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< When The Transmitter Is Used After Grounding Data Link Connector Terminal 1>

  1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by observing one of the following steps. If the ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its tone alarm will sound once.
    CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then connect data link connector terminal 1 to ground.
    1. Connect the data link connector terminal 1 to ground.
    2. Close the driver's side door.
    3. Leave the windshield washer switch on for at least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound once.
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G03492782Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. If the transmitter "LOCK" button is pushed consecutively twice within two seconds, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound, indicating that the hazard answerback function can be enabled or disabled when the doors are locked.
    • Enable the hazard answerback function when the doors are locked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound once.
    • Disable the hazard answerback function when the doors are locked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound twice.
  3. If the transmitter "UNLOCK" button is pushed consecutively twice within two seconds, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound, indicating that the hazard answerback function can be enabled or disabled when the doors are unlocked.
    • Enable the hazard answerback function when the doors are unlocked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound once.
    • Disable the hazard answerback function when the doors are unlocked: The ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound twice.
  4. Exit the hazard answerback customize mode by observing one of the following steps.
    CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect data link connector terminal 1 from ground.
    1. Disconnect data link connector terminal 1 from ground.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to position other then "LOCK" (OFF), or remove the ignition key.
    3. Open the driver's side door,
    NOTE: If any operation is not done for at least three minutes after the ETACS-ECU has entered the customize mode, the hazard answerback customize mode will be canceled automatically.