tow MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G Owners Manual

l
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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Doors
E00300402060 CAUTION
l
Make sure the doors are closed: driving
with doors not completely closed is dan-
gerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unat-
tended.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
NOTE l To

prevent the key from being locked inside
the vehicle, neither the lock knob on the driv-
er’s door nor the key can be used to lock the
driver’s door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key 1- Lock
2-

Unlock NOTE
l When

locking or unlocking with the key, on-
ly the driver’s door will be locked or unlocked.
To lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
use the central door lock switch, the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
Refer to “Central door locks” on pages 1-22,
“Keyless entry system” on pages 1-04, 1-18,
and “To operate using the keyless operation
function” on page 1-09.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless op-
eration system, the driver’s door can be
locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 1-17.
To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open
the door. NOTE
l The

driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.
l In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it
is not possible to unlock the door by pushing
the lock knob to the unlock side while the
Dead Lock System is set.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
1-23.)
To lock without using the key
Front passenger’s door, Rear door Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position,
and close the door (2).
NOTE
l The

driver’s door cannot be locked using the
inside lock knob while the driver’s door is
opened. Locking and unlocking
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System armed mode
(The
security indicator continues to blink with the
indicator’s reduced lit-up duration time.)
Once the system preparation mode has ended, the
system armed mode starts.
If an unlawful opening of any of the doors, tailgate
or bonnet is detected during the system armed
mode, the alarm will be activated to warn people
around the vehicle of an abnormal condition.
Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is attemp-
ted or a vehicle intrusion is detected, the alarm will
be activated.
Alarm activation
The turn-signal lamps blink and the siren sounds
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to “Alarm activation” on page 1-32.
NOTE
l The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
System cancellation
It is possible to cancel the system activation during
the system preparation mode or the system armed
mode.
In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm once it
has been activated.
Refer to “Cancelling the system” on page 1-32,
“Cancelling the alarm” on page 1-33. NOTE
l When
lending the vehicle to another person
or allowing the vehicle to be driven by some-
one who is unfamiliar with the security
alarm system, be sure to give the person a
proper explanation of the security alarm sys-
tem.
If a person who is unfamiliar with the securi-
ty alarm system accidentally unlocked the ve-
hicle, causing the alarm to sound, the alarm
would be a nuisance to people nearby.
Changing the security alarm settings E00301600267
It is possible to set the security alarm to the “ac-
tive” mode or “inactive” mode.
Follow the procedure below.
1. Except

for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system, put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
2. Place the lamp switch in the “OFF” position, and leave the driver’s door open. 3. Pull
the windscreen wiper and washer switch
towards you and hold it there. (Since the igni-
tion switch is in the “LOCK” position or the
operation mode is in OFF, washer fluid will
not be sprayed.) 4. After
approximately 10 seconds, the buzzer
will make a sound. Keep the windscreen wip-
er and washer switch pulled towards you. (If
the windscreen wiper and washer switch was
released, the setting change mode would be
cancelled. To start over, perform the proce-
dure again from step 3.) Locking and unlocking
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5. When the buzzer stops, with the windscreen
wiper and washer switch still pulled towards
you, press the UNLOCK switch (A) on the re-
mote control switch to select the security
alarm settings mode.
Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system
Vehicles with keyless operation system The settings mode can be toggled by press-
ing

the UNLOCK switch. The mode can be
confirmed from the number of times the buz-
zer sounds. Number of
times the buz- zer sounds Security alarm settings mode
1 Alarm inactive
2 Alarm active 6. Any
of the following operations can be used
to terminate the system settings change mode.
l Releasing the windscreen wiper and wash-
er switch.
l Closing the driver’s door.
l Inserting the key into the ignition switch
(except for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system).
l Putting the operation mode in ON or
ACC. (vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system)
l Placing the lamp switch in any position
other than “OFF”.
l Allowing 30 seconds to pass without mak-
ing any changes to the settings.
NOTE l If anything with regard to making changes to
the security alarm system settings is hard to
understand, please consult your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Avoid leaving valuable items inside the vehi-
cle even when the security alarm system has
been set to the “active” mode.
Setting the system E00301700620
Follow the procedure below to set the system to the
system armed mode. 1. Except
for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system, put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the doors, tail- gate and bonnet.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch of the keyless entry system or
the keyless operation system, the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C) in order
to lock all the doors and the tailgate.
Except for vehicles with the keyless operation system
Vehicles with the keyless operation system Locking and unlocking
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WARNING
l The seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull
the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de- sired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buck-
le. NOTE
l As

the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle. Driver’s seat belt warning lamp and
display
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Warning lamp Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the
driver to fasten the seat belt.
If
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON while a seat
belt is not fastened, the warning lamp illuminates
and the tone sounds for about 6 seconds to remind
the driver to fasten the seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven without fastening the seat
belt, approximately 1 minute after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the warning
lamp illuminates and flashes repeatedly, and the
tone sounds continuously. In addition, the warning
display will be displayed on the information screen
in the multi-information display. The warning lamp goes off and the tone stops after
approximately 90 seconds.
Subsequently,

if the seat belt is still not fastened,
the warning lamp and tone will be activated to re-
mind the driver to fasten the seat belt whenever the
vehicle is stopped and started again. The warning
will operate in the same way if the seat belt is re-
moved while driving the vehicle. The warning will
stop when the seat belt is fastened.
Front passenger seat belt warning lamp E00411600186
The front passenger seat belt warning lamp is loca-
ted on the instrument panel. The lamp comes on when a person sits on the front
passenger

seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It
goes off when the seat belt is subsequently fastened. WARNING
l Do
not install any accessory or sticker
that makes the lamp difficult to see. Seat and seat belts
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Warning lamps
E00502400147Brake warning lamp
E00502502357
This
lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is put in ON, and
goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON, the brake warning lamp il-
luminates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly. CAUTION
l
In
the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore, the vehicle
should be brought to a stop in a
safe location and to have it
checked. CAUTION
• The
brake warning lamp
does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied
or does not turn off when
the parking brake is re-
leased.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illumi-
nate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS
warning lamp” on page
4-38.
• The brake warning lamp re- mains illuminated during
driving.
l The vehicle should be brought
to a halt in the following man-
ner when brake performance
has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedalharder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal
moves down to the very end
of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to reduce
your speed and pull the park-
ing brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to
operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles behind you. Check engine warning lamp
E00502601638
This

lamp is a part of an onboard diag-
nostic system which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system or CVT con-
trol system.
If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, we recom-
mend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned “ON” or the op-
eration mode is put in ON, and goes off
after the engine has started. If it does not
go off after the engine has started, we rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle checked. CAUTION
l
Prolonged
driving with this
lamp on may cause further dam-
age to the emission control sys-
tem. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is put in
ON, we recommend you to
have the system checked. Instruments and controls
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1. Turn the combination headlamps and dipper
switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position
(for vehicles equipped with the automatic
lamp control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi- tion or put the operation mode in OFF. Also,
if a key was used to start the engine, remove
the key from the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal
lever towards you. 4. The
headlamps will come on in the low
beam setting for about 30 seconds. After the
headlamps go off, the headlamps can be
turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal
lever towards you within 60 seconds of turn-
ing the ignition switch to the “OFF” position
or putting the operation mode in OFF.
To turn on the headlamps again after 60 sec-
onds of turning the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or putting the operation
mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1. NOTE
l While

the coming home light function is op-
erating, perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the function. • Pull the lever towards you.
• Turn the combination headlamps and dip-
per switch to the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn

the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition or put the operation mode in ON.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlamps remain oncan be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
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. Headlamp levelling
E00517400031
Headlamp levelling switch (except for
vehicles with discharge headlamps) E00517500465
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending
on the load carried by the vehicle.
The
headlamp levelling switch can be used to ad-
just the headlamp illumination distance (when the
lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’
glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch according to the following table. CAUTION
l
Always
perform adjustments before driv-
ing.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as
it could cause an accident. 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*
E00507201004
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
E00507301148
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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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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