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< When the transmitter is used after connecting Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector >

  1. Enter the hazard answerback customize mode by performing one of the following steps. If the ETACS-ECU enters the customize mode, its tone alarm will sound once.
    1. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
    2. Turn off the hazard warning light switch.
      CAUTION: To prevent damage to Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824, always turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824.
    3. Connect Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector.
    4. Turn the Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 power supply switch to the "ON" position.
    5. Close the driver's side door.
    6. Keep the windshield washer switch on for at least ten seconds. Then the ETACS-ECU tone alarm will sound once.
      Fig 1: Connecting Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) To Data Link Connector
      G00749462Courtesy 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.
    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.
    4. Any other warning tone alarm output occurs.
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.
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