MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Cause Solution (Reference)
l
The fuel is running low.
lRefuel as soon as possible. Refer
to “Fuel remaining warning dis-
play” on page 3-14. l
An
excessive amount of particu-
late matter (PM) accumulates in-
side the diesel particulate filter
(DPF). Refer to “Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)” on page 4-16. l
It
is suspected that the engine oil
level has increased excessively. Immediately have your vehicle
checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Refer to “Engine oil level warning dis-
play” on page 3-43. l
More
than specified limit water
has accumulated in the fuel filter. l
We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Fuel filter indicator dis-
play” on page 3-41 . l
The
outside temperature is 3 °C
(37 °F) or less. l
Be careful of ice on the road.
l The
road can be icy even when
this warning is not displayed, so
drive carefully. Instruments and controls
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Other interrupt displays
E00524200741Screen type 1 Screen type 2 System operation status Reference
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When starting the engine, you
pressed the engine switch with-
out depressing the clutch pedal
(M/T). l
On vehicles with M/T, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neu-
tral) position, fully depress the
clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal with the right foot. Then,
press the engine switch. Refer to
“Starting and stopping the en-
gine” on page 1-15.
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When
starting the engine, the se-
lector lever is in a position other
than the “P” (PARK) or the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, or you
pressed the engine switch with-
out depressing the brake pedal
(CVT). l
On vehicles with CVT, place the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK)
position, depress the brake pedal
with the right foot. Then, press
the engine switch. Refer to “Start-
ing and stopping the engine” on
page 1-15.
The operation status of each system is displayed on the information screen. Refer to the appropriate page for the system for further details.Instruments and controls
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Screen type 1 Screen type 2 System operation status Reference
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When “2WD” mode is selected
with the drive mode selector Refer to “Electronically
controlled
4WD system” on page 4-30. l
When
“4WD AUTO” mode is se-
lected with the drive mode selec-
tor l
When
“4WD LOCK” mode is se-
lected with the drive mode selec-
tor l
When
the Active Stability Con-
trol (ASC) is operating Refer to “Active
stability control
(ASC)” on page 4-42.
This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.
Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Solution
We recommend you to have it checked. Refer to “Service

reminder” on page
3-15 for further details. Instruments and controls
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The setting for rest interval can be changed.
Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Solution
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest.
Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.
The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set.
Refer
to “Changing the function settings (when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you con-
tinue to drive without having a rest, the buzzer sounds about every 5 minutes to
encourage you to take a rest.
l In the following cases, the time driven is reset and the display returns to
the previous display screen. After this, when the set time is reached again,
the buzzer and display encourage you to take a rest.
• The buzzer sounds 3 times.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or put the operationmode in OFF.
• The multi-information meter switch is held for about 2 seconds or more. Instruments and controls
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Indication lamps
E00501600100Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
E00501700361
These
indication lamps blink in the fol-
lowing situations. • When the turn-signal lever ismoved to activate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal lever”
on page 3-49.
• When the hazard warning flash- er switch is pressed to activate
the hazard warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard warning flash-
er switch” on page 3-49.
• When the hazard warning lamps automatically activate
due to sudden braking while
driving.
Refer to “Emergency stop sig-
nal system” on page 4-38.
NOTE l If these indication lamps blink too
fast due to any operation other
than sudden braking, the cause
may be a blown lamp bulb or a faul-
ty turn-signal connection. High-beam indication lamp
E00501800173
This

indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
E00501900350
This

lamp illuminates while the front
fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
E00502000185
This

lamp illuminates while the rear fog
lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
E00508900173
This

indication lamp illuminates while
the position lamps are on. Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
E00502300247
This

indicates the glow plug preheat con-
dition.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the lamp illuminates. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp
goes out and the engine can be started.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
When the operation mode is put in ON,
the lamp illuminates and preheating of
the glow lamp starts automatically. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp
goes out and the engine starts. NOTE
l If

the engine is cold, the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time.
l When the engine is warm, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp does
not come on even if the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put
in ON. Instruments and controls
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Warning lamps
E00502400147Brake warning lamp
E00502502357
This
lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is put in ON, and
goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON, the brake warning lamp il-
luminates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly. CAUTION
l
In
the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore, the vehicle
should be brought to a stop in a
safe location and to have it
checked. CAUTION
• The
brake warning lamp
does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied
or does not turn off when
the parking brake is re-
leased.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illumi-
nate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS
warning lamp” on page
4-39.
• The brake warning lamp re- mains illuminated during
driving.
l The vehicle should be brought
to a halt in the following man-
ner when brake performance
has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedalharder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal
moves down to the very end
of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to reduce
your speed and pull the park-
ing brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to
operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles behind you. Check engine warning lamp
E00502601638
This

lamp is a part of an onboard diag-
nostic system which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system or CVT con-
trol system.
If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, we recom-
mend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned “ON” or the op-
eration mode is put in ON, and goes off
after the engine has started. If it does not
go off after the engine has started, we rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle checked. CAUTION
l
Prolonged
driving with this
lamp on may cause further dam-
age to the emission control sys-
tem. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is put in
ON, we recommend you to
have the system checked. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
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If the lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, avoid
driving at high speeds and have
the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point as soon
as possible.
Accelerator pedal and brake
pedal response may be negative-
ly influenced under these condi-
tions.
NOTE l The

engine electronic control mod-
ule accommodating the onboard di-
agnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust
emission) stored. Charge warning lamp
E00502701192
This

lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned “ON” or the operation
mode is put in ON, and goes off after the
engine has started.
A warning is also displayed on the multi-
information display. CAUTION
l
If
it illuminates while the en-
gine is running, there is a prob-
lem in the charging system. Im-
mediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend
you to have it checked. Information screen display
E00524600051
Fuel filter indicator display* E00529400083
Type 1 Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition

or the operation mode is put in ON, if more
water than the specified limit has accumulated in
the fuel filter, the warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play. CAUTION
l
If
this warning display is displayed we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
Prolonged driving with the warning dis-
play shown may damage the engine. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l If
“REMOVE WATER IN SEPARATOR”
does not go out or appears frequently after re-
moving the water, we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
Brake warning display E00524700267
Type 1 Type 2
This warning is displayed if you drive with the park-
ing

brake still applied. The warning lamp in the in-
strument cluster only illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. CAUTION
l
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking

brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure.
If this warning is displayed, release the
parking brake.
Type 1 Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition

or the operation mode is put in ON, if the
brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster also il-
luminates. CAUTION
l
If
this warning stays illuminated and
does not go out while driving, there is a
danger of ineffective braking. In this
case, immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and we recommend you to
have it checked.
l If the brake warning display is displayed
and the brake warning lamp and the ABS
warning lamp are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution func-
tion will not operate, so the vehicle may
be destabilised during sudden braking.
Avoid sudden braking and high-speed
driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and we recommend you to have it checked.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake per-
formance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder thanusual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down
to the very end of its possible stroke,
keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine brak- ing to reduce your speed and pull the
parking brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate
the stop lamp to alert the vehicles be-
hind you. Instruments and controls
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Charge warning display
E00524800200
Type 1 Type 2
If there is a fault with the charging system, the warn-
ing
display is displayed on the information screen
in the multi-information display. The warning lamp
in the instrument cluster also illuminates. CAUTION
l
If
the warning is displayed while the en-
gine is running, immediately park your ve-
hicle in a safe place and we recommend
you to have it checked. Oil pressure warning display
E00524900214
Type 1 Type 2
If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is
running,

the warning display is displayed on the in-
formation screen in the multi-information display. CAUTION
l
If
the vehicle is driven while the engine
oil is low, or the oil level is normal but the
warning is displayed, the engine may
burn out and be damaged.
l If the warning is displayed while the en-
gine is running, immediately park your ve-
hicle in a safe place and check the engine
oil level.
l If the warning is displayed while the en-
gine oil level is normal, have it inspected. Engine oil level warning display*
E00526700072
Type 1 Type 2
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is
in ON, if it is suspected that the engine oil level has
increased

excessively, the warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display. CAUTION
l
If
this warning is displayed while driving,
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off
the engine, and check the engine oil level.
Refer to “Engine oil” on page 8-04.
NOTE l Immediately

have your vehicle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Instruments and controls
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Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002174
Headlamps
NOTE l When
entering a country in which vehicles
are driven on the opposite side of the road to
the country in which your vehicles is sup-
plied, necessary measures have to be taken to
avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. However,
headlamps on this vehicle do not need any ad-
justment.
l Do not leave the lights on for a long time
while the engine is stationary (not running).
A rundown battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a func-
tional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers in-
side the lamp, we recommend you to have it
checked. Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. OFF
All lamps off {Daytime Running Lamps
(if so equipped)} Position, tail, licence plate and instrument
panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go on
Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. OFF
All lamps off {Daytime Run-
ning Lamps (if so equipped)}
AUTO With the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence
plate, and instrument panel
lamps turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside
light level. {Daytime Running
Lamps (if so equipped) will be
turned on while the tail lamps
are

off.} All lamps turn off auto-
matically when the ignition
switch is turned to “OFF” posi-
tion or the operation mode is
put in OFF. Position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go
on
NOTE
l On vehicles with the rain sensor, the sensitiv-
ity

of the automatic on/off control can be ad-
justed. For further information, please con-
tact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized 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 manual for de-
tails. Instruments and controls
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