engine MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

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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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. Operation mode ON reminder system*
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For vehicles equipped with the keyless operation
system If the driver’s door is opened with the engine stop-
ped

and the operation mode in any position other
than OFF, the operation mode ON reminder buzzer
sounds intermittently to remind you to put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
In addition, the warning display will be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-information
display. Central door locks
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NOTE l Each

of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l When locking or unlocking with the key on
the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will
lock or unlock.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait approximately 1 minute
before operating the central door lock switch.
l When the driver’s door is open, the central
door lock switch cannot be used to lock it.
To lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate
Using the central door lock switch
Using the central door lock switch on the driver’s
door locks or unlocks all doors and the tailgate. Locking and unlocking
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1- Lock
2-
Unlock
To unlock the doors and tailgate E00311300267
You can select the functions to unlock the doors
and
tailgate either using the ignition switch or the
engine switch, or using the selector lever position
(CVT).
These functions are not activated when the vehi-
cle is shipped from the factory. To activate or de-
activate these functions, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Using the ignition switch or the engine switch
All

doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position or
the operation mode is put in OFF. Using the selector lever position (CVT)
All

doors and the tailgate will unlock whenever the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) position
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the
operation mode in ON. 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. Dead Lock System*
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The

Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft.
When the keyless entry system or the keyless oper-
ation system has been used to lock all of the doors
and the tailgate, the Dead Lock System makes it im-
possible to unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. CAUTION
l
Do
not set the Dead Lock System when
someone is inside the vehicle. With the
Dead Lock System set, it is not possible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. If you erroneously set the Dead
Lock System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch on the remote control
switch or using the keyless operation func-
tion.
Setting the system E00305200160
1. Except
for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the keyless oper-
ation system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the doors and the tailgate.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (B), or the tail-
gate LOCK switch (C) to lock all of the
doors and the tailgate. The turn-signal lamps
will blink once. Locking and unlocking
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Passenger’s switches
The
passenger’s switches can be used to operate
the corresponding passenger’s door windows. Press
the switch down for opening the window, and pull
up the switch for closing it. NOTE
l Repeated

operation with the engine stopped
will run down the battery. Operate the elec-
tric window switches only while the engine
is running.
l The rear door windows only open halfway.
Lock switch E00303101032
When this switch is operated, the passenger’s
switches

cannot be used to open or close the door
windows and the driver’s switch cannot open or
close any door windows other than the driver’s win-
dow. To unlock, press it once again.
1- Lock
2-

Unlock WARNING
l A
child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window. When driving with a
child in the vehicle, please press the win-
dow lock switch to disable the passen-
ger’s switches.
Timer function E00302400800
The door windows can be opened or closed for 30
seconds after the engine is stopped.
However,

once the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened, the windows cannot be oper-
ated.
Safety mechanism (driver’s door win-
dow only) E00302500609
If a hand or head is trapped in the closing window,
it will lower automatically. Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts their head
or

hand out of the window when closing the driv-
er’s door window.
The lowered window will become operational after
a few seconds. WARNING
l If
the safety mechanism is activated three
or more times successively, the safety
mechanism will be temporarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious
injury could result. CAUTION
l
The
safety mechanism is cancelled just be-
fore the window is fully closed. This al-
lows the window to close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fin-
gers are trapped in the window.
l The safety mechanism is deactivated
while the switch is pulled up. Therefore
be especially careful that fingers are not
trapped in the door window opening.
NOTE l The

safety mechanism can be activated if the
driving conditions or other circumstances
cause the driver’s door window to be subjec-
ted to a physical shock similar to that caused
by a trapped hand or head. Locking and unlocking
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l
If the safety mechanism is activated three or
more times in a row, the safety mechanism
will be cancelled and the door window will
not close correctly.
In such a case, the following procedure
should be implemented to rectify this situa-
tion. If the window is open, repeatedly raise
the driver’s door window switch until the win-
dow has been fully closed. Following this, re-
lease the switch, raise the switch once again
and hold it in this condition for at least 1 sec-
ond, then release it. You should now be able
to operate the driver’s door window in the nor-
mal fashion. Sunshade*
E00302800279 WARNING
l Never
leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of
the sunshade switch) in the vehicle alone.
l Before operating the sunshade, make
sure that nothing can be trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).
l Do not bring your head, hand, finger, etc.
near the opening edge of the sunshade re-
ceptacle while the vehicle is in motion.
It may cause injury to your head, hand,
finger, etc. in the event of sudden braking. CAUTION
l
Do
not place heavy luggage on the panor-
amic glass roof. Doing so could damage
the glass roof.
l Do not hang heavy luggage from, allow a
person to hang onto, or apply any other
strong force to the opening of the sun-
shade receptacle or the parts between the
ceiling and the sunshade opening on ei-
ther side. Doing so could damage the sun-
shade.
NOTE l Release

the switch as soon as the sunshade
reaches the fully open or fully closed position. l
If
the sunshade does not operate when the sun-
shade switch is operated, release the switch
and check whether something is trapped by
the sunshade. If nothing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunshade checked.
l Operating the sunshade repeatedly with the
engine stationary will run down the battery.
Operate the sunshade while the engine is run-
ning.
l Close the sunshade when parking the vehicle
for a long time. Parking in the hot sun with
the sunshade open will make the vehicle in-
side extremely hot.
The sunshade can only be operated with the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode in ON. 1- Open
2-

Close
3- Stop
To open, press the switch (1).
Press and hold the switch (1), the sunshade automat-
ically opens. Release the switch once the sunshade
starts moving automatically.
To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1),
(2) or (3). Locking and unlocking
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Power type
Adjust
the seat by operating the switch as indicated
by the arrows. 1- Adjustment forward
2-

Adjustment backward
NOTE l To prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on. To recline the seatback
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Manual type
In

order to recline the seatback, lean forward slight-
ly, pull the seatback lock lever up, and then lean
backward to the desired position and release the lev-
er. The seatback will lock in that position. CAUTION
l
The
reclining mechanism of the seatback
is spring loaded, causing it to return to
the vertical position when the lock lever
is operated. When using the lever, sit
close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion. Power type
Adjust

the seatback angle by operating the switch
as indicated by the arrows. 1- To move to forward direction
2-

To recline rearward
NOTE l To prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on. Seat and seat belts
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To adjust seat height (driver’s seat on-
ly)
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Manual type
To
adjust the seat height, operate the lever repeated-
ly to adjust. 1- Raise
2-

Lower
Power type
To adjust the seat height, operate the switch as indi-
cated by arrows. NOTE
l To

prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on. 1- To move the front of the seat up and down 2- To move the rear of the seat up and down
3- To move the whole seat up and down
Armrest* E00400900378

The

lid of the floor console box can be moved for-
ward and backward, and used as an armrest. Seat and seat belts
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Instruments
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Tachometer ® p. 3-02
2- Multi-information display ® p. 3-03
Information screen display list ® p. 3-25
3- Speedometer (km or mph + km/h)
4- Daytime dipper button (meter illumination
control) ® p. 3-02 Tachometer
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The

tachometer indicates the engine speed (r/min).
The tachometer helps you to obtain more economi-
cal driving and also warns you of excessive engine
speeds (Red zone). CAUTION
l
When
driving, watch the tachometer to
make sure that the engine speed indica-
tion does not rise into the red zone (exces-
sive engine rpm).
Daytime dipper button (meter illumi-
nation control) E00519800198
Each time you press this button, there is a sound
and the brightness of the instruments changes. NOTE
l You

can adjust to 8 different levels for when
the position lamps are illuminated and 8 for
when they are not.
l When the lamp switch is in a position other
than the “OFF” position, the meter illumina-
tion switches automatically to the adjusted
brightness, depending on the brightness out-
side the vehicle.
l The brightness level of the instruments is stor-
ed when the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position or the operation mode is put
in OFF.
l If you press and hold the button for longer
than about 1 second when the position lamps
are illuminated, the brightness level changes
to the maximum level. Pressing and holding
the button for longer than about 1 second
again returns the brightness level to the previ-
ous level. 1- Brightness display
2-

Rheostat illumination button Instruments and controls
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Multi-information display
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Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
The
following information is included on the multi-information display: warnings, odometer, tripmeter, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel remain-
ing, outside temperature, selector lever position, 4WD operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed and meter illumination.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is OFF
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (CVT)
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (M/T)
Type 1 Type 21-
mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
2- Information

screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
Interrupt display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-06
3- Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is OFF) ® p. 3-07
4- Drive mode indicator display screen* ® p. 3-08
5- mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON) ® p. 3-08 8-
Selector lever position display screen* ® p. 3-14
9- Outside temperature display screen ® p. 3-14
10- Fuel remaining display screen ® p. 3-14
11- Engine coolant temperature display* ® p. 3-10
12- Gearshift indicator display screen* ® p. 4-22
13- Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) display screen* ® p. 4-18
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF display screen* ® p. 4-22 Instruments and controls
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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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