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Enabling/Disabling The Hazard ANSWERBACK Function

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The hazard answerback function can be enabled or disabled by one of the two following procedures.

< 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.
  2. If the transmitter "LOCK" switch 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" switch 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.
    Fig 1: Connecting Data Link Connector Terminal To Ground
    G03472563Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    • 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.

< When the transmitter is used after connecting the vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector> 

  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 vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector.
    1. Connect the vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector.
    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.
  2. If the transmitter "LOCK" switch 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" switch 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.
    Fig 2: Connecting Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) Mb991824 To Data Link Connector
    G03472564Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 from the data link connector.
  1. Disconnect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 from the data link connector.
  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.

< When only the transmitter is used > 

  1. Remove the ignition key from ignition key cylinder.
  2. Push the transmitter "LOCK" switch while holding the "UNLOCK" switch pushed for four to ten seconds.
  3. If the transmitter "LOCK" switch and "UNLOCK" switch are released in that order, 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. 
  4. If the transmitter "UNLOCK" switch and "LOCK" switch are released in that order, the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound, indicating that the hazard answerback function can be enabled or disabled when the doors are unlocked.
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