power steering MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G Owners Manual
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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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NOTE
l When
the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering
wheel is locked. • Open or close one of the doors (exceptthe tailgate).
• Lock all doors and the tailgate with the keyless entry system or the keyless opera-
tion function.
l When the steering wheel does not unlock,
the warning will be displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while moving
the steering wheel slightly. Starting and stopping the engine
E00306900395
Tips for starting l The
operation mode can be in any mode to
start the engine. l
The
starter motor will be turning for up to ap-
proximately 15 seconds if the engine switch
is released at once. Pressing the engine
switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The start-
er motor will be turning for up to approxi-
mately 30 seconds while the engine switch is
pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while
and then attempt to start the engine again. Try-
ing repeatedly with the starter motor still run-
ning will damage the starter mechanism.
l [Diesel-powered vehicles]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revo-
lutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm in order
to protect the engine even if the accelerator
pedal is depressed. WARNING
l Never
run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal. CAUTION
l
Never
attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up. Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)
E00307000478
The starting procedure is as follows:
1.
Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
NOTE l On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, make sure
the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with CVT Locking and unlocking
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NOTE
l The
engine can only be started when the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
For safety reasons, the engine should be star-
ted when the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position in which the driving wheels
lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are func- tioning properly.
NOTE l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles) E00308600051
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2.
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
NOTE l On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). 5. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position. 6. Press the engine switch.
The
diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed. The
engine will start.
NOTE l If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l Putting the operation mode in ON will also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within about 5 seconds
after the diesel preheat indication lamp went
out, put the operation mode in OFF. Then, at-
tempt the engine start procedure to preheat
the engine again.
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up. Using the MIVEC engine
The
MIVEC engine automatically switches its in-
take-valve control between a low-speed mode and
a high-speed mode in accordance with driving con-
ditions for maximum engine performance.
NOTE
l To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low.
Stopping the engine E00312600023 WARNING
l Do
not operate the engine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If the en-
gine is stopped while driving, the brake
servomechanism will cease to function
and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not
function and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.
NOTE l If
you have to bring the engine to an emergen-
cy stop while driving, press and hold the en-
gine switch for 3 seconds or more, or press it
quickly 3 times or more. The engine will
stop and the operation mode will go to ACC. Locking and unlocking
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Warning display list (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON)
E00524100665Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Cause Solution (Reference)
l
There is a fault in the EPS.
lStop the vehicle in a safe place
and inspect it.
l If the warning remains on after
you inspect the vehicle, we rec-
ommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Electric power steering
system (EPS)” on page 4-40. 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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Parking
E00600601505
To
park the vehicle, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1 st
or
“R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equipped with
M/T, or set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) posi-
tion for vehicles equipped with CVT.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Re-
verse) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the 1 st
posi-
tion.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels. NOTE
l If
your vehicle is equipped with CVT, be
sure to apply the parking brake before mov-
ing selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. If you move the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position before applying the
parking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when next you drive the vehicle, re-
quiring application of a strong force to the se-
lector lever to move from the “P” (PARK) po-
sition.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a
short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place. WARNING
l Leaving
the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (M/T) or the selector lever
(CVT) or the accumulation of toxic ex-
haust fumes on the passenger compart-
ment.
Where you park WARNING
l Do
not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned for a long time
More
effort could be required to turn the steering
wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on
page 4-40.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the tail-
gate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. Starting and driving
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The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes.
Ignition switch
E00601401845
[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
E00601500676
[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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NOTE
l When
the engine is automatically stopped,
changes will occur in the driving operations.
Pay closel attention to the following. • The brake booster becomes inoperativeand the pedal effort will increase.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
• The electric power steering system (EPS) becomes inoperative and it will become
harder to turn the steering wheel. CAUTION
l
Observe
the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly. • Do not depress the accelerator pedalto race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically. CAUTION
• Do
not leave the driver’s seat or open
the bonnet.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or if the bonnet is opened, the “ ” dis-
play/indicator
will blink to notify the
driver. If this occurs, the engine will
not restart automatically even if the
clutch pedal is depressed, the seat belt
is refastened, and the bonnet is closed.
While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and
turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position or press the engine
switch to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stop-
ping the engine” on page 1-15 or “Start-
ing” on page 4-13.
• Do not move the gearshift lever to a po- sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition, the “ ”
display/indicator
blinks and the buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the
“N” (Neutral) position, the display/in-
dicator stops blinking and the buzzer
stops sounding. The engine will not re-
start if the gearshift lever is in a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
NOTE l In
the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en- gine will not stop automatically even if the ve-
hicle is stopped.
•
Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically, the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be- cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-
onds.
• After presing the engine switch to start the engine from the operation mode is in
ON, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap- proximately 3 °C
• Air conditioning is operating and passen- ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 5-08.
• When the air conditioning is operated in AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic
air conditioning). Starting and driving
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Electric power steering system
(EPS) E00629200037
The
electric power steering system (EPS) uses an
electric motor to assist the turning of the steering
wheel.
NOTE
l During repeated full-lock turning of the steer-
ing wheel (for example, while you are ma-
noeuvring the vehicle into a parking space),
a protection function may be activated to pre-
vent overheating of the power steering sys-
tem. This function will make the steering
wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event,
limit your turning of the steering wheel for a
while. When the system has cooled down,
the steering action will return to normal.
l If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlamps on, the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour
is not abnormal. The headlamps will return
to their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warn-
ing display Type 1 Type 2
When there is a malfunction in the system, the warn-
ing display will appear on the information screen in
the multi-information display.
CAUTION
l
If
the warning display appears during
driving, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel.
If the warning display appears while driving 1. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Wait approximately 30 seconds and then re- start the engine to check whether the warning
display goes out; if it then remains off, there
is no problem.
If the warning display does not go out, or it
appears again while driving, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected. Active stability control (ASC)*
E00616700331
The
Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall
control of the anti-lock brake system, traction con-
trol function and stability control function to help
maintain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please
read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock brake system, traction control func-
tion and stability control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 4-38
Traction control function ® p. 4-41
Stability control function ® p. 4-41 CAUTION
l
Do
not over-rely on the ASC. Even the
ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle.
This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help you to maintain
traction and control of the vehicle in all
circumstances. Reckless driving may lead
to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibil-
ity to drive carefully. This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environ-
mental conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle.
The ASC may stop functioning properly. Starting and driving
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