ECO mode MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Fuel selection
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mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane num-
ber (EN228) 1600 models, 1800 models95 RON or higher
2000 models 90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher CAUTION
l
For
petrol-powered vehicles, the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to
use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590
standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio
diesel, methylester, etc.) would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and dura-
bility. NOTE
l Petrol-powered

vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 90 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc.
In such a case, you don’t need to adjust the
engine specially. In case of using unleaded
petrol 90 RON, the engine performance level
is reduced.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls.
Because of this fact there are two kinds of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Repeatedly driving short distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel
system and engine, resulting in poor starting
and poor acceleration. If these problems oc-
cur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehi-
cle. The additive will remove the deposits,
thereby returning the engine to a normal con-
dition. Be sure to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER.
Using an unsuitable additive could make the
engine malfunction. For details, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. l
Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. General information
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Disposal information for used
batteries E00201300032 Your vehicle contains batteries
and/or accumulators.
Do
not mix with general house-
hold waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of used batteries,
please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance
with your national legislation
and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these batteries
correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environ-
ment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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This

paragraph summarizes the major items of the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system such as the char-
acteristics, operating procedures, etc. For details, re-
fer to “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on page
4-17.
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system reduces the
emission of exhaust gases and increases fuel effi-
ciency.
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without the use of
the ignition switch or the engine switch when the
vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic lights or in a
traffic jam.
Activation E00201600022
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON. Deactivation
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You

can deactivate the system by pressing the “Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch. Then the “ ”
display/indicator will turn on. Auto stop
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1. Stop the vehicle. General information
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2. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Vehicles with 5M/T Vehicles with 6M/T 3. Release the clutch pedal.
4.
The

“ ” display/indicator will turn on and
the engine will stop automatically. Auto go
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in

the “N” (Neutral) position. The “ ” display/indi-
cator

turns off and the engine restarts automatically. System characteristics
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The principle of the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) sys-
tem

is that it adapts to the vehicle’s needs (i.e. ener-
gy supply). This means that in certain circumstan-
ces the engine will not stop and in other circumstan-
ces the engine will restart by itself.
Circumstances when the engine will restart by itself E00202400027
l The
interior temperature rises and the air con-
ditioning starts operating in order to lower
the temperature.
l Electric power consumption is high.
l The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. l
Vehicle
speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting on a slope.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition.
l When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
l When the preset temperature of the air condi-
tioning is changed significantly.
l When the air conditioning is operated in AU-
TO mode where the temperature control dial
is set to the max. hot or the max. cool posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning).
Other than the conditions mentioned above, the en-
gine may restart automatically. For details, refer to
“Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on page 4-17.
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l Ambient
temperature is lower than approxi-
mately 3 °C.
l After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds.
l After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle remains stationary.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition (see illustration below). General information
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Pay attention to the following if the security
alarm is set to “Active”.
Refer
to “Security alarm system” on page
1-28. • If the security alarm is in the systemarmed mode, the alarm will sound if the
doors are opened after being unlocked
with the key, the inside lock knob or the
central door lock switch.
• Even if the security alarm is set to “Ac- tive”, the system preparation mode is not
entered if the keyless entry system or the
keyless operation function was not used
to lock the vehicle. Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system) E00300201801
[For
vehicles equipped with keyless operation sys-
tem]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)” on page 1-11.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to signifi-
cantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The
purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle
if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt
can only be achieved by using a key “registered” to
the immobilizer system.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the vehicle may not
be able to receive the registered ID code
from the registered key and the engine may
not start.
• When the key contacts a key ring or othermetallic or magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of an- other key (Type B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizing keys (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the object or
additional key from the vehicle key. Then
try again to start the engine. If the engine does not start, we recom-
mend
you to contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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l
If you lose one of them, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be re-reg-
istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 8 differ-
ent keys. CAUTION
l
Do
not modify or add parts to the immo-
bilizer system. Doing so could cause the
immobilizer to malfunction. Keyless entry system*
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Press

the remote control switch, and all doors and
the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as desired. It
is also possible to operate the outside rear-view mir-
rors. 1- LOCK switch
2-

UNLOCK switch
3- Indication lamp
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and the
tailgate will be locked. The turn-signal lamps will
blink once when the doors and the tailgate are locked.
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the LOCK switch (1) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock System to
be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.) To unlock
Press

the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors and
the tailgate will be unlocked. If the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked when the front room lamp switch
is in the “DOOR” position or the rear room lamp
switch (except for vehicles equipped with the sun-
shade) is in the middle (•) position, the room lamp
will illuminate for approximately 15 seconds and
the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
Depending on the vehicle model, the position and
tail lamps can also be set to turn on for approximate-
ly 30 seconds. Refer to “Instruments and controls:
Welcome light” on page 3-47.
NOTE
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the door and tailgate unlock
function can be set so that only the driver’s
door unlocks when the UNLOCK switch (2)
is pressed once.
If the door and tailgate unlock function is set
to work as described above, all the doors and
the tailgate unlock when the UNLOCK
switch is pressed two times in succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function” on page 1-05.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l For vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract or extend when all the doors
and tailgate are locked or unlocked using the
remote control switches of the keyless entry
system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-09. Locking and unlocking
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• You can limit operations to starting the en-
gine.
• The keyless operation system can be disa- bled.

When keyless operation system operations
are modified, the transmitters operate as fol-
lows. • Only locking and unlocking doors or tail-gate: exterior and interior transmitters
• Only starting the engine: interior transmit- ter
NOTE l The keyless operation key uses an ultra-weak
electromagnetic wave. In the following ca-
ses, the keyless operation system may not op-
erate properly or may be unstable.
• When there is equipment nearby thatemits strong radio waves, such as: a pow-
er station, a radio/TV broadcasting sta-
tion or an airport.
• The keyless operation system is carried to- gether with a communications device
such as a cellular phone or radio set, or
with an electronic device such as a person-
al computer.
• The keyless operation key is touching or covered by a metal object.
• A keyless entry system is being used near- by.
• When the keyless operation key battery is worn out. • When the keyless operation key is placed
in an area with strong radio waves or noise.
In such cases, use the emergency key.
Refer to “To operate without using the
keyless operation function” on page
1-17.
l Because the keyless operation key receives
signals in order to communicate with the trans-
mitters in the vehicle, the battery continually
wears down regardless of keyless operation
key use. The battery life is 1 to 3 years, de-
pending on usage conditions. When the bat-
tery wears out, have it replaced at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Because the keyless operation key continual-
ly receives signals, strong radio wave recep-
tion could affect battery wear. Do not leave
the key near a TV, personal computer, or oth-
er electronic device.
Operating range of the keyless opera-
tion system E00305700367
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, enter
the

operating range of the keyless operation sys-
tem, and press the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK switch
or the tailgate OPEN switch, the ID code for your
key is verified. You can only lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate,

start the engine and change the operation
mode if the ID codes of your keyless operation key
and the vehicle match. NOTE
l If

the keyless operation key battery is wear-
ing out or there are strong electromagnetic
waves or noise present, the operating range
may become smaller and operation may be-
come unstable. Locking and unlocking
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Tailgate LOCK switchNOTE
l For

vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract when all the doors and tail-
gate are locked using the keyless operation
function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-09.
l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate
LOCK switch (B) two times in succession
causes the Dead Lock System to be set. (Re-
fer to “Setting the system” on page 1-23).
l The keyless operation function does not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
• The keyless operation key is inside the ve-hicle.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar.
• The operation mode is not in OFF. Unlocking the doors and tailgate
When

you are carrying the keyless operation key,
if you press the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate OPEN
switch (B) within the operating range, all the doors
and the tailgate are unlocked.
If the front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” po-
sition or the rear room lamp switch (except for ve-
hicles equipped with the sunshade) is in the middle
(•) position at this time, the room lamp will turn on
for 15 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will blink
twice.
If the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/un-
lock switch is pressed and any of the doors or tail-
gate is not opened within approximately 30 sec-
onds, relocking will automatically occur. Also refer
to “Locking and unlocking: Doors, Central door
locks, tailgate” on pages 1-21, 1-22 and 1-26.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches
Tailgate OPEN switch NOTE
l For

vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically extend when all the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked using the keyless operation
function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-09.
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the keyless operation function
can be set so that only the driver’s door un-
locks when the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch is pressed.
If the keyless operation function is set to
work as described above, all the doors and
the tailgate unlock when the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch is pressed two times in
succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function” on page 1-19.
l The keyless operation function does not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
• The keyless operation key is inside the ve-hicle.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar. Locking and unlocking
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• The operation mode is not in OFF.
l The
time between unlocking and automatic
locking can be adjusted. Consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized 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.
Operation confirmation when locking and un-
locking
Operation can be confirmed as shown below. How-
ever, the room lamp will only illuminate if the
front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position
or the rear room lamp switch (except for vehicles
equipped with the sunshade) is in the middle (•) po-
sition.
When locking: The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
When unlock-
ing: The room lamp illuminates for
approximately 15 seconds, the
turn-signal lamps blink twice.
NOTE l Functions

can be modified as stated below.
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized 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. • Set the confirmation function (blinking of
the
turn-signal lamps) to operate only
when the vehicle is locked or only when
the vehicle is unlocked.
• Disable the operation confirmation func- tion (blinking of the turn-signal lamps).
• Change the number of blinks for the oper- ation confirmation function (blinks of the
turn-signal lamps).
Operation of the Dead Lock System
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is
possible to set the Dead Lock System using the driv-
er’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch,
or the tailgate LOCK switch. (Refer to “Dead Lock
System” on page 1-23.)
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system) E00306400387
The electronic immobilizer has been designed to sig-
nificantly

reduce the possibility of vehicle theft.
The purpose of the system is to immobilize the ve-
hicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start
attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain con-
ditions) using a keyless operation system “regis-
tered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed into the vehicle’s electron-
ics. Refer to “Engine switch” on page 1-11. NOTE
l If

you lose one of the keyless operation keys,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be re-reg-
istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 4 differ-
ent keys.
Engine switch E00306500548
In order to prevent theft, the engine will not start un-
less

a preregistered keyless operation key is used.
(Engine immobilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, you
can start the engine.
Also refer to “Starting and driving: Starting the en-
gine” on pages 4-13 and 4-14. Locking and unlocking
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CAUTION
l
The indication lamp (A) will flash orange
when there is a problem or malfunction
in the keyless operation system. Never
drive if the indication lamp on the engine
switch is flashing orange. Immediately
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
l If the engine switch operation is not
smooth and feels like it is sticking, do not
operate the switch. Immediately contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE l When

operating the engine switch, press the
switch all the way in. If the switch is not
fully pressed, the engine may not start or the
operation mode may not change. If the en-
gine switch is pressed correctly, there is no
need to hold the engine switch down.
Operation mode of the engine switch and its func-
tion
OFF
The indication lamp on the engine switch turns off.
The operation mode cannot be put in OFF when
the selector lever is in any position other than the
“P” (PARK) position (CVT).
ACC
The audio system and other electric devices can be
operated.
The indication lamp on the engine switch illumi-
nates orange. ON
All electric devices can be operated.
The

indication lamp on the engine switch illumi-
nates green.
The indication lamp turns off when the engine is
running.
NOTE
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sends
must match the one registered in the immobil-
izer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 1-11.)
Changing the operation mode E00312200032
If you press the engine switch without depressing
the

brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (M/T),
you can change the operation mode in the order of
OFF, ACC, ON, OFF. CAUTION
l
When
the engine is not running, put the
operation mode in OFF. Leaving the oper-
ation mode in ON or ACC for a long time
when the engine is not running may cause
the battery to be discharged, making it im-
possible to start the engine, lock and un-
lock the steering wheel.
l When the battery is disconnected, the cur-
rent operation mode is memorized. After
reconnecting the battery, the memorized
mode is selected automatically. Before dis-
connecting the battery for repair or re-
placement, make sure to put the opera-
tion mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which oper-
ation mode the vehicle is in when the bat-
tery is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed
from OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless op-
eration key is not detected to be in the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Keyless operation system:
Operating range for starting the engine
and changing the operation mode” on
page 1-09.
ACC power auto-cutout function E00312300033
After approximately 30 minutes has elapsed with
the

operation mode in ACC, the function automati-
cally cuts out the power for the audio system and
other electric devices that can be operated with that
mode.
When the engine switch is pressed while the opera-
tion mode is in ACC, the power is supplied again
to those devices. Locking and unlocking
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It is possible to change the setting to make
the keyless operation key take-out monitor-
ing system operate if you take the keyless op-
eration key out from the vehicle through a
window without opening a door. For further
information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Even if you have the keyless operation key
within the engine start operating range, if the
keyless operation key and vehicle ID codes
cannot be matched, for example due to the
ambient environment or electromagnetic con-
ditions, the warning may be activated.
Key lock-in prevention system E00308100391When the operation mode is in OFF, if you close
all

the doors and the tailgate with the keyless oper-
ation key left in the vehicle and you try to lock the
doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate
LOCK switch, a warning is issued with the warn-
ing display and the buzzer buzzing for approximate-
ly 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tail-
gate. NOTE
l Make

sure you have the keyless operation
key with you before locking the doors. Even
if you leave the keyless operation key inside
the vehicle, it is possible that the doors will
lock depending on the surrounding environ-
ment and wireless signal conditions.
Door ajar prevention system E00308200347 When the operation mode is in OFF, if you try to
lock

the doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
tailgate LOCK switch with one of the doors or the
tailgate not completely closed, a warning is issued
with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing
for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock
the doors and tailgate.
Operation mode OFF reminder system E00308300348 When the operation mode is in any mode other
than

OFF, if you close all the doors and the tailgate
then try to lock the doors and tailgate by pressing
the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, a warning is
issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzz-
ing for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot
lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock E00306800235
To lock
Press
the engine switch to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Open one of the doors.
To unlock
The following methods can be used to unlock the
steering wheel.
l Put the operation mode in ACC.
l Start the engine. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, do
not open a door or press the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch until
the vehicle stops in a safe place.
This could cause the steering wheel to
lock, making it impossible to operate the
vehicle.
l Carry the key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the
operation mode in ACC to unlock the
steering wheel. Locking and unlocking
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