MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

Multi-information meter switch
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Each
time the multi-information meter switch is op-
erated, a sound is emitted and the multi-informa-
tion display changes between information such as
warnings, odometer (Type 1), tripmeter, service re-
minder, engine coolant temperature (Type 1), aver-
age and momentary fuel consumption, driving
range, and average speed.
It is also possible to change elements such as the
language and units used on the multi-information
display by operating the multi-information meter
switch. mark display screen (when
the ignition switch or the oper-
ation mode is OFF) E00520100553
If

you press the multi-information meter
switch and return from the warning dis-
play screen to the previous screen, the mark is displayed.
Refer

to “To return to the screen dis-
played before the warning display” on
page 3-06. This mark is also displayed if there is an-
other

warning other than the one dis-
played. When the cause of the warning
display is eliminated, the mark goes
out automatically.
NOTE
l When

the mark is displayed,
the

warning display screen can be
redisplayed on the information
screen.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page
3-09. Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)
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Each

time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1
Type 2 When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
1-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 2-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 3- Service reminder
4-

Redisplay of a warning display screen Instruments and controls
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Odometer/Tripmeter
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Each
time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches.

Odometer/Tripmeter →
Odometer/Tripmeter
→ Service reminder → Redisplay of a warning
display screen → Odometer/Tripmeter Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance travelled.
Tripmeter
The

tripmeter indicates the distance travelled be-
tween two points.

Example usage of tripmeter and tripmeter
It is possible to measure two currently travel-
led

distances, from home using tripmeter and from a particular point on the way using
tripmeter
.
To reset the tripmeter
To

return the display to 0, hold down the multi-in-
formation meter switch for about 2 seconds or
more. Only the currently displayed value will be re-
set.

Example If tripmeter is displayed, only tripmeter
will be reset.
Type 1
Type 2
NOTE
l If

there is no warning display, the switching
sequence is: Odometer/Tripmeter → Od-
ometer/Tripmeter →
Service reminder
→ Odometer/Tripmeter .l
Both
tripmeters and can count up to
9999.9 km (9999.9 miles).
When
a tripmeter goes past 9999.9 km
(9999.9 miles), it returns to 0.0 km
(0.0 miles).
l When disconnecting the battery terminal, the
memories of tripmeter display and dis-
play are erased, and their displays return
to 0.0 km (0.0 miles).
Type 1
Type 2 Service reminder
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This displays the distance and number of
months
until the next periodic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page
3-15.
Interrupt display screen (when the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) E00520500616
When there is information to be announced, such
as

lamp reminders, the buzzer sounds and the multi-
information display switches to the warning dis-
play screen. Refer to the appropriate page and take
the necessary measures.
When the cause of the warning display is elimina-
ted, the warning display goes out automatically. Instruments and controls
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Refer to “Warning
display list (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)” on page
3-26.
Type 1
Type 2 1- Information generated
2-

Cause eliminated
To return to the screen displayed before the warn-
ing display
Even if the cause of the warning display is not elim-
inated, you can return to the screen that was dis-
played before the warning display. If you press the multi-information meter switch,
the

display screen switches to the screen that was
displayed before the warning display and the mark (A) is displayed.
Type 1
Type 2
NOTE
l Warning

display screens with a “ ”
or “ ”
mark
displayed in the upper right of the
screen can be switched. If you want to switch
the display, press the multi-information me-
ter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more.
Redisplay of a warning display screen
When

the mark is displayed, if you lightly press
the

multi-information meter switch a few times, the
warning display screen you switched from is dis-
played again. Refer to “Information

screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Door ajar warning display screen
(when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is OFF) E00520600473
If any of the doors or the tailgate is not completely
closed, this displays the open door or tailgate.
Type 1
Type 2 1- Doors and tailgate are closed
2-

Doors or tailgate are open Instruments and controls
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Information screen (when the ignition
switch is turned from the “LOCK” po-
sition
to the “ON” position or the oper-
ation mode is changed from OFF to
ON) E00520700849
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode is put in ON, the dis-
play screen switches in the following order.
Type 1
Type 2 1- Screen when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is OFF
2-

System check screen
3- Screen when the ignition switch or the opera- tion mode is ON
System check screen
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode is put in ON, the sys-
tem check screen is displayed for about 4 seconds.
If there is no fault, information screen (when the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is ON) is dis-
played.
If there is a fault, the screen changes to warning dis-
play. Refer to “Warning

display list (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)” on page
3-29.
Type 1 Type 2 NOTE
l The

system check screen display varies de-
pending on the customer’s equipment.
Service reminder
When the time for periodic inspection arrives, the
warning display is displayed for a few seconds af-
ter the ignition switch or the operation mode ON
screen. Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-15. Type 1 Type 2
Type 1
Type 2 Drive mode indicator display
screen*
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This displays the 4WD status.
If
you select “4WD LOCK” mode with
the drive mode selector, “4WD LOCK”
is displayed; if you select “4WD AU-
TO” mode, “4WD” is displayed.
Nothing is displayed when 2WD mode
is selected. Refer to “Drive mode selec-
tor” on page 4-30. mark display screen (when
the ignition switch or the oper-
ation mode is ON) E00520900333
This

is displayed when you press the mul-
ti-information meter switch and switch
the warning display screen.
This mark is also displayed if there is an-
other warning other than the one dis-
played. Instruments and controls
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When the cause of the warning display
is
eliminated, the mark goes out auto-
matically.
NOTE
l When
the mark is displayed,
the

warning display screen can be
redisplayed on the information
screen.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page
3-09. Active Stability Control (ASC)
OFF display screen*
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This

is displayed when the Active Stabil-
ity Control (ASC) is turned off with the
ASC OFF switch.
If there is a fault with the ASC, the ASC
OFF display is shown.
Refer to ““ASC OFF” switch” on page
4-42. Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)
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Each

time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1
Type 2 When there is no warning display
When there is no warning display
When there is a
warning display When there is a
warning display
1-
Odometer (Type1)/Tripmeter 2-
Odometer (Type1)/Tripmeter 3- Service reminder
4-

Engine coolant temperature display (Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1) 6- Average
speed display, average fuel consump-
tion display, momentary fuel consumption
display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momenta- ry fuel consumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
10- Function setting screen
11- Redisplay of a warning display screen
NOTE l While driving, even if you operate the multi-
information meter switch, the function set-
ting screen is not displayed. Always stop the
vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l When there is information to be announced,
such as a system fault, the buzzer sounds and
the screen display is switched.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON)” on page 3-13. Instruments and controls
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Odometer/Tripmeter
E00524500207Type 1Type 2The operation method is the same as when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is OFF.
Refer

to “Odometer/Tripmeter” on page 3-06 for
further details.
Type 1
Type 2 Service reminder
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This displays the distance and number of
months
until the next periodic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page
3-15.
Type 1
Type 2 Engine coolant temperature
display
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This
indicates the engine coolant temper-
ature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ”
will
blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine cool-
ant temperature display while you are
driving. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is overheating,
“ ” will blink. In this case, the
bar graph is on the red zone.
lmmediately park the vehicle in
a safe place and take the re-
quired measures. Refer to “En-
gine overheating” on page
6-04.
Driving range display E00521500596
This displays the approximate driving range (how
many

more kilometres or miles you can drive).
When the driving range falls below approximately
50 km (30 miles), “---” is displayed. Refuel as soon as possible.
Type 1
Type 2 NOTE
l The

driving range is determined based on the
fuel consumption data. This may vary depend-
ing on the driving conditions and habits.
Treat the distance displayed as just a rough
guideline.
l When you refuel, the driving range display is
updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of
fuel, the correct value will not be displayed.
Fill with a full tank whenever possible.
l On rare occasions, the value displayed for
the driving range may change if you are
parked on an extremely steep incline. This is
due to the movement of fuel in the tank and
does not indicate a malfunction. Instruments and controls
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l
The display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units (km or miles). Refer to “Chang-
ing the function settings (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)” on
page 3-17.
Average speed display E00521600656
This displays the average speed from the last reset
to the present time.
There are the following 2 mode settings.
For

the method for changing the average speed dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function set-
tings (when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
Type 1 Type 2Manual reset mode
l When

the average speed is being displayed,
if you hold down the multi-information me-
ter switch, the average speed displayed at
that time is reset. l
When
the following operation is performed,
the mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch from the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position to the “ON” position.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Change the operation mode from ACC or
OFF to ON.

Switching to auto occurs automatically. If
switching to manual mode is done, however,
the data from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average speed is being displayed,
if you hold down the multi-information me-
ter switch, the average speed displayed at
that time is reset.
l When the engine switch or the operation
mode is in the following conditions, the aver-
age speed display is automatically reset.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or longer.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in ACC or OFF for
about 4 hours or longer. NOTE
l The
average speed display and the average
fuel consumption display can be reset individ-
ually for the auto reset mode and manual re-
set mode.
l “---” is displayed when the average speed can-
not be measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.
l The display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units (km/h or mph).
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l The memory of the auto reset mode or man-
ual reset mode for the average speed display
is erased if the battery is disconnected.
Average fuel consumption display E00521700628
This displays the average fuel consumption from
the last reset to the present time.
There are the following 2 mode settings. Instruments and controls
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For information on how to change the average fuel
consumption
display setting, refer to “Changing
the function settings (when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
Type 1 Type 2The “ ”
mark (A) in the momentary fuel gauge
shows the average fuel consumption. (Type 2)

Manual reset mode
l When the average fuel consumption is being
displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the average fuel con-
sumption displayed at that time is reset. l
When
the following operation is performed,
the mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch from the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position to the “ON” position.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Change the operation mode from ACC or
OFF to ON.

Switching to auto occurs automatically. If
switching to manual mode is done, however,
the data from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average fuel consumption is being
displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the average fuel con-
sumption displayed at that time is reset.
l When the engine switch or the operation
mode is in the following conditions, the aver-
age fuel consumption display is automatical-
ly reset.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or longer.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in ACC or OFF for
about 4 hours or longer. NOTE
l The
average speed display and the average
fuel consumption display can be reset individ-
ually for the auto reset mode and manual re-
set mode.
l “---” is displayed when the average fuel con-
sumption cannot be measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.
l The average fuel consumption depends on
the driving condition (road condition, driving
behavior, etc.). The displayed fuel consump-
tion may vary from the actual fuel consump-
tion. Treat the fuel consumption displayed as
just a rough guideline.
l The memory of the auto reset mode or man-
ual reset mode for the average fuel consump-
tion display is erased if the battery is discon-
nected.
l The display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units {km/L, mpg (US), mpg (UK) or
L/100 km}. Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page 3-17. Instruments and controls
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Momentary fuel consumption display
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While
driving, this displays the momentary fuel con-
sumption, using a bar graph.
Type 1 Type 2When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses
the

average fuel consumption, the momentary fuel
consumption is displayed with a green bar graph.
(Type 2)
Be conscious that when maintaining the momenta-
ry fuel consumption above the average fuel con-
sumption, driving with better fuel consumption can
be possible.
NOTE
l When the momentary fuel consumption can-
not be measured, the bar graph is not dis-
played. l
The
display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units {km/L, mpg (US), mpg (UK) or
L/100 km}. Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l It is possible to cancel the green bar graph.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17. Function setting screen
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The

“Display language”, “Temperature
unit”, “Fuel consumption unit”, and
“Average fuel consumption and speed re-
set method” etc. settings can be modi-
fied as desired.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is ON)” on page 3-17 for fur-
ther details.
Interrupt display screen (when the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is
ON) E00522000673
Warning display
When
there is information to be announced, such
as a system fault, a sound is emitted and the infor-
mation screen switches to the warning display
screen.
Refer to the warning list and take the necessary
measures.
Refer to “Warning display list (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)” on page
3-29.
When the cause of the warning display is elimina-
ted, the warning display goes out automatically. To return to the screen displayed before the
warning display
Even

if the cause of the warning display is not elim-
inated, you can return to the screen that was dis-
played before the warning display.

If you press the multi-information meter switch,
the display screen switches to the screen that was
displayed before the warning display and the mark (A) is displayed.
Type 1
Type 2
NOTE
l Warning

display screens with a “ ”
or “ ”
mark
displayed in the upper right of the
screen can be switched. If you want to switch
the display, press the multi-information me-
ter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more. Instruments and controls
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Redisplay of a warning display screen
When
the mark is displayed, if you lightly press
the

multi-information meter switch a few times, the
warning display screen you switched from is dis-
played again.
Other interrupt displays
The operation status of each system is displayed on
the information screen.
Refer to the appropriate page in the warning dis-
play list for further details.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays” on page 3-36. Selector lever position display
screen*
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Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer

to “Selector lever operation” on
page 4-25. Outside temperature display
screen
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This

shows the temperature outside the
vehicle.
NOTE
l The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (°C
or °F).
Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch
or the operation mode is ON)” on
page 3-17. l
Depending
on factors such as the
driving conditions, the displayed
temperature may vary from the ac-
tual outside temperature.
Fuel remaining display screen E00522200402
This displays the amount of fuel remaining.
Type 1 Type 2 CAUTION
l
For
petrol-powered vehicles, do not run
out of fuel, or the catalytic converter may
be adversely affected.
If the warning display appears, refuel as
soon as possible.
l For diesel-powered vehicles, do not drive
with an extremely low fuel level; running
out of fuel could cause damage to the fuel
system. NOTE
l It

may take several seconds to stabilise the
display after refilling the tank.
l If fuel is added with the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON, the fuel gauge
may incorrectly indicate the fuel level.
Fuel lid mark E00522300070
The arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler is
located on the left side of the body.
Fuel remaining warning display E00522400635
When the fuel is reduced to about 10 litres, the in-
formation

screen switches to the interrupt display
of the fuel remaining warning display, and the “ ”
mark

(B) on the fuel remaining display flashes slow-
ly (about once per second). After a few seconds,
the information screen returns from the fuel remain-
ing warning display to the previous screen. Instruments and controls
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