2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Owner’s Manual

In some markets, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is called the Mitsubishi RVR. It is a small, versatile SUV that blends practicality with a sporty look. Based on the success of its predecessor, this model has a newer, more modern look with a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and updated design cues. Inside, the Outlander Sport has a comfortable and tech-forward cabin with new infotainment features and a lot of cargo room for its class. With two strong engines and all-wheel drive as an option, the 2022 Outlander Sport lives up to its reputation for quick handling and dependability, making it a strong contender in the small SUV market.

Features and controls

Break-in recommendationsAdvanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in period of low-speed driving. However, you can add to the future performance and economy of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during the first 300 miles (500 km). Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in period.

• Avoid revving the engine.
• Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts, sudden acceleration, prolonged high-speed driving, and sudden braking. These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in a low shift position (low gears).
• Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within the seating capacity.
• Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.

Keys

Type 1
Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

1. The key for the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system
2. Key number plate

Type 2 
Two F.A.S.T. keys and two emergency keys are provided. Keep one F.A.S.T. key and one emergency key in a safe place together as a set of spare keys.

1. F.A.S.T.-key (with electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system function)
2. Emergency key
3. Key number plate

NOTE

• The key (except for the emergency key) is a precision electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage.
  • Do not leave it where it may be exposed to heat caused by direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
  • Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
  • Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong impacts.
  • Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
  • Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.
  • Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such as audio systems, computers, and televisions.
  • Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as cellular phones, wireless devices, and high-frequency equipment (including medical devices).
  • Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
  • Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high temperature or high humidity.
• If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of the vehicle immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer of the key number, they can make a new key. The key number is stamped on the key number plate. Keep the key number plate in a safe place separate from the key itself.
• No keys other than those registered in advance can be used to start the engine.
• When the theft alarm is in the system operational status, the alarm operates if a door or liftgate is opened after using the key, the door lock knob, or the power door lock switch to unlock the vehicle.
• The system does not enter the preparation status if the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T. key is not used to lock the vehicle.

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 
CAUTION: Do not make any alterations or additions to the immobilizer system. Alterations or additions could cause failure of the immobilizer.

[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key). [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain conditions) using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed into the vehicle’s electronics.

NOTE

• 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 start even when the key is turned to the “START” position.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or magnetic object
• When the key grip contacts the metal of another key
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizer keys (including keys of other vehicles)
• In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. Then try to start the engine again. If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• The key may not operate properly when it is near an object or facility that emits strong electromagnetic waves.
• The electronic immobilizer is not compatible with commercially available remote starting systems. The use of commercially available remote starting systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
• A system failure is suspected when the ignition switch is turned to the “START” position, and the engine does not start. In such a case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Replacement keys 
Only keys that have been programmed into the vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the vehicle. If you lose the key, you can order a key from your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by referring to the key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the vehicle keys must be changed. Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your ID code changed.

Additional keys 
To add a key, you must already have 2 registered keys. You need to register the ID code for the vehicle. Registering the ID code can be done by yourself (except for vehicles sold in Canada) or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer key programming” procedure below. If you choose to have your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle and all remaining keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
NOTE: You are provided with 2 keys, but you may register up to 8 keys.

Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada) 
You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid (already registered) keys and a blank immobilizer key (specially cut for your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors dealer) by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the “ON” position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove the first key.
3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first key, insert the second valid key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. About 10 seconds later, the immobilizer display will start to blink.
4. When the immobilizer display starts blinking, turn the second valid key to the “OFF” position and remove it. Within 30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank immobilizer key into the ignition switch and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform this operation no more than 30 seconds after the immobilizer display starts blinking. When registration of the ID code is complete, the immobilizer display will come on for 30 seconds and then go off. If an error occurs, the blinking immobilizer dis-play will go off during the procedure.
5. If you wish to register another key, perform the process again from step 1.

NOTE

• Perform the operation when the interrupt display screen is not showing. The interrupt display screen may prevent you from seeing the immobilizer display.
• It is not possible to register a key if:
  • The immobilizer display goes off during the procedure
  • The immobilizer display does not come on within 30 seconds after step 4.
• The procedure will be terminated automatically if:
  • A period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the first key is turned to the “OFF” position to the moment when the second key is turned to the “ON” position
  • A period of 30 seconds or longer elapses from the moment when the second key is turned to the “OFF” position to the moment when the blank immobilizer key is turned to the “ON” position
• To use the new remote control transmitters, it is necessary to register the key with both the electronic immobilizer and keyless entry system.

General information 
Your electronic immobilizer operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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