FAQ

About New App

After updating iOS to 14 or later, the App cannot communicate with the vehicle. What should I do?

After updating iOS to 14 or later, please turn Off the Private Address settings.

  • "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" > Vehicle SSID > "Private Address" > Off

Also, when Local Network Popup appears, please tap [OK]. If you tap [Don't allow], please turn on the Local Network permission in the OS Privacy settings.

  • "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Local Network" > "Remote Ctrl" > On

If you are unable to connect even after trying the above, please refer to the given steps, and perform the initialization procedure and register again.

I cannot register successfully. What should I do?

If you are unable to register successfully, please refer to the given steps.

The wireless LAN password is unknown because the registration information card cannot be found. What should I do?

You can get the current SSID and wireless LAN Password by entering the Mitsubishi dealership. Please contact your nearby Authorized Mitsubishi dealership.

My wireless LAN password is 10 digits. What should I do?

Mitsubishi Motors is carrying out a service campaign to improve the security of the remote control. Our authorized dealership will hand out a new password (14 digits) after updating the security. Kindly upgrade your security system at your nearby Authorized Mitsubishi dealership. After obtaining 14 digits password, please register again.

If you are unable to register successfully, please refer to the given steps.

I do not see anything in the SSID list. What should I do? (Android)

To use this app on Android OS, the wireless LAN and Location need to be set to ON. Kindly change the Android OS settings as follows.

1. "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" > On
2. "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Location" > On
3. "Settings" > "Apps" > "See all apps" > "Remote Ctrl" > "Permissions" > "Location" > On (or "Allow only while using the app")

Also, it may take several minutes until the SSID of the vehicle is displayed in the SSID list depending on your device. Please display the SSID list again after checking that the SSID of the vehicle has been displayed on "Settings" > "Wi-Fi".

The Error Code is displayed. What should I do?

When you tap the Error Code, Error Code list will be displayed on the browser. Please check the factors and the solutions on that list.

Where are the drive battery level and the state of charge displayed?

The drive battery level is displayed by the area where the vehicle is filled.
The state of charge is displayed by the color of the vehicle.
For details, refer to [1] in this link.

A pop-up that requires location access permission appears when I try to register the app. What should I do?

This app controls the wireless LAN communication and requires the location information permission for that reason.
However, please rest assured that your location information itself will not be used and collected in the app.

  1. When a pop-up of your location information appears, select "Precise" and "While using the app".
  2. 1.When a pop-up of your location information appears, select
  3. If you select the wrong choise by mistake
    • "Settings" > "Apps" > "Remote Ctrl" > "Permissions" > "Location" > "Allow only while using the app" or "Use precise location" > ON
    If you select the wrong choise by mistake
Why can't I communicate with the vehicle without turning off mobile communication? (Android)

When the vehicle SSID is not connected to the Internet, Android OS will automatically lower the connection priority of the vehicle SSID, and use the mobile communication. In that case, you need to disable the mobile communication. Please refer to STEP4 of the given link.

This behavior of Android OS is majorly observed on devices with Android 9 or later versions, however, in a few exceptional cases similar behavior might be observed on devices with Android 8 or previous versions.

We kindly ask for your understanding.

General

Am I going to be charged for the commnication?

There is no communication fee because your vehicle and your wireless device communicate directly (with wireless LAN) not via an internet connection and telephone line. However, you are responsible for the communication fee for downloading the app.

After updating the MITSUBISHI Remote Control app, all or a few functions will not work
(e.g. Inoperable wireless device, Vehicle status not displayed). Why?

Please confirm that your vehicle has the latest software.
You can verify the software version by checking the "Version Information" screen located in "Settings".

Wireless Communication

Do I have to connect the wireless LAN device to the Internet to use this remote control system?

There is no need to connect to the Internet.

I cannot communicate with my vehicle. Why?

The following situations do not allow your wireless LAN device to communicate with your vehicle. Please check your usage environment.

  1. When your wireless LAN device is located outside your vehicle's wireless LAN communication area
  2. When your wireless LAN device has been connected to a network other than your vehicle
  3. When other wireless LAN devices are communicating with your vehicle
  4. When the wireless LAN communication is temporarily stopped to prevent an auxiliary battery from being dead (Please refer to "Notice" for details.)
  5. Others (Please refer to Owner's manual for details.)
Is it possible to connect the wireless LAN device to the vehicle through other networks?

Your wireless LAN device cannot connect to your home wireless LAN network.
The vehicle and wireless LAN device communicate directly.

How long is the communication distance?

The operable distance changes depending on the wireless LAN device in use and the surrounding environment.
The communication distance is from several meters to tens of meters when used in an open space environment.

  • The communication distance may vary considerably depending on the communication direction, difficulty in radio wave transmission, impact of other strong radio waves or the type of wireless LAN device, and communication may not be possible due to these factors.

Settings

What should I do if I forgot my passcode?

You need to re-install the app.
Please delete the app from your wireless LAN device and re-install the app from App Store or Google Play, and register the device.

 I cannot change the vehicle settings. Why?

When the security function of the vehicle is in System Armed Mode or Alarm Activation, vehicle settings cannot be changed to keep the security.
To change the vehicle settings, cancel the System Armed Mode or Alarm Activation.
For more information on the Security Alarm, please refer to the Security Alarm section of the Owner's manual.

What happens if I press the initialization button on the vehicle settings?

All vehicle settings are initialized to the factory settings.
Also, the security alarm is set to "active" mode.
The settings of the security alarm can be changed by the special operations of windscreen wiper and washer switch, MMCS (Mitsubishi Multi Communication System) or Smartphone Link Display Audio. Please check the Owner's manual for details.

Navigation Integration

Is it possible to activate the Charging Timer and the Remote Climate Control If MMCS or Smartphone Link Display Audio is installed?

You cannot activate the Charging Timer and the Remote Climate Control unless you install the MITSUBISHI Remote Control unit into the vehicle. (Optional).
The Charging Timer and the Remote Climate Control cannot be activated when MMCS (Mitsubishi Multi Communication System) or Smartphone Link Display Audio alone is installed.

Remote Climate Control

How long does the remote climate control operate for?

You can select from among three operation time, 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes. (After the operation time, it stops automatically. Even if you set climate control operation time for more then 30 minutes by combining schedules, the vehicle automatically will stop the climate control in 30 minutes.)

What should I do if I want to set the remote climate control timer twice in the morning and evening?

You can set the timer up to 5 times in a day.

The remote climate control was activated at time different from the set time. Why?

In the following cases, the time information of the vehicle will be incorrect and the remote climate control may not be activated at the set time. In that case, please check that the time of wireless LAN device is correct. Once your device is connected to the vehicle, the time information of the vehicle gets updated.

  1. Time of wireless LAN device is incorrect.
  2. There was no communication between wireless LAN device and the vehicle for a long time.
  3. Summer time / Winter time is switched.
  4. Vehicle crossed the time zone.

Charging Schedule

On a day when charge timer is off, I cannot charge up even though I connect the charge connector. Why?

If the charging timer is set up for even one day, the vehicle will not charge on the other days, even with the normal charge connector inserted. To charge the vehicle right away, use the following methods to cancel the charging timer.

After connecting the normal charging connector and closing all the doors and tailgate, press the fob key switch twice within 2 seconds to cancel the charging timer temporarily.
When the charging timer is canceled, the hazard lamps will blink 4 times.
Temporarily cancelled schedule of Timer Charging can be resumed automatically when the power switch is turned ON.

After connecting the normal charging connector and closing all the doors and tailgate, press the fob key switch twice within 2 seconds to cancel the charging timer temporarily. When the charging timer is canceled, the hazard lamps will blink 4 times.
The charging timer was activated at time different from the set time. Why?

In the following cases, the time information of the vehicle will be incorrect and the charging timer may not be activated at the set time. In that case, please check that the time of wireless LAN device is correct. Once your device is connected to the vehicle, the time information of the vehicle gets updated.

  1. Time for wireless LAN device is incorrect.
  2. There was no communication between wireless LAN device and the vehicle for a long time.
  3. Summer time / Winter time is switched.
  4. Vehicle crossed the time zone.

Charging Timer

Please turn the power switch to OFF when charging.
When the power switch is not OFF, charging may stop.

Remote Climate Control

In case of any of the following situations, the Remote Climate Control cannot be activated.

  • When the power switch is not OFF.
  • When any of the doors, engine hood or tailgate is opened.
    Once you open the engine hood, the Remote Climate Control will not be activated until you turn on the power switch.
  • Quick charge is in progress.
  • When the drive battery state of charge is low.

Longer operation of the climate control will further reduce the drive battery level.
If the drive battery is low, the actual climate control operation time may be shorter than originally set.
When the ELECTRIC HEATER is not equipped, only Cooling can be selected as the Climeate Control Mode.

Automatic charging of auxiliary battery

Mitsubishi Remote Control requires use of the auxiliary battery.
To make up for power consumption due to Wi-Fi communication, automatic charging of the auxiliary battery from the drive battery is done as required for up to 20 minutes at 2:00 PM once a day.

  • A buzzer in cabin sounds while the auxiliary battery is being charged.
  • Automatic charging of the auxiliary battery will stop if the drive battery is low.

Wireless LAN Communication Stopped

Wireless LAN communication may be temporarily stopped to prevent the auxiliary battery from being dead when you have not used the vehicle for a long time(*).
To restart the wireless LAN communication, start up the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and keep in Ready mode (Ready indicator is on) for 10 minutes or more.

  • When all of the following circumstances have continued for about 36 hours:
  • Ready mode (Ready indicator is on) has not been kept for 10 minutes or more.
  • The drive battery has not been charged for 10 minutes or more.
  • Automatic charging of the auxiliary battery has not occured.

Also, when the outside temperature is -15 degrees or under after the vehicle has been outside for 36 hours.