIC Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter PANIC alarm button button D on the transmitter for more than 1 second.

2. The theft warning alarm activates and the headlights remain illuminated for approximately 30 seconds.

3. The panic alarm stops when any of the following occurs:

  • The alarm has operated for approximately 30 seconds, or
  • Any button on the transmitter is pushed. The PANIC button must be held for more than 1 second.
  • The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.

Transmitter button operation light

Mitsubishi Outlander remote keyless entry transmitter operation indicator light

The transmitter operation light flashes whenever a button is pushed. The light only confirms that the transmitter has sent a signal; it does not confirm that the vehicle received the signal or completed the requested operation. Check visually or listen for the appropriate confirmation from the Mitsubishi Outlander to verify that the command was carried out. If the light does not flash when a button is pressed, the transmitter battery may be too weak to communicate with the vehicle and may need to be replaced.

Setting hazard indicator and horn mode

When the Mitsubishi Outlander is initially delivered, the remote keyless entry system is set to hazard indicator and horn confirmation mode.

In hazard indicator and horn mode, pressing the LOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter LOCK button in hazard and horn confirmation mode button A causes the hazard warning lights to flash once and the horn to chirp once. When the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button in hazard and horn confirmation mode button B is pressed, the hazard warning lights flash twice.

If audible horn confirmation is not required, the system can be switched to hazard indicator mode.

In hazard indicator mode, pressing the LOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter LOCK button in hazard-only confirmation mode button causes the hazard warning lights to flash once without a horn chirp. When the UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button in hazard-only confirmation mode button is pressed, the hazard warning lights flash twice.

 Hazard indicator and horn mode

Mitsubishi Outlander remote keyless entry hazard indicator and horn confirmation mode

 Hazard indicator mode

Mitsubishi Outlander remote keyless entry hazard indicator only confirmation mode

 Switching procedure

To switch between hazard indicator and horn confirmation mode and hazard-only mode, simultaneously push and hold LOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter LOCK button used for confirmation mode switching A and UNLOCK Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter UNLOCK button used for confirmation mode switching B on the transmitter for more than 4 seconds.

  • When hazard indicator mode is selected, the hazard warning lights flash 3 times to confirm the new setting.
  • When hazard indicator and horn mode is selected, the hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once.

Mitsubishi Outlander transmitter controls for changing hazard and horn confirmation settings

The horn confirmation function can also be turned on or off through the applicable setting in the multi-information display.

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