MITSUBISHI ASX 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

2.Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the
genuine leather surface.NOTEz If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as quickly
as possible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.
z The genuine leather surface may be dam-
aged if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is
rubbed hard against it.
z Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface. Be sure to use neutral detergents.
z Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.
z The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place itin the shade as much as possible.
z When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and stick to the seat.Cleaning the exterior of
your vehicle
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
z Seawater, road deicing products.
z Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,
coal-tar, etc.).
z Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. This will also be effective in protecting it
from environmental elements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it
with water to remove dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean water and a car wash- ing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle from
top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon- net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.CAUT,ONz When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
z If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position
to deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-ate in the presence of water spray on the
windscreen and may get damaged as a result.
z Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface, causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will be
especially visible on darker coloured vehi-
cles.
z Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do-
ing so could have an adverse effect on the engine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un- derbody; be careful not to spray water intothe engine compartment.
z Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle.They may cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior.
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CAUT,ONTherefore:

CAUT,ONzDo not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part
surface.
z Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic part surface.
z Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric
acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts withwater.Chrome parts
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating. This should be done more frequently in win-
ter.
Aluminium wheels*
1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.CAUT,ONz Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
z Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doingso could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become discoloured or stained.
z Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
z Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances
as soon as possible.Window glass
The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for cleaning a
painted surface to clean a window. Wax from
the painted surface could get on the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTEz To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.Wiper blades
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 10-15.)
Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the begin-ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten- tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral partswhere dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in your area, clean the engine compart-
ment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the engine compartment, as
this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into contact with sulphuric
acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
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If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-
ution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-03
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-05 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-07
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid*.................................................................. 10-07
Battery............................................................................................... 10-08 Tyres.................................................................................................. 10-11Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-15General maintenance......................................................................... 10-16
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-17 Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-17
Fuses..................................................................................................10-17
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-24Maintenance
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Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap- pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er

Catalytic converter
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient for the reduction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation andprevent possible catalyst damage.:ARN,NGz As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
z Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.NOTEz Use fuel of the type recommended in
“Fuel
selection” on page 2-02.Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-
lock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-
ty lock.
NOTEz Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. In any other position,
the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
Catalytic converter
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CAUT,ONzNote that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
z After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position, then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
CAUT,ONz Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
z Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.NOTEz If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
z Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet.NOTEz For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnetleft open, warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-informa- tion display.Type 1Type 2
Bonnet
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Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a significant effect on
the engine

“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, or
A5/B5”NOTEz Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant
To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-
cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks
when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and
normally the loss of coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW”
level on the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler neck.
:ARN,NGz Do not open the radiator cap (B) while the
engine is hot. The coolant system is under
pressure and any hot coolant escaping
could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the
engine are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary
to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI-
UM” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non- borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro- sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced
with plain water even in summer. The re- quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de- pending on the expected ambient tempera-
ture.

Engine coolant
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