ignition MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G Repair Manual

• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when
the lever is operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ACC.
• Deactivate the turn-signal lamp 3-flash function for lane changes.
• The time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a 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 man-
ual for details. Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use
the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the ignition switch position or the
operation mode.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, all turn-signal lamps flash continuously. To
turn them off, push the switch again. NOTE
l While

the hazard warning lamps are blinking
due to having manually pushed the switch,
the emergency stop signal system does not op-
erate.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal system” on
page 4-37. Fog lamp switch
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Front fog lamp switch* E00508300685
The front fog lamps can be operated while the head-
lamps

or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob in the
“ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps. An
indication lamp in the instrument cluster will also
come on. Turn the knob in the “OFF” direction to
turn off the front fog lamps. The knob will automat-
ically return to its original position when you re-
lease it. NOTE
l The

front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are
turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers. Instruments and controls
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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window,
do not operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control Rain sensor
The

wipers will automatically operate de-
pending on the degree of wetness on the
windscreen.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
Rain sensor
Can
only be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain
sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow,
other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will oper-
ate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the wind-
screen is dirty and the weather is dry. Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch
the windscreen and damage the wipers.
CAUTION
l
With
the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON and lever in the “AUTO” po-
sition, the wipers may automatically oper-
ate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suf-
fer injuries or the wipers could malfunc-
tion. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position or put the operation
mode in OFF, or move lever to the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sen-
sor. • When cleaning the outside surface ofthe windscreen, if you touch on top of
the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the windscreen, if you wipe with a
cloth on top of the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind- screen. CAUTION
• A
physical shock is applied to the rain
sensor.
NOTE l To

protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this
operation of the wipers does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi-
ent temperature is about 0 °C or lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind-
screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
l In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
• When the wipers operate at a constant in-terval despite changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even though it is raining.
l The wipers may automatically operate when
things such as insects or foreign objects are
affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain
sensor or when the windscreen is frozen. Ob-
jects affixed to the windscreen will stop the
wipers when the wipers cannot remove them.
To make the wipers operate again, place the
lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically
due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lev-
er in the “OFF” position. Instruments and controls
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l
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point when replacing the wind-
screen or reinforcing the glass around the sen-
sor.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) posi-
tion, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor by turning the knob (B). “+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE l It

is possible to activate the following func-
tions. • Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi- tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a 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 man-
ual for details.
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised
to the “MIST” position and released when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in ON or
ACC. The wipers will continue to operate while
the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved
to
the “AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned
in the “+” direction when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON. Windscreen washer*
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The windscreen washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC.
The

washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen by pulling the lever towards you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermit-
tent operation, by pulling the lever towards you,
the wipers will operate several times while the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed.
Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, then about 6 seconds later, wipers operate
once more.
On vehicles equipped with a headlamp washer,
while the headlamps are on, the headlamp washer
will operate once together with the windscreen wash-
er. Instruments and controls
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Also, except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan
and
Ukraine, by releasing the lever soon after pull-
ing it towards you, the washer fluids will be
sprayed several times while the wipers are operat-
ing several times. (Comfort washer) Then about 6
seconds later, wipers operate once more.
Comfort washer will stop operating with any opera-
tion of the lever. CAUTION
l
If
the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
NOTE l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Causing

the wiper never to operate when
washer fluid is sprayed.
• Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh- stan and Ukraine, deactivating the com-
fort washer. • Except
for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh-
stan and Ukraine, deactivating the func-
tion that operates the wipers once more
about 6 seconds later.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk- raine, activating the comfort washer.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk- raine, the wipers can be set to operate
again after about 6 seconds.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a 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 man-
ual for details. Rear window wiper and washer
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The
rear window wiper and washer switch can be
operated with the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC. INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter-
mittently at intervals of about every
8 seconds
OFF- Off -
The washer fluid will be sprayed on-
to the rear window when the knob is
turned fully in either direction.
The wipers operate automatically
several times while the washer fluid
is being sprayed. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l The
rear window wiper will automatically per-
form several continuous operations if the gear-
shift lever or the selector lever is put in the
“R” position while the windscreen wipers or
the rear window wiper is operating. (automat-
ic operation mode).
After the automatic operation, the rear win-
dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is
in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the
“INT” position, the rear window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.
It is possible to set the rear window wiper to
perform the automatic operation only if the
gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while the rear window wip-
er is operating with the knob in the “INT” po-
sition.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the
knob to the “INT” position twice quickly to
operate the rear window wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop
the rear window wiper continuous operation.
l The interval for intermittent operation can be
adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a 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 man-
ual for details. Headlamp washer switch*
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The
headlamp washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC
and the lamp switch at the “ ” position.

Push

the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps. NOTE
l If

the ignition switch or the operation mode
is in ON or ACC and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled. Precautions to observe when using wip-
ers and washers
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l If

the moving wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the engine, and clean
the deposits from the glass so that the wipers
operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the
blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations
.......................................................4-04
Parking brake................................................................................ 4-06
Parking.......................................................................................... 4-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ................................4-08
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-09
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-12
Starting..........................................................................................4-13
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-15
Turbocharger operation* .............................................................. 4-16
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*............................................... 4-17
Manual transmission* ................................................................... 4-21
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System III)*................................................................. 4-24
Electronically controlled 4WD system* .......................................4-29
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-31
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation.......................................................................................... 4-33
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-33
Braking......................................................................................... 4-34
Hill start assist* ............................................................................ 4-35
Brake assist system....................................................................... 4-36
Emergency stop signal system ...................................................... 4-37
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-38
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................4-40 Active stability control (ASC)*
.................................................... 4-40
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-43
Reversing sensor system*............................................................. 4-47
Rear-view camera* ....................................................................... 4-50
Cargo loads................................................................................... 4-52
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-54Starting and driving
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Outside rear-view mirrors
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To adjust the mirror position E00601000642
The outside rear-view mirrors can be operated
when
the ignition switch or the operation mode is
in ON or ACC. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
l Your vehicle is equipped with convex
type mirrors.
Please take into consideration, that ob-
jects you see in the mirror will look small-
er and farther away compared to a nor-
mal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-
tance of following vehicles when changing
lanes. 1. Place
the lever (A) to the same side as the mir-
ror whose adjustment is desired.
Except for vehicles equipped with the mirror
retractor switch
Vehicles equipped with the mirror retractor switch L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
2. Press

the switch (B) to the left, right, up or
down to adjust the mirror position. 1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle posi- tion (•).
Retracting and extending the outside
mirrors E00601100643
The outside mirror can be folded in towards the
side

window to prevent damage when parking in
narrow areas. CAUTION
l
Do
not drive the vehicle with the mirror
folded in.
The lack of rearward visibility normally
provided by the mirror could lead to an
accident.
[Except
for vehicles equipped with the mirror re-
tractor switch]
Push the mirror towards the back of the vehicle
with your hand to retract it in. When extending the
mirror, pull it out towards the front of the vehicle
until it clicks to lock in place. [For
vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch]
Retracting and extending the mirrors using the
mirror retractor switch
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in
ON or ACC, push the mirror retractor switch to re-
tract the mirrors.
Push it again to extend the mirrors to their original
positions. Starting and driving
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After turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK” po-
sition
or putting the operation mode in OFF, it is
possible to retract and extend the mirrors using the
mirror retractor switch for about 30 seconds. CAUTION
l
It
is possible to retract and extend the mir-
rors by hand. After retracting a mirror us-
ing the mirror retractor switch, however,
you should extend it by using the switch
again, not by hand. If you extended the
mirror by hand after retracting it using
the switch, it would not properly lock in
position. As a result, it could move be-
cause of the wind or vibration while you
are driving, taking away your rearward
visibility.
NOTE l Be

careful not to get your hands trapped
while a mirror is moving. l
If
you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-
ter hitting a person or object, you may not be
able to return it to its original position using
the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,
push the mirror retractor switch to place the
mirror in its retracted position and then push
the switch again to return the mirror to its orig-
inal position.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from re-
peated pushing of the retractor switch as this
action can result in burn-out of the mirror mo-
tor circuits.
Retracting and extending the mirrors without us-
ing the mirror retractor switch
[Vehicles with keyless entry system]
The mirrors automatically retract or extend when
the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote
control switches of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 1-04.
[Vehicles with keyless operation system]
The mirrors automatically retract or extend when
the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote
control switches or the keyless operation function
of the keyless operation system.
Refer to “Keyless operation system: To operate us-
ing the keyless operation function, Keyless entry
system” on pages 1-09 and 1-18. NOTE
l Functions
can be modified as stated below.
Consult a 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 man-
ual for details. • Automatically extend when the followingoperation is performed.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Put the operation mode in ON or ACC.
• Automatically retract when the driver’s door is opened after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting
the operation mode in OFF.
• Automatically extend when the vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).
• Deactivate the automatic extension func- tion.
Heated mirror E00601200497
To demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors,
press the rear window demister switch.
The

indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. Starting and driving
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The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes.
Ignition switch
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[For
vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Engine switch” on
page 1-11.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system] LOCK
The

engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and removed
in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system and oth-
er electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated. START
The

starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position.
NOTE
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match
the code registered in the immobilizer com-
puter.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 1-03.
ACC power auto-cutout function E00620300165
After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the igni-
tion

switch in the “ACC” position, the function au-
tomatically cuts out the power for the audio system
and other electric devices that can be operated with
that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC”
position, the power is supplied again to those devi-
ces.
NOTE
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can bechanged to about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), Starting and driving
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screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment.
Refer
to the separate owner’s manual for de-
tails.
To remove the key E00620400326
1. Set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (CVT).
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the
“LOCK” position and remove it. CAUTION
l
Do
not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion while the engine is running. Doing so
could damage the starter motor. Steering wheel lock
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[For

vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Steering wheel lock”
on page 1-14.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. Starting and driving
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