MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G Service Manual

l
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For
further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. • The time from pressing the UNLOCKswitch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate with the flash of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is pos-
sible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote
controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-23.)
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehi-
cles equipped with mirror retractor switch) E00311200110
To fold
Within
30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate
using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within

30 seconds of unlocking the doors and tail-
gate using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
The outside rear-view mirrors are not initially set
to
work as described above. If you want them to
work as described above, you need to set them so
that they do not retract/extend when the doors and
tailgate are locked/unlocked using the keyless en-
try system or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-view
mirrors” on page 4-09.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In a vehicle equipped with the MITSUBISHI Mul-
ti-Communication System (MMCS), it is possible
to change the setting by means of screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details. NOTE
l For

vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract or extend when all the doors
and tailgate are locked or unlocked using the
remote control switches of the keyless entry
system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-09.
l The keyless entry system does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open. l
The
remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors and tailgate are not locked/un-
locked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.

For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer
to “Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery” on page 1-20.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. A maximum of 4
remote control switches are available for
your vehicle.
Setting of door and tailgate unlock function (Ex-
cept for vehicles equipped with a Dead Lock Sys-
tem) E00310400199
The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to
the following two conditions. Locking and unlocking
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Each time the door and tailgate unlock function is
set,
a chime will sound to tell you the condition of
the door and tailgate unlock function. Number of
chimes Condition
One chime All doors and the tailgate unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only 1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place

the combination headlamps and dipper
switch in the “OFF” position, and leave the
driver’s door open.
3. Press and hold the LOCK switch (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and then also press the UNLOCK
switch (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UN- LOCK switches within 10 seconds of press-
ing the LOCK switch in step 3.
NOTE l On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
Procedure for replacing the remote control switch
battery E00309600061
1. With
the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, in-
sert the cloth-covered tip of a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver into the notch in the
case and use it to open the case.
NOTE
l Be

sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the case, the transmitter may come
out.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Install a new battery with the + side (A) up.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery
CR2032 4. Close the case firmly.
5. Check

the keyless operation function to see
that it works.
NOTE l You may purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
l A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point can replace the battery for you if
you prefer. CAUTION
l
When
the remote control switch case is
opened, be careful to keep water, dust,
etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal
components. Locking and unlocking
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Doors
E00300402060 CAUTION
l
Make sure the doors are closed: driving
with doors not completely closed is dan-
gerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unat-
tended.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
NOTE l To

prevent the key from being locked inside
the vehicle, neither the lock knob on the driv-
er’s door nor the key can be used to lock the
driver’s door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key 1- Lock
2-

Unlock NOTE
l When

locking or unlocking with the key, on-
ly the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked.
To lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
use the central door lock switch, the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
Refer to “Central door locks” on pages 1-22,
“Keyless entry system” on pages 1-04, 1-18,
and “To operate using the keyless operation
function” on page 1-09.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless op-
eration system, the driver’s door can be
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 1-17.
To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open
the door. NOTE
l The

driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.
l In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it
is not possible to unlock the door by pushing
the lock knob to the unlock side while the
Dead Lock System is set.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
1-23.)
To lock without using the key
Front passenger’s door, Rear door Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position,
and close the door (2).
NOTE
l The

driver’s door cannot be locked using the
inside lock knob while the driver’s door is
opened. Locking and unlocking
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Operation mode ON reminder system*
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For vehicles equipped with the keyless operation
system If the driver’s door is opened with the engine stop-
ped
and the operation mode in any position other
than OFF, the operation mode ON reminder buzzer
sounds intermittently to remind you to put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
In addition, the warning display will be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-information
display. Central door locks
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NOTE l Each

of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l When locking or unlocking with the key on
the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will
lock or unlock.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait approximately 1 minute
before operating the central door lock switch.
l When the driver’s door is open, the central
door lock switch cannot be used to lock it.
To lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate
Using the central door lock switch
Using the central door lock switch on the driver’s
door locks or unlocks all doors and the tailgate. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
To unlock the doors and tailgate E00311300137
You can select the functions to unlock the doors
and
tailgate either using the ignition switch or the
engine switch, or using the selector lever position
(CVT).
These functions are not activated when the vehi-
cle is shipped from the factory. To activate or de-
activate these functions, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. NOTE
l When

the electric window lock switch is in
the lock mode, the door and tailgate unlock-
ing function will be deactivated.
Refer to “Electric window control: Lock
switch” on page 1-34.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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Using the ignition switch or the engine switch
All
doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position or
the operation mode is put in OFF.
Using the selector lever position (CVT)
All doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) position
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the
operation mode in ON. NOTE
l On

vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Dead Lock System*
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The

Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft.
When the keyless entry system or the keyless oper-
ation system has been used to lock all of the doors
and the tailgate, the Dead Lock System makes it im-
possible to unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. CAUTION
l
Do
not set the Dead Lock System when
someone is inside the vehicle. With the
Dead Lock System set, it is not possible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. If you erroneously set the Dead
Lock System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch on the remote control
switch or using the keyless operation func-
tion.
Setting the system E00305200160
1. Except
for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the keyless oper-
ation system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the doors and the tailgate.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (B), or the tail-
gate LOCK switch (C) to lock all of the
doors and the tailgate. The turn-signal lamps
will blink once. 4. Press the switch again within 2 seconds.
The
turn-signal lamps will blink three times
to show that the Dead Lock System has been
set.
Except for vehicles with the keyless operation system
Vehicles with the keyless operation system Locking and unlocking
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Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches*
Tailgate LOCK switch*NOTE
l Pressing

the LOCK switch (A) on the remote
control switch once while the Dead Lock Sys-
tem is set causes the turn-signal lamps to
blink three times, so it is possible to confirm
that the Dead Lock System is set.
Cancelling the system E00305300174
When the following operation is performed, the
doors

and tailgate will unlock and the Dead Lock
System will be simultaneously cancelled. l
The
UNLOCK switch (D) on the remote con-
trol switch is pressed.
l The driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/
unlock switch (E) is pressed while you are
carrying the keyless operation key.
l The tailgate OPEN switch (F) is pressed.
Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system
Vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches*
Tailgate OPEN switch NOTE
l If

neither a door nor the tailgate is opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking (except using
the tailgate OPEN switch), the doors and tail-
gate are automatically relocked and the Dead
Lock System is simultaneously set again.
l Even when it is not possible to use the key-
less entry system or keyless operation func-
tion to unlock the doors, it is possible to use
the key to unlock the driver’s door. When the
key is used to unlock the driver’s door, the
Dead Lock System is cancelled for only the Locking and unlocking
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driver’s door. If you wish to subsequently un-
lock
all other doors, perform the following op-
eration. • Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the keyless op- eration system, put the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
l It is possible to adjust the time between press-
ing the UNLOCK switch (D) on the remote
control switch or the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (E) and auto-
matic locking. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
l It is possible to lock the doors and tailgate
and set the Dead Lock System at the same
time with a single push of the LOCK switch
(A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C). For de-
tails, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Testing the system E00305400104
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock

System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through a window and confirm that you can-
not unlock the doors using the lock knobs. NOTE
l If

you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Child-protection rear doors
E00300900999 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Child protection helps prevent the rear doors from
being opened accidentally from the inside.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear
door cannot be opened using the inside handle, but
only with the outside handle.
If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position, the
child protection mechanism does not function. CAUTION
l
When
driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection to pre-
vent accidental door opening which may
cause an accident. Locking and unlocking
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Tailgate
E00301401099WARNING
l It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
To open
After unlocking the tailgate, lift the tailgate. NOTE
l If

you do not open the tailgate immediately
after pressing the tailgate OPEN switch, the
tailgate can not be lifted. If this happens,
press the tailgate OPEN switch again and lift
the tailgate.
l The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated.
Gently push the upper gate from the outside with
enough force so that it is completely closed. Al-
ways ensure the tailgate is securely closed. CAUTION
l
When
closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate. NOTE
l Gas

struts (B) are installed to support the tail-
gate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation. • Do not hold the gas struts when closingthe tailgate.
• Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts. Locking and unlocking
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Inside tailgate release
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The
inside tailgate release is designed to provide a
way to open the tailgate in the case of a discharged
battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is moun-
ted on the tailgate. You and your family should familiarize yourselves
with

the location and operation of the tailgate re-
lease lever. To open
1. Insert
a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
into the notch of the lid (A) and pry gently to
open the lid. 2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it. CAUTION
l
Always
keep the release lever lid on the
tailgate closed when driving so that your
luggage cannot accidentally bump the lev-
er and open the tailgate. Locking and unlocking
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Security alarm system*
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The
security alarm system is for alerting the sur-
rounding area of suspicious behaviour to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm
if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when
the vehicle has not been unlocked using the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active”.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the security alarm settings” on page 1-29.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), screen opera-
tions can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to
the separate owner’s manual for details. CAUTION
l
Do
not modify or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction. NOTE
l The

alarm system will not be activated if the
doors and the tailgate have been locked using
a key, the inside lock knob or the central
door lock switch (instead of the keyless entry
system or the keyless operation function).
l If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function, the security alarm system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If the confirmation function (blinking of the
turn-signal lamps by locking and unlocking
the doors and the tailgate) is deactivated, the
turn-signal lamps do not blink after the lock-
ing and unlocking operation.
For information on the confirmation func-
tion, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pa-
ges 1-04, 1-18 and “To operate using the key-
less operation function” on page 1-09.
l The security alarm system could be activated
in the following situations.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window open
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf-fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra- tion by hail, thunder, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the ve-
hicle inclination detection function and the in-
terior intrusion detection function. Refer to “To
deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intru-
sion detection function” on page 1-31.
l The sensitivity of the interior intrusion detec-
tion function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
The security alarm has four modes:
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the security
indicator (A) blinks.) The system preparation time extends from the
point

at which all of the doors and the tailgate are
locked by pressing the LOCK switch on the remote
control switch or the keyless operation function to
the point at which the system armed mode goes in-
to effect.
During this time, it is possible to temporarily open
a door or the tailgate without using the keyless en-
try system or the keyless operation function and
without causing the alarm to sound (for example,
when you forget something inside the vehicle or re-
alize that a window is open). Locking and unlocking
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