MITSUBISHI ASX 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under thebonnet. The brake system should also be checked for leakage at the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short
length of time, it indicates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake flu-
id is hygroscopic. Too much moisture in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brakesystem, reducing the performance.
:ARN,NGz Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin and will damage painted surfaces.
Wipe up spills immediately. If brake fluid
gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water. Follow up with a doctor as necessary.CAUT,ONz Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
z Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex- cept maintenance.
z Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.Battery
The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting and to keep the vehicle

NOTEzExcept for diesel-powered 1600 models, to
replenish with the distilled water, remove the
upper cover and duct.
Refer to “Removing and installing the upper
cover and duct” on page 10-09.Removing and installing the
upper cover and duct:ARN,NGz Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF.
Make sure that your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.To remove
1. Remove the clips (A), and then remove
the upper cover (B).
2. Remove the clips (C), and then remove
the air duct (D).
To install
1. Install the air duct (A), and then tighten
the clips (B).
2. Turn the upper cover over. Squeeze the
head of the moulding clip (C) with pliersand remove the moulding.
3. Install the upper cover, and then attach
the moulding (D).
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NOTEzAttach the moulding with the wide part to-
wards the front of the vehicle.
4. Install the clips (E).
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low
temperatures. This is an inevitable result of
its chemical and physical properties.
This is why a very cold battery, particularly
one that is not fully charged, will only deliver a fraction of the starter current which is nor-
mally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked before the start of cold weather and,
if necessary, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the en- gine, first disconnect the negative (-) terminal
and then the positive (+) terminal. When con- necting the battery, first connect the positive
(+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-
nal.
NOTEz Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
z Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.NOTE:ARN,NGz Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could explode.
z The battery electrolyte is extremely caus-
tic. Do not allow it to come in contact with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the paintedsurfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water. Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi- cal attention.
z Ventilate when charging or using the bat-
tery in an enclosed space.CAUT,ONz Keep it out of reach of children.
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CAUT,ONzNever disconnect the battery with the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode in ON.
Doing so could damage electric components.
z Never short-circuit the battery. This could
cause it to overheat and be damaged.
z If the battery is to be quick-charged, first
disconnect the battery cables.
z In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to
disconnect the negative (-) terminal first.
z Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.CAUT,ONz 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.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immediate-
ly rinse the affected parts with plenty of wa- ter.NOTEz Keep the terminals clean. After the battery is
connected, apply terminal protection grease.
To clean the terminals, use lukewarm water.
z Check to see if the battery is securely instal-
led and cannot be moved during travel. Also check each terminal for tightness.NOTEz When the vehicle is to be left unused for a
long period of time, remove the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery should be stored only in a fully charged condition.Tyres:ARN,NGz Driving with tyres that are worn, dam-
aged or improperly inflated can lead to aloss of control or blow out of the tyres which can result in a collision with serious or fatal injury.Tyre inflation pressuresItemTyre sizeFrontRearAt trailer towingFrontRear
Normal tyre
215/65R16 98H2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa@,2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa@,215/70R16 100H2.6 bar (38 psi) [260 kPa@2.6 bar (38 psi) [260 kPa@215/60R17 96H2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa@2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa@225/55R18 98V2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa@2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa@P225/55R18 97H2.3 bar (33 psi) [230 kPa@ *2.3 bar (33 psi) [230 kPa@ *Temporary spare tyreT155/90D164.2 bar (60 psi) [420 kPa@—*
: Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine
Tyres
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ItemTyre sizeFrontRearAt trailer towingFrontRear215/65R162.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa@—215/70R162.6 bar (38 psi) [260 kPa@—*: Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and UkraineCheck the tyre inflation pressure of all the
tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or ex-
cessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been ad-
justed, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.NOTEz The tyres that can be installed on your vehi-
cle are shown on the driver

Replacing tyres and wheelsCAUT,ONzAvoid using different size tyres from the one
listed and the combined use of different types of tyres, as this can affect driving safe-
ty.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-10.
z Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor- rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-
cialist before using wheels that you have.
z If your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres-
sure monitoring system, only MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine wheels should be used.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks
and sensor damage, as it will not be possible
to install the tyre inflation pressure sensors properly.
Refer to “Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*” on page 6-64.Tyre rotation
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual driv-
er

CAUT,ONzAvoid the combined use of different types of
tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.Snow tyres
The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving
stability, mount snow tyres of the same size
and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than 50% is no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications
must not be used.
CAUT,ONz Observe permissible maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
z If your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres-
sure monitoring system, only MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine wheels should be used.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it will not be possible
to install the tyre inflation pressure sensors
properly.
Refer to “Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*” on page 6-64.NOTEz The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu- lations in the area you intend to drive.
z If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are used.Tyre chains
If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that
they are fitted only on the drive wheels
(front) in accordance with the manufacturer

CAUT,ONzAn aluminium wheel can be damaged by a
tyre chain while driving. When fitting a tyre
chain on an aluminium wheel, take care that any part of the chain and fitting cannot be
brought into contact with the wheel.
z If your vehicle is equipped with wheel cov-
ers, remove the wheel covers before instal- ling a tyre chain, otherwise they may be
damaged by the tyre chain. (See page 8-19.)
z When installing or removing the tyre chains,
take care that hands and other parts of your
body are not injured by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.NOTEz The laws and regulations concerning the use
of tyre chains vary. Always follow local laws and regulations.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow.Wiper blade rubber
replacement
Windscreen wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen. 2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A)
disengages from the hook (B). Pull the wiper blade further to remove it.
NOTEz Do not let the wiper arm drop onto the wind-
screen. This could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper
blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you at- tach them.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, start-
ing with the opposite end of the blade from the stopper. Make sure the hook
(B) is fitted correctly in the grooves in
the blade.
NOTEz If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.
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5.Push the wiper blade until the hook (B)
engages securely with the stopper (A).
Rear window wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disen-
gage it from the stopper (A) at the end of
the wiper arm. Pull the wiper blade fur-
ther to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the
hook (B) on the wiper arm.
NOTEz Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass.
4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the
groove (D) in the wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are correctly aligned as you in-
sert them into the groove.
NOTEz If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.General maintenance
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and ex- haust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check
for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leaks.
:ARN,NGz If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; call
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp op-
eration
Operate the combination lamp switch to
check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.
Check the fuses first. If there is no blown
fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and
replacement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 10-17 and “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-24.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recom- mend you to have your vehicle checked and
repaired.
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