heater MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G User Guide

Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
E00702100768CAUTION
l
For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows.
Use the mode selection dial (“ ”
or “ ”) to re-
move frost or mist from the windscreen or door win-
dows. For ordinary demisting
Perform

the following settings to prevent misting
of the windscreen and door windows, and to heat
the leg area.
Heater/Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 1. Set
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
5. On vehicles with air conditioning, push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick demisting
Heater/Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2.
Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE l When the mode selection dial is in the “ ”
position,

the system operates automatically
and outside air is set automatically.
l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
l On vehicles with air conditioning, do not set
the temperature control dial to the max. cool
position. Cool air will blow against the win-
dow glasses and prevent demisting. For pleasant driving
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l
For vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, if the mode selection dial is
set to the demister position shown in the illus-
tration, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system
will not operate and the engine will not stop
automatically even if the vehicle is stopped.
This is to ensure that good visibility is main-
tained.
Introduction of outside air (Heater/Manual air
conditioning) E00702200408
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weath-
er, set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition and set the temperature control dial to the po-
sitions

shown in the illustration. Be sure to set the
temperature control dial all the way to the left. Se-
lect the desired blower speed. NOTE
l Turn

the mode selection dial clockwise and
air will flow to the leg area and the windscreen. Important operation tips for the
air conditioning E00708300762
l Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking

in the hot sun will make the vehicle
inside extremely hot, and it will require more
time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the
windows for the first few minutes of air con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is in use.
The entry of outside air through open win-
dows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the health.
Keep the difference between the vehicle inte-
rior temperature and outside temperature to 5
to 6 °C.
l When operating the system, make sure the
air intake, which is located in front of the
windscreen, is free of obstructions such as
leaves and snow. Leaves collected in the air-
intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug
the plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must
be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage which will result in the need to re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is
not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a
in your vehicle will
not harm the ozone layer.
We recommend you to recover and recycle the re-
frigerant for reuse.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent the compressor from seizing and to
maintain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition. For pleasant driving
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Handling of compact discs
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l Use
only the type of compact discs that have
the mark shown in the illustration below.
(Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs may
cause problems.) l
The use of special shaped, damaged compact
discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality com-
pact discs (like warped discs or burrs on the
discs) such as those shown will damage the
CD player. l
In
the following circumstances, moisture can
form on discs and inside the audio system,
preventing normal operation. • When there is high humidity (for exam-ple, when it is raining). • When
the temperature suddenly rises,
such as right after the heater is turned on
in cold weather.

In this case, wait until the moisture has
had time to dry out.
l When the CD player is subjected to violent vi-
brations, such as during off-road driving, the
tracking may not work.
l When storing compact discs, always store
them in their separate cases. Never place com-
pact discs in direct sunlight, or in any place
where the temperature or humidity is high.
l Never touch the flat surface of the disc with-
out a label. This will damage the disc surface
and could affect the sound quality. When han-
dling a compact disc, always hold it by the
outer edge and the centre hole.
l To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth.
Wipe directly from the centre hole towards
the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Nev-
er use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static
agent on the disc.
l Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil,
etc. to write on the label surface of the disc.
l Do not put additional labels or stickers on
compact discs.
Also, do not use any compact disc on which
a label or sticker has started to peel off or
any compact disc that has stickiness or other
contamination left by a peeled-off label or
sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the
CD player may stop working properly and
you may not be able to eject the compact disc. For pleasant driving
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Turn the dial to the “ ” position when not
using the warming and cooling function. 2. Turn
the air conditioning temperature control
dial (A) to the desired temperature.
3. Turn the air conditioning blower speed selec- tion dial (B) to the desired air flow.
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning For detailed information on how to use the
air

conditioning, refer to “Heater/Air condi-
tioning” on page 5-03.
NOTE l The glove box has the same temperature as
the air that comes out of the air conditioning
ventilators, so it is not possible to greatly
heat or cool the contents.
For efficient warming or cooling, select the
“ ” mode.
Refer to “Mode selection dial” on page
5-02.
l When placing drinks in the glove box, read
the precautions on the container first.
l Do not place in the glove box chocolate,
sweets, or other items which are susceptible
to temperature changes or which may rot. Pen holder
There is a pen holder inside the glove box.
NOTE
l There

is a limit to the size of pens that can be
stored in the holder. Forcibly inserting large
pens could damage the holder.
Card holder
There is a card holder inside the glove box. For pleasant driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If
the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers and set up a warning triangle, flashing lamp, etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-50.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it. Emergency starting
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If
the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine. WARNING
l To
start the engine using jumper cables
connected to another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles. CAUTION
l
Do
not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1. Get
the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other. CAUTION
l
Check
the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles. 2. Turn
off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an A/T, CVT in “P” (PARK) or a M/T in
“N” (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi- tion or put the operation mode in OFF. WARNING
l Perform
step 4 on both vehicles before-
hand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
5. Make
sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-08. WARNING
l If
electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
6. Connect
one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).
For emergencies
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6

CAUTION
l
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric 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 deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400098
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts,

wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500347
1. Remove
dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
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 chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do
not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600117
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 win-
dow. Wax from the painted surface could get on
the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTE
l 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
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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 proper-
ly. (Refer to page 8-15.)
Engine compartment E00902100308
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end

of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where 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 compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents 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 elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cha-
mois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water. Vehicle care
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A
transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is located in
the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
Petrol-powered vehicles
FULLLOW
Diesel-powered vehicles
FULL
LOW To add coolant
Petrol-powered vehicles
The

cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend 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, re-
move the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck. WARNING
l Do
not open the radiator cap (B) while
the engine is hot. The coolant system is un-
der pressure and any hot coolant escap-
ing could cause severe burns.
Diesel-powered vehicles
The
cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend 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. WARNING
l Do
not open the reserve tank cap (C)
while the engine is hot. The coolant sys-
tem is under pressure and any hot cool-
ant escaping could cause severe burns. Anti-freeze
The

engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. Some parts of the engine are cast
aluminium alloy, and periodic changing of the en-
gine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of
these parts.

Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-
ANT PREMIUM” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-
silicate, nonamine, non-nitrate and non-borate cool-
ant with long life hybrid organic acid technology
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent pro-
tection against corrosion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid block-
ages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine
block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature.

Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-freeze
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-freeze CAUTION
l
Do
not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l Do not use water to adjust the concentra-
tion of coolant. Maintenance
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Engine compartment
In
the engine compartment, the fuse block is loca-
ted as shown in the illustration. 1- Push the knob.
2-

Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity E01007700482
The fuse capacity and the names of electrical sys-
tems

protected by the fuses are indicated on the in-
side of the fuse lid (LHD vehicles), the inside of
the glove box (RHD vehicles) and inside of the
fuse block cover (inside of the engine compartment).
Passenger compartment fuse location table
NOTE
l Spare fuses are provided on the lid of the
fuse block in the engine compartment. Al-
ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.
Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)
Main fuse block Sub fuse blockPassenger compartment fuse location (RHD)
Sub fuse block Main fuse block No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Heater 30 A*
2 Stop lamps
(Brake lamps) 15 A
3 Rear fog lamp 10 A
4 Windscreen wipers 30 A
5 Option 10 A
6 Door locks 20 AMaintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
17 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Dis-
charge 20 A
18 Head-
lamp low
beam (left) Halogen 10 A
19 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Halogen 10 A
20 ENG/POWER 10 A
21 Ignition coil 10 A
22 ENG/POWER 20 A
Fuel line heater 25 A
23 Fuel pump 15 A
24 Starter 30 A*
25 — ——
26 Anti-lock brake
system 40 A*
27 Anti-lock brake
system 30 A* No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
28 Air conditioning
condenser fan mo- tor 30 A*
29 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
30 IOD IOD 30 A
31 Audio system amp 30 A
32 Diesel 30 A
33 — Spare fuse 10 A
34 — Spare fuse 15 A
35 — Spare fuse 20 A *: Fusible link
l Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 25 A or
30 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substi-
tute with the following fuse.
7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse
25 A: 20 A spare fuse
30 A: 30 A audio system amp fuse
When using a substitute fuse, replace with a fuse of
the correct capacity as soon as possible. Identification of fuse Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
25 A Natural (White)
30 A Green (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type) Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse box in the engine compartment. 3. Referring

to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem. Maintenance
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Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 05
Exterior and interior lamp operation
8-17
F Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-14
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid

9-14
Brake fluid 8-07,9-14
Clutch fluid 8-07
CVT fluid 9-14
Engine coolant 8-06,9-14
Power steering fluid 9-14
Twin Clutch SST fluid 9-14
Washer fluid 8-07,9-14
For cold and snowy weather 8-17
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-29
Switch 3-50
Front room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Front seat 2-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Fuel consumption 9-13
Fuel Filling the fuel tank 03
Fuel selection 02
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems 05
Tank capacity 03
Fuses 8-18
Fusible links 8-18 GGeneral maintenance 8-17
General vehicle data

9-04
Genuine parts 05
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
H Hazard warning flasher switch 3-50
Hazard warning indication lamps

3-40
Head restraints 2-07
Headlamp levelling switch 3-48
Headlamp washer switch 3-56
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Headlamp flasher 3-47
Replacement 8-25,8-26
Switch 3-44
Heated mirror 4-10
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-03
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Hill start assist 4-35
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-17
Horn switch 3-57
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-11
Indication lamps

3-40
Information screen display 3-42
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Inside tailgate release 1-27 Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-33
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-62
Map lamps 5-63
J Jack 6-06
Storage 6-06
Jump starting (Emergency starting)

6-02
K Key slot 1-17
Keyless entry system 1-04,1-18
Keyless operation system 1-07
Keys 1-02
L Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer

3-46
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-17
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Link System 5-41
Lubricants 9-14
Luggage hooks 5-70
Luggage room lamp 5-63 Bulb capacity 8-24
M Making a luggage compartment 2-08
Manual transmission 4-21
Map lamps 5-62,5-63Alphabetical index
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