ECO mode MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 (in English) User Guide

Refer to “Key
lock-in prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Door

ajar prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Operation

mode OFF re-
minder system” on page 1-14. Keyless operation key take-out monitoring system
E00308000420When the vehicle is parked with the operation
mode

in any mode other than OFF, if you close the
door after opening any of the doors and taking the
keyless operation key out of the vehicle, a warning
displays and the buzzer sounds 4 times.
NOTE
l If you take the keyless operation key out of
the vehicle through a window without open-
ing a door, the keyless operation key take-
out monitoring system does not operate. 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 E00308100391 When 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 E00308300348Locking and unlocking
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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. 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
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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. Locking and unlocking
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Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)
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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 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) E00308600077
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. Locking and unlocking
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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 E00312600023WARNING
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. l
Do not stop the engine with the selector lever
in

any position other than the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (CVT). If the engine is stopped with
the selector lever in any position other than
the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depress- ing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the engine switch to stop the engine, move the gearshift
lever to the 1 st
(on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse)
(on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with CVT, move the selector lev-
er to the “P” (PARK) position, press the en-
gine switch to stop the engine.
If the keyless operation key is not oper-
ating properly E00312500093
Insert the keyless operation key into the key slot in
the

glove box. Starting the engine and changing the
operation mode should now be possible. Remove the keyless operation key from the key
slot

after starting the engine or changing the opera-
tion mode. NOTE
l Do

not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This could
cause damage or a malfunction.
l Remove the object or additional key from the
the keyless operation key before inserting the
key into the key slot.
The vehicle may not be able to receive the
registered ID code from the registered key.
Therefore, the engine may not start and the
operation mode may not change.
Keyless operation key reminder Locking and unlocking
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If the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s
door
is opened with the keyless operation key in
the key slot, a warning is issued with the warning
display and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3
seconds to remind you to remove the key.
To operate without using the keyless
operation function E00306000123
Emergency key E00307200278
The emergency key is built into the keyless opera-
tion

key. If the keyless operation function cannot
be used, for example because the keyless operation
key battery has worn out or the vehicle battery is
flat, you can lock and unlock the driver’s door with
the emergency key. To use the emergency key (A),
unlock the lock knob (B) and remove it from the
keyless operation key (C). NOTE
l Only

use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key battery
wears out, replace it as quickly as possible so
that you can use the keyless operation key. l
After
using the emergency key, always re-
turn it into the keyless operation key.
Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
Turning the emergency key in the forward direc-
tion locks the door, and turning it in the rear direc-
tion unlocks the door. Also refer to “Locking and
unlocking: Doors” on page 1-21. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock 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.) Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press
the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors and
the tailgate will be unlocked. 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 ( •) position at
this time, the room lamp will come on for approxi-
mately 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 3-46.
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 1-20.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door or tailgate is opened within approximate-
ly 30 seconds, relocking will automatically
occur. l
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
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. • The time from pressing the UNLOCKswitch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate with the flash of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is pos-
sible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote
controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-23.)
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehi-
cles equipped with mirror retractor switch) E00311200110
To fold
Within
30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate
using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within

30 seconds of unlocking the doors and tail-
gate using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
The outside rear-view mirrors are not initially set
to
work as described above. If you want them to
work as described above, you need to set them so
that they do not retract/extend when the doors and
tailgate are locked/unlocked using the keyless en-
try system or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-view
mirrors” on page 4-10.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In a vehicle equipped with the MITSUBISHI Mul-
ti-Communication System (MMCS), it is possible
to change the setting by means of screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details. NOTE
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 4-10.
l The keyless entry system does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open. Locking and unlocking
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l
The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors and tailgate are not locked/un-
locked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.

For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer
to “Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery” on page 1-20.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. A maximum of 4
remote control switches are available for
your vehicle.
Setting of door and tailgate unlock function (Ex-
cept for vehicles equipped with a Dead Lock Sys-
tem) E00310400199
The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to
the following two conditions. Each time the door and tailgate unlock function is
set,
a chime will sound to tell you the condition of
the door and tailgate unlock function. Number of
chimes Condition
One chime All doors and the tailgate unlock
Two chimes Driver’s door unlock only 1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place

the combination headlamps and dipper
switch in the “OFF” position, and leave the
driver’s door open.
3. Press and hold the LOCK switch (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and then also press the UNLOCK
switch (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UN- LOCK switches within 10 seconds of press-
ing the LOCK switch in step 3.
NOTE l 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.
Procedure for replacing the remote control switch
battery E00309600087
1. Before
replacing the battery, remove static
electricity from your body by touching a met-
al part such as doorknob of the room.
2. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, in- sert the cloth-covered tip of a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver into the notch in the
case and use it to open the case.
NOTE
l Be

sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the case, the transmitter may come
out.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) up.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery
CR2032 Locking and unlocking
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Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches*
Tailgate OPEN switchNOTE
l If

neither a door nor the tailgate is opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking (except using
the tailgate OPEN switch), the doors and tail-
gate are automatically relocked and the Dead
Lock System is simultaneously set again.
l Even when it is not possible to use the key-
less entry system or keyless operation func-
tion to unlock the doors, it is possible to use
the key to unlock the driver’s door. When the
key is used to unlock the driver’s door, the
Dead Lock System is cancelled for only the driver’s door. If you wish to subsequently un-
lock

all other doors, perform the following op-
eration. • Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the keyless op- eration system, put the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
l It is possible to adjust the time between press-
ing the UNLOCK switch (D) on the remote
control switch or the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (E) and auto-
matic locking. For details, please contact 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.
l It is possible to lock the doors and tailgate
and set the Dead Lock System at the same
time with a single push of the LOCK switch
(A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C). For de-
tails, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Testing the system E00305400104
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock

System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through a window and confirm that you can-
not unlock the doors using the lock knobs. NOTE
l If

you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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Refer to “To
deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intru-
sion detection function” on page 1-32.
l The sensitivity of the interior intrusion detec-
tion function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
The security alarm has four modes:
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the security
indicator (A) blinks.) The system preparation time extends from the
point

at which all of the doors and the tailgate are
locked by pressing the LOCK switch on the remote
control switch or the keyless operation function to
the point at which the system armed mode goes in-
to effect.
During this time, it is possible to temporarily open
a door or the tailgate without using the keyless en-
try system or the keyless operation function and
without causing the alarm to sound (for example,
when you forget something inside the vehicle or re-
alize that a window is open). 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 1-33.
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. Locking and unlocking
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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.) 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. • Releasing the windscreen wiper andwasher switch.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Inserting the key into the ignition switch (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system).
• Putting the operation mode in ON or ACC. (vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system)
• Placing the lamp switch in any posi- tion other than “OFF”.
• Allowing 30 seconds to pass without making 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. Locking and unlocking
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